It Figures: Marvel Legends Infinite Series Spider-Man

Spider-Man has been made into an action figure many times over the years. He's up there with Batman, Superman, and Wolverine in stature and with multiple movies and cartoons over the years, it's no wonder that Spidey has been made into a toy hundreds of times. If you collect toys and have any fondness for him, odds are you own at least one Spider-Man. And while there are many great ones over the years, I'd say Hasbro has finally released what I would call a definitive  Spider-Man figure with their 'Infinite Series' Spider-Man in the Marvel Legends line.

The 'Infinite Series' Spider-Man at first glance seems to be just another super-articulated Spider-Man in the modern aesthetic. However, the figure delivers more in almost every area than any prior Spider-Man figure. First of note is the articulation. This is one of the most articulated Spider-Man figures to grace six-inch scale, with specially designed shoulders that allow forward-backward pivots as well as traditional swivel-hinge shoulder motion, bicep swivels, double-hinge elbows, swivel-hinge wrists, ab crunch, waist swivel, swivel-hinge hips, thigh swivels, double-hinge knees, and swivel 'rocker' ankle joints. This allows for an amazing range of movement, allowing even acrobatic poses like the one above to be accomplished without the aid of trick photography or leans.

Complementing his immense articulation are a number of interchangeable options for display- including three sets of hands. He comes packaged with the basic fists in place, but options for left and right hands in splayed 'wall crawling' stance and web-shooting pose. Also included is an alternate, halfway unmasked head- for when Spidey runs into his lady friends, of course. Alternatively, this head is perfect for when he's hungry- the last accessory that
this Spider-Man comes with is a slice of pizza that fits perfectly into one of the open-grip hands.

After years of toys that were very similar in essence, Hasbro has managed to bring something new to the table of a classic comics-inspired Spider-Man figure. As a result, I have to recommend the 'Infinite Series' Spider-Man for both new collectors looking for a first Spider-Man, and longtime collectors who've been with the line since Spider-Man Classics.