Spider-man is battling the nefarious and powerful Doc Ock in this ornate and amusing playset. Various interlocking sidewalk pieces are included, which help to form an urban scene along with street lamps, a water tower, and dumpster. But these are not mere set dressing, Spidey can swing (albeit somewhat laboriously) from street lamp to street lamp, swing around the water tower, and trap Doc Ock in the dumpster with the help of a special collapsible platform. A motorized getaway car is also featured for whichever character wins the battle. Three-inch action figures of Spider-man, Doc Ock, and some sort of bizarre lizard guy are included and all three are impressively articulated given their size. --Charlie Williams