Spider-Man
sh001 · Marvel Super Heroes
Spider-Man (Studios / Classic) · 2004
Figure ID
sh001
Theme
Marvel Super Heroes
Year Released
2004
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Red head with black webbing pattern and large white eyes outlined in black, single-sided print, unique to early Spider-Man figures.
Torso
Blue torso with red web printing on the chest, a black spider emblem, and red arms with red hands.
Legs
Blue legs with a red hip piece, no leg printing.
Accessories
None included in this specific image.
Color Scheme
Bright red and bright blue.
Printing Details
Simple pad printing characteristic of early 2000s licensed themes, featuring black webbing lines and a spider logo on the torso.
Variants
Appears in multiple early 2000s sets with minor hand or hip variations, predating the modern dual-molded leg and arm printing era.
Condition Notes
Check for fading on the red arms, wear on the torso printing, and scratching on the large white eye printing.
Estimated Value
5.00 to 12.00 USD depending on used condition.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets ranging from 20 to 100 USD in 2004.
Compatible Sets
4851 Spider-Man and Green Goblin - The Origins, 4852 The Power Blast of Spider-Man, 4853 Spider-Man's Street Showdown, 4854 Doc Ock's Bank Escape, 4855 Spider-Man's Train Rescue, 4856 Doc Ock's Hideout, 4857 Doc Ock's Fusion Lab.
Character Background
Peter Parker is a young orphan bitten by a radioactive spider, granting him spider-like abilities and launching his career as the iconic superhero Spider-Man.
Design Notes
Represents the classic early LEGO superhero design era utilizing standard minifigure parts with specialized face and torso prints, bridging the gap between old-school themes and modern licensed powerhouses.
Similar Minifigures
Other early Marvel and Spider-Man variants from the 2002-2004 Studios wave.
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility among nostalgia-driven Marvel fans and vintage LEGO collectors.
History
Introduced alongside the Sam Raimi Spider-Man film wave, marking one of LEGO's earliest major cinematic superhero ventures.
Interesting Facts
This design layout laid the foundational template for comic-based superhero minifigures long before the Marvel Cinematic Universe dominated LEGO themes.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a clear acrylic stand alongside early 2000s villains like Green Goblin or Doctor Octopus.
Modification Potential
Can be upgraded using modern arm and leg printing parts, though purists prefer keeping it in its original vintage configuration.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic classic representing the dawn of modern LEGO superhero themes, highly valued for historical significance rather than intricate modern printing complexity.