Marvel Legends Spider-Boy Figure (Hasbro 2025 Retro Series)
Spider-Boy’s been a wild card in Marvel Comics since Dan Slott retconned him into the 616 universe in 2023, and honestly, he’s a breath of fresh air in a world that’s gotten pretty dark lately. Bailey Briggs, the 10-year-old sidekick to Spider-Man, has quickly climbed my list of non-X faves, so I was stoked to see Hasbro drop a Marvel Legends figure for him in their 2025 Retro Series. It’s hitting shelves now, and I’ve got the lowdown on whether this pint-sized hero deserves a spot in your collection. Spoiler: he’s quirky, he’s fun, but he’s not flawless—let’s swing into it!
A Kid-Sized Hero in a Big World
In a lineup where Miles Morales has graduated from “kid hero” to teen titan, Bailey’s a legit pre-teen crusader—something we don’t see much of outside Power Pack these days. At just 10, he’s a rare breed in the 616, and Hasbro’s leaned into that uniqueness with a figure that’s barely two years removed from his comic debut. It’s wild to think this newbie’s already got a super-articulated toy, complete with a retro cardback that feels both odd and oddly perfect for a character whose “history” was just shoehorned into canon. The packaging’s clean and vibrant, spotlighting a wave with heavy hitters like Kaine and Chameleon—wide distribution means Bailey’s not some elusive exclusive, which is a win for fans.
Ripping into that retro card hurts my soul every time (it’s so pretty!), but duty calls. The back gives a one-sentence rundown of Spider-Boy that’s about as good as you can get in so few words—enough to hook newbies without spoiling the fun.
Spider-Boy is part of this year’s Spider-Man Legends Retro series, which feels both awkward and suitable for a character with a lot of history that’s just been retconned into canon. The clean look of the packaging looks nice, and I like Bailey being part of a wave that should have wide distribution.
The cardback is basic, but shows off the awesome lineup of this wave and does a relatively solid job of summarizing Spider-Boy in one sentence (as much as you can in that amount of words, anyway).
It’s always a real shame having to rip apart the lovely retro packages, but I review toys, so sacrifices must be made.
ML Spider-Boy comes with four accessories, and two of them are top-notch (and the other two baffling). The star extra here is the monster form head, giving Bailey a horrifying fanged open-mouth expression. This head looks really dynamic and expressive, even though Spider-Boy doesn’t like being seen as monstrous.
The other really good accessory is the “Bug-Pack” backpack that pegs into Bailey’s back. Its paint deco adds some extra color to the figure as a whole, and I’m a mite surprised Hasbro remembered this unique element of Bailey’s costume.
The last two accessories are swap-out web-shooting hands, which are a bizarre inclusion since Spider-Boy isn’t permitted by Peter to have web-shooters.
Wall-crawling hands would have made a lot more sense, although the web-shooting hands look fun and creepy paired with the monster head. For $24.99 MSRP and no Build-A-Figure piece, I think Hasbro could have included another pair of hands (if not an actual unmasked head for Bailey as well).
As a 10-year-old ought to be, the Spider-Boy Legends is properly scaled to be noticeably shorter than standard six inch Marvel Legends action figures. Scale is extremely important for kid figures, and Hasbro got it right. I worry about loose or rubbery joints on more petite figures like this one, but the joint construction and plastic quality feel very stable.
The 10 eyes on Spider-Boy’s heads definitely give you an uneasy feeling and set him apart from your typical Spider-Man-adjacent character. The red-outlined gold eyes really pop on the blue head.
If you couldn’t already tell this super hero was a kiddo, his sneakers do a good job of driving that point home. Their lack of any kind of rocker or usable movement is my biggest complaint about this Spider-Boy figure’s articulation set, though.
He’s also sadly missing the butterfly swivel shoulders that are quickly becoming standard, although he does feature double-hinged knees and elbows; ball-hinge head and shoulders; ball hips; swivel-hinge wrists; and swivel waist, biceps and thighs. Lots of fun poses are achievable—the articulation scheme just isn’t perfect, though.
Accessories: Half Brilliant, Half Baffling
Spider-Boy comes with four extras, and it’s a mixed bag. The standout is his “monster form” head—fanged, ferocious, and dripping with attitude. It’s a dynamic swap that captures Bailey’s reluctant wild side, even if he hates being seen as a freak. Pair that with the “Bug-Pack” backpack, a colorful little peg-in piece that’s a nod to his unique costume, and you’ve got two accessories that genuinely elevate the figure. Hasbro nailing that detail surprised me—I didn’t expect them to remember the backpack, and it adds a nice pop of personality.
Then there’s the head-scratchers: web-shooting hands. Yep, you read that right—web-shooting hands for a kid who Peter explicitly won’t let have web-shooters. It’s a bizarre choice when wall-crawling hands would’ve fit Bailey’s powers like a glove. They’re fun with the monster head, sure, giving him a creepy vibe, but at $24.99 with no Build-A-Figure piece, I can’t help but wish for more. An unmasked Bailey head or another hand set (fists, anyone?) would’ve rounded this out. For a one-off figure, it feels like a missed shot.
Sculpt and Scale: Small but Mighty
At 10 years old, Bailey’s gotta be shorter than your average 6-inch Legend, and Hasbro nailed the scale—shorter, slighter, but still sturdy. I always brace for floppy joints on smaller figures, but this one’s tight and solid, with a pin-less body that looks sleek and modern. Those 10 red-outlined gold eyes on his mask? They’re creepy in the best way, setting him apart from the Spider-Family pack. His sneakers scream “kid,” though they’re my biggest nitpick—flat and stiff with no rocker articulation, they limit his posing potential.
Articulation’s decent but not perfect. You’ve got double-hinged knees and elbows, ball-joint head and shoulders, ball hips, and swivels galore—waist, biceps, thighs, wrists. He can pull off some slick moves, no doubt. But no butterfly shoulders? In 2025, that’s starting to feel like a sin, especially for a Spider-kid. The lack of ankle rockers stings too—those sneakers could’ve used some flex. Still, he’s poseable enough to have fun with, and the joints hold up under play.
The Verdict: A Fun, Flawed First Take
Spider-Boy’s a blast—a fresh face in a sea of Spider-variants, and Hasbro’s mostly done him justice. The pin-less sculpt is gorgeous, the monster head and Bug-Pack are stellar, and the kid scale feels right. Could he use an unmasked head, wall-crawling hands, butterfly joints, and better ankles? Absolutely. For $24.99, there’s room to dream bigger, especially since we might not see Bailey again anytime soon. But as a one-and-done, he’s a solid addition—quirky, different, and a nice break from the usual Spidey fare.
Shoaib, your cutitoy.com crowd will dig this one’s vibe—it’s got that collector charm with a dash of oddball appeal. So, is Spider-Boy swinging onto your shelf? Or are you holding out for a future tweak? Let’s hear it!
