Spider‑Verse Lego Minifigures Hit Shelves Early — Fans Raid Stores as Prices Soar
Lego’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse minifigures have triggered a fast sell-through at major retailers after appearing on shelves ahead of their official Sept. 1 release. Fans are hunting the 71050 set in stores and online, and many outlets now show no immediate stock.
Set details
The set is listed as 71050 and collects 12 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse minifigures tied to the Sony animated film. The official release date was Sept. 1, but boxes showed up in some stores ahead of that date.
Figures in the set
- Miles Morales / Spider‑Man
- Gwen Stacy / Spider‑Gwen
- Miguel O’Hara / Spider‑Man 2099
- Hobie Brown / Spider‑Punk
- Pavitr Prabhakar / Spider‑Man India
- Miles G. Morales / Prowler
- Peter B. Parker & May “Mayday” Parker
- Margo Kess / Spider‑Byte
- Peter Parker / Werewolf Spider‑Man
- Patrick O’Hara / Web‑Slinger
- Petra Parker / Cyborg Spider‑Woman
- Charlotte Webber / Sun‑Spider
Where and how they appeared early
Reports say six-packs and individual blind boxes began selling out at some stores before the official launch. For example, a Gamespot report noted that six-packs were selling out.
In addition, shoppers shared sightings of early stock in stores on Reddit, including a post that shows a box found before release. See this Reddit thread for one example.
Online outlets such as the Lego online store, Amazon, Target, and Walmart were listed as sold out or on backorder after the early appearances. Moreover, Lego’s store locator reportedly showed no nearby stores with inventory for some users.
Why collectors are rushing
First, the set ties to a widely watched movie and features many recognizable Spider-Verse characters. Second, the figures are sold in blind boxes, which means buyers who want a particular minifigure may need to open multiple packages.
Consequently, some shoppers bought many boxes in a short time. Images shared online show people purchasing multiple packs or even entire store stocks, and many displays were left empty within an hour of opening.
How stores and buyers are responding
Some stores have taken steps to limit disruption. For example, at least one store labeled boxes so customers could see what was inside, rather than forcing people to buy many blind boxes. See this Reddit post that documents those labels.
Other responses include stores requiring full-set purchases or limiting quantity per customer. Meanwhile, resale listings appeared quickly; a search shows multiple eBay listings selling the figures at higher prices. For current resale listings, see the eBay search results on eBay.
Collectors have also noted tools and methods to identify the figure inside a blind box, which can reduce random buying. In online discussions, users reported rapid, targeted purchasing behavior. One comment reads, “Somebody camped outside my store to buy every Spider-Punk as soon as the doors opened.” Another summarized the situation this way: “Designed for kids, hoarded by adults.”
What to expect
If you want a specific minifigure, expect limited retail availability shortly after early appearances. Alternatively, be prepared for resale listings and higher prices, or watch store updates for restocks and labeling efforts that may make targeted purchases easier.
