Spider-Man Classics
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Spider-Man Classics is a line produced by Toy Biz focusing on Spider-Man
and his allies and enemies. The line has over 15 series, with dozens of Spider-Man incarnations and many of his famous enemies. Series One came out in 2001. By changing the license from Marvel at the hands of Hasbro, the company continued the series in 2009.
The first line was actually subtitled with Classics, however, it only consisted of two waves, both with clamshell packaging, the type associated with Marvel Legends, which is a spin off line. The line was begun in 2001. The figures include reprint comic books of issues significant to the character included.
The second line, simply called Spider-Man on the packaging but Spider-Man Classic (notice the singular form) on the website, was restarted in 2003 with a new series one. The new wave has cardboard packaging, and no comic books are included.
Both waves maintain much articulation, similar to Marvel Legends
. In general, the new series figures seem to focus more to children, as most of the lines contain many versions of Spider-Man, in costumes that weren't worn in the comic book lines. However, many of the Spider-Man Classic figures contain more points of articulation than the Classics figures including: lateral slides and pull outs, torso hinges (or in the case of Snap Shot and Black Costume Spider-man, ball joint and hinges), and individualized fingers.
banner, which is in the same scale and general style of the Spider-Man series (though Marvel Legends contain no action features). These characters include:
Spider-Man vs. Sinister Six Box-Set:
Fearsome Foes of Spider-Man Box-set:
Single Figures:
Face-Off Two Packs:
San Diego Comic Con exclusives:
The two box-sets both came with appropriate accessories for the characters, as well as a poster book and circular display stands. The single figures came with an appropriate stand, as well as a comic book and (in the case of Spider-Man and Green Goblin), a piece of their series' Build-A-Figure. The Face-Off two pack came with a comic book, display stand, and background diorama. The Stan Lee/Spider-Man figure came with a Stan Lee head, Peter Parker head, and Spider-Man head, as well as interchangeable hands and feet and Civilian Clothing to transform the figure from Spider-Man to either Peter Parker or Stan Lee.
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15...
and his allies and enemies. The line has over 15 series, with dozens of Spider-Man incarnations and many of his famous enemies. Series One came out in 2001. By changing the license from Marvel at the hands of Hasbro, the company continued the series in 2009.
History
Spider-Man Classics is a term used by collectors most commonly to denote two actual lines by Toy Biz.The first line was actually subtitled with Classics, however, it only consisted of two waves, both with clamshell packaging, the type associated with Marvel Legends, which is a spin off line. The line was begun in 2001. The figures include reprint comic books of issues significant to the character included.
The second line, simply called Spider-Man on the packaging but Spider-Man Classic (notice the singular form) on the website, was restarted in 2003 with a new series one. The new wave has cardboard packaging, and no comic books are included.
Both waves maintain much articulation, similar to Marvel Legends
Marvel Legends
Marvel Legends is an action figure line based on the characters of Marvel Comics, initially produced by Toy Biz, then by Hasbro. This line is in the scale, with spin-off lines in the , , and scale.-History:...
. In general, the new series figures seem to focus more to children, as most of the lines contain many versions of Spider-Man, in costumes that weren't worn in the comic book lines. However, many of the Spider-Man Classic figures contain more points of articulation than the Classics figures including: lateral slides and pull outs, torso hinges (or in the case of Snap Shot and Black Costume Spider-man, ball joint and hinges), and individualized fingers.
One (2000)
- Classic Spider-ManSpider-ManSpider-Man is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15...
(Based on Mark bagley, erik larsen style) - Black Costume Spider-Man (the Symbiote)
- Man-Spider (Spider-Man mutated into a giant spider)
- VenomVenom (comics)Eddie Brock is a fictional character created by David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane. A comic book supervillain, Brock's earliest appearance is a cameo in Web of Spider-Man #18 before making his first full appearance in The Amazing Spider-Man #299 as Venom...
(sculpted in a mid-transformation pose)(Includes defeated SentrySentry (comics)Sentry is the codename of several unrelated fictional characters of the Marvel Universe. Currently, the most prominent Sentry is Robert Reynolds, appearing in Marvel's New Avengers and Mighty Avengers titles, and the subject of two limited series....
of the Jury base.)
Two
- Amazing Fantasy #15 Spider-Man (First appearance)
- DaredevilDaredevil (Marvel Comics)Daredevil is a fictional character, a superhero in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Bill Everett, with an unspecified amount of input from Jack Kirby, and first appeared in Daredevil #1 .Living in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood...
(who is usually solo but sometimes teams with Spider-Man) - Battle Ravaged Spider-Man (torn costume)(includes defeated LizardLizard (comics)The Lizard is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe and enemy of Spider-Man. The Lizard first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #6 , and was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko...
base) - RhinoRhino (comics)The Rhino is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Romita, Sr., the character first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #41 The Rhino (Aleksei Mikhailovich Sytsevich) is a fictional character that appears in comic...
- Daredevil #1 Daredevil (in his yellow and black original costume)
One (2002)
- Magnetic Spider-Man (based on one of the comics' artists' interpretations)
- Doctor OctopusDoctor OctopusDoctor Octopus is a fictional character, a supervillain that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics since 1963. A highly intelligent mad scientist, Doctor Octopus is one of Spider-Man's greatest foes...
- Web Splasher Spider-Man (with a working float)
- LizardLizard (comics)The Lizard is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe and enemy of Spider-Man. The Lizard first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #6 , and was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko...
Two (2003)
- Catapulting Spider-Man
- Super Poseable HobgoblinHobgoblin (comics)The Hobgoblin is the alias of several fictional characters that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first and best-known Hobgoblin is Roderick Kingsley. He first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #238, and was created by Roger Stern and John Romita, Sr...
(based on his demonic appearances) - Spider-Man with Water Webs (Water Squirting)
- Web-Climbing Spider-Man
Three (2003)
- Super Poseable Spider-Man with Sticky Web
- Flip and Swing Spider-Man with Crate Kicking Action
- Spider Sense Spider-Man with Light-Up Eyes and Drop Attack Web Swing
Four (2003)
- Spider-Man with Wall Crawling Action
- Venom
- Spider-Sense Spider-Man
- Spider Strength Spider-Man
Five (2003)
- Manga Spider-Man
- Morbius
- Scuba Splash Spider-Man
- Super Poseable Spider-Man
Six (2003)
- Parachute Spider-Man
- Rocket Launcher Spider-Man
- Kraven
- Stunt Daredevil
Seven (2003)
- Peter Parker Spider-Man
- Flip N Zip Spider-Man
- Magnetic Spider-Man
- Green GoblinGreen GoblinThe Green Goblin is a fictional character, a supervillain who appears in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, and first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #14 ....
(based on the art of Humberto RamosHumberto RamosHumberto Ramos is a Mexican comic book penciller, best known for his work on American comic books such as Impulse, The Spectacular Spider-Man, The Amazing Spider-Man and his creator-owned series Crimson.-Career:...
)
Eight (2004)
- Street Fighting Spider-Man
- Spider Sense Attack Spider-Man
- Web Attack Spider-Man (Ben Reilly/Spider-Man IIBen ReillyBenjamin "Ben" Reilly is a fictional character in the . He is a clone of Peter Parker , and is prominent in the "Clone Saga" story arc...
costume) - CarnageCarnage (comics)Carnage is a fictional character, a supervillain in the . The character first appears in The Amazing Spider-Man #344 , and was created by writer David Michelinie and artist Mark Bagley. The character is frequently depicted as an enemy of Spider-Man...
Nine (2004)
- Black Costume Spider-Man
- Secret Identity Spider-Man (Peter Parker resembles his UltimateUltimate Spider-ManUltimate Spider-Man was a superhero comic book series that was published by Marvel Comics from 2000 to 2009. The series is a modernized re-imagining of Marvel's long-running Spider-Man comic book franchise as part of its Ultimate Marvel imprint...
incarnation) - Cyber Spider-Man
- Ultimate Rhino
Ten (2004)
- Snap Shot Spider-Man
- Super Jab Spider-Man
- Web Line Spider-Man
- Tail Attack Lizard (based roughly on Ultimate incarnation)
Eleven (2004)
- Triple Web Threat Spider-Man
- Shoot N Trap Spider-Man
- Sneak Attack Spider-Man
- Tail Strike ScorpionScorpion (comics)MacDonald "Mac" Gargan is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He originally appeared as the villain Scorpion, and then years later bonded with the Venom symbiote to become the third incarnation of Venom...
(resembling his modern appearances)
Twelve (2004)
- Dual Web Swinging Spider-Man
- SandmanSandman (Marvel Comics)Sandman is a fictional character who appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. A shapeshifter endowed through an accident with the ability to turn himself into sand, he eventually reformed, and became an ally of Spider-Man...
- Venom (re-release)
- Superposeable Wall-Crawling Spider-Man (often referred to as "McFarlane Spidey", but later revealed to be based on the art of J. Scott Campbell)
- Lizard (Traditional Appearance) (re-release)
Thirteen (2005)
- Aqua Blast Spider-Man
- MysterioMysterioMysterio is the name of three fictional characters, all of which are supervillains and enemies of Spider-Man in the . The original Mysterio was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko and first appears in Amazing Spider-Man #13, although it was later retconned that the aliens seen in Amazing...
- Flip and Stick Spider-Man
- Soak and Toss Spider-Man
Fourteen (2005)
- BeetleBeetle (comics)Abner Ronald Jenkins is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe.-Publication history:...
(Thunderbolts version) - Spin and Trap Spider-Man (Spider-Man UnlimitedSpider-Man UnlimitedSpider-Man Unlimited was a short-lived animated series featuring the Marvel comic book superhero Spider-Man. The series was released in 1999, but, although it had fair ratings, was overshadowed by Pokémon, and was canceled after airing only a few episodes. Fox later resumed airing the show, airing...
costume) - Web Trap Spider-Man (Spider Armor costume)
- Scorpion (this time appearing as he originally did, with a green mouth area and metallic armor.)
Fifteen (2005)
- Ultimate Rhino (rerelease of the previous action figure)
- Web Splasher Doc Ock (Ultimate incarnation)
- Super Stunt Spider-Man
- Rocket Blast Spider-Man
- Hurricane Kick Spider-Man
Sixteen (2006)
- Super Strength Spider-Man (a different action from the first one)
- Man-Wolf
- Venom
- Battle Action Spider-Man
- Shark Trap Spider-Man
Seventeen (2006)
- Spider-Hulk (based on when he temporarily became like the HulkHulk (comics)The Hulk is a fictional character, a superhero in the . Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #1 ....
) - Shoot n Spin Spider-Man
- Web Splasher Spider-Man
- Hydro-ManHydro-ManHydro-Man, also spelled Hydro Man , is a fictional character that appears in the comic books published by Marvel Comics...
- Hobgoblin (based on his classic appearance)
- Sandman (rerelease)
Eighteen (2006)
- Super Kick Spider-Man
- Spider-Sense Spider-Man (Based on the suit from Spider-Man: House of MSpider-Man: House of MSpider-Man: House of M is a five-issue comic book limited series that ran concurrently with Marvel Comics' House of M crossover event in 2005. In the House of M universe, mutants rule the world and humans are an oppressed minority...
) - ShockerShocker (comics)The Shocker or just Shocker is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #46 and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Romita, Sr.-Fictional character biography:Herman Schultz was born in New York...
- Flame n Launch Mad JackJack O'Lantern (Marvel Comics)Jack O'Lantern is the name of four fictional supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. Later incarnations of the character were also referred to as Mad Jack.-Jason Macendale:...
(Jack O'Lantern III) (Based on Jack O'Lantern 2 costume) - Stealth Venom (Clear Coloring)
Nineteen
- "Quick Change" Spider-Man
- "Wall Climbing" Spider-Man
- "Sneak Attack" Spider-Man
- ElectroElectro (comics)Electro is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is a supervillain and an enemy of Spider-Man who gained the ability to control electricity after being struck by lightning while working on a power line. Created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, he first...
- ToxinToxin (comics)Toxin is a fictional character, a superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. He is the third major symbiote of the Spider-Man series, the ninth known to have appeared in the comics outside of the Planet of the Symbiotes storyline, and the first symbiote that Spider-Man considers an ally, despite...
Websplashers
Includes inflatable accessory.- Namor
- Web Blast Spider-Man
- Spider-Man with Inflatable Surfboard
- Venom
One (2005)
- Carnage
- Green Goblin
- Morbius
- Tail Attack Lizard
- Tail Strike Scorpion
- Ultimate Rhino
Two (Cancelled)
- DemogoblinDemogoblinDemogoblin is a fictional character appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. He first appeared as Demogoblin in Web of Spider-Man #86 , and had previously appeared as an unnamed demon in Spectacular Spider-Man #147....
- The Demogoblin was released in Hasbro's Spider-Man: Origins toyline. As expected, Demogoblin is simply a repaint of the first Hobgoblin figure from Wave two of ToyBiz's Spider-Man series.
- Venom (Marvel Knights Version)
- Kraven
- Punisher [blue repaint]
- Buzzing Beetle [blue silver repaint]
- ChameleonChameleon (comics)The Chameleon is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in The Amazing Spider-Man #1 , and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko; the Chameleon is the first member of Spider-Man's rogues' gallery, based on issue...
- SpotSpot (comics)The Spot is a fictional character, a comic book supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe and appearing as an enemy of Spider-Man. He was created by Al Milgrom and Herb Trimpe. Ohnn first appeared unnamed in Spectacular Spider-Man #97 and became The Spot in the following issue #98.-Fictional...
Marvel Legends
Several of Spider-Man's classic villains have been released under Toybiz's related Marvel LegendsMarvel Legends
Marvel Legends is an action figure line based on the characters of Marvel Comics, initially produced by Toy Biz, then by Hasbro. This line is in the scale, with spin-off lines in the , , and scale.-History:...
banner, which is in the same scale and general style of the Spider-Man series (though Marvel Legends contain no action features). These characters include:
Spider-Man vs. Sinister Six Box-Set:
- Black CatBlack Cat (comics)The Black Cat is a fictional character, a superheroine in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Keith Pollard, she first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #194 ....
- Doctor OctopusDoctor OctopusDoctor Octopus is a fictional character, a supervillain that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics since 1963. A highly intelligent mad scientist, Doctor Octopus is one of Spider-Man's greatest foes...
(a repaint of the series 2 figure) - ElectroElectro (comics)Electro is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is a supervillain and an enemy of Spider-Man who gained the ability to control electricity after being struck by lightning while working on a power line. Created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, he first...
(a retool of the Parachute Spider-Man figure) - Green GoblinGreen GoblinThe Green Goblin is a fictional character, a supervillain who appears in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, and first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #14 ....
(a repaint of the Series 2 Hobgoblin figure with a new head and glider) - Kraven the HunterKraven the HunterKraven the Hunter is a fictional character, a supervillain and enemy of Spider-Man appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Kraven's name is Sergei Kravinoff. He also appears as Xraven, with white-grey skin and red eyes, possessing the powers of X-Men. He is the half-brother of Dmitri...
(a repaint with a new head) - VenomVenom (comics)Eddie Brock is a fictional character created by David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane. A comic book supervillain, Brock's earliest appearance is a cameo in Web of Spider-Man #18 before making his first full appearance in The Amazing Spider-Man #299 as Venom...
(a repaint of the Marvel Legends Sabretooth figure with a new head) - Spider-ManSpider-ManSpider-Man is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15...
Fearsome Foes of Spider-Man Box-set:
- CarnageCarnage (comics)Carnage is a fictional character, a supervillain in the . The character first appears in The Amazing Spider-Man #344 , and was created by writer David Michelinie and artist Mark Bagley. The character is frequently depicted as an enemy of Spider-Man...
(a repaint of the Series 9 figure with a new head) - The LizardLizard (comics)The Lizard is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe and enemy of Spider-Man. The Lizard first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #6 , and was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko...
(new sculpt) - RhinoRhino (comics)The Rhino is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Romita, Sr., the character first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #41 The Rhino (Aleksei Mikhailovich Sytsevich) is a fictional character that appears in comic...
(new sculpt) - VultureVulture (comics)The Vulture is the name of six comic book supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. The best known Vulture in the Marvel Universe is Adrian Toomes, an elderly enemy of Spider-Man created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko in The Amazing Spider-Man #2 .-Golden Age Vulture:In Young Men #26, a scientist...
(new sculpt) - Spider-Man (a repaint of the Series 12 Super Poseable Spider-Man with a new head)
Single Figures:
- Doctor Octopus (released in Series 8)
- First Appearance Spider-Man (released in series 10)
- Green Goblin (released in Series 13)
Face-Off Two Packs:
- DaredevilDaredevil (Marvel Comics)Daredevil is a fictional character, a superhero in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Bill Everett, with an unspecified amount of input from Jack Kirby, and first appeared in Daredevil #1 .Living in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood...
vs. KingpinKingpin (comics)The Kingpin is a fictional character, a supervillain in the . Kingpin is one of the most feared and powerful crime lords in the Marvel Universe. The character is a major adversary of Daredevil, the Punisher, and Spider-Man...
San Diego Comic Con exclusives:
- Stan LeeStan LeeStan Lee is an American comic book writer, editor, actor, producer, publisher, television personality, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics....
/Spider-Man (a repaint of the First Appearance Spider-man figure with Stan Lee, Spider-Man and Peter Parker heads)
The two box-sets both came with appropriate accessories for the characters, as well as a poster book and circular display stands. The single figures came with an appropriate stand, as well as a comic book and (in the case of Spider-Man and Green Goblin), a piece of their series' Build-A-Figure. The Face-Off two pack came with a comic book, display stand, and background diorama. The Stan Lee/Spider-Man figure came with a Stan Lee head, Peter Parker head, and Spider-Man head, as well as interchangeable hands and feet and Civilian Clothing to transform the figure from Spider-Man to either Peter Parker or Stan Lee.
Heroes Series
- Secret Wars Spider-Man (black suit)
- Iron Spider-Man
- Spider-Man 2099
- Spider-Man with Leap Action
- Shoot'n'Grab Spider-Man
- Hurricane Kick Spider-Man
Battle Packs
- Spider-Man vs. Green Goblin (based on first film)
- Spider-Man vs. Dr. Octopus (based on Spider-Man 2)
- Spider-Man vs. Venom (based on comics)
One (2009)
- Spider-Man with streetlight scene
- Iron Spider-Man with posable combat claw (clear suit variant)
- Green Goblin with glider and pumbking bombs
- Venom with jaw slash (spider smaller variant)
- Tarantula with break apart crates
- Armored Spider-Man (unreleased)
Two (2009)
- Classic Spider-Man with wall sticking web (with black parts instead of blue parts variant)
- Spider-Man with snap-on Scuba Wear
- Black Costume Spider-Man with launche web missile
- Carnage with capture webs
- Venom with scorpion stinger
- Juggernaut with removable helmet (with color variant)
Three (2009)
- Rocket Blast Spider-Man
- Black Costume Spider-Man with launche web missile (re-make)
- Green Goblin
- Underwater mission Spider-Man (re-make)
- Black Costume Spider-Man
External links
- MarvelousNews.com Daily Marvel Legends News, Complete Photo Database and Collector Community
- marvellegends.net