Spider-Man Classics is a term used by collectors most commonly to refer to several action figure lines produced by Toy Biz. The lines focus 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 2001 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
SeriesYearFigureAccessoriesDescription12001Spider-ManRound base of Spider-Man's mask with a camera webbed to the lower rightBased on the art of Todd McFarlaneSpider-ManBase of a brick wall with a symbiote crawling on himSymbiote costumeSpider-ManBase of a riverMan-Spider (Spider-Man mutated)VenomDefeated Sentry of the Jury baseMid-transformation pose22001Spider-ManBase of a Daily Bugle billboard with webs on itFirst appearanceSpider-ManDefeated Lizard baseBattle ravagedDaredevilBase of church windowRedFirst appearance (brown/yellow)Rhino Base of a torn-up streetKayBee Toys ExclusiveSpider-Man 2099Base of a brick wall with graffiti written: "Spidey was here!"Scarlet SpideriIcludes 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" (notice the singular form) 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 (or in the case of Snap-Shot and Black Costume Spider-Man, ball joint and 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.
SeriesYearFigureAccessoriesDescription12002Doctor OctopusLizardSpider-ManJ. Jonah Jameson display baseMagneticSpider-ManWorking floatWeb Splasher22003HobgoblinGlider, removable cape and hoodJason Macendale version with super poseabilitySpider-ManCatapultSpider-ManWater websWater squirtingSpider-ManWeb climbing3Spider-ManSticky webSuper-poseableSpider-ManCrateFlip and swing with crate-kicking actionSpider-ManDrop Attack Web SwingSpider-Sense with light-up eyes4Spider-ManWall-crawling actionSpider-ManSpider-SenseSpider-ManSpider-StrengthVenomAlien OozeRetool of the "Planet of the Symbiotes" Lasher figure with new head and limb parts5MorbiusSpider-ManMangaSpider-ManSCUBA equipmentSCUBA SplashSpider-ManSuper-poseable6DaredevilStuntKraven the HunterSpider-ManParachuteSpider-ManRocket launcher7Green GoblinBased on the art of Humberto RamosPeter ParkerSpider-ManSpider-ManFlip-N-Zip (based on the art of Humberto Ramos)Spider-ManMagnetic82004CarnageBen ReillyWeb Attack (Spider-Man 2 costume)Spider-ManSpider-Sense attackSpider-ManStreet fighting9Ultimate RhinoSpider-ManCyberSpider-ManSecret Identity (Ultimate incarnation)Spider-ManMissile-launching gliderSymbiote costume10LizardTail attack (based roughly on Ultimate incarnation)Spider-ManSnap-Shot (based on the art of John Romita Sr.)Spider-ManSuper JabSpider-ManWeb Line11ScorpionTail strike (modern appearances)Spider-ManShoot-N-TrapSpider-ManSneak attackSpider-ManTriple Web Threat12LizardTraditional appearance (rerelease)SandmanSpider-ManDual-Web swingingSpider-ManHydro-BlastSpider-ManSuper-poseable wall-crawling (based on the art of J. Scott Campbell)VenomRerelease132005MysterioSpider-ManAqua BlastSpider-ManFlip and StickSpider-ManSoak and Toss14BeetleLeila DavisScorpionFirst appearance (metallic suit and green mouth area)Spider-ManSpin and Trap (Spider-Man Unlimited costume)Spider-ManWeb TrapSpider-Armor costume15Doctor OctopusWeb SplasherUltimate incarnationUltimate RhinoRereleaseSpider-ManHurricane KickSpider-ManRocket BlastSpider-ManSuper Stunt162006Man-WolfBackpackJaw snarl and electronic soundsSpider-ManBattle ActionSpider-ManShark TrapSpider-ManSuper Strength (different action than the Spider-Man Classics)VenomSymbiote Blast17HobgoblinRoderick KingsleyHydro-ManInterchangeable water spout/legsSandmanRereleaseSpider-HulkBreakable girderSpider-ManShoot 'n SpinSpider-ManWeb Splasher18Mad JackFlame and Launch (based on Jack O'Lantern 3's second costume)ShockerMissile projectilesSpider-ManSpider-Sense (House of M version)Spider-ManSuper KickVenomStealth (clear coloring)19ElectroLightning missilesSpider-ManQuick ChangeSpider-ManSneak AttackSpider-ManWeb ClimbingToxin
5" Spider-Man Classics Vs Packs NameFigureDescriptionSpider-Man Versus HobgoblinHobgoblinSpider-ManConcept suit from Spider-Man filmSpider-Man Versus ScorpionScorpionSpider-ManBattle-ravagedVenom Versus CarnageCarnageVenomSpider-Man II Versus VenomBen ReillyVenomBased on Web of Spider-Man #118
Spider-Man Classic Clashes Packs NameFigureDescriptionSpider-Man Versus AbominationAbominationcomic appearanceSpider-ManSpider-Man Versus Absorbing ManAbsorbing ManBased on The Amazing Spider-Man #429Spider-ManSpider-Man Versus Doctor OctopusSpider-Man
Villain Series (2005) ToyBiz rereleased figures from the Spider-Man line. FigureDescriptionCarnageGreen GoblinLizardTail AttackMorbiusRhinoUltimate incarnationScorpionTail Strike
Spider-Man Classics: Movie Series
SeriesYearFigureAccessoriesDescriptionSpider-Man (2002)2002Spider-ManInteractive gargoyle statue baseSuper-poseableSpider-ManBase shaped like the abandoned building from the movieBattle-ravagedNorman OsbornTalking chair with light-up goblin mask3 phrases (laughing, "can the Spider-Man come out to play", "this world will be yours and mine")Green GoblinGlider, removable maskSuper-poseableJ. Jonah JamesonDesk and chair accessoriesDesk pounding actionSpider-ManInteractive base of a NYC street corner with streetlight – External imageWeb-swingingSpider-ManInteractive dumpster baseLeapingPeter ParkerInteractive shelf and school accessoriesWeb squirting actionMary Jane WatsonInteractive baseCollapsing baseGreen Goblin Glider with firing actionPumpkin bombsSpider-ManInteractive zipline accessoriesPower punchSpider-ManInterchangeable wrestler clothesWrestlerGreen GoblinInteractive baseBattle-ravagedSpider-Man 22004Spider-ManMagnetic flag baseMagneticSpider-ManWeb shooting and water tower baseTwist and shootSpider-ManWeb hammock with lightpost baseWeb trapSpider-ManBendy websWeb ClimbingSpider-ManStreetlight baseAerial FlippingSpider-ManBillboard base with ziplineShoot and slideSpider-ManJ. Jonah Jameson punching bagRapid PunchSpider-ManBillboard baseSuper-PoseableSpider-ManWorking web shooter18-inch ultimate poseable figureDoctor OctopusRemovable glassesTentacle attackSpider-ManWeb projectilesWeb shootingSpider-ManBase with Doctor Octopus tentaclesSpin and kickSpider-ManDoctor Octopus wall baseBattle AttackDoctor OctopusRemovable glassesTentaclesSpider-ManPizza scooter and interchangeable headscooterSpider-ManLight-up baseSpider-SenseSpider-ManMagnetic billboard baseMagneticSpider-Man Trilogy2008Spider-ManInteractive gargoyle baseSuper-poseable Reprint of the Toy Biz Spider-Man 1 super-poseable figureSpider-ManWeb projectilesWeb shooting Reprint of the Toy Biz Spider-Man 2 twist n shoot Spider-ManSpider-ManCrate accessoriesSpinning kick Reprint of the Toy Biz Spider-Man 2 spin and kick Spider-ManSpider-ManSuction cup webSuper-Poseable Reprint of the Marvel Legends Sandman Series Spider-ManSpider-ManWebsGlow in the dark web Reprint of the Spider-Man 2 super-poseable Spider-ManSpider-ManInterchangeable wrestler clotherWrestler Reprint of the Toy Biz Spider-Man 1 wrestler Spider-ManBlack Suited Spider-ManCatapult webCatapult Attack Action Brand new 6 inch sculpt based on the 5 inch black suit Spider-Man figureBlack Suited Spider-ManBreakable Sandman baseSandman Battling Action Reprint of the Spider-Man 3 basic series sand attack Spider-ManBlack Suited Spider-ManSuction cup webSuper-Poseable Reprint of the Marvel Legends Sandman Series black suit Spider-ManSpider-Man (half suit)Suction webSuper-Poseable Repaint of the Marvel Legends Sandman Series black suit Spider-ManGreen GoblinGlider, removable maskRemovable mask Reprint of the Toy Biz Spider-Man 1 super poseable Green GoblinDoctor OctopusRemovable glasses and signpost weaponWith signpost weapon Reprint of the Toy Biz Spider-Man 2 bendable tentacle Doctor OctopusSandmanInterchangeable sand hands5 attack hands Reprint of the Marvel Legends Sandman Series SandmanVenom2 capture websWith Capture Webs Reprint of the Marvel Legends Sandman Series VenomNew GoblinSky Stick, Sword and pumpkin bomb accessoriesFigure rides sky stick Reprint of the Marvel Legends Sandman Series New GoblinRhinoLog accessorySmash Attack action Reprint of the Toy Biz Spider-Man Classics series 9 RhinoShockerBlast projectilesShockwave Vibration Reprint of the Toy Biz Amazing Spider-Man Shocker
Spider-Man Origins (By Hasbro)
Hasbro re-released figures from ToyBiz in a metallic or repainted design and features new characters. SeriesFigureDescriptionHeroesIron SpiderCould be Peter Parker, or any of the Scarlet SpidersSpider-ManHurricane KickSpider-ManLeap ActionSpider-ManShoot-n-GrabSpider-ManSymbiote costumeSpider-Man 2099VillainsDemogoblinflame gliderDoctor OctopusLizardMysterioRhinoVenom
Battle Packs Series Figure DescriptionSpider-Man vs Green GoblinSpider-Man and Green GoblinReprints of the Leaping Spider-Man and the Super-Poseable Green Goblin from the first Toy Biz movie waveSpider-Man vs Doctor OctopusSpider-Man and Doctor OctopusReprints of the Super-Poseable Spider-Man and Bendable Tentacle Doctor Octopus from the Toy Biz Spider-Man 2 movie waveSpider-Man vs VenomSpider-Man and VenomBrand new sculpts
Spider-Man (By Hasbro, 2009) Spider-Man is a line by Hasbro that seems to focus more on children. Just like Spider-Man Origins, they repainted some ToyBiz figures, and also featured new characters.