Spider-Man - Classic Red and Blue, Plain Blue Legs
sh001 · Marvel Super Heroes
Spider-Man (Sam Raimi Trilogy / Classic) · 2004
Figure ID
sh001
Theme
Marvel Super Heroes
Year Released
2004
Rarity
Common
Head
Red head with black spider-man eye outlines and white pupils, single-sided printing, unique to early Spider-Man iterations
Torso
Red torso with blue sides, black spider logo on the chest, and blue web-printing detailing the shoulders and chest area
Legs
Plain blue standard legs with blue hips, no side or front printing
Accessories
None present in the image
Color Scheme
Bright red, blue, and black
Printing Details
Simple pad printing characteristic of early 2000s licensed themes, featuring front torso and head printing with no leg or arm printing
Variants
Appears in multiple variations across the 2004 Spider-Man 2 movie sets and later versions with dual-molded legs or web-printed arms
Condition Notes
Good used condition with minor scuffing typical of older play-wear; check for torso crack lines around the neck and arm socket areas
Estimated Value
5 to 10 USD depending on exact condition and completeness
Price (New)
Originally included in sets ranging from 20 to 100 USD in 2004
Compatible Sets
4850 Spider-Man's Street Chase, 4851 The Origins of Spider-Man, 4852 The Final Showdown, 4853 Spider-Man's Street Party, 4854 Doc Ock's Bank Heist, 4855 Spider-Man's Rescue, 4856 Doc Ock's Hideout
Character Background
Peter Parker, bitten by a radioactive spider, gains proportional spider-like abilities and fights crime in New York City as Spider-Man
Design Notes
One of the earliest superhero minifigures produced by LEGO before the formal Marvel Super Heroes theme launched in 2012, utilizing simple printed patterns
Similar Minifigures
Later iterations of Spider-Man from the 2012+ Marvel Super Heroes theme featuring dual-molded legs and more intricate web printing
Collectibility
Moderate demand among nostalgia collectors and completionists of vintage LEGO licensed themes
History
Debuted in 2004 alongside Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2 movie wave, marking the beginning of LEGO's venture into modern cinematic superhero properties
Interesting Facts
This design predates the modern Marvel Super Heroes theme by nearly a decade and was released under the Studios/Spider-Man specific license banner
Display Suggestions
Display on a standard blue or black LEGO baseplate alongside early 2000s villains like Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus
Modification Potential
Can be upgraded with modern printed arms and dual-molded legs for a purist custom modern-classic hybrid
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic and historically significant piece of LEGO superhero history, though technologically primitive compared to modern minifigures