Spider-Man - Red Torso, Blue Legs, Spidey Suit
sh038 · Marvel Super Heroes
Ultimate Spider-Man · 2012 (First release in the revitalized Marvel line)
Figure ID
sh038
Theme
Marvel Super Heroes
Year Released
2012 (First release in the revitalized Marvel line)
Rarity
Common (Produced in massive quantities across numerous sets from 2012-2015)
Head
Red with black web pattern and white eyes with black outlines (solid stud top). Single-sided.
Torso
Red and blue with black large spider logo on front and red spider logo on back. Red arms with red hands.
Legs
Plain blue (standard length). No printing on the hips or legs.
Accessories
Usually paired with a transparent web-blast or long string web piece, though none are shown in the image.
Color Scheme
Bright red and blue, consistent with the Ultimate Spider-Man animated series aesthetics.
Printing Details
Machine pad-printed. Features thin black webbing and a large, stylized comic-style spider emblem. Alignment is generally high quality.
Variants
This is the 'Standard' version. Variants include 'Black Suit' (sh059), 'Scarlet Spider' (sh054), and later versions with dual-molded legs (sh115/sh420).
Condition Notes
Common wear includes cracking on the sides of the torso, loose neck clutch, and fading of the web print on the face due to handling.
Estimated Value
Used: $3.00 - $5.00 USD | New/Mint: $7.00 - $10.00 USD.
Price (New)
Most commonly available in sets ranging from $12.99 (Doc Ock Truck Heist) to $69.99 (Daily Bugle Showdown).
Compatible Sets
6873, 76004, 76005, 10665, 30302 (Polybag), 76014, 76016.
Character Background
Peter Parker as Spider-Man, specifically based on the Disney XD 'Ultimate Spider-Man' animated design.
Design Notes
This figure marked the transition away from the 2002-2004 Sam Raimi film designs to a more cartoon-accurate look for a younger audience.
Similar Minifigures
sh115 (Junior version), sh420 (Homecoming version), and the classic sw052 (2002 version).
Collectibility
Low to Moderate. While it is iconic, it was available in so many sets that most Marvel collectors already own multiple copies.
History
Followed the 2004 retirement of the Spider-Man theme, serving as the flagship figure for the 2012 Marvel Super Heroes launch.
Interesting Facts
Despite being 'Ultimate Spider-Man', this minifigure does not feature the characteristic red boots (dual molding) that later, more expensive versions adopted.
Display Suggestions
Ideal for building a 'Spider-Verse' collection or placed on a clear rod to simulate swinging from a City building.
Modification Potential
Excellent. Parts are universal; often used for purist customs like 'The Human Spider' (Wrestling suit) or civilians.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential 'entry-level' collectible. It is the definitive 'modern-classic' LEGO Spider-Man but lacks the monetary value of rarer variants.