Best of Marvel Select: Green Goblin Action Figure

by Diamond Select

Product Features

• Part of an assortment of the most popular Marvel Select figures released
• Green Goblin has been one of Spider-Man's most deadly foes since his debut
• This figure sold out on its original release
• Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a highly detailed display base

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7.7 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000N4WPTC
• Item model number: FEB078208
• Our recommended age: 14 years and up
• Manufacturer recommended age: 6 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #226,364 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This figure has been re-released due to popular demand. Part of the popular Marvel Select figures ever to be released, this figure was an instant sell-out and is offered once again! Standing from 7 to 10 inches tall, each figure features multiple points of articulation and a highly detailed display base!

Product Description

Toy Biz and Diamond Select bring to life one of the biggest moments in Spider-Man lore - the unmasking of the web-slinger at the hands of his greatest foe! Straight from the cover of Amazing Spider-Man #39 comes the next Marvel Select action figure, The Green Goblin! Not available in mass-market outlets. This figure boasts 12 points of articulation, features a detachable pumpkin bomb and bomb satchel, Goblin Glider with stand, and a Peter Parker/Spider-Man victim accessory figure. Comes in a deluxe blister card package!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars A good, but somewhat anachronistic figure., September 7, 2011

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This review is from: Best of Marvel Select: Green Goblin Action Figure (Toy)

This toy is a wonderful display item for classic Spider-Man fans. The Peter Parker accessory figurine is almost perfectly-detailed based on the original comic cover that this figure set is supposed to represent. Right down to the pseudo-flat-top haircut.

The Green Goblin, however, is a bit of a mixed bad.

The figure itself is a dramatic improvement over many other Green Goblin figures because he is modeled in such a way that he actually fits properly on his glider! The satchel being an independent accessory is also a nice feature, as it gives a more realistic look to the figure.

However, as much as the Peter figurine resembles the original comic cover, the Green Goblin figure does not. For one thing, he is lacking in several points of articulation, including his knees, elbows, and head (which does not rotate up or down). This makes it impossible for him to be posed in the exact position that is shown on the comic cover (with his elbow straight, and head turned to look directly at Peter). More importantly, the look of the Goblin and his glider are modeled after the Harry Osborn Goblin, instead of the Norman Osborn Goblin. The glider is wider and his face is more exaggerated. This figure does not contain the true "Batwing" glider that was used by Norman Osborn, and which is depicted on the cover of this issue of the comic with the Goblin's feet being strapped into the outter corner of the wing.

It's still a high-quality figure, but may disappoint more traditional fans for its inaccuracies.