Relive the Beginning!
The Origins of Spider-Man

Build the lab where Peter Parker became Spider-Man and Norman Osborn turned into the Green Goblin with this 220-piece set from 2003!

🏛 Spider-Man
Set #4851

The Origins

The Origins is a nostalgic trip back to the early days of LEGO Spider-Man.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for younger Spider-Man fans and collectors interested in vintage LEGO sets. ⏱ 2.0 hr build 🧩 220 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.0

Fans appreciate the nostalgic value and unique minifigure selection, especially the Green Goblin. However, some find the build simple and the overall design less detailed compared to modern LEGO sets.

📝 Our Take

The Origins is a nostalgic trip back to the early days of LEGO Spider-Man. This set captures the pivotal moment of Peter Parker's transformation, along with key characters from the Green Goblin's origin story.

This set is perfect for Spider-Man fans and LEGO collectors seeking a piece of early 2000s nostalgia. The set offers a straightforward build suitable for younger builders, and the minifigure selection is a major draw.

Skip this if you're looking for complex building techniques or a large display model. Consider modern Spider-Man sets like the Daily Bugle (76178-1) for a more intricate and substantial build.

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🧱 Building Experience

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220
Pieces
2.0h
Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and straightforward building techniques.
  • Focuses on recreating scenes from the Spider-Man origin story.
  • Includes a lab setting and Goblin glider.
  • Great playability with multiple minifigures.

📈 Investment Analysis

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The Origins set presents a moderate investment opportunity. Its age and the popularity of the Spider-Man theme contribute to its potential for appreciation. The included minifigures, especially the Green Goblin with gold eyes, are key drivers of value. However, the relatively low piece count and the set's availability in the early 2000s may limit significant price increases. Keeping the set in excellent condition with the box and instructions is crucial for maximizing its investment potential.

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Compared to modern Spider-Man sets, The Origins offers a simpler building experience and a focus on classic characters. While sets like the Daily Bugle (76178-1) provide more complex builds and larger displays, The Origins is more accessible for younger builders and offers a nostalgic appeal for collectors of early Spider-Man LEGO. Its value lies primarily in its minifigure selection and vintage status.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 77 unique parts • 192 total pieces

String with End Studs and Minifig Grips 21L String with End S...
Part #: 14210 White
Panel 1 x 2 x 3 - Solid Studs Panel 1 x 2 x 3 -...
Part #: 2362a Trans-Clear
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Dark Gray
Wedge Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners Wedge Plate 3 x 6...
Part #: 2419 Dark Gray
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 Tan
Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges Brick 1 x 2 x 5 w...
Part #: 2454a Dark Gray
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 Tan
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 Tan
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip and Straight Tips Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2555 Dark Gray
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Handle Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2921 White
Lever Small Base with Black Lever Lever Small Base ...
Part #: 298c02 Light Gray
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Dark Gray
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Tan
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 Tan
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Dark Gray
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Dark Gray
Fence Spindled 1 x 4 x 2 [2 Top Studs] Fence Spindled 1 ...
Part #: 30055 Black
Equipment Camera Handheld with Right-Aligned Viewfinder Equipment Camera ...
Part #: 30089a Black
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Dark Gray
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Tan
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Tan
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 White
Equipment Magnifying Glass with Thin Frame, Hollow Handle, Trans-Clear Lens Equipment Magnify...
Part #: 30152pat0001 Black
Door Frame 1 x 4 x 6 Type 1 Door Frame 1 x 4 ...
Part #: 30179 Dark Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Black
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Tan
Insect, Spider Insect, Spider
Part #: 30238 Trans-Dark Blue
Insect, Spider Insect, Spider
Part #: 30238 Trans-Neon Orange
Insect, Spider Insect, Spider
Part #: 30238 Black
Insect, Spider Insect, Spider
Part #: 30238 Trans-Red
Insect, Spider Insect, Spider
Part #: 30238 Trans-Neon Green
Insect Accessory, Spider Web Insect Accessory,...
Part #: 30240 White
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 White
Plate 6 x 10 Plate 6 x 10
Part #: 3033 Dark Gray
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Black
Arm Mechanical with 2 Clips [Battle Droid] Arm Mechanical wi...
Part #: 30377 Light Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 2 with Windows in Computer Screen Print Slope 45° 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3039pr0001 White
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom pin, with Green and Red Buttons and Keypad Print Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040bpr0003 Light Gray
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30414 White
Plate Round Corner 4 x 4 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 30565 Black
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Trans-Red
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Dark Gray
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Trans-Green
Panel 2 x 8 x 8 Panel 2 x 8 x 8
Part #: 30650 Trans-Clear
Tile 2 x 2 with Graduated Cylinder and Graph, Green Print Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068bpr0089 Dark Gray
Tile 2 x 2 with DNA Double-Helix Print Tile 2 x 2 with D...
Part #: 3068bpr0090 Blue
Tile 2 x 2 with Computer Monitor, Dark Bluish Gray Power Switch Icon Print Tile 2 x 2 with C...
Part #: 3068bpr0137 White
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Light Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Simple Computer Keyboard Print Tile 1 x 2 with S...
Part #: 3069bpr0049 White
Door 1 x 3 x 2 Right Door 1 x 3 x 2 Right
Part #: 3188 Light Gray
Door 1 x 3 x 2 Left Door 1 x 3 x 2 Left
Part #: 3189 Light Gray
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Axle Holder Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3245b Dark Gray
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 Black
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 Tan
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Dark Gray
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate - Top Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3679 Light Gray
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Base Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3680 Blue
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 Tan
Technic Axle 8 Technic Axle 8
Part #: 3707 Black
Technic Plate 2 x 8 [7 Holes] Technic Plate 2 x...
Part #: 3738 Light Gray
Slope Inverted 33° 3 x 2 [No Connections between Studs] Slope Inverted 33...
Part #: 3747a Dark Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794a Black
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Black
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Dark Gray
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 Black
Baseplate 16 x 16 Baseplate 16 x 16
Part #: 3867 Light Gray
Equipment Cup / Mug [Plain] Equipment Cup / M...
Part #: 3899 Trans-Clear
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 Dark Gray
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 White
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 Black
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3938 Light Gray
Support Round 2 x 2 x 2 Stand with Reach-Through Center Hole Support Round 2 x...
Part #: 3940b Black
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Light Gray
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 16× Tan
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 White
Bar 1 x 4 x 2 with Studs Bar 1 x 4 x 2 wit...
Part #: 4083 White
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Cross Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 4150 White
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Cross Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 4150 Light Gray
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 Black
Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [...
Part #: 4215b Trans-Clear
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Groove Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4216 Dark Gray
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...
Part #: 4864b Light Gray
Brick Special 2 x 2 x 6 with Groove Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 6056 Dark Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Dark Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Green
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Clear
Window 1 x 4 x 6 Frame with 3 Panes, Fixed Glass with Trans-Brown Glass Window 1 x 4 x 6 ...
Part #: 6160c04 Light Gray
Plate Special 4 x 6 with Studs on 3 Edges Plate Special 4 x...
Part #: 6180 Black
Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin and Axle Hole Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 6232 Tan
Cylinder Half 2 x 4 x 4 Cylinder Half 2 x...
Part #: 6259 Light Gray
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Tan
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel Top / Base - Solid Clip [Complete Assembly] Hinge Plate 1 x 4...
Part #: 73983 Light Gray
Door 1 x 4 x 6 with 3 Panes with Trans-Brown Glass Door 1 x 4 x 6 wi...
Part #: 76041c02 Light Gray
🧱 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 47401 [No Color/Any Color]
The set features a good selection of basic bricks and slopes in dark gray and tan, useful for general building and MOCs. The tan round bricks with axle holes are present in a large quantity.

💎 Notable Parts

Tan Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] (6x) $1.50
White Tile 1 x 2 with Simple Computer Keyboard Print (3x) $2.25
Tan Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole (16x) $2.40
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$6.15

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Expand the lab into a larger Oscorp facility.
🚗 Create a more detailed Green Goblin glider.
🤖 Design a Spider-Man themed robot or mech.

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Charts Inventory Statistics

77
Unique Parts
192
Total Pieces
6
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1