This is an injection-plastic figure kit. From the Round 2 website: One of Marvel Comics’ most iconic heroes, the Amazing Spider-man, returns as a snap together model kit. Originally produced in 1979, this easy to assemble kit is back for the first time since its original release. The kit comes injected in color and features pad printing. No additional paint is required. The model can be displayed on the supplied base or hung on the wall in a cool Spider-Man pose.