Funko POP: Spider-Man (Symbiote Takeover)
- Onyx
- 16 hours ago
- 3 min read
Yes, here’s a Spider-Man POP from 2025 that I never got around to reviewing. This one is a personal favorite of mine, and honestly, if this review had gone up during 2025, it would’ve been right alongside the Symbiote line-ups from last year. But here we are. Better late than never! Let’s take a look at this Symbiote Takeover Spider-Man POP, shall we?
I consider this a Symbiote takeover, even though it isn’t officially labeled as such. We’ve gotten this kind of Spidey POP before, but this one feels quite different. The box itself is pretty standard for a Spider-Man POP that isn’t associated with a specific wave. It looks nice and does the job.
The iconic moments of Spidey trying to rip off the symbiote will always be just that: iconic. We’ve seen it in the comics, movies, and even video games. While this POP doesn’t specify a particular scene, it clearly draws inspiration from the comics, especially given the look of his classic Spider-Man suit. Funko does a solid job capturing the red-and-blue tights, with clean sculpted web lines, expressive eyes, and the spider logo all present and accounted for. We don’t get a ton of the original suit before the symbiote takes over, but what is visible is appreciated.
The real standout is the black-and-white symbiote detailing. The sculpt leans heavily into the gooey, ripping effect as the symbiote peels away, with the Venom head emerging as if daring Peter to stop. The way the symbiote oozes and clings to him, still fighting to maintain control, is especially well done. It turns a single, familiar moment into something visually dense and dramatic, all while staying true to Funko’s stylized POP form.
I’ve already touched on the pose, and it’s worth emphasizing how well this POP captures that iconic struggle despite the limitations of Funko’s style. Spider-Man’s posture carries just enough tension to sell the moment, with his raised arm and twisted stance suggesting resistance rather than a static pose.
The symbiote doesn’t simply sit on him, it looks like it’s actively pulling back, fighting to maintain its hold. Even with Funko’s simplified proportions, the sculpt conveys motion and conflict. It’s a restrained pose, but an effective one, capturing the essence of the scene without needing anything overly exaggerated.
The standout aspect of the coloring is the transition from the red portions of Parker’s suit to the glossy black symbiote. I love how the symbiote logo looks strained and distorted due to Spidey’s act of pulling on the suit. The paint application is clean with no noticeable defects, so there are absolutely no complaints on that front.
The regular Spidey POP has a brighter red, which is a big difference. Relaxed Spidey vs Spidey that is fighting hard.
Yes, Spidey doesn't wear his suit under the symbiote. Truth be told, Parker, at one point, didn't wear anything under the Symbiote suit. Talk about intimate.
Gotta love these two together. One shows the symbiote fully intact, while the other captures it struggling and clinging on as its host desperately fights to tear it off.
It’s a different take on the “symbiote takeover” look, but I can definitely get behind both representations, even if the game itself fell short in a few areas when it came to the black suit.
I really need a new classic Venom POP. One where his face is not coming off. Still, loving the consistent sculpting of the symbiote oozing off.
Overall, this is a great-looking POP with all the right details and coloring I’d want from a release like this. It represents one of my favorite Spider-Man costumes and captures a defining moment in Peter Parker’s relationship with the symbiote, a moment that ultimately gave rise to another one of my favorite characters: Venom. This POP absolutely would’ve made my 2025 list had I reviewed it in time, but hey, better late than never. Any Spidey fan should have this one. It’s a must.
Until Next Time!
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