Marvel Legends Lizard from Spider-Man: No Way Home – A Reptilian Marvel in Toy Form

First Look at the Marvel Legends Lizard – A Throwback to No Way Home

If you’re like me, someone who excitedly hoards Marvel figures while constantly running out of shelf space (seriously, send help), the latest Marvel Legends Lizard from Spider-Man: No Way Home is about to make your collection even tighter. Hasbro’s newest entry into the Marvel Legends Series gives us the “scaly” villain Curt Connors, better known as Lizard, in all his reptilian glory. And yes, folks – it’s a Deluxe release, meaning more details, accessories, and opportunities for you to justify the extra cost to yourself.

Breaking Down the Details: Hasbro Marvel Legends Action Figure

Let’s start with the elephant—erm, lizard in the room. Based on the design from Spider-Man: No Way Home, Hasbro has sculpted this figure with impressive attention to detail. At 6 inches, it’s a faithful representation of Rhys Ifans’ Lizard, featuring that grimacing face, elongated tail, and reptilian texture that looks like he just stepped out of the screen.

Key highlights from the release photos include:

• Articulation: A bendable tail – finally! Nothing is worse than a stiff Lizard.
• Accessories: Swappable hands – great for posing scenarios where Curt Connors contemplates his… life choices.
• Paintwork: It’s clean and highlights the scales without looking cartoonish. It leans more realistic, which suits the cinematic vibe.

The overall sculpt is chef’s kiss, but it does lean into the more monstrous take from the film rather than comic accuracy. If you’re looking for that classic lab-coat-wearing Lizard, this one skips the fabric for a sleeker, savage look.

Why This Marvel Legends Lizard Stands Out

We’ve seen Lizard figures before, but this one balances movie realism with articulation better than previous iterations. Collectors might remember other Marvel Legends Lizard figures, like the Build-A-Figure release, which had a cool design but featured some slightly awkward proportions. Hasbro clearly learned from that, delivering a figure that feels sturdy, well-proportioned, and ready for dynamic poses.

Is it perfect? Not quite. I do think a lab coat accessory (even as an option) would have elevated this figure to new heights. But as a representation of Spider-Man: No Way Home, it’s hard to argue with how good it looks.

A Villain Worth Adding to Your Shelf

When compared to other recent releases like the Dark Avengers Warbird or the X-Men ’97 Sentinel (which I’ve raved about recently read here and here), this Deluxe Lizard offers solid value for its price. If you’re a Spider-Man collector or just someone who loves displaying villains alongside your web-slinger lineup, this figure is a must.

The Lizard’s Legacy in Pop Culture

Before we get too carried away with plastic perfection, let’s talk about Curt Connors himself. In the Marvel Universe, Doctor Curtis Connors is a brilliant scientist who – in a tragic attempt to regenerate his lost arm – ends up mutating into the monstrous Lizard. Since his first appearance in Amazing Spider-Man #6 (1963), Connors has oscillated between friend and foe, torn between his human mind and reptilian instincts.

Rhys Ifans’ portrayal in Spider-Man: No Way Home leaned heavily into Connors’ torment, and while his screen time was limited, it added weight to Spidey’s multiversal showdown. Whether you’re a film fan or a comic purist, the Lizard’s story is one of Marvel’s most tragic and fascinating.

Final Thoughts – Worth the Hype?

For collectors, the Hasbro Marvel Legends Lizard ticks a lot of boxes. It’s detailed, well-sculpted, and comes with accessories to maximise play or display potential. Sure, I’d have liked a bit more in the box for a Deluxe release, but let’s not split scales (see what I did there?). Overall, it’s another win for Spider-Man fans and a solid addition to the Marvel Legends Series.