Each week we take a close look at a comic book collectible. That means taking it out of the package. This week we're taking a look at a MEGO-style Spider-Man figure, Diamond Select Legendary Marvel Super-Heroes Spider-Man Collector Set.
Check out the video at the top of the page for a more detailed look at this set.
You might be familiar with the Mego super-hero figures. The company started in 1954 but in the 70s, they shifted to making licensed figures. I recall having a few. I know I had a Spider-Man and a Superman. I'm pretty sure I had a Batman too.
This is a limited edition set and Diamond Select has gone all out. Even the packaging has that retro feel to it.
In some ways, it's almost like you're getting three different figures in this set. You have the one figure but you have a bunch of accessories to change it up.
There is a little booklet with some articles, pics, and a history of Spider-Man. You can see more detail in the video. The first figure, or outfit, is modeled after the original 1977 version of the Spider-Man Mego figure.
Yeah, it looks a little funky. It's supposed to. We'll be the first to admit, this figure might not be for everyone. Some might even cringe at it. If you can have an appreciation for the classic figures, it's going to bring a smile to your face.
The outfit is easy to remove. The first thing I noticed is the figure's body is read instead of flesh-colored. You can easily do a Google search for "Mego Spider-Man" and see what it was like.
Next we'll take a look at the Peter Parker outfit. The head pops off to allow you to interchange them.
There's a pair of pants, shoes, white "buttoned down" shirt (which is really velcro, and a yellow sweater. The sweater was a little tricky to get on but not too bad. There's also a camera and a pair of glasses. The glasses are a little large and hard to keep on.
You have to fiddle around a little with his collar. It comes in an upward turned position so it's a matter of working it so it folds over the sweater.
He footwear is pretty fancy. The figure could stand in the first outfit if you positioned the legs a little. With the shoes, he easily stands.
The sweater is a little frumpy. You might want to try pulling it or flattening it out a little so it looks right. It's pretty cool having the option of having him in his civilian guise.
You can also have him dressed halfway.
Here's a look at his six-pack. He might dress a little frumpy but the figure works out.
Here you can see the "modern" head. With the newer outfit, you'll have to use the plastic boots to cover his feet. He also has a belt and webshooters.
I'm a little torn with the webshooters. They are a little bulky. That's kind of the point to capture the retro feel. The problem is, you don't see them on Spider-Man. They're under his outfit. You could try to work them under his sleeves (which I should have tried in the pics). Or you can simply remove them. You have some different hands depending on how you want to position him.
Maybe you can let me know in the comments if you prefer with or without webshooters.
This costume has his famous webbing under his arms. The figure looks nice from behind except you can see the snap of the costume.
This figure is for serious collectors. If you have a fondness for the Mego figures, this is your best bet. If you look on eBay, you can find an original unopened one going for about $3000! There are others for cheaper but even paying a few hundred dollars is a lot.
This figure and set will cost you $80. You may have seen it at your local comic shop. It's limited to 3000 pieces but you can still get one through Diamond Select's website.
Let us know what you thought of this figure. Are you into Mego figures? Which outfit do you like best?
We'll have another item featured next time.
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