LEGO Reviews Art31209

The Amazing Spider-Man

Name: LEGO The Amazing Spider-Man 31209
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 31209

76 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: C20232,099 pcsHigh agreement · 90%

Expert reviews

6analyzed

Owner ratings

381

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 75.8 and 381 owner ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5, The Amazing Spider-Man Art set is Highly Recommended for Marvel fans and display collectors, delivering one of the most creative and visually striking builds the LEGO Art line has produced."

Reviewers and owners alike embraced this 2023 LEGO Art set as a bold and successful evolution of the format, with Spider-Man physically breaking out of the frame in a genuinely three-dimensional way that earlier Art sets did not attempt. The 2,099-piece count (itself an Easter egg referencing Spider-Man 2099), poseable head and hands, and 15 hidden spiders referencing Amazing Fantasy no. 15 resonated strongly with Marvel fans. Owner ratings reflect that enthusiasm: 381 ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5 on Amazon and 4.86 on LEGO.com, with 95% of LEGO.com buyers recommending it.

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LOVED (7)

01Poseable head and hands that wrap around the frame for a true 3D effect
0215 hidden spiders as Easter eggs referencing Amazing Fantasy no. 15
032,099 piece count referencing Spider-Man 2099 and Miguel O'Hara

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CRITICIZED (3)

01Wall-hanging clips on the back described as not fully reliable by some owners
02A small number of buyers reported missing pieces, requiring replacement orders
03Value for money consensus score of 64 is the weakest aspect, reflecting the $199.99 price point

Build Facts what critics report

🧩 Difficulty

intermediate

🎯 Audience

adults

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

designspider-manheadframecompareddetailfingersflatbackgroundtechniquesratherhandlacksinnovativedetailsuniquevariedthree-dimensionalbuildingtraditionalelementspriceleftarticulatedwithoutinterestingotherspiders

What reviewers are saying

"Spider-Man remains one of Marvel's most iconic characters."

BricksFanz

"31209 The Amazing Spider-Man looks amazing!"

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

Earlier LEGO Art sets — This set offers significantly more in terms of variety and build experience. While earlier Art sets didn't offer much beyond the image they showed, this set features a more interesting and varied build with an impressive piece of artwork that really stands out. The style of build sets this piece apart from other LEGO Art sets and makes the build experience more exciting.

31200 Star Wars The Sith 78 — 31209 reaches another level of quality compared to earlier Art sets; the reviewer is still awaiting a Jedi companion to the earlier Star Wars set

Original LEGO Art mosaic sets — The resulting image represents an even greater improvement in quality. Spider-Man looks incredibly dynamic compared to standard mosaics, though the building experience is also much more enjoyable than placing thousands of 1x1 plates and tiles.

ArtInvestment Grade

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BUY

"Spider-Man remains one of Marvel's most iconic characters."

Key Pros

✓Innovative build order starting with the frame, unlike previous Art sets
✓Beautiful dimensional design with Spider-Man appearing to crawl out of the frame
✓Well-executed replication of Ben-Day-dot printing technique through coloured tiles

Key Cons

✕Limited display options due to articulated fingers and poseable head—designed specifically for wall-hanging
✕Cannot easily stand on a flat surface

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Editorial Source

BUY

"31209 The Amazing Spider-Man looks amazing!"

Key Pros

✓Unique and eye-catching concept with three-dimensional construction
✓Stunning colors, particularly the vibrant green background with multiple shades
✓Dynamic pose with the hands positioned as though Spider-Man is climbing out of the frame

Key Cons

✕Some ineffective shading, particularly the band passing through the spider symbol
✕Gaps visible from side angles, though the model is intended to be viewed from the front

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Dimensional Analysis

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Investment score 40

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Technic hook elements (pair)
Allow the artwork to be hung on a wall
Flexi-rods and flexi-strings
Used to create the spiderweb design that curves naturally
Printed pieces (webbed material on plates, mask, yellow boxout)
Graphic details achieved without stickers, nod to comic book art heydays
Multiple shades of green round tiles
Replicate the Ben-Day-dot printing technique from 1960s comic artwork
Ball joint elements
Allow the head to tilt at different angles
21L flexible tube
New piece used to wrap around 12L flexible rods to create the brick-built webbing effect