MAFEX Spider-Man Black Costume Symbiote Marvel Comics Medicom Action Figure Review

[@onemangang8879]

Mafex has become my source for definitive representations of so many characters. Probably because of the era they're representing (the Jim Lee "Hush" line for DC and the 90s-style Spider-Men and X-Men). The only...tiny...itty-bitty change I want for these Spider-folks is for Mafex to paint the web line rings that go around the wrists the same color as the wrists. So for this version, I'll be painting the ring black so it looks like the white webbing is coming from his wrist (or top of his hand, depending on the version of this costume you're going for). It'd be great if Mafex took care of that for us.

[@spoodurmin9742]

Then it wouldn’t be as modular. I wouldn’t be able to use Ben Reilly’s webs with Parker’s

[@onemangang8879]

@@spoodurmin9742 True. But I’d still prefer it. If you’re OK with the white bracelet showing on any figure that’s a preference. But if you’re hiding the bracelet in photography already, having a color-aligned version would open up more poses (or at least reduce Photoshop work).

[@bandotzzZ]

today the audience of Jim Lee era or the 90's are mature and at their prime, a golden age period in their life, whether in their career or financial power. and they gonna stay like that for at least the next 10-15 years. so mafex do the right thing, producing a figure that represents jim lee aesthetics as close as possible, even if it gonna cost more. as long as it's good, we will buy it. clever

[@onemangang8879]

@@bandotzzZ Absolutely. Hitting that nostalgia button launches the money from my wallet directly into their hands.

[@ehawkins1971]

That unmasked head is straight up John Romita JR. It's a perfect representation of his art.

[@nefariousgremlin7554]

glad I wasn't the only one who noticed that, it's surprisingly direct

[@defaultyboi1125]

Looks more like ron frenz’s

[@jonathanchin3396]

What an absolutely gorgeous figure, another home run from MAFEX.

[@Stoopid_Sandwich]

The alternate masked head with the angrier eyes is still artist specific, it just leans a little more into the Ron Frenz or Mike Zeck art styles of the earlier periods of the black suit before McFarlane came on board. I use that as my default head. I love this suit. It’s nice to have an alien costume Spider-Man that looks and feels so prototypical and from the exact era you think it should hail from.

[@Josema234]

I wanted to see the new head sculpt in the venom body, see if it works as kraven from the last hunt comic. Great review as always!

[@BrandonNielsen87]

Bro, I was thinking the exact same thing. It would’ve made some great photography.

[@tomtudorweaver1078]

I imagine it might work, my only guess would be the colours wouldn't completely match, Venom seems to have a slightly greyer black colour, and the Spider-Man head may be slightly too big compared to the proportions Kraven had in the suit. That's just my guess anyway.

[@spoodurmin9742]

Check the Mafex subreddit. I posted some pics there

[@Fuzzy_Barbarian]

The "crotch clamp" bit and un-screwed clamp are meant to be combined to give you a clamp that has crotch support. You need to remove the port that the un-screwed clamp comes attached to, which plugs into the crotch clamp. I didn't realise this for a while until I accidentally got the un-screwed clamp loose when I got Jean, but the combined crotch clamp holds up pretty well.

[@twentytwo138]

Well that was a mouthful, wasn't it..

[@Cruncher_Of_Cookies]

U L T I M A T E G R A B B E R

[@Doombot_]

Looks damn good! Everyday I'm checking for a shipping email from BBTS, hopefully sooner rather than later! Great review Robo!

[@itswido4750]

Did u get it yet?

[@Doombot_]

@@itswido4750 yes sir I did! Came in yesterday. Been having a blast posing him around. Paint on him is pretty decent too. 👌

[@itswido4750]

@@Doombot_ that’s nice to hear man! For the first time I ordered from this store and I am still waiting for my stuff to come. I’m guessing you used DHL so how long did it take for ur figure to come?

[@Doombot_]

@@itswido4750 Nice, he's cool fo' sho'. I used USPS through BBTS. I got shipping notice on the 21st, and it took about a week.

[@itswido4750]

@@Doombot_ Mann I wish it took weeks for me to receive it maybe cuz I live in Canada but none of my figures are here yet. Thanks for helping me out tho!

[@WiGgYof09]

I would love to see a symbiote spiderman or venom done with color shift paint to really give it that oil slick sheen.

[@ironfist9976]

This is the perfect spiderman figure you can see in the aesthetic, neutral and dynamic poses its perfect, no doubt..

[@scragbyterc1059]

The bleeding of the white on the logo can be easily cleaned up with 005 micron pen. I used it to darken up the web lines on my classic Mafex Spider-Man

[@gavalar7485]

Oh Robo! Although I have no impulse to buy imports and I'm not really a comic book/superhero collector, I still watch and love all your reviews Robo. Thank you for being you!

[@TheFwoosh]

Aw, I appreciate that!

[@tomtudorweaver1078]

That paintwork with the shading is incredible, that's how it should be done with every figure, you can notice it if you're looking for it, but it doesn't stick out like cell shading or some figures where it looks like a glowing effect or heavy spray paint. MAFEX lost me a bit when I got the Carnage figure and the left arm refused to stay on, but over time I've warmed to it more and can overlook that. Especially given how many Spider-Man villains I've been replacing in my collection lately given the newer Marvel Legends releases, every time I look at that Carnage figure I think 'nope, you're too good, you're staying there for the rest of time'.

[@jonathanche6553]

Time zones be damned! Uncle robo never fails to make me stay up late at night watching his new uploads, even on weekdays 😂

[@SwimKam]

Soooo much fun enjoying your reviews! Thanks Robo. You do know!

[@avp2214]

Another great review... just got my MAFEX 165 Mega Gun... was really great of Medicom to throw in a Iron Man figure too!!!!

[@BrandonNielsen87]

I'm so glad I caved and bought two of this figure. Looks really neat. It'll be my very first Mafex Spider-Man figure. I'm so excited!

[@loganadkinsakacowardclownl6000]

He’s gonna skyrocket fast.

[@TheQuikMix]

probably my new favorite spider-man figure. absolutely fantastic

[@Southtown_Paint_Appz]

As a customizer the logo is an easy fix but I hear the argument for those who say that it shouldn’t be an issue for it’s price! Overall a beautiful looking fig🤘🏽

[@TheFwoosh]

Yeah, maybe that's why I didn't see it as a huge negative, I may just end up going in and cleaning it up a bit. But I probably should have pointed it out again for those not into that kind of thing.

[@space_cowboyyy]

i think it's about time for mafex to make spider-man villains

[@Baconlovesreddead]

I mean, we have Carnage and Venom. But a Green Goblin or Doc ock would be so cool.

[@space_cowboyyy]

@@Baconlovesreddead forgot about them honestly (commented this before the size comparison) a mafex doc ock would be perfect

[@BrandonNielsen87]

I prefer marvel legends. I’d seriously be broke if I bought all Mafex Spidey supervillains.

[@Baconlovesreddead]

@@BrandonNielsen87 i only have the mafex hush Batman atm because I am broke 😞. I do plan on getting nightwing and the redeco spidey.

[@dgray7537]

Huh, so this is what it's like to watch a review before I get the thing, I like it.

[@Chalor.]

What's pretty crazy is that I bought two of these off AmiAmi, and both with teleportation DHL shipping was $140. So essentially I paid the $60 retail cost of each (w/no taxation without representation internet tax added), plus the $20 shipping. Or maybe the exchange rate at that moment was super sweet.

[@FoxsDumbSeriesMaker]

You're very lucky. For me here in Canada, AmiAmi's shipping price was nuts. Over $25 to ship, and around $30 to enter my province. :o

[@Chalor.]

@@FoxsDumbSeriesMaker The "entering your province/country extortion fee" thing is really disgusting. That sucks man you have to pay so much more for these when they're already pricey.

[@FoxsDumbSeriesMaker]

@@Chalor. Yeah, it's a shame. I feel that a lot of import collectors outside the US and Japan are kinda screwed. We have to resort to BBTS, which tends to make many of the figures extra pricey. Have you seen most of the SHF Kamen Rider stuff on there? It's insane. You can get them much cheaper on AmiAmi, but for me, the intense shipping and import fees kinda kill the point of the cheaper price. :/

[@rasheedsanders1067]

I was so bummed when I missed out on the reissue of the MAFEX classic Spider-Man but the Symbiote suit more than makes up for it.

[@julianfinley9458]

They have a new classic suit one which i think will be better bcuz it doesn’t have that metallic and shading that doesn’t translate well in real life

[@ALLtwoEAZY]

@@julianfinley9458 i can see that, were the reissue kills the classic suit though is the face sculpt.

[@julianfinley9458]

@@ALLtwoEAZY oo yeah for sure

[@graefx]

I love this costume and this overall mold. The original mafex is my definitive spidey for the foreseeable future. I love some of the little touches on this like the blue on the bottom of the feet. And I really don't like the retro card spidey mold. That all being said, I weirdly prefer the retro "Secret Wars" legends symbiote? I have no idea why but I think just the thicker and chunkier works for me. I go back and forth on the eyes and overall head shape. I regret not having either of these figures though. We'll see what the future holds. Though the mafex scruff head is fantastic.

[@TheFwoosh]

Nothing wrong with liking the Legends more, it's a fantastic figure!

[@atplaypics380]

The Fwoosh: I'd say you're one ofmy favorite reviewerers. Do more!! :)

[@aarghmyoptics]

The second clamp (without the screw) combines with the crotch support using the hole in the center (where the screw is on the other one). Otherwise the second clamp uses the same hole to slides onto the straight rod to form a support arm for standing poses.

[@alekhidell4925]

Mine came in today and I'm super stoked!! Can't wait to add him to the growing Mafex collection.

[@mr.funtime967]

Thanks for the review Robo, finally saw how amazing this is now!

[@caincha]

Right very nitpicky but... they put the head with the Symbiote on the neck and no webshooting dots on the top of the hands? To me this is the cloth costume Black Cat made him during the McFarlane run - the eyes, the spider on the chest, the lack of 'organic' webshooter, even the webbing is supposed to be attached to the wrists - so yeah cool you got an alternate head but it doesn't match up. Again I know it's nitpicky but that's the same reason I didn't like the Hasbro one very much and ended up making my own which is based in the Rick Leonardi and Ron Frenz runs.

[@_SWFB]

a lot of times it isn’t illustrated with the black dots even though he has the symbiote

[@danielcraig9666]

DHL and FedEx used to have incredible times where I lived. In many instances I received packages in less than 24 hours. Then, one day in 2018, all of the shipping companies just decided New Mexico was at least a week from everywhere.

[@ThePikaBand]

Goddamn, I've been waiting for this figure since I first got comicbook Spidey. Seems that they nailed it. Can't wait ! Just a few more days to go...

[@EpicStationYT]

Great content as always!!! I've always been inspired by your reviews and I started to do it in spanish for all my latin community. Thank you for your wisdom

[@howifigure6399]

That dark rooftop shot was awesome.

[@JordanToa_YT]

Love the vid Robo! Also loved the snowy city shot at the end. ☺️

[@goheroent.8145]

Love this review! Been looking at this figure for a while....now I am going to bite!

[@jamesbrooks5391]

The Legends symbiote Spidey WOULD be an acceptable alternative, except that I’ve had it on preorder from multiple retailers for the better part of a year. The Mafex black costume was actually released quicker!

[@legoben98productions]

It’s rare to see a fwoosh robo video without a skit in the beginning especially when it’s toy review. I’m honestly disappointed that there’s no recreation of the Spider-Man yelling at shocker from Spider-Man the animated series, again.

[@doclouis4236]

Okay seriously, Medicom needs to make a new body mold for their comic Spider-man figure because they've been reusing this same mold so many times that they need to make a new one with more accurate body proportions.

[@UltimateCosmo]

One of the top figures of the year!!, great review.

[@robbieduffy9998]

Christ..that's the best double joint elbow I've ever seen on a figure..

[@overlandrcadventure]

Another great review thanks Robo I love this figure it’s definitely shelf worthy

[@Chalor.]

12:21 and if you're into adding the _definitive_ black suit Spider-Man to your collection (or any comic figure), then you gotta get Mafex.

[@jacobwright238]

I like being happy to. I just ordered it out of Japan and i thank im going to be pretty happy👊🍻

[@thebreadmanjeasy4479]

You're awesome Robo keep up the awesome work

[@Spider-Ling]

I got mine today and personally, I think it’s perfect. And imo I think it’s better than the original. Love it.

[@spoodurmin9742]

Mafex needs to give us a Sandman or Green Goblin

[@julianfinley9458]

I want a Kraven i feel that would be really good mezco releasing a green goblin which may be the one i use for a while

[@TheFwoosh]

Green Goblin and Hobgoblin are both high on my list.

[@phrog.4809]

This seems like a figure that's bootleg version isn't gonna be too bad, the design is simple, and with the paint issues on this one a bootleg would probably look like a much better deal And with all that being said I'm still buying this

[@loganadkinsakacowardclownl6000]

Right? The Mafex venom bootleg was a good buy when venom was reaching $300+ before his re-release

[@Flippantly206]

I love the head sculpt it looks like the very first symboite suit look before Parker had time to shave because of secret wars the neck goo is a nice touch

[@FoxsDumbSeriesMaker]

Managed to snag a pre-order for this Spidey on BBTS. Hopefully it's worth it!

[@thesavageland8815]

🔥 review. Great way to present symbiote spidey.

[@KevinLam86]

The Symbiote suit is my favorite Spider-Man suit and when the Mafex comic version came out I was wishing for this to come out and now I have it. I pre-ordered from Ami Ami and DHL got it to me in 2 days. That's about as close to "overnight it from Japan" as it gets. lol The paint work on mine is pretty good but there is but there is a spot of white missing on his ribs.

[@andyspillum3588]

I usually think mafex figs are too clean but this is perfect for their look

[@DrRobonator]

Despite the imperfections, I'll definitely replace the retro card black suit

[@chargers24ag]

Awesome review tio robo 🔥🔪

[@eastcoastfigs5706]

The figure looks amazing!!! Cant wait for mine

[@Chalor.]

Interesting they went with an amalgamation of the symbiote suit and Parker in the black costume. Cause you got the symbiote goo crawling up their neck, but you don't have the black dots on top of the hands that shoot out the symbiote webbing. It would've been perfect if they included that classic '80s head. Web of Spider-Man #1 was one of the first back issues I purchased when I got into comics. Really makes me wish I got the Select version to get that rooftop base.

[@raven0696]

Great review! Got me more excited for mine to arrive. Robo, will you also be reviewing the Mafex Classic Iron Man? Really wanna hear your thoughts on that one, too.

[@erikcaro246]

I wouldn't be surprised if somebody made a custom of the classic suit with this figure's body mod

[@AustinCollins]

It’s glorious. Waiting right now for DHL to drop mine off lmao.

[@weirdklips]

I just don't like the white spider logo paint, its bad when you look close

[@epiclvlpurple19]

Great review Robo. Got this guy in yesterday and he's freaking Incredible! Speaking of incredible lol did you get the Mafex Classic Iron Man and if so will there be a review up for it soon?

[@TheFwoosh]

Well dang, that's another one I have sitting in the pile, I need to open that Iron Man. Maybe I'll do a MAFEX Play Day soon.

[@epiclvlpurple19]

@@TheFwoosh I’m here for all the Fwoosh content I can get 😂

[@CyborgSodaCollects]

Mafex employees need to wear gloves cause thumbprints on $100+ figures isn't cool. That Peter headsculpt is so accurate to the comic. Peter looked like he was strung out during this time.

[@Spider-Criminal]

Peak reviewing Peak

[@spoodurmin9742]

You should review symbiote Spidey too bro

[@freakasaur100]

I didn’t expect you to get this lol idk why I’m so surprised. I still don’t have a mafex spider. I’m debating on the scarlet one.

[@spoodurmin9742]

Get the recolor of the classic red and blue then see if you should dive into the deep end.

[@freakasaur100]

@@spoodurmin9742 thanks for the advice

[@RazzyBark]

looking much better than promos

[@Batman76963]

I don’t know if anyone noticed if they have the figure but if u put it under a light or something bright there are blue highlights to show the comic references

[@Batman76963]

I realise that he said that so sorry 😅

[@vilasboasfabricio]

Wanted to see comparison with them Mezco one

[@TheFwoosh]

Don't have the Mezco one.

[@vilasboasfabricio]

@@TheFwoosh thanks Robo. Back then I got and thought was the best Black Suit Spidey ever.

[@trapprodigy]

Love the figure but im going to have to use a lil bit of paint to fix the symbiote logo

[@prophet924]

Is Hasbro just avoiding web accessories like Mafex because Mafex does them and they don’t want to copy them? Both are designed with removable/swapping hands. I’m confused. That figure looks great! There are a load of really great Spider-Man figures out there. I have most of them and enjoy them all. I don’t have most of the Mafex offerings. They aren’t fragile but I feel the $25 offerings are more durable. I am finding myself uses less of the swap ability and just displaying in a cool pose and moving on. It’s a shame. Also all those effects to keep up with. I’m just rambling……

[@tryksta7247]

So I broke my Legends version out of a box, which is rare. He had a stubborn left thigh cut that wouldn't turn and I twisted it off basically. In any event I know it will get a repaint with the "Renew Your Vows" buck/pinless joints. But what I really wanted to say is the ab crunch really broke up the white spider to me. And off the bat this does not seem to be an issue with this figure. So I already love it more.

[@zonkeos100]

I recently got the retro black suit Spider-Man marvel Legends figure and I just put them up on the shelf I put them right next to my kit bashed knull 2 Pack venom with the movie venom head on them and the black suit Spider-Man the retro one is right next to the kip bashed movie comic venom

[@fawzanroshid3347]

This and the blue and red spiderman action figure is on my wishlist. Great vid and great figure! Also quick guestion: where did you buy the figure?

[@papamustaine9644]

Hes not on fwoosh anymore. Go to the robodontknow channel. Hes there every week

[@One_more_is_enough]

BloodyWood!! Yeah!! waiting for my bs spiderman to arrive!!! :D

[@RickRockerMusic]

Re-run coming? Prices are super high atm in after market 😢Trying to find where there’s info on re-runs

[@TrueNomadSkies]

I was super butthurt watching the cartoon as a children and seeing Peter drop the ball with both Black Cat/Felicia and the symbiot. It felt like such a natural evolution of Spider-Man to bond, and had he understood this as a partnership rather than just an evil suit, the confliction could have had a happier ending. Plus like, the design was dope!

[@ravenamber890]

For the price I expected better paint and less imperfections.

[@shinygaara1634]

Honestly same I haven't experienced crazy paint imperfections from mafex but this one 😬 I already paid for it too so I'll be seeing how mine turns out

[@iliketocomment8144]

It’s black with white though, its hard to keep that perfectly clean.

[@impossiblepie]

I agree 1000%

[@diceNdiceN]

What's the issue

[@skidmarks4747]

It's a non issue in hand.

[@40cal22]

I want the Mafex Hulk and Banner two pack .

[@arliceyoung1043]

its too simple, robo! the red and blue is so much harder to draw>>>>>> You gotta appreciate the work that goes into it>>>>>

[@GuyWebz]

I hope they do a Future Foundation Spider Man, in WHITE

[@_JamaicA_77]

Does the mafex venom head fit the mafex black suit costume spiderman 🤔 👀???

[@ReggieKong64]

It's great that wong has a day job working for DHL gives him something else to do

[@jinpei05]

MAFEX makes some nice figures but man, are they pricey. Still looking forward to Nightwing.

[@spoodurmin9742]

You can get them much cheaper and much faster from Japanese retailers. My symbiote Spidey only took 3 days to ship from Osaka. whereas bbts doesn’t send out product until like a week later. They usually end up being almost 30$ cheaper. Dont buy the BBTS and Sideshow markups.

[@Bum_Bum_Bum1]

Nightwing looks so good

[@stevenmcd4741]

Great, fun review as usual. It’s a shame that such a costly figure has such sloppy paint though. Is it just me or do the hands seem too small for the figure?

[@SoberIrishman]

Retro vs Mafex? I have the retro red and black ones, love both. 😎👍

[@dankmemer2774]

The figure is mostly awesome. But with the price they’re charging for what is essentially a mostly black figure, what little paint is on there needs to be applied perfectly. The sloppy chest logo is kind of a bummer. I hope my copy turns out better.

[@niccer1499]

correct me if I am wrong but, with this suit, the web should come out from his fists. Nice figure though

[@joserodriguez2255]

I got my DHL texted message mine arrives in two days whoop whoop!

[@lowellmartens6135]

I am very disappointed I missed this release.

[@loganadkinsakacowardclownl6000]

Until now the Mezco black suit was my fave version due to how clean it was…

[@YourAverage_EvilDeadFan]

To behonest I would of preferred the purple hue instead of the blue on this figure

[@rmfoodreviews2201]

Wow after seeing this review I think the $160 CAD I had to spend on this was worth it. Can't wait for this to come

[@mikehext]

Got mine on Monday and DHL did like loops around and delivered me to last

[@Fuzzy_Barbarian]

Apparently the civilian head on this guy doesn't fit the old MAFEX comic Spidey, which is a bit disappointing... but hopefully it fits the *new* MAFEX comic Spidey! The lack of a more relaxed masked head and the messy paint makes this guy a pass for me, and I really mostly wanted him for the civilian head and backpack. I'm pretty happy with my Marvel Legends Black Suit Spidey, but I'm glad this guy actually came out. Now Medicom... hurry up with that comic Spidey. You can't confidentially announce it for an early release and then be late anyway!

[@diegolaradiaz8948]

I doubt it will fit the classic colors Spidey since it's literally just another repaint of their og Spider-Man not exactly "new".

[@Fuzzy_Barbarian]

@@diegolaradiaz8948 from what I've read, it seems to just be a new double ball joint for the neck. That's something I could see them changing on the new one, if they had reason to change it at all.

[@vladimirlvov5395]

I don't like gap under his neck when you posing "looking up". The tense expression on both spider heads. I wish they add "calm" spider head as well

[@bandotzzZ]

For those who making shitty arguments about 90s marvels mafex, just shut up. "I'm happy, and I like being happy". Best quote of the year.

[@JadeErnestB.Ocampo]

Definitely buying this

[@JCSTYLEZ]

This was a great ass review, but I gotta ask fwoosh are u a fan of the bullet club and hell yea I’m buying ur shirts

[@THEMOVER-rr7cu]

Definitivw symbiote spider-man for sure. Really don't understand why many confused this with a macfarlane rapresentation because if you read the comics thsi and the classic red and blue suit, plus ben railly, all of them represent the mark bagley spidey wothout any doubt, even the unmasked head is peter as it depicted by bagley.surely is very close also to zeck spidey or frenz spidey but this one isthe bagley one. Is also perfect the eyes detail because in the red and blue costume the eyes have the black edge and this disappear in the symbiote, givin spidey a bigger eyes all white. Also the dot on the white isnt a miss because in the comics sometimes the dots are eher and sometimes not, it depends by who draw spidey, and many times even in thesame issue the dots appear and disappear, so for me the all white patch are correct.if you have the comics you know what i mean. Anyway great review, i cant wait to have it in my hand, absolutely perfect

[@nicolemott5752]

I'm getting the regular Spiderman figure

[@LirilOcampo]

I hope for a reissue 😔😔

[@Skorpio96]

This looks incredible