Spider-Man Classics


Spider-Man Classics is term used by collectors most commonly to refer to several lines produced by Toy Biz focusing on Spider-Man and his allies and enemies. The lines have over 17 series, with dozens of Spider-Man incarnations and many of his famous enemies. The toyline lasted 5 years starting from 2000 to 2005. A year later, ToyBiz released a new series titled "The Amazing Spider-Man". That same year, by changing the license from Marvel at the hands of Hasbro, they released Spider-Man Origins. In 2008, Hasbro released a reboot of Spider-Man Classics simply called "Spider-Man".

History

The Spider-Man Classics line was released in 2001, and was the first 6" scale line of its kind to be produced by ToyBiz with highly detailed and articulated figures. Toybiz's ambitions for the line were intended to aim figures towards adult collectors as well as kids. The line consisted of two series plus several exclusives and had clamshell packaging inclusive of a comic book copy or poster significant to the figure. The line then changed no longer using the purple 'Spider-Man Classics' logo and appealed more towards kids with similarly scaled and articulated figures for the adult collector but usually including a gimmick of some sort with smaller packaging less the comic book. ToyBiz then continued the concept of clamshell packaging with inclusive comic book for their Marvel Legends line in 2002.
Previous to the 6" line released in 2001 with clamshell packaging, Toybiz had used the 'Spider-Man Classics' logo for 5" scale figures with less articulation for a series of 2 packs as well as a series titled 'Spider-Man Classics Water Wars'.

Spider-Man Classics

SeriesYearFigureAccessoriesDescription
12000Spider-Manround base of Spider-Man's mask with a camera webbed to the lower rightbased on the art of Todd McFarlane
12000Spider-Manbase of a brick wall with a symbiote crawling on himSymbiote costume
12000Spider-Manbase of a riverMan-Spider
12000Venomdefeated Sentry of the Jury basemid-transformation pose
22001Spider-Manbase of a Daily Bugle billboard with webs on itfirst appearance
22001Spider-Mandefeated Lizard basebattle ravaged
22001Daredevilbase of church windowred
22001Daredevilbase of church windowfirst appearance
22001Rhinobase of a torn-up street
KayBee Toys ExclusiveSpider-Man 2099base of a brick wall with graffiti written: "Spidey was here!"
KayBee Toys ExclusiveScarlet Spiderincludes exact base as Spider-Man

With the series' success, it was spun-off into Marvel Legends. At that point, the toyline ended and was replaced by a new one simply called Spider-Man on the packaging but "Spider-Man Classic" on ToyBiz's website. The new line has blister card packaging, and no comics are included.
Many of these Spider-Man costumes have not been worn in the comic books. Many of the Spider-Man figures contain many points of articulation, including lateral slides and pull outs, torso hinges, and individualized fingers.

Spider-Man Classic

Beginning with Series 16, the logo design on the packaging was changed to "Amazing Spider-Man," but Toy Biz kept the series numbering and "Spider-Man Classic" identification on their website.
SeriesYearFigureAccessoriesDescription
12002Doctor Octopus
12002Lizard
12002Spider-ManJ. Jonah Jameson display basemagnetic
12002Spider-Manworking floatWeb Splasher
22003Hobgoblinglider, removable cape and hoodJason Macendale version with super poseability
22003Spider-Mancatapult
22003Spider-ManWater webswater squirting
22003Spider-Manweb climbing
32003Spider-ManSticky websuper-poseable
32003Spider-MancrateFlip and swing with crate-kicking action
32003Spider-ManDrop Attack Web SwingSpider-Sense with Light-Up Eyes
42003Spider-ManWall-Crawling Action
42003Spider-ManSpider-Sense
42003Spider-ManSpider-Strength
42003VenomAlien Oozeretool of the "Planet of the Symbiotes" Lasher figure with new head and limb parts
52003Morbius
52003Spider-ManManga
52003Spider-ManSCUBA equipmentSCUBA Splash
52003Spider-ManSuper-Poseable
62003DaredevilStunt
62003Kraven
62003Spider-ManParachute
62003Spider-ManRocket Launcher
72003Green Goblinbased on the art of Humberto Ramos
72003Peter ParkerSpider-Man
72003Spider-ManFlip-N-Zip
72003Spider-ManMagnetic
82004Carnage
82004Ben ReillyWeb Attack
82004Spider-ManSpider-Sense attack
82004Spider-ManStreet fighting
92004Ultimate Rhino
92004Spider-ManCyber
92004Spider-ManSecret Identity
92004Spider-ManMissile-Launching gliderSymbiote costume
102004LizardTail attack
102004Spider-ManSnap-Shot
102004Spider-ManSuper Jab
102004Spider-ManWeb Line
112004ScorpionTail Strike
112004Spider-ManShoot-N-Trap
112004Spider-ManSneak Attack
112004Spider-ManTriple Web Threat
122004LizardTraditional appearance
122004Sandman
122004Spider-ManDual-Web swinging
122004Spider-ManHydro-Blast
122004Spider-ManSuper-poseable Wall-Crawling
122004Venomrerelease
132005Mysterio
132005Spider-ManAqua Blast
132005Spider-ManFlip and Stick
132005Spider-ManSoak and Toss
142005BeetleLeila Davis
142005Scorpionfirst appearance
142005Spider-ManSpin and Trap
142005Spider-ManWeb TrapSpider-Armor costume
152005Doctor OctopusWeb SplasherUltimate incarnation
152005Ultimate Rhinorerelease
152005Spider-ManHurricane Kick
152005Spider-ManRocket Blast
152005Spider-ManSuper Stunt
162006Man-Wolfbackpackjaw snarl and electronic sounds
162006Spider-ManBattle Action
162006Spider-ManShark Trap
162006Spider-ManSuper Strength
162006VenomSymbiote Blast
172006HobgoblinRoderick Kingsley
172006Hydro-Maninterchangeable water spout/legs
172006Sandmanrerelease
172006Spider-Hulk
172006Spider-ManShoot 'n Spin
172006Spider-ManWeb Splasher
182006Mad JackFlame and Launch
182006Shocker
182006Spider-ManSpider-Sense
182006Spider-ManSuper Kick
182006VenomStealth
192006Electrolightning missiles
192006Spider-ManQuick Change
192006Spider-ManSneak Attack
192006Spider-ManWeb Climbing
192006Toxin

Battle Packs

Villain Series (2005)

ToyBiz rereleased figures from the Spider-Man line.
FigureDescription
Carnage
Green Goblin
LizardTail Attack
Morbius
RhinoUltimate incarnation
ScorpionTail Strike

Spider-Man Origins (By Hasbro)

Hasbro re-released figures from ToyBiz in a metallic or repainted design and features new characters.
SeriesFigureDescription
HeroesIron SpiderCould be Peter Parker, or any of the Scarlet Spiders
HeroesSpider-ManHurricane Kick
HeroesSpider-ManLeap Action
HeroesSpider-ManShoot-n-Grab
HeroesSpider-ManSymbiote costume
HeroesSpider-Man 2099
VillainsDemogoblinflame glider
VillainsDoctor Octopus
VillainsLizard
VillainsMysterio
VillainsRhino
VillainsVenom

Spider-Man (By Hasbro, 2009)

SeriesFigureAccessoriesDescription
1Green GoblinGlider and pumpkin bombs
1Iron Spiderposable combat clawmetallic repaint of Origins
1Spider-Manstreetlight scenerepaint of Series 12
1Tarantulabreak apart crates
1VenomMac Gargan version with jaw slash
2CarnageCapture websrepaint of the Marvel Legends Fearsome Foes box set Carnage
2Juggernautremovable helmetcolor variant
2Spider-Mansnap-on SCUBA wear
2Spider-Manwall sticking webblack instead of blue variant
2Spider-Manweb missile launcherSymbiote costume
2VenomMac Gargan version with Scorpion Stinger
3Green Goblin
3Spider-ManRocket Blast
3Spider-ManSymbiote costume
3Spider-ManWeb missile launcherSymbiote costume
3Spider-ManUnderwater mission