LEGO Spider (Large) - Red
30238 / 29111 · Multiple Themes (System)
Harry Potter, Minecraft, Ninjago, Friends, Castle · 2013 to Present
Figure ID
30238 / 29111
Theme
Multiple Themes (System)
Year Released
2013 to Present
Rarity
Common (Mass-produced animal accessory)
Head
Not applicable; this is a single-mold animal element without a separate head piece.
Torso
Single-piece mold featuring a rounded abdomen with an indented cross pattern for stud attachment and a cephalothorax segment with two small mandibles.
Legs
Eight splayed, non-articulated spindly legs molded as part of the main body.
Accessories
Often serves as an accessory for minifigures or as a structural detail in sets; has a standard LEGO bar-sized clip on the front and a stud hole on top.
Color Scheme
Solid Red (Bright Red). No secondary or accent colors are printed on this variant.
Printing Details
Unprinted. Texture is achieved through the physical plastic mold rather than pad printing.
Variants
Available in Glow-in-the-Dark, Black, Dark Grey, Lime Green, Trans-Purple, and Trans-Neon Orange.
Condition Notes
Prone to stress marks at the leg joints if bent; the front clip can snap if forced onto thick bars; may show dust in the recessed cross on the back.
Estimated Value
$0.10 - $0.50 USD (Used); $1.00 - $1.50 USD (New/Unplayed condition).
Price (New)
Usually included in sets ranging from $10 to $200; individual cost via Bricks & Pieces was typically under $0.30.
Compatible Sets
75950 Aragog's Lair, 21135 The Crafting Box 2.0, 71717 Journey to the Skull Dungeons, and over 50 others.
Character Background
A generic arachnid used to populate fantasy dungeons, spooky forests, or Minecraft caves to provide environmental hazards and atmosphere.
Design Notes
Redesigned in 2013 to replace the older 'flat' spider; this mold allows it to be stacked on studs or gripped by a minifigure hand via the lateral bars.
Similar Minifigures
Spider (Black - 30238), Spider (Glow-in-the-dark - 15064), and the smaller classic Spider (x168).
Collectibility
Low individual value but high utility for MOC (My Own Creation) builders and army builders creating swarms.
History
Debuted in 2013 as part of a modernization of LEGO fauna, offering more connection points than original 1990s-era spider molds.
Interesting Facts
The hole on the abdomen is exactly 'stud' sized, allowing you to mount extra eyes or armor on top of the spider.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in large groups on web elements (part 90940) or hanging from string/fishing line in a diorama.
Modification Potential
Excellent for painting custom eyes or patterns; the cross-hole allows for easy mounting on Technic pins or standard studs.
Overall Assessment
A standard, high-quality LEGO animal element that is essential for fantasy builds but holds very little standalone financial value.