Marvel Universe is a 33⁄4"action figure line manufactured byHasbro, featuring characters from theMarvel 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 DesignerDave Vonner.

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 aSuperhuman Registration Act card and officialS.H.I.E.L.D. document for each character. The packages also feature character art byFrank 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.

The second series of single carded figures continued under the Fury Files label, but were based around Marvel'sDark Reign storyline, where Norman Osborn has dissolved S.H.I.E.L.D. and replaced it withH.A.M.M.E.R., his own organization. As such, he replaced Nick Fury on the back of the packaging. Artwork was now done byMike Deodato. Starting with this series, all single carded figures included figure stands.

The Captain America and Thor variants were surprise repaints that appeared in late 2011, primarily atFamily Dollar stores in the United States and as such are informally referred to as "Family Dollar variants".

The third series of single carded figures debuted in December 2010 and featured character art byOlivier Coipel (Waves 12 and 13),Simone Bianchi (Waves 14 and 15) andEd McGuinness (Wave 16). 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.

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.

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.

Each figure packed two to a 12-figure case, plus repacks of one each of Apocalypse and Gladiator from Wave 13.

Each figure packed two to a 12-figure case, plus repacks of one each of Falcon and Doctor Doom from Wave 14.

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.

The fourth series of single carded figures debuted in December 2011. Character art was byEd McGuinness (Wave 17 and 18) andMike Deodato (Wave 19, Wave 20 and Wave 21). 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 (Wave 17), Rocket Raccoon (Wave 18), M.O.D.O.K. (Wave 19), Sasquatch (Wave 20) and Dazzler (Wave 21). And rather than just one saying across a wave, these characters had different text bubbles for each figure.

Each figure packed two to a 12-figure case, with no repacks from Wave 16 as this wave has an extra sixth figure.

Each figure packed two to a 12-figure case, plus repacks of one each of Green Hulk (Wave 2) and Ghost Rider (Wave 10).

She-Hulk, Punisher and Spider-Man (Future Foundation or Bag Head) packed two to a 12-figure case, with one each of Kang and Scarlet Witch, plus repacks of one each of Spider-Man (Wave 5), Thor (Wave 7), Ghost Rider (Wave 10) and Falcon (Wave 14). This is the first instance of new figures being "short-packed" since Wave 13.

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 (Wave 2) and World War Hulk (Wave 12), as well as Ultimate Spider-Man, Hulk and Beast (all Wave 18).

Released in Brazil, Mexico and select Asian markets in August, but not until November in North America.

Each figure packed two to a 12-figure case, plus repacks of Silver Surfer (Wave 1), Psylocke (Wave 17), Hulk (Wave 18), Ultimate Spider-Man (Wave 18), Beta Ray Bill (Wave 18) and Bag Head Spider-Man (Wave 19).

The fifth series of single carded figures will debut in mid-2013. New character art is byMike 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.

Each figure packed two to a 12-figure case, plus repacks of Silver Surfer (Wave 1), Black Costume Spider-Man (Wave 3), Iron Spider-Man (Wave 9) and Iron Fist (Wave 17, repainted green). Unlike previous waves, the repacks have been repackaged as Series 5 and inserted into the wave numbering (Silver Surfer 001, Iron Fist 002, Black Costume Spider-Man 007 and Iron Spider-Man 008).

The artwork at the bottom of the back featured Troll.

There are two sets of variants in this wave: A-Bomb and Abomination (packaged as "Marvel's Abominations"); Cloak and Dagger (as "Marvel Knights"). Cloak/Dagger, Iron Man, A-Bomb/Abomination and Baron Zemo are packed two to a 12-figure case, plus repacks of Wolverine (X-Force) (Wave 1), Ghost Rider (Wave 10, repainted black with blue trim), Hulk (Wave 18, repainted grey) and Captain America (Wave 22). Continuing the practice for Series 5, the repacks are repackaged and inserted into the wave numbering.

Wolverine (Astonishing) 009, Thanos 010, Wolverine (X-Force) 011, Dark Hawkeye 012, Red Hulk 013, Spider-Man 014, Punisher 015, Nova 016, Ghost Rider 020, Hulk (Grey) 021. Running Change: Colossus 024, Warpath (X-Force) 025.

The artwork at the bottom of the back featured the Watcher. Repacks featuredCosmo.

Aurora was announced as a variant (under the name "Alpha Flight") with Northstar (appearing on the back of her packaging), 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 (no new repacks).

The artwork at the bottom of the back featuredSleepwalker.

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" (with some characters carrying a "Marvel Platinum" billing), the actual packaging refers only to "Marvel Infinite Series". There is no explicit mention of an Avengers focus, but some subtle iconography (Mojnir, Captain America's star, Iron Man's head and Hulk's fist). 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'sStar Wars: The Black Series 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 (listed on the cardboard insert inside the front bubble), which is referred to below for ordering the figures.

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.

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.

Each figure packed two to a 12-figure case.

Each figure packed two to a 12-figure case, plus repacks of two each of Hulk (Infinite Wave 1) and Death's Head (Infinite Wave 2).

Big Time Spider-Man, Classic Sandman and Blue Beast packed two to a 12-figure case, with one of each other figure.

Each figure packed two to a 12-figure case.

Colossus (as Juggernaut) (from cancelled Astonishing X-Men set) and Northstar (unreleased from Wave 24) both appear as promoted figures on some of the back packaging to this wave, but were not released until the next wave.

Each figure packed two to a 12-figure case.

Scarlet Spider (Kaine version) and Ultron (gold repaint) appear as promoted figures on some of the back packaging of this wave. However, neither were released as Colossus (as Juggernaut) 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.

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 (including the figure on that card). Previously, the Infinite Series had teased just three other figures from that wave, with the assortment varying from figure to figure.

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.

Each figure packed one to an 8-figure case.

The new figures in this wave were revealed by Hasbro at its Marvel Panel at SDCC 2015.

Each figure packed one to an 8-figure case, except for Vision that is packed two to a case.

Hydro-Man, Quasar, Rogue and Morbius were revealed by Hasbro on its Pulse webpage in December 2015 (and confirmed as being in Wave 3), with the figures first shown at New York Toy Fair 2016 in February 2016.

Each figure packed one to an 8-figure case, along with repacks of Iron Man, Spider-Man, Black Panther (all Wave 1 2016) and Armored Spider-Man (Wave 2 2016).

Wolverine and Invincible Iron Man packed two to an eight-figure case, with one of each other figure.

Case proportions not yet know, includes repacks of Captain Marvel and Spider-Man Noir (both Wave 1 2016).^[6]

The Joaquin Torres version of Falcon (from the 2015 All-New, All-Different Marvel publication push) was pictured on the back of card cross sell, but never released.

Each two-pack includes a reprint from Marvel'sSecret Wars comic series and features original art fromBob Layton on the packaging.

The second series of Comic Packs are focused on famous battles that occurred in single issues.

Toys R Us Exclusive

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.

At SDCC 2015, Hasbro announced the return of comic packs with two waves revealed.

Scarlet Spider (Kaine version) was originally intended to be a single-card release and appears on some card backs for Marvel Infinite Series Wave 3 2015.

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.

While Hasbro seems mainly to have discontinued the G.I. Joe style for Marvel characters with great articulation in the 33⁄4" scale, they have released 2 packs featuring sculpts and molds from the Marvel Universe and other complimentary lines in 2017 and 2018.^[7] Each pack is based on a video game featuring Marvel characters.

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.

ThisWalmart-exclusive wave includes a regular 33⁄4" 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.

This special line consists of super-sized 19" figures packaged with a regular 33⁄4" figure. The giant figures will all include lights and sounds.

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 includes a flip-open top so consumers can see the figure inside. Hasbro brand manager Scott George provides the voice of Galactus.

Hasbro revealed at San Diego Comic-Con 2011 a finished prototype of Fin Fang Foom (orange version) 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.

To receive these figures, one would have to subscribe toMarvel 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.

The following are all single-carded figures with their own special numbering and artwork byJoe 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.

This line consists of themed three-packs and are sold exclusively atToys "R" Us. Hasbro mislabeled theSoldiers and Henchmen'sChaste Ninja as a "white"Hand Ninja.

These two-packs are exclusive toTarget and feature repaints and new bodies for previously released characters. Like theSoldiers and Henchmen 3-Pack's "white" Hand Ninja, Hasbro misrepresentsThe 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.

This set is aToys R Us andDisney Store exclusive.

This five pack was available through Wal-Mart in the winter of 2011 and featured repaints of previously released 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.

The Comic Con version is marketed under the "Marvel Universe" line while the Toys R Us version is marketed under the "Avengers" line.

Released first at San Diego Comic-Con 2012, then Toys R US.

Was only made available to a very limited number of people invited to a Hasbro event on the eve of the convention.

• Captain America: The First Avenger (toy line), a compatible, 33⁄4" Marvel movie toyline from Hasbro in 2011.
• Thor: The Mighty Avenger (toy line), a compatible, 33⁄4" Marvel movie toyline from Hasbro in 2011.
• DC Universe Infinite Heroes, a similar 33⁄4" toyline forDC Comics characters, but with less articulation and slightly smaller.
• Marvel Legends, a 6" scale Marvel toyline from Hasbro, similar in design with some figures upscaled from the 33⁄4" toylines.

• Marvel Universe Visual Checklist and Review Index
• Complete Marvel Universe Collectors Checklist and Collection Management
• 1:18 Scale Marvel Universe action figure checklist

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