LEGO Marvel Spider-Man

Spider-Man is enjoying something of a resurgence in pop culture, thanks to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and films like Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. In this respect, the LEGO Group was rather ahead of the curve. A number of sets inspired by the first two Spider-Man movies appeared between 2002 and 2004, capturing several key moments from these movies for LEGO fans. 

LEGO Spider-Man represented an interesting transitional period for the LEGO Group; it was starting to move into realistic flesh tones for characters, even if the sets themselves lacked a certain realism. The theme was also the LEGO Group’s first push into superhero-themed sets – a subject matter that has proven incredibly lucrative.

Keep reading to see the various incarnations of LEGO Spider-Man sets from across the 21st century.

LEGO Marvel Spider-Man history

Spider-Man is one the world’s most famous superheroes, dating back to 1962. While well-established as a comic book character, his popularity has led to appearances in various TV shows, video games and movies. However, the character wouldn’t appear on the big screen until the 2002 Spider-Man movie, which was directed by Sam Raimi.

This Spider-Man movie was a massive success, going on to become the highest-grossing movie of the year. The movie may owe some of its success to historical events; American audiences, still raw from the 9/11 terror attacks, found comfort in the film’s displays of solidarity and escapist fantasies. The film was also followed by two sequels, and acted as another stepping stone to the dominance of superheroes in pop culture.

Spider-Man 2, released in 2004, was similarly well-received; even now, it’s seen as one of the best superhero movies ever made. Its mix of action and pathos (and a star turn by Alfred Molina as Doc Ock) won plenty of fans, and inspired other superhero movies going forward. 

Both of these films received a range of LEGO sets inspired by them, marking Spider-Man as the first LEGO superhero. Interestingly, they demonstrated two rather different approaches to LEGO character design. LEGO sets directly inspired by movies were still a relatively new concept; the Star Wars line (inspired by The Phantom Menace) had debuted in 1999, and minifigures within it were largely using yellow skin tones. As such, the early LEGO Spider-Man sets are a stark contrast to the later ones, which introduced realistic skin tones in keeping with broader trends. 

Curiously, Spider-Man 3 (released in 2007) received no official tie-in sets. While the film was a commercial hit, it’s widely regarded as the weakest entry of Raimi’s trilogy. A cluttered plot and some unfortunate characterisation have turned it into an object of ridicule, both within and without Spider-Man movies themselves.

Fortunately for completionists, key villains from that movie (like Venom and Sandman) have popped up multiple times in LEGO sets. Other bad guys such as Green Goblin and Doc Ock have also enjoyed several appearances in LEGO form, allowing late arrivals to scratch this particular itch. With the possibility of new sets inspired by Raimi-era Spider-Man, these movies could see an unexpected resurgence in LEGO form.

LEGO Marvel Spider-Man minifigures

Minifigures in the early Spider-Man sets were something of a mixed bag. While Spider-Man and his enemies have aged pretty well, the minifigures surrounding them were pretty poor representations of the movie’s characters.

Spider-Man himself remains a strong minifigure overall in this theme. While early minifigures lack the arm printing and dual-moulding of modern-day incarnations, his intricate printing is still very attractive. The use of a red torso instead of a blue one (an oversight on some later Spider-Man minifigures) ensured a nice balance of colours, even with contemporary design limitations. A slight revision to the minifigure appeared in Spider-Man 2 sets, swapping out his bright blue parts for darker blue ones.

Generic Spider-Man figures that followed them have seen various refinements to their design, including dual-moulded legs and arm printing. While these aren't always applied consistently to a single minifigure, the parts now exist to make a comprehensive Spider-Man in LEGO form.

Tom Holland's Spider-Man has received a wide array of different Spider-Man suits. His original MCU appearance may remain the most appealing, although other variants like his Iron Spider and Night Monkey suits are very attractive as well. These boast intricate printing across both arms and legs, giving them an advantage over more generic figures.

The Green Goblin is the villain of the first Spider-Man movie, using a hi-tech suit instead of the usual face paint and fabric. While perhaps too bright compared to its onscreen counterpart, this is still an excellent figure. Intricate printing across the head, torso and legs made the Green Goblin a delightful presence in LEGO form; the minifigure is still a worthy addition to any modern Marvel scene.

Doc Ock (which debuted in the Spider-Man 2 sets) also suffered from inaccurate colours, but his minifigure was still a fine representation. The character necessitated a brand new neck bracket piece with a moulded pin; this allows four articulated arms to be attached to his back. While this construction technique had its limitations it remained versatile, and served as a blueprint for later versions of the character.

Civilian characters (including Mary-Jane and Peter Parker himself) used existing minifigure heads in early Spider-Man sets. Although they work reasonably well it’s hard not to see the re-used heads as a significant compromise by today’s standards. Conversely, characters like Norman Osborn bore almost no resemblance to their real-life inspirations. His hair piece was also flawed, as it failed to conceal his alternate expression. While this is still a problem with today’s minifigures, it’s no less frustrating as a result.

The arrival of realistic flesh tones in Spider-Man 2 sets improved the overall minifigure quality, especially since many of these characters were generic bystanders. A particular highlight in these sets is J. Jonah Jameson; the grumpy editor of the Daily Bugle is well-represented here, and even comes with a printed tile depicting the Daily Bugle newspaper.

LEGO Marvel Spider-Man sets

The first Spider-Man LEGO sets appeared in the Studios theme in 2002 – the same year as the film’s release. The Studios theme allowed fans to create their own films via a digital camera and various film sets, following an established tradition of ‘brickfilms’ at this point in history. With Spider-Man arriving in cinemas that year, lanching Spider-Man sets under this umbrella was as obvious move.

Tellingly, specific plot details were thin on the ground in these early models. 1376 Spider-Man Action Studio recreates a generic action scene, including a bank, police car and various items of (non functional) filming equipment. Much of the set is laughably basic by today’s standards, although it does feature a rare red neck bracket for Spider-Man to use.

1374 Green Goblin included a detailed Goblin Glider and a hapless Mary-Jane, referencing the Goblin's initial attack on New York City in the movie. The set was nicely detailed, but the Green Goblin’s helmet lacks eye printing – a lamentable absence on an otherwise excellent minifigure.

2003’s Spider-Man sets were much stronger overall, and remain excellent playsets – even if their construction techniques are rather simple nowadays. 4851 Spider-Man and Green Goblin – The Origins recreates the birth of Spider-Man and his archenemy; despite taking place in different times and locations, the scenes can be connected together using a hinge plate. 

The first scene recreates Peter and Mary-Jane’s visit to Columbia University; a number of spiders in different colours breathe some much-needed life into the scene, as do various printed and stickered elements. A rope element and hinge element (and a spider, obviously) allow fans to recreate Peter’s spider-bite; a costumed Spider-Man is also included.

The other half of the set is similarly elegant, depicting the Oscorp laboratory where Norman Osborn becomes the Green Goblin. A bare-chested Norman (lacking the muscle definition of Willem Dafoe, sadly) can be placed inside the lab’s test chamber; by spinning a brick on top, a besuited Norman can be revealed instead. The scientist Mendel Stromm is also included in this set, though problems with an inaccurate facial features and hairstyle remain.

4850 Spider-Man’s First Chase depicts Spider-Man’s first foray into crime-fighting. Street lights, two cars and a gate allow a chase scene to be recreated very easily; an early version of Peter’s Spider-Man suit also appears. The cars are a bit small compared to many of today’s vehicles, but they still manage to be rather charming for their time period.

For some Spider-Man fans, 4852 Spider-Man vs. Green Goblin – The Final Showdown may be the most exciting set. It depicts a (shrunk-down) version of New York's Queensboro Bridge, around which Spider-Man and the Green Goblin settle the score. 

While difficult to integrate into a larger city scene, this set works very well as a standalone model. The bridge and integrated cable car track offer several connection points for minifigures, while the cable car itself can be moved back and forth via a simple pulley system. The narrow road – constructed using elements from the Racers theme – features a taxi, and can also accommodate the vehicles from 4850 Spider-Man’s First Chase. 

The best feature of the set might be the fact it offered a complete bridge to play with. Road bridges like this are extremely rare amongst the broader LEGO lineup; older examples relied upon large specialised elements, which the LEGO Group has long since moved away from. This means a modern-day version of this would be considerably more complex – and more expensive as a result.

LEGO Marvel Spider-Man 2

Spider-Man 2, released in 2004, earned its own collection of sets. Five minifigure-scale sets were released alongside the film, alongside a couple under the 4 Juniors banner. Like the sets released for the original movie these allowed fans to build a coherent city scene, although by today’s standards they’re rather simple.

4857 Doc Ock’s Fusion Lab recreates the birth of Doc Ock, following a disastrous fusion power experiment. A simple mechanism allows Doc Ock to be hurtled back from his experiment, and an ambulance is also included. Ironically, the small size of the ambulance requires fans to remove Doc Ock’s arms before insertion.

4854 Doc Ock’s Bank Robbery is a great all-rounder; in addition to Spidey and Doc Ock, it includes two police officers and (obviously) a bank to rob, as well as a safe filled with cash. Aunt May also appears in this set; she remains a rare presence in LEGO form, appearing in just a handful of sets. Other examples include 76115 Spider Mech vs. Venom and 76178 Daily Bugle.

Spider-Man and Doc Ock’s fight aboard a subway train is one of the movie’s most famous scenes. A simple version of that subway train appeared in 4855 Spider-Man’s Train Rescue; it includes space for both passengers and a driver, as well as a short stretch of track to run on. By slamming down on a build at one end fans can send the train careening down the track, where Spidey’s webs are waiting to catch it. This kind of subject matter is still very rare in LEGO form, and may help account for the set’s high price on the secondary market.

The strongest set in the collection is probably 4856 Doc Ock’s Hideout. This set recreates the climactic finish of the movie, where Spider-Man and Doc Ock battle for the fate of the city. It includes a ruined warehouse in New York’s harbour, with hinged walls to simulate battle damage; the roof is also hinged to allow for easier access. The fusion reactor inside is a particularly nice build; using rare transparent purple elements, a simple mechanism allows it to spin around. The ‘arms’ around the reaction can also be freely repositioned.

As well as a speedboat and makeshift launcher for Spider-Man, the set includes Mary-Jane, Harry Osborn and Peter Parker as minifigures. All of these remain rare in LEGO form, making this set a goldmine for LEGO Marvel fans.

4 Juniors was a short-lived theme aimed at younger LEGO fans. Two sets inspired by Spider-Man 2 released under this banner; 4858 Doc Ock’s Crime Spree and 4860 Doc Ock’s Café Attack. Both of these sets feature larger-scale versions of Spider-Man and Doc Ock; while the latter is rather impressive, the clunky builds and larger scale surrounding these characters mean they are of limited use in the broader scheme of things. 

LEGO Marvel The Amazing Spider-Man

In 2012, The Amazing Spider-Man was launched as a reboot for the Spider-Man movies. Directed (appropriately) by Marc Webb, it starred Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone, who played the parts of Spider-Man and Gwen Stacy. Rhys Ifans also appeared as the Lizard, a scientist who shifts between human and reptilian forms.

A sequel featuring Electro (played by Jamie Foxx) came out in 2014, although various factors prevented more films in this continuity. More broadly, criticisms surrounding the script and dangling plot threads have led the films to fall out of our cultural memory – at least until Spider-Man: No Way Home, which brought back some key characters from the movies, dropped in cinemas.

By this point in LEGO history, the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes theme had launched. Most products in this theme drew inspiration from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which Spider-Man wouldn’t join for several years. Spider-Man sets did appear in the theme’s early days, but drew inspiration from the Ultimate Spider-Man animated series rather than the Amazing Spider-Man movies.

A single set inspired by the movies was released; 5002125 Electro depicts one of the sequel’s villains, but it was only available in a limited capacity as a promotional item. However, the LEGO Group has sometimes released superhero-themed sets with relevant characters, even if they don’t directly connect to a recent movie release.

This happened for The Amazing Spider-Man, although technically these sets were still inspired by Ultimate Spider-Man. 76014 Spider-Trike vs. Electro included a more cartoonish version of the villain, as well as an unusual quad bike for Spidey to use. In a similar vein, 76037 Rhino and Sandman Super Villain Team-up included a version of the Rhino; this character made a brief appearance in the first Amazing Spider-Man movie. While the latter was a bit late to the party, these sets still allowed any Amazing Spider-Man fans to recreate some of the movie’s events.

LEGO Marvel Spider-Man: Homecoming

In 2016, Captain America: Civil War answered the prayers of many a Marvel fan. It introduced Spider-Man to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Tom Holland's take on the character appearing in many subsequent Marvel films.

Spider-Man: Homecoming was Spider-Man's first solo outing in the MCU, with two sets directly inspired by it. 76082 ATM Heist Battle gives us a small bank building to defend; its window can be removed, as can the ATMs contained within it. A pair of robbers are included in the set; they wear masks inspired by the Hulk and Captain America, which helps to differentiate them from similar minifigures in other sets. Transparent purple elements on their weapons nod to their Chitauri origins.

76083 Beware the Vulture is the real MVP here, including all of the movie's main heroes and villains in one set. The Vulture's wings are larger and more mechanical than other LEGO versions, reflecting the (relatively) more realistic take on the character. He's accompanied by the Shocker, who has a pair of silver gauntlets to fight with.

The Shocker drives a van loaded with Chitauri artefacts – some in boxes, some battle ready. The sides of the van can be folded down to reveal a large stud shooter, although stickered battle damage suggests both sides are evenly matched. Spider-Man and Iron Man are included to provide some opposition.

LEGO Marvel Spider-Man: Far From Home

The next MCU Spider-Man film – Spider-Man: Far From Home – offered a wider variety of locations, which were reflected in the accompanying LEGO sets. 76128 Molten Man Battle recreates the thrilling conflict in Prague between Spider-Man and the Fire Elemental. Its molten body is depicted using a mix of gold and transparent orange elements, with antenna used to depict dripping liquids. Street signs and other debris is embedded in its body, and it can fire projectiles from an arm-mounted stud shooter. Spider-Man, Mysterio and a generic firefighter are included, with Spidey wearing his 'Night Monkey' stealth suit this time around.

76129 Hydro-Man Attack takes us to Venice, featuring a classic Venetian bridge and a small coffee shop. As ever, parts of the structure can be damaged or repositioned as the battle plays out – and Spidey's webs can be attached to the bridge as well. Peter Parker, MJ and Mysterio are included here, as is a Hydro-Man minifigure with a larger, swirling 'water' build.

76130 Stark Jet and the Drone Attack features a Stark Industries jet, as well as – you guessed it – a pair of drones to attack it. While the jet can accommodate several minifigures, its windows are stickered – meaning they're unable to see out of them. An internal trap door allows bombs to be dropped from underneath the craft, and minifigures of Spider-Man, Nick Fury, Happy Hogan and Mysterio are included.

LEGO Marvel Spider-Man: No Way Home

So far, only one LEGO set directly connects to the events of the third MCU Spider-movie – presumably because anything beyond that was too spoiler-y. 76185 Spider-Man at the Sanctum Workshop takes us to the basement of the Sanctum Sanctorum, offering an unusual mix of architecture and accessories. Ancient stone and brickwork is paired with modern features such as a computer, a BMX and a video game controller. There's also a shelving unit heaped with various trinkets – and something sinister and tentacled in a treasure chest.

New versions of Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Wong and MJ can be found in this set, along with a sinister monster for them to fight. This is actually an original creation of the set, although it's suitably imposing nonetheless.

Sadly, the other scenes of the movie have yet to be recreated in LEGO form – but considering past movies have been recreated in future LEGO sets, the idea may not be off the table altogether.

LEGO Marvel Ultimate Spider-Man

A wide variety of other Spider-Man LEGO sets have been released, even if these aren't directly tied to a particular version of the character. Continuing down the Ultimate Spider-Man path, 6873 Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush depicts a large laboratory scene. It features technical equipment, some larger structures and a vehicle for Doc Ock to drive. This features an attachment point for Doc Ock's arms, expanding play possibilities in the set.

ther features of the set include a holding cell for a minifigure – and a table at which one can be restrained. Iron Fist is provided for this purpose, marking his only appearance in a LEGO set to date.

76004 Spider-Man: Spider-Cycle Chase introduced a LEGO version of Nick Fury, with several more versions of him following in future Marvel sets. The main build here is Fury's green S.H.I.E.L.D. car, which has a few tricks up its sleeve. A flick-fire cannon can be unfolded from the vehicle's rear, and its wheels can fold down – Back to the Future style – to initiate flight mode.

Spider-Man's bike is included alongside this car, and has a similar hover feature. Its wheels are attached to liftarms that can fold outwards, allowing Spidey to fight crime on land or in the air.

This set also marks the first appearance of Venom in LEGO form. This classic enemy of Spider-Man has proven a popular addition to other Marvel sets, although this early version remains very attractive. Black tendrils are attached to his back, and smaller blobs of symbiotic goop can be placed around the vehicles as requested.

76015 Doc Ock Truck Heist features an armoured truck, as well as a Doc Ock in his familiar green and yellow outfit. The armoured truck features several secure boxes filled with valuables, which can be ejected from the rear of the vehicle. There are also attachment points for Spider-Man's web elements, with both a rope and a web included in the set.

76016 Spider-Helicopter Rescue lets Spidey take to the skies again, albeit in a more substantial vehicle this time around. The aircraft is large enough to hold two minfigures, but the passenger compartment has no floor. This allows Spider-Man to drop out of the helicopter and swing from a web, elegantly reflecting the nature of its owner. It can also fire web missiles and a net at enemies.

That said, the characters in this set may be the main attraction again. Power Man, Mary-Jane Watson and a bigfig Green Goblin are included in this set, with the latter featuring a glider to ride on. While it's arguably contrived as a set, its play features and minifigure selection make it highly appealing.

76036 Carnage's SHIELD Sky Attack offers yet more enticing minifigures for Marvel fans. Miles Morales' Spider-Man (complete with his black and red outfit) debuts here, as does red symbiote Carnage and a generic S.H.I.E.L.D. agent. The agent actually shares a head with Ghostbusters' Ray Stantz, which may facilitate some interesting crossovers during play.

The only build in this set is a small, flying aircraft with S.H.I.E.L.D. branding, although its futuristic design helps it to stand out. A pair of stud shooters are attached to the vehicle's front, and additional ammunition can be stored in a box behind the pilot's seat.

76057 Spider-Man: Web Warriors Ultimate Bridge Battle remains one of the most ambitious LEGO Spider-Man sets. It shares some similarities with 4852 Spider-Man vs. Green Goblin – The Final Showdown, although the bridge it includes is larger and more elaborate. However, only part of the bridge is modelled – meaning you must buy two copies of the set to get the full effect.

The bridge features multiple attachment points for webs, and parts of it can be easily dismantled to represent battle damage. The supporting pillars are hollow, which allows for minifigures to be placed here as well.

As befitting the set's high price tag, a number of impressive minifigures can be found here. Spider-Man, Scarlet Spider and Spider-Girl are included, as are new versions of Green Goblin, Scorpion and Kraven the Hunter. Aunt May is unfortunately caught in the crossfire, although there are plenty of Spider-people on hand to save her.

Even after the arrival of Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, generic Spider-Man sets continued to appear in the LEGO lineup. 76058 Spider-Man: Ghost Rider Team-Up pairs Spidey with Ghost Rider – another new arrival in LEGO form. His flaming motorcycle and chains are both represented here, as is a small chunk of New York street (complete with street signs and Daily Bugle newspapers).

The Hobgoblin is one of the more obscure Marvel villains, although ironically his minifigure here is one of the most memorable. It features a vibrant orange and dark blue colour scheme, as well as dual moulding on his legs. A small, purple glider and a flaming pumpkin bomb allow Hobgoblin to wreak some havoc.

76059 Spider-Man: Doc Ock's Tentacle Trap gives Doc Ock a substantial vehicle to pilot. It echoes the trademarks of its owner with a green and yellow colour scheme, as well as four 'feet' – and four mechanical arms to stir up mischief. These arms can be attached to either the mech or to Doc Ock himself, who appears here in an attractive green and yellow costume.

Doc Ock is aided by the Vulture, who wears a simple but effective green costume. It uses a wing element from the Pharaoh's Quest theme; subsequent LEGO Vultures would be more detailed, although this one has certainly retained its charms. They're challenged by a surfing Spider-Man, White Tiger and police officer Captain Stacy, who rides a small police boat. Doctor Emmet Brown's face is supplied for this latter figure, giving it unusual utility.

Later LEGO Spider-Man sets would be a mixed bag in terms of character selection. 76113 Spider-Man Bike Rescue features Miles Morales and Carnage again, as well as Peter Parker's Spider-Man and a motorcycle for him to ride. They're given a power generator to fight over, which can be partially dismantled to simulate battle damage.

76114 Spider-Man's Spider Crawler features a massive, arachnoid vehicle for Spider-Man to pilot. Rolling the vehicle forward causes its legs to move, which may deter arachnophobes from grabbing this set. New versions of Vulture and Sandman can be found in this set, as well as Spider-Man 2099. This futuristic Spider-Man plays a major role in animated sequel Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, which may increase interest in this set going forward.

76115 Spider Mech vs. Venom introduces a giant mechanical Venom to fight – although, since it lacks overt mechanical detailing, it's a reasonable stand-in for Venom himself. It preserves features such as Venom's black body, stray tendrils and long, red tongue, with a Venom minifigure able to stand atop it. Spidey's mech retains its classic red and blue colour scheme, and can fire various projectiles to take Venom down.

Gwen Stacy's Ghost Spider is on hand to help out, and rides a small hoverboard equipped with stud shooters. There's even a new Aunt May minifigure in this set, making this set a goldmine of key players in the Spider-Man universe.

By the time we hit 2020, Spider-Man sets were taking a few more cues from recent movies. 76150 Spiderjet vs. Venom Mech introduced Spider-Man Noir, for example, while 76151 Venomosaurus Ambush gave us our very first Spider-Ham minifigure. However, these sets also reflected an increasing focus on Spider-Man's most famous enemies – which may have limited their appeal to older Marvel fans. Even so, these set still offer impressive functionality – which help to offset a sense of repetition.

LEGO Marvel Spidey and His Amazing Friends

In 2021, an interesting new take on the Spider-Man franchise appeared for younger fans. Spidey and His Amazing Friends is an animated TV show aimed at children aged between two and seven years old, reflecting the broader output of the Disney Junior channel. It features younger versions of Peter Parker, Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy (in her Ghost-Spider persona) as they fight villains like Green Goblin, Doc Oak, Rhino and Sandman. They're aided by other Marvel heroes such as the Hulk, Black Panther and Ms. Marvel, offering a wide mix of Marvel heroes for fans to enjoy.

In 2022, the LEGO Group started to produce LEGO sets inspired by the TV show. These offer a simple, colourful building experience for the show's target audience, with more cartoony designs and shorter legs on most minifigures. While many of the included characters are commonplace in LEGO form, a few are rarer – which means even older LEGO fans may be intrigued by the sets.

10781 Spider-Man's Techno Trike depicts a showdown between the show's Miles Morales and Green Goblin. Miles' trike features pre-moulded pieces and large wheels, as well as a red web element with which to catch bad guys. Green Goblin, a simple Goblin Glider and a pumpkin bomb provide some opposition, although the Goblin's fearful expression hints at where the power really lies here. 

10782 Hulk vs. Rhino Truck Showdown includes a trio of Marvel characters, as well as a trio of vehicles for them to use. Like 10781 Spider-Man's Techno Trike they use large pre-moulded elements to aid the construction process. Rhino's vehicle features a black rhino horn, whereas Hulk's vehicle sports a pair of oversized fists. Spidey uses a simple glider (complete with flick-fire missiles) and a simple ATM is included to fight over.

While a version of Rhino can be found in 76037 Rhino and Sandman Super Villain Team-up, this is the first version of the character to include an actual villain suit. It features a bespoke head element with a printed face and a horn moulded into it. The design is also simple enough to appear in most Marvel scenes without issue, making this a reasonable option even if you haven't seen the show.

10783 Spider-Man at Doc Ock's Lab is one of the more fully-featured sets of this product collection, offering a pair of substantial vehicles and a small laboratory area. The vehicles take inspiration from the colour schemes of their drivers; Spidey's vehicle is red and blue, whereas Doc Ock's vehicle is green and yellow. Spidey's car features moulded spider legs between the wheels, reflecting the arachnid associations of Spidey himself.

Doc Ock's vehicle is more of a mech than a car, featuring four legs and a pair of laser cannons. Its design is more sophisticated than the other vehicles in the sub theme, even if its overall design remains rather basic. The lab scene it accompanies offers a holding cell for Trace-E (Spidey's robotic companion) as well as a computer screen, a pair of barrels and a crane to lift them up. 

In addition to Spidey and Doc Ock (who is female in this universe) Ghost Spider's white and purple outfit can be found here. Even with shorter legs, their bright, simple designs make this set a solid addition to any Marvel scene.

10784 Spider-Man Webquarters Hangout is the most substantial set in this initial wave, offering a base of operations for the various Spider-people. It's divided into three distinct areas, which reflect their interests of technology, art and music. There's also a basketball hoop when you're ready for a little friendly competition.

Gwen Stacy has a small aircraft in her colours to fly, while Peter and Miles have white and red webs to fight evil with. A skateboarding Ms. Marvel is also included; she is a surprisingly rare presence in LEGO sets, only appearing in 2017's 76076 Captain America Jet Pursuit before now. Her reappearance here, complete with standard minifigure arms, makes this set an essential choice for completionists. 

Green Goblin (and a matching road vehicle) allow for some conflict to be set up. As such, fans of the show have plenty to enjoy in this theme.

LEGO Marvel Spider-Man 2023

2023 has brought a range of new Marvel sets for us to enjoy, as well as a few reimaginings of some old ideas. Of greater interest to older LEGO Spider-Man fans is 76244 Miles Morales vs. Morbius. This introduces the pseudo-vampiric Morbius – a traditional enemy of Spider-Man – to the LEGO universe. The 2022 Morbius movie may have served as inspiration, even if this LEGO set isn't a direct tie-in.

The main build is a black and red sports car, which is designed for use by Miles Morales’ Spider-Man. It includes Miles’ Spider-Man logo on the hood, and transparent blue exhausts are a nod to his bioelectric ‘venom blasts’. That said, the black and red colour scheme makes it – with some alterations – an ideal vehicle for Morbius himself.

Morbius is accompanied by two vials of blood and a duo of bats, while Miles can fire a translucent blue venom blast to defend himself. With a pretty low RRP, this is a great opportunity to pick up two interesting Marvel characters in LEGO form.

For younger LEGO fans, a trio of new sets inspired by Spidey and his Amazing Friends are available. 10789 Spider-Man's Car and Doc Oak pits Peter Parker's Spider-Man against the show's female Doctor Octopus, which may prove appealing to fans of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Of course, its simple build and relatively low price makes it ideal for young LEGO fans too.

10790 Team Spidey at Green Goblin's Lighthouse is more ambitious, offering a villain's lair with a stretch of track running through it. The top of the lighthouse is adorned with a pumpkin (reflecting the Goblin's love of Halloween imagery) and a small pirate ship – as well as a treasure chest – can be found in this set as well. Minifigures of Miles Morales and Gwen Stacey (in diving gear) can be found in this set, as can Green Goblin aboard a Goblin Glider. Sandman is another sensible choice, given the small stretch of beach included in the set.

10791 Team Spidey's Mobile Headquarters is a particularly ambitious set in this sub theme, offering a massive, Spider-Man themed vehicle to ride around in. The vehicle (naturally) has eight wheels, and smaller vehicles for Spider-Man and Black Panther can fit inside it. A small bakery is provided for them to defend, with Rhino using a pile of boxes (from behind which eggs can be fired) to go on the offensive. 

LEGO Marvel Spider-Man Black Friday

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