Spider-Man - Silver Webbing, Dark Blue Legs
spd012 · Spider-Man / Marvel Super Heroes
Spider-Man 2 (Sam Raimi Trilogy) · 2004 - Debut year for the Spider-Man 2 movie tie-in sets, marking an era where LEGO began utilizing more complex metallic printing on licensed characters.
Figure ID
spd012
Theme
Spider-Man / Marvel Super Heroes
Year Released
2004 - Debut year for the Spider-Man 2 movie tie-in sets, marking an era where LEGO began utilizing more complex metallic printing on licensed characters.
Rarity
Rare - Exclusive to the 2004 Spider-Man 2 film sets which had a limited production window compared to modern Marvel themes.
Head
Red head with silver web pattern and large silver eyes with black borders. Single-sided print, no hair or headgear included.
Torso
Red torso with dark blue sides, black spider emblem, and metallic silver webbing. Dark blue arms and red hands. It features detailed back printing with the larger red spider logo.
Legs
Dark blue hips and legs with a red printed 'V' belt area on the hips to complete the suit line.
Accessories
Typically included web string elements (part x137p01) or trans-clear web shields in sets, though none are pictured in the hand.
Color Scheme
Primary Red and Dark Blue with metallic silver and black accents. The dark blue is distinctively deeper than the 2002 version.
Printing Details
Pad-printed with high-quality metallic silver ink. Features printing on head (front), torso (front and back), and hips (front).
Variants
Differs from spd001 (2002) which has standard blue and different webbing; differs from spd028 and spd027 which have slightly different eye shapes or leg colors.
Condition Notes
Prone to silver ink 'rubbing' or fading on the head and torso. Check for torso cracks and arm joint tightness. The silver webbing is the first thing to wear under heavy play.
Estimated Value
Used: $45 - $65; New/Mint: $90 - $120. Value varies significantly based on the crispness of the silver webbing.
Price (New)
Appeared in sets ranging from $7.00 (polybags/small sets) to $90.00 (Spider-man 2 sets) in 2004.
Compatible Sets
4853 Spider-Man's Street Chase, 4854 Doc Ock's Bank Robbery, 4855 Spider-Man's Train Rescue, 4857 Doc Ock's Fusion Lab.
Character Background
Based on Tobey Maguire's portrayal of Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the Sam Raimi directed Spider-Man 2 (2004).
Design Notes
Notable for the transition from 'Classic Blue' to 'Dark Blue' to better match the cinematic aesthetic of the 2004 film.
Similar Minifigures
spd001 (2002 Spider-Man), spd028 (Spider-Man 3 version), sh038 (2012 Avengers Spider-Man).
Collectibility
High demand. This is the 'Grail' Spider-Man for many fans of the original movie trilogy and collectors of early 2000s licensed sets.
History
Followed the 2002 'Studio' line; these figures were among the first to move away from the traditional yellow skin for licensed sets (though Peter's face was not revealed in these specific suit-only versions).
Interesting Facts
The silver printing was so expensive to produce at the time that LEGO eventually simplified Spider-Man designs in later years to use black webbing instead.
Display Suggestions
Display in a UV-protected case to prevent silver fading. Pairs perfectly with the 2004 Doc Ock or Green Goblin figures.
Modification Potential
Excellent for 'purist' customs of the Raimi-verse; legs can be swapped with modern dual-molded dark blue/red legs for a more modern look.
Overall Assessment
9/10 status. An iconic piece of LEGO history that represents the peak of detail for the mid-2000s era.