The sands of summer

As we begin to wrap our "ode to summer" posts this week, we focus on the one thing you will always find if you spend a summer day at the beach: sand. And to be honest there is but one character that comes to mind when we think of sand - and that's Spidey's long-time enemy, Flint Marko AKA The Sandman. (Not to be confused with Neil Gaiman's creation, who we decided not to get involved in these summer themed postings, for obvious reasons.)

Here are some great Marvel's Sandman collectibles...

Amazing Spider-Man #303 (1988)

The Amazing Spider-Man #303 by Marvel Comics

We are huge Todd McFarlane fans over here at CollecTwins, and his run on Spider-Man changed the industry. This is one of the best Sandman covers out there.

Marvel Infinite Series Variant Sandman Figure by Hasbro (2015)

Marvel's Sandman Variant Figure by Hasbro

This all-sand variant version of Sandman stands at 3.75" tall and can be tracked down at your local toy store, on Amazon or eBay for about $15 or less.

Sandman Mini-Bust by Bowen Designs (2005)

Sandman Mini-Bust by Bowen Designs

BD's Mini-Bust line is bar-none in the business, and this Sandman bust is pretty darn nice. Limited to 3000 pieces and sculpted by The Kucharek Brothers.  Find one on eBay for about $60.

Sandman Statue by Bowen Designs (2010)

Sandman Statue by Bowen Designs

Another beautiful statue thanks to Bowen Designs. Stands 16" tall and also sculpted by The Kucharek Brothers. Limited to only 700 and much harder to track down than the Mini-Bust. If you find one on eBay, it may run you upwards of $400.

Join us tomorrow as we go into movie mode for Top 10 Friday with our Top 10 "Summer" movies...