Yeah, sounds like a lot of rehashing going on in the Spidey line(s) - at least to start things off. Some things don't sound too bad though. As far as "versions" of Spidey himself, there aren't too many more left to do probably - or many that people would buy - so I don't mind too much if they start things off in the Origins line with the best versions of each of his outfits alongside villains (hopefully some new) - or, if we can dream, figures like Mary Jane, Robbie, etc. After we get Electro, Shocker, and maybe some of the others who were only in box sets (Black Cat), there might not be a whole lot new to do in the Spidey world (Chameleon, Tombstone, Hammerhead, etc.?)
I guess I don't mind the movie figures repacked too much because I missed out on most of the Spidey 1 line, and always wanted to get a Goblin (and J. Jonah and MJ). I've been watching ebay, but I might just hold out now. I know movie figures aren't always the most popular, but I like to pick up the Spidey ones. I can understand why other people would not be interested at all though. I thought I read a rumor or something about the Spidey vs. Venom "comic" pack having something to do with one of those polls that Marvel/ToyBiz ran a little while back (Famous Battles/Famous Covers I think). That might just be a rumor, so we'll see.
I picked up the latest ToyFare today, and it was nice to see some new Legends on the way from Hasbro. There was always so much uncertainty if the line would even continue, and if so, in the same form - and its good to see that it is. They make a point of saying that the pictures are "rough" protos, so I'm sure improvements will be made as well. That said, they didn't look too bad. Like Brent mentioned too, I'm really starting to think about what I'd really want at this point. I mean lots of the figures look great, but we're really starting to get down there as far as characters go. I'd like to see a She-Hulk as well, along with a few more Spidey baddies/supporting cast, but many of these waves that are coming up are only 1 or 2 figures for me most likely, which is probably just as well. It would be ok if it would be winding down, I need to cut back due to spending/display space anyways.
Oh - Toy Fare also shows the beginnings of a Mego-type line (Spidey and his baddies), as well as a Galactic Hero styled Marvel line. Sounds like 2006 might be the end of the "Spidey and Friends" line, if anyone is interested in those.
