Green Goblin - Junior (Norman Osborn)
sh004 · Marvel Super Heroes
Spider-Man · 2002
Figure ID
sh004
Theme
Marvel Super Heroes
Year Released
2002
Rarity
Rare
Head
Bright green head with distinctive pointed goblin ears molded as part of the head piece, dark purple hood element, worried/grimacing facial expression with black eyebrows and mouth details.
Torso
Dark purple torso with bright green arms and purple hands, featuring dark blue muscle shading and a brown belt print with a silver buckle.
Legs
Plain dark purple standard legs without printing.
Accessories
None present in the image (typically came with a glider and pumpkin bomb in its original set).
Color Scheme
Bright green, dark purple, dark blue, and brown.
Printing Details
Classic early 2000s era printing with simple line art, pad-printed facial features and torso details, characteristic of the original Sam Raimi Spider-Man movie tie-in sets.
Variants
Appears in multiple forms across later Marvel Super Heroes waves with more detailed printing and dual-molded helmets, but this specific version is the classic 2002 movie variant.
Condition Notes
Inspect for micro-scratching on the purple hood, arm cracks near the shoulders, torso wear around the belt printing, and potential fading of the bright green plastic.
Estimated Value
Used complete ranges from $15 to $30 USD depending on condition; incomplete without glider or accessories tends to lean toward the lower end.
Price (New)
Originally part of sets retailing around $20 to $50 USD in 2002.
Compatible Sets
4851 Spider-Man's Stock Car Chase, 4852 The Final Showdown
Character Background
Norman Osborn is a billionaire industrialist and the archenemy of Spider-Man, who gains superhuman strength and madness after testing an experimental performance-enhancing serum.
Design Notes
Features the classic unique head mold with integrated pointed ears and a separate purple hood, which predates the later specialized helmet pieces used for the Green Goblin.
Similar Minifigures
Green Goblin variants from subsequent Spider-Man waves, Hobgoblin, and other classic Marvel movie figures from 2002-2004.
Collectibility
High demand among nostalgic Spider-Man and early LEGO Marvel collectors due to its vintage status and connection to the classic 2002 Sam Raimi film.
History
Released during the initial wave of LEGO Spider-Man sets accompanying the blockbuster 2002 film, marking one of LEGO's earliest forays into modern cinematic superhero themes.
Interesting Facts
The head piece with integrated goblin ears is a unique mold that was only used for this specific generation of Green Goblin figures before LEGO transitioned to helmets.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a transparent posing stand alongside classic 2002 Spider-Man minifigures and his signature glider.
Modification Potential
Great for purist customizers wanting to create retro-style comic book displays or MOCs depicting early 2000s cinematic universes.
Overall Assessment
A fantastic piece of LEGO history with strong nostalgic value, highly recommended for superhero collectors despite lacking leg printing.