Marvel Universe (toyline)
Marvel Universe is a 3" action figure line manufactured by Hasbro, featuring characters from the Marvel Comics universe. It first hit stores in early 2009 and features detailed sculpting, multiple points of articulation, and accessories. The line was created by Hasbro Designer Dave Vonner.
Single carded figures – Series 1 (Fury Files)
The first series of single carded figures are marketed under the name Fury Files, with Nick Fury appearing on the back of the packaging. Each figure comes with a "Top Secret" envelope which includes a Superhuman Registration Act card and official S.H.I.E.L.D. document for each character. The packages also feature character art by Frank Cho. Variants or running changes that share the same numbering as the original figure are noted by an asterisk to the right of a figure followed by "W#", with # being the wave that the variant was released alongside and "R" representing which Revision case of the Wave. All of Series 1 first prints also came with the blue Nick Fury Exclusive Figure Offer sticker that is located at the top right hand corner of the plastic shell.Wave 1 – March 2009
Wave 2 – March 2009
Wave 3 – April 2009
Wave 4 – May 2009
Wave 5 – September 2009
Single carded figures – Series 2 (H.A.M.M.E.R. Files)
The second series of single carded figures continued under the Fury Files label, but were based around Marvel's Dark Reign storyline, where Norman Osborn has dissolved S.H.I.E.L.D. and replaced it with H.A.M.M.E.R., his own organization. As such, he replaced Nick Fury on the back of the packaging. Artwork was now done by Mike Deodato. Starting with this series, all single carded figures included figure stands.Wave 6 – October 2009
Wave 7 – Feb 2010
The Captain America and Thor variants were surprise repaints that appeared in late 2011, primarily at Family Dollar stores in the United States and as such are informally referred to as "Family Dollar variants".Wave 8 – April 2010
Wave 9 – June 2010
Wave 10 – September 2010
Wave 11 – October 2010
Single carded figures – Series 3
The third series of single carded figures debuted in December 2010 and featured character art by Olivier Coipel, Simone Bianchi and Ed McGuinness. Unlike series 1 and 2, it did not include file cards. The theme is once again S.H.I.E.L.D., but with Steve Rogers now in charge and replacing Norman Osborn on the back of the packaging. Series 3 characters also vary depending on what color of S.H.E.I.L.D. emblem they come with. Most are gold colored, others have black or come in both colors. Images of character on packaging card may also be reversed.Wave 12 – December 2010
World War Hulk, Modular Iron Man and Spider-Man 2099 packed two to a 12-figure case, with one each of Captain Marvel, Doc Samson and Spider-Woman, plus repacks one each of Iron Man, Captain America and Thor from Wave 7.Wave 13 – April 2011
First Appearance Wolverine, Apocalypse and Gladiator packed two to a 12-figure case, with one each of Cable and Cyclops, plus repacks of one each of World War Hulk, Modular Iron Man, Spider-Man 2099 and Spider-Woman from Wave 12.Wave 14 – July 2011
Each figure packed two to a 12-figure case, plus repacks of one each of Apocalypse and Gladiator from Wave 13.Wave 15 – September 2011
Each figure packed two to a 12-figure case, plus repacks of one each of Falcon and Dr. Doom from Wave 14.Wave 16 – October 2011
Each figure packed two to a 12-figure case, plus repacks of one each of Sub-Mariner and Steve Rogers Captain America from Wave 15.Single carded figures – Series 4
The fourth series of single carded figures debuted in December 2011. Character art was by Ed McGuinness and Mike Deodato. Unlike Series 2 and Series 3, it did not include figure stands. There was no theme, with the S.H.I.E.L.D. emblem replaced by comic cover shot artwork specific to each figure. Replacing Steve Rogers on the back of the packaging was a rotation of characters: Deadpool, Rocket Raccoon, M.O.D.O.K., Sasquatch and Dazzler. And rather than just one saying across a wave, these characters had different text bubbles for each figure.Wave 17 – December 2011
Each figure packed two to a 12-figure case, with no repacks from Wave 16 as this wave has an extra sixth figure.Wave 18 – August 2012
Each figure packed two to a 12-figure case, plus repacks of one each of Green Hulk and Ghost Rider.Wave 19 – August 2012
She-Hulk, Punisher and Spider-Man packed two to a 12-figure case, with one each of Kang and Scarlet Witch, plus repacks of one each of Spider-Man, Thor, Ghost Rider and Falcon. This is the first instance of new figures being "short-packed" since Wave 13.Wave 20 – January 2013
Hercules and Nighthawk packed two to a 12-figure case, with one each of Angel, Nova and Puck, plus repacks of one each of Captain America and World War Hulk, as well as Ultimate Spider-Man, Hulk and Beast.Wave 21 – November 2012
Released in Brazil, Mexico and select Asian markets in August, but not until November in North America.| Number | Figure | Description | Accessories |
| 022 | Professor X | Hoverchair | |
| 023 | Jubilee | Light burst | |
| 024 | Blastaar | ||
| 024 * W21 | Blastaar | Translucent orange hands and eyes |
Each figure packed two to a 12-figure case, plus repacks of Silver Surfer, Psylocke, Hulk, Ultimate Spider-Man, Beta Ray Bill and Bag Head Spider-Man.
Single carded figures – Series 5
The fifth series of single carded figures will debut in mid-2013. New character art is by Mike Deodato. Continuing on from Series 4, it did not include figure stands. There was still no theme and it no longer included the comic cover shot artwork specific to each figure that was featured in Series 4. For the first time, the promotional photos on the back of the packaging in some instances featured older figures rather than those new in the current wave.Wave 22 – July 2013
Each figure packed two to a 12-figure case, plus repacks of Silver Surfer, Black Costume Spider-Man, Iron Spider-Man and Iron Fist. Unlike previous waves, the repacks have been repackaged as Series 5 and inserted into the wave numbering.The artwork at the bottom of the back featured Troll.
Wave 23 – September 2013
There are two sets of variants in this wave: A-Bomb and Abomination ; Cloak and Dagger. Cloak/Dagger, Iron Man, A-Bomb/Abomination and Baron Zemo are packed two to a 12-figure case, plus repacks of Wolverine , Ghost Rider, Hulk and Captain America. Continuing the practice for Series 5, the repacks are repackaged and inserted into the wave numbering.Wolverine 009, Thanos 010, Wolverine 011, Dark Hawkeye 012, Red Hulk 013, Spider-Man 014, Punisher 015, Nova 016, Ghost Rider 020, Hulk 021. Running Change: Colossus 024, Warpath 025.
The artwork at the bottom of the back featured the Watcher. Repacks featured Cosmo.
Wave 24 – November 2013 – Final Wave
Aurora was announced as a variant with Northstar, but he was not released until 2015 Wave 3.Omega Red, Aurora, Nightcrawler and Black Knight are each packed 1 per case. Repacks consisted of already released figures from the previous waves.
The artwork at the bottom of the back featured Sleepwalker.
Single carded figures – Marvel Infinite Series
Hasbro announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2013 that the Marvel Universe toyline would end in 2013, replaced by a new line focused on Avengers in 2014 and shifting to X-Men in 2015. It was then clarified that this was just a rebranding exercise and essentially a continuation of the old line. While promoted to retailers as "Avengers Infinite", the actual packaging refers only to "Marvel Infinite Series". There is no explicit mention of an Avengers focus, but some subtle iconography. The shift in focus to X-Men did not occur, with no changes in 2015 to the packaging nor to the character selection.Inspired by Hasbro's the packaging is on a smaller card with a black background and the toyline name followed by the above-mentioned Avengers icons. There is no front character artwork, but the cardback has a picture of the figure and description, along with thumbnails of each of the other figures in the wave. In a further departure, there is no mention of a series number or of any obvious figure numbering. However, Hasbro.com refers to an item number for each figure, which is referred to below for ordering the figures.
Wave 1 (March 2014)
Hulk, Grim Reaper and Hyperion packed two to a 12-figure case, with one Wasp, as well as three of Iron Man and two of Captain America.Wave 2 (May 2014)
Each figure packed one to a 12-figure case, plus repacks of Grim Reaper, Hyperion, Wasp, Heroic Age Iron Man and Captain America from Infinite Wave 1.Wave 3 (June 2014)
Each figure packed two to a 12-figure case.Wave 4 (July 2014)
Each figure packed two to a 12-figure case, plus repacks of two each of Hulk and Death's Head.Wave 1 2015 – January 2015
Big Time Spider-Man, Classic Sandman and Blue Beast packed two to a 12-figure case, with one of each other figure.Wave 2 2015 – April 2015
Each figure packed two to a 12-figure case.Colossus and Northstar both appear as promoted figures on some of the back packaging to this wave, but were not released until the next wave.
Wave 3 2015 – September 2015
Each figure packed two to a 12-figure case.Scarlet Spider and Ultron appear as promoted figures on some of the back packaging of this wave. However, neither were released as Colossus and Northstar were moved into this wave from the previous one. Hasbro announced at SDCC 2015 that Scarlet Spider would be part of a comic pack.
Single carded figures – Marvel Legends Series
At New York Comic Con 2015, Hasbro revealed new carded figures rebranded under the Marvel Legends Series moniker, which had been suggested at on its presentation slides at SDCC 2015. As part of the rebranding, the package art featured the return of character art on the card front, which had been lost under the Infinite Series. The main change on the card back was to feature all the figures in the wave. Previously, the Infinite Series had teased just three other figures from that wave, with the assortment varying from figure to figure.Wave 1 2016 – February 2016
These figures were revealed by Hasbro at SDCC 2015 on a single presentation slide, which was then confirmed to be a wave with carded figures shown at NYCC 2015.| Number | Figure | Description | Accessories |
| B6401 | Captain Marvel | Carol Danvers Marvel NOW version | |
| B6402 | Spider-Man Noir | ||
| B6403 | Triton | ||
| B6404 | Ulik | ||
| B6405 | Yondu | Comic version | Yellow bow & arrow, quiver with strap |
| B6406 | Iron Man | Repaint of Mark 1 from Classic Avengers team set, Metallic silver | |
| B6407 | Spider-Man | House of M version repaint from previous 2009 same figure | |
| B6408 | Black Panther |
Each figure packed one to an 8-figure case.
Wave 2 2016 – March 2016
The new figures in this wave were revealed by Hasbro at its Marvel Panel at SDCC 2015.| Number | Figure | Description | Accessories |
| B6911 | Armored Spider-Man | ||
| B6912 | Gamora | Armored version | Sword, blaster |
| B6913 | Living Laser | ||
| B6914 | Rage | ||
| B7217 | Daredevil | Yellow costume, repaint of Comic Pack Series 2 Daredevil | Billyclub |
| B7218 | Vision | Jonas version/Vision 2.0 | |
| B8229 | Ant-Man | Reissue of Wave 3 2014 figure |
Each figure packed one to an 8-figure case, except for Vision that is packed two to a case.
Wave 3 2016 – May 2016
Hydro-Man, Quasar, Rogue and Morbius were revealed by Hasbro on its Pulse webpage in December 2015, with the figures first shown at New York Toy Fair 2016 in February 2016.| Number | Figure | Description | Accessories |
| B6915 | Hydro-Man | Modern costume | Water effect attached at waist |
| B6916 | Quasar | ||
| B6917 | Rogue | Late 1980s costume | |
| B8230 | Morbius |
Each figure packed one to an 8-figure case, along with repacks of Iron Man, Spider-Man, Black Panther and Armored Spider-Man.
Wave 1 2017 – December 2016
Wolverine and Invincible Iron Man packed two to an eight-figure case, with one of each other figure.Wave 2 – October 2017
Case proportions not yet know, includes repacks of Captain Marvel and Spider-Man Noir.Comic Packs – Series 1 (Secret Wars: 25th Anniversary)
Each two-pack includes a reprint from Marvel's Secret Wars comic series and features original art from Bob Layton on the packaging.Wave 1 – August 2009
Wave 2 – September 2009
Wave 3 – Early 2010
Wave 4 – March 2010
Comic Packs – Series 2 (Marvel's Greatest Battles)
The second series of Comic Packs are focused on famous battles that occurred in single issues.Wave 5 – August 2010
Wave 6 – August 2010
Wave 7 – March 2011
Wave 8 – Summer 2011
Wave 9 – September 2011
Wave 10 – November 2011
Wave 11 – December 2011
Wave 12 – July 2012
Toys R Us Exclusive| Comicb | Figures | Description | Accessories |
| X-Men vs Avengers #1 | She-Hulk Wolverine | Purple costume Brown Costume | |
| X-Men vs Avengers #4 | Magneto Captain America | X-Men Costume | Shield |
| FF #4 | Spider-Man Dr. Doom | Black Costume Grey Costume | Translucent Web Rope Gun |
| Amazing Spider-Man #41 | Spider-Man Rhino | repaint of Power Charge Rhino from Spider-Man Line | Web Rope |
Wave 13 – July 2012
Wave 14 – November 2012
Cancelled
The Secret Avengers comic pack was shown at conventions and was even advertised on Hasbro.com, but never made it to retail though a few of them sold on eBay.| Comic | Figures | Description | Accessories |
| Secret Avengers | Moon Knight Ant-Man | Classic Costume | |
Comic Packs – Marvel Legends Series
At SDCC 2015, Hasbro announced the return of comic packs with two waves revealed.Wave 1 – February 2016
Wave 2 – July 2016
Scarlet Spider was originally intended to be a single-card release and appears on some card backs for Marvel Infinite Series Wave 3 2015.Wave 3 – August 2016
A comic pack with comic versions of Ronan the Accuser and Korath was listed here but never released. The Ronan would have had a Universal Weapon accessory, and Korath would have had beta-batons.Marvel GamerVerse Packs
While Hasbro seems mainly to have discontinued the G.I. Joe style for Marvel characters with great articulation in the 3" scale, they have released 2 packs featuring sculpts and molds from the Marvel Universe and other complimentary lines in 2017 and 2018. Each pack is based on a video game featuring Marvel characters.Wave 1 – 2017
Wave 2 – 2018
Team Packs
2011
2012
2013
2017
2018
Cancelled
Hasbro revealed at conventions prototypes of these team sets to be sold in the second half of 2013. However, they were cancelled with an indication that efforts would be made to reintroduce these figures in the rebranded Marvel Infinite toyline.| Name | Figures | Description | Accessories |
| Asgardians | Thor Valkyrie Executioner/Skurge | | sword double-bladed axe |
| Astonishing X-Men | Cyclops Colossus Emma Frost | | |
Gigantic Battles
Wave 1 – October 2009
This Walmart-exclusive wave includes a regular 3" scale figure with a larger 12" figure. Each one will be packaged with a comic book, showing the inspiration for the set. An asterisk to the right of the comic title denotes a variant figure or running change in the set.| Comic | Figures | Description | Accessories |
| Avengers #51 | Iron Man Goliath | classic red/yellow armor, winged mask blue/yellow costume | |
| Avengers #51 * | Iron Man Goliath | classic red/yellow armor, winged mask red/blue costume | |
| Secret Invasion #6 | Captain America Skrull Giant Man | Bucky costume | red, silver & blue shield, twin black Luger P08 pistols, silver & brown knife |
Wave 2 – April 2011
Masterworks
This special line consists of super-sized 19" figures packaged with a regular 3" figure. The giant figures will all include lights and sounds.Wave 1 – October 2010
This wave has been released. The packaging, with artwork by Mike Deodato, is designed to lie on its side due to the large nature of the product. It will include a flip-open top so consumers can see the figure inside. Hasbro brand manager Scott George provides the voice of Galactus.| Number | Figures | Description | Accessories |
| Marvel Masterworks Series 001 | Galactus Silver Surfer | classic colors chrome finish | surfboard |
| Marvel Masterworks Series 001 * | Galactus Silver Surfer | Marvel Ultimate Alliance colors traslucent | surfboard |
Wave 2 – Fall 2011
Wave 3 – Cancelled
Hasbro revealed at San Diego Comic-Con 2011 a finished prototype of Fin Fang Foom for sale in 2012, but it was never released and in 2013 was finally confirmed as cancelled. It was stated by David Vonner that the packaging would prominently feature Howard the Duck with Fin Fang Foom advertised as the pack-in figure, as a humorous reversal of the typical arrangement of the top billing going to the large figure and the smaller being considered a pack-in.| Number | Figures | Description | Accessories |
| Marvel Masterworks Series 003 | Fin Fang Foom Howard the Duck | orange | |
| Marvel Masterworks Series 003 * | Fin Fang Foom Howard the Duck | green |
Exclusives
Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited Mail-Aways
To receive these figures, one would have to subscribe to Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited website. The character offered seems to change each year, with Nick Fury in 2009 and Archangel in 2010. New York Comic Con 2010 attendees could purchase Archangel as an incentive for subscribing at the convention. In February 2011, Marvel.com offered Archangel to NEW subscribers only.| Number | Figure | Description | Accessories |
| FURY | Nick Fury | SHIELD uniform, caucasian | attached jet pack, silver ray cannon, black bazooka, black machine gun, black pistol |
| 035 | Marvel's X-Force Archangel | X-Force costume | silver engaged wings |
| 2062 | Old Man Logan | grey hair & duster jacket | Hulk baby |
| Victor Von Doom | Maskless and hoodless | Gold Painted Infinity Gauntlet |
San Diego Comic-Con
The following are all single-carded figures with their own special numbering and artwork by Joe Quesada. SD1 through SD4 are packaged together as part of The Invaders Box Set, while the black and white Captain America is sold separately from the set.| Release | Number | Figure | Description | Accessories |
| 2009 | 000 | Captain America | 616 version, black/white repaint | black/white shield |
| 2009 | SD1 | Captain America | 616 version | red, white & blue shield |
| 2009 | SD2 | Namor | classic costume | shell, trident |
| 2009 | SD3 | Human Torch | Jim Hammond version | fireball |
| 2009 | SD4 | Red Skull | Black Nazi uniform with HYDRA armbands | Luger P08 pistol, field marshal's baton |
| 2010 | ∞ | Galactus | 19" figure with lights and sounds, packed as a single card figure | |
| 2010 | Captain America | "Ultimate" version, World War II uniform, ball joints | red, white & blue scalloped shield, black gun | |
| 2010 | Thor | "Ages of Thunder" version | dark gray & brown hammer Mjolnir | |
| 2010 | Spider-Man | movie costume | translucent webline | |
| 2012 | Masters of Evil | Baron Zemo | gun, sword | |
| 2012 | Masters of Evil | Radioactive Man | Translucent | gun, sword |
| 2012 | Masters of Evil | Tiger Shark | gun, sword | |
| 2013 | Deadpool Corps Taco Truck | Deadpool | Variant head, Taco Shell card | |
| 2013 | Deadpool Corps Taco Truck | Lady Deadpool | Taco Shell cards, 2 Rifles, 2 Swords, Pistol, Dagger, Yellow Floatees, Sword, Pistol, Short Sword, Dagger, 2 Laser Swords, Rubber Duck Life Preserver | |
| 2013 | Deadpool Corps Taco Truck | Championpool | Taco Shell cards, 2 Rifles, 2 Swords, Pistol, Dagger, Yellow Floatees, Sword, Pistol, Short Sword, Dagger, 2 Laser Swords, Rubber Duck Life Preserver | |
| 2013 | Deadpool Corps Taco Truck | Kidpool | Taco Shell cards, 2 Rifles, 2 Swords, Pistol, Dagger, Yellow Floatees, Sword, Pistol, Short Sword, Dagger, 2 Laser Swords, Rubber Duck Life Preserver | |
| 2013 | Deadpool Corps Taco Truck | Squirrelpool | Taco Shell cards, 2 Rifles, 2 Swords, Pistol, Dagger, Yellow Floatees, Sword, Pistol, Short Sword, Dagger, 2 Laser Swords, Rubber Duck Life Preserver | |
| 2013 | Deadpool Corps Taco Truck | Dogpool | Taco Shell cards, 2 Rifles, 2 Swords, Pistol, Dagger, Yellow Floatees, Sword, Pistol, Short Sword, Dagger, 2 Laser Swords, Rubber Duck Life Preserver | |
| 2014 | The Infinity Gauntlet | Starfox | Snap-on Infinity Gauntlet | |
| 2014 | The Infinity Gauntlet | Thanos | Translucent Infinity Gauntlet | |
| 2014 | The Infinity Gauntlet | Death | Skeleton head and hand, alternate human head and hand | |
| 2014 | The Infinity Gauntlet | Nebula | ||
| 2016 | The Collector's Vault | The Collector | Zodiac Key, Wand of Watoomb, Casket of Ancient Winters | |
| 2016 | The Collector's Vault | Cosmo the Dog | non-articulated | Zodiac Key, Wand of Watoomb, Casket of Ancient Winters |
| 2016 | The Collector's Vault | Howard the Duck | non-articulated | Zodiac Key, Wand of Watoomb, Casket of Ancient Winters |
| 2016 | The Collector's Vault | Lockjaw | Zodiac Key, Wand of Watoomb, Casket of Ancient Winters | |
| 2016 | The Collector's Vault | Moonboy | Zodiac Key, Wand of Watoomb, Casket of Ancient Winters |
Battle Three-Packs – August 2009
This line consists of themed three-packs and are sold exclusively at Toys "R" Us. Hasbro mislabeled the Soldiers and Henchmens Chaste Ninja as a "white" Hand Ninja.| Name | Figures | Description | Accessories' |
| Marvel Comics 70th Anniversary | Daredevil Iron Man Silver Surfer | yellow costume blue classic armor matte finish | nunchaku energy beam surfboard |
| Soldiers and Henchmen | Hand Ninja * S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Agent of HYDRA | Chaste Ninja colors | naginata, katana, knife rifle, pistol rifle, pistol |
| Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends | Firestar Spider-Man Iceman | red/blue costume | |
Battle Two-Packs – July 2010
These two-packs are exclusive to Target and feature repaints and new bodies for previously released characters. Like the Soldiers and Henchmen 3-Pack's "white" Hand Ninja, Hasbro misrepresents The Hand once again with a new "black" Hand Ninja. In this version, the "black" Hand Ninja is a single individual who has trained extensively to combat exclusively with Wolverine.| Number | Figure | Description | Accessories |
| 001 | Iron Man Black Panther | red & yellow classic armor, blue chest light dark blue costume, new body | energy beam naginata, cape |
| 002 | Iron Man Punisher | modern armor w/ red & gold Extremis color scheme white gloves, boots, & belt; bandanna & gun strap; new body | rifle, pistol |
| 003 | Spider-Man Green Goblin | red/blue costume dark metallic green | webbing, new head glider |
| 004 | Wolverine Hand Ninja* | yellow/blue costume black costume | naginata, katana |
35th Anniversary Giant Size X-Men Box-set
This set is a Toys R Us and Disney Store exclusive.| Number | Figure | Description | Accessories |
| Colossus | classic costume, shiny deco variant | ||
| Cyclops | classic costume, golden visor variant | ||
| Nightcrawler | classic costume, BAMFing variant | ||
| Storm | classic costume, white comic shading variant | ||
| Thunderbird | classic costume | ||
| Wolverine | ball joints |
New York Comic Con 2011
Ultimate Gift Set
This five pack was available through Wal-Mart in the winter of 2011 and featured repaints of previously released figures.| Number | Figure | Description | Accessories |
| Iron Man | red & yellow classic armor | yellow energy beam | |
| Spider-Man | red & blue costume | gray webbing and webpack | |
| Captain America | classic uniform | clear energy shield | |
| Thor | classic costume | hammer | |
| Wolverine | yellow and brown costume | katana |
Avengers Light-Up Base Figures
This series is an exclusive to Toys "R" Us. Each figure comes with a light-up base that connects to the bases of the rest of the series to form a S.H.I.E.L.D. platform.Wave 1 – October 2011
Wave 2 – April 2012
Avengers Super Helicarrier
The Comic Con version is marketed under the "Marvel Universe" line while the Toys R Us version is marketed under the "Avengers" line.| Number | Figure | Description | Accessories |
| Comic Con 2012 Exclusive | Avengers Super Helicarrier | 4 Feet Long | Working missiles, Captain America and Maria Hill |
| Toys R Us Exclusive | Avengers Helicarrier | 3 Feet Long | Working missiles, Captain America |
X-Factor Gift Set
Released first at San Diego Comic-Con 2012, then Toys R US.| Number | Figure | Description | Accessories |
| Cyclops Jean Grey Iceman Angel Apocalypse Mister Sinister | Blue & Yellow Costume Green & Yellow Costume Inhibitor Belt Red & White Costume | |
New York Comic Con 2012
Was only made available to a very limited number of people invited to a Hasbro event on the eve of the convention.| Number | Figure | Description | Accessories |
| Old Man Logan | Baby Hulk |