After the mid 90s, Marvel’s 2099 line was largely forgotten, with back issues relegated to dollar bins and the slate of characters largely forgotten (RIP, Ravage 2099). Fast forward to today, and if this Kotobukiya Spider-Man 2099 statue is any indication, the future has never looked so good for everyone’s favorite high-tech wallcrawler.
If you aren’t that familiar with Spider-Man 2099, his real identity is Miguel O’Hara, a brilliant Irish-Mexican geneticist living in Nueva York in the year… (wait for it)… 2099. Miguel eventually attempts to recreate the abilities of the original Spider-Man, resulting in a lab accident that fuses him with powerful genetic abilities. He eventually incorporates a number of high-tech gadgets (including his glide suit) and takes to the skies to fight crime and a variety of futuristic baddies.
Over the years, Spider-Man 2099 has slowly crawled his way back into fandom’s good graces and has since appeared in multiple adaptions, including several video games and the blockbuster animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (as well as the sequel Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse).
As a huge fan of both Kotobukiya and Spider-Man 2099 going back to his early days in comic book format, I decided to bite the bullet and pick up this Marvel Now statue. So how does it stack up? Read on for my thoughts.
THE SPECS
Constructed in the traditional 1:10 scale format that has become the norm for the Marvel Now Kotobukiya ArtFX line, the Spider-Man 2099 statue stands at just over 5″ tall (if you factor in the slight crouch to the figure). That being said, while the scale isn’t huge, the attention to detail is impressive and the paint work is probably one of the best out of any ArtFX statue I have in my collection. While it is built with PVC, the material is incredibly solid and despite its small size, it actually has the heft and sturdiness of a much larger statue.
- Height: 5″
- Width: 8″
- Depth: 6″
- Weight: 1 lbs
WHAT IT COMES WITH
The Kotobukiya Spider-Man 2099 statue comes pretty much assembled right out of the box. The base is incredibly solid and magnets in the feet kept the statue in place (as I’ve noted in past reviews, I’m constantly amazed by just how strong these magnets are). I accidentally banged my shelf the other day and knocked over a few slabbed comics and figures and this thing didn’t so much as wobble. The Box is also gorgeously designed, and I’m always pleasantly surprised by just how much effort Kotobukiya puts into their packaging (other statue lines should take note).
THE PRICE
The standard Kotobukiya ArtFX line offers some of the most affordable high-end figures on the market, and this particular Spider-Man 2099 statue will probably run you a little over $100 on Amazon and eBay since they’ve been out for awhile. That being said, what you get is just pure high-quality Spidey goodness, and the bang for your buck is outstanding.
MY RATING
Featuring impeccable paintwork, sharp details and an amazing pose, Kotobukiya’s Spider-Man 2099 statue is a must-have for fans of the futuristic wall crawler and is one sculpt I’m glad I finally scooped up. The 2099 line of comics might not have been the biggest hit when it first launched, but if this figure is any indication, Miguel O’Hara ain’t going anywhere.
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