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Marvel Select
The logo currently used on the product line's packaging
TypeAction figures
CompanyDiamond Select Toys
CountryUnited States
Availability2002–present
MaterialsPlastic

Marvel Select is a line of 1:10 scale action figures based on characters from the Marvel Universe and Marvel Cinematic Universe manufactured by Diamond Select Toys.

Diamond Select uses the "Select" label for other brands to indicate the 1:10 scale, including Universal Monsters, Star Trek and The Munsters, all of which come in similar packaging.

History

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The Marvel Select line was developed by Diamond Select Toys in 2002 with Marvel Comics' toy division, Toy Biz, as a specialty-market counterpart to the larger company's mass-market offerings. Diamond Select handled design, sales and marketing, while Toy Biz handled development and production. At the time, the figures were mostly based on peripheral Ultimate Marvel and Marvel Knights characters, but the line quickly expanded to include core Marvel Universe characters. Diamond Select took over development and production after Toy Biz went defunct.

Early Marvel Select figures focused on sculpting over articulation and typically included detailed, diorama-style bases or accessories that necessitated larger packaging than figures from comparable toy lines. Sometimes, the packaging would even include a second or third figure. These pack-ins helped establish the line as collector-targeted.

Marvel Select's packaging is touted as "display-ready", featuring a large plastic bubble, which allows the figure inside to be seen without opening it.[citation needed] The packaging was originally adorned with distinctive comic artwork of each character. However, beginning in 2021, certain releases saw the traditional comic artwork replaced with promotional photographs of the figures themselves.[citation needed]

The line has received acclaim for its figures of larger characters like the Hulk, which can stand up to ten inches tall.[1] For these releases, bases and accessories were typically reduced in size or omitted completely to accommodate the size of the figures, which could fill the packaging on their own.[2]

Marvel Select eventually expanded to include figures based on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as a small number of Marvel movies by 20th Century Fox and Sony Pictures, particularly the Amazing Spider-Man and Wolverine films. A figure of Mystique was teased at conventions but was ultimately scrapped before production, indicating that the line was planned to expand to the X-Men film series at some point.[citation needed]

Contemporary Marvel Select figures have considerably more articulation than their predecessors. The large diorama-style bases, which were once a staple of the line, are now uncommon for all releases. Instead, smaller accessories and interchangeable parts are included.

Released

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Released Figure Accessories Description Variants
2002 Spider-Man Burglar webbed to a wall base Although simply labeled “Spider-Man,” the figure is based on the Ultimate Marvel version
Punisher Smashed pinball machine, arsenal of weapons and unarticulated thug victim figure Based on artwork by Tim Bradstreet from the Marvel Knights imprint
Elektra Castle tower display base, ninja arsenal and alternate limbs
Captain America Flag, shield and WWII battlefield base Although simply labeled “Captain America,” the figure is based on the Ultimate Marvel version, wearing his World War II gear
Black Widow 2 Cave wall base, pistol, rifle, knife and storage drums Depicts Yelena Belova as Black Widow
2003 Wolverine: The Origin Forest display and unarticulated wolves Based on Origin
Black Cat Apartment wall base, safe, jewels and unarticulated crawling Spider-Man
Ultimate Iron Man Removable forearm armor and recharging station
Ultimate Hulk Unprinted scenic city base Reissued with a matte gray finish
Ultimate Venom Unmasked Spider-Man webbed to the wall base and symbiote jar With emblem
2004 Ultimate Wolverine Injured Magneto base
Ultimate Thor Mjölnir and defeated Giant-Man base
Green Goblin Goblin glider, pumpkin bomb and tied-up unmasked unarticulated Spider-Man accessory Based on artwork by John Romita Sr., specifically The Amazing Spider-Man #39
Doctor Doom Goblet hand, pistol and detailed throne with banners
2005 Spider-Man vs. Doctor Octopus Removable, flexible tentacles Doctor Octopus’ design is based on artwork by Staz Johnson from the miniseries Spider-Man/Doctor Octopus: Negative Exposure
Phoenix Flame base Based on Here Comes Tomorrow Fiery transparent variant
Emma Frost Hellfire Club fireplace display base with removable fire Diamond transparent variant
Web of Spider-Man Rooftop gargoyle base Based on the cover of Web of Spider-Man #1, featuring Spider-Man in his black costume
She-Hulk (ToyFare poll winner/convention tour exclusive) Crushed car
Ultimate Carnage Gwen Stacy corpse
Thanos Alternate Infinity Gauntlet hand and Death (with separate face-mask)
Wolverine Unarticulated Kate Pryde and wanted poster ruins base Based on the Days of Future Past story arc/the cover of Uncanny X-Men #141
The Watcher Moon stand
2006 Spider-Woman Detachable web shot, unarticulated Hydra agents and Hydra mansion base The Jessica Drew version of Spider-Woman Clear glider wings, yellow glider wings, first appearance with full cowl
Spider-Woman (2006 SDCC exclusive) Unarticulated Hydra agents and Hydra mansion base The Julia Carpenter version of Spider-Woman; repaint of the previous Spider-Woman figure
Moon Knight Crescent blades and Khonshu statue
Cloak & Dagger Light knives
Iron Spider (ToyFare exclusive) Rooftop gargoyle base Repaint of 2005's Web of Spider-Man figure
2007 Mephisto Throne
Ghost Rider Fiery highway base
Alien Legends: Brood and Skrull 2-Pack
Zombie Spider-Man
Zombie Colonel America Removable skull, shield and Silver Surfer buildable base piece
Zombie Hulk Silver Surfer buildable base piece
Skrull Elektra (2010 SDCC exclusive) Articulated Skrull figure, ninja arsenal and alternate limbs The main figure is a repaint of 2002's Elektra
2008 Thor Mjölnir and Asgard base Based on Olivier Coipel's Thor design
Incredible Hulk Rubble-strewn base
Iron Man Blast-off base
Stealth Iron Man Blast-off base Blue repaint of previous Iron Man
What If...? Captain America (Big Bad Toy Store exclusive) Blast-off base and shield Red, white and blue repaint of Iron Man
Captain America (Bucky Barnes) Pistol, canteen, sheathed blade and eagle ledge Bucky Barnes version of Captain America Unmasked variant
Red Hulk (Big Bad Toy Store exclusive) Rubble-strewn base Repaint of Incredible Hulk figure, later reissued as non-exclusive
Arachne Hydra agents and Hydra mansion base The Julia Carpenter version of Arachne, from Best of Marvel Select Series 3. Repaint of 2006's Spider-Woman figure
Skrull Multi-Pack From Best of Marvel Select Series 3. Includes three Skrull soldiers, reissued from Brood and Skrull/Skrull Elektra
2009 Captain Marvel Crashed Skrull ship base [Genis-Vell]] variant and Genis-Vell variant in Kree navy uniform with pistol
Anti-Venom Symbiote base
Wolverine Weapon X base First appearance variant
Brown Uniform Wolverine (Big Bad Toy Store exclusive) Samurai armor base
Unmasked Wolverine (Phat Collectibles/Hastings Entertainment exclusive) Samurai armor base Same figure as the Big Bad Toy Store exclusive Brown Uniform Wolverine, but with a new head sculpt
Sabretooth Damaged Weapon X facility base
First Appearance Sabretooth (CMDStore.com exclusive) Damaged Weapon X facility base Retooling of previous Sabretooth figure
Daredevil Cathedral rooftop base Unmasked variant with loose cowl
2010 Marvel Girl Half of the X-Mansion gate Rachel Summers variant
X-Men Origins: Wolverine Dumpster
Spider-Man Destroyed car base
Iron Man 2: Iron Man Mark VI Armor Armory base
Iron Man 2:Iron Man Mark IV Armor (Borders exclusive) Armory base
Iron Man 2: War Machine Hammer armory base War Machine MK I with a red arc reactor
Iron Man 2: War Machine (Borders exclusive) Hammer armory base War Machine MK I with a blue arc reactor
Thing Printed group scene Fantastic Four base
Abomination Destroyed ground base
Deadpool Rifle, pistol, two swords, two sais and shot-up back alley base Unmasked variant
2011 Cyclops Interchangeable mask-less head and Danger Room base X-Factor variant
Magneto Destroyed X-Mansion base Without helmet variant
Juggernaut Printed rubble base Without helmet variant
Thor: Loki Scepter, Heimdall's sword and half of Bifröst gate base
Thor: The Mighty Avenger Mjölnir and half of Bifröst gate base Thor from Thor
Gambit Interchangeable hands, charged-cards, staff and Danger Room base Long-haired variant
Captain America: The First Avenger: Captain America Shield, pistol and half of a Cosmic Cube base
Captain America: The First Avenger: Red Skull Pistol and half of a Cosmic Cube base
Hawkeye (Disney Store exclusive) Perched Wasp arrow and slain Ultron base Hawkeye's classic costume. Originally a Disney Store exclusive, but later saw a wider release
Thor (Disney Store exclusive) Mjölnir and rock base Thor's classic costume. Originally a Disney Store exclusive, but later saw a wider release
Captain America (Disney Store exclusive) Shield and platform base Captain America's classic costume
Black Widow (Disney Store exclusive) Ant-Man miniature and slain Ultron base Costume has a metallic purple sheen
2012 Colossus Danger Room base
Green Goblin Glider base A modern take on Green Goblin
The Avengers: Hulk
The Avengers: Hawkeye Bow and Pershing Square railing base
The Avengers: Chitauri Footsoldier Pershing Square railing base
The Avengers: Iron Man Alternate hands, armory base Reissue of 2010's Iron Man Mark VI Armor from Iron Man 2
The Amazing Spider-Man: Lizard
The Amazing Spider-Man: Spider-Man Interchangeable hands and awning base
The Amazing Spider-Man: Unmasked Spider-Man (Disney Store exclusive) Interchangeable head, alternate hands and awning base
The Amazing Spider-Man: Metallic Spider-Man (Disney Store exclusive) Interchangeable hands and awning base
Ultron Ant-Man and Wasp (fallen heroes) base
Storm Danger Room base with torch attachment Short hair variant
Unleashed Hulk (Disney Store exclusive) Based on art by Marc Silvestri. Originally a Disney Store exclusive, but later saw a wider reissue
Agent Venom (Disney Store exclusive) Revolver pistol, modern pistol and wreckage base
Lizard (Disney Store exclusive) Brick wall and sewer cover base
Barbarian Hulk
Rhino
2013 Venom Interchangeable hands, alternate heads, extra limbs and multi-headed “backpack” attachment The Eddie Brock version of Venom, featuring parts based on the Venom: The Madness storyline
Nightcrawler Teleportation base
Iron Man 3: Iron Man Mark XLII Armor Interchangeable unmasked head, alternate hands and armory base
Iron Man 3: War Machine Interchangeable unmasked head, shoulder cannon and armory base
Iron Man 3: Iron Patriot (Disney Store exclusive) Interchangeable unmasked head, shoulder cannon and armory base Repaint of War Machine
Iron Man 3: Battle Damaged Iron Man Mark XLII Armor (Disney Store exclusive) Interchangeable unmasked head, alternate hands and armory base Repaint of regular Mark XLII figure
The Wolverine Two interchangeable heads, bone claw hands, adamantium claw hands, sheathed claw hands and a sword Wolverine as he appears in the movie The Wolverine
Thor: The Dark World: Thor Mjolnir and half of a rocky display base
Thor: The Dark World: Jane Foster Interchangeable aether-possessed head, dark elf sword and half of a rocky display base
Silver Surfer Surfboard, energy blasts, alternate hands, infinity gauntlet and energy trail base
Winter Soldier (Disney Store exclusive) Pistol, machine gun, sniper rifle, crate and shattered window display base
2014 The Superior Spider-Man (Disney Store exclusive) Display base depicting the aftermath of a battle with the Sinister Six team established in The Superior Foes of Spider-Man
Captain America: The Winter Soldier: Captain America Shield and helicarrier-inspired display base Captain America's stealth suit
Captain America: The Winter Soldier: Unmasked Captain America (Disney Store exclusive) Masked head, shield with stripped paint and helicarrier-inspired display base Retooling of the previous Captain America figure
Captain America: The Winter Soldier: Falcon Battle damaged helicarrier-inspired display base
The Amazing Spider-Man 2: Spider-Man Interchangeable right hand, web lines and awning base Interchangeable hands, web lines, fire helmet and fire hose nozzle
The Amazing Spider-Man 2: Spider-Man Interchangeable right hand, web lines and awning base Same as previous figure, but with different accessories
The Amazing Spider-Man 2: Unmasked Spider-Man (Disney Store exclusive) Interchangeable head, alternate hands and web lines Same as previous figure, but with different accessories
Savage Hulk (Disney Store exclusive) Rubble-strewn base Based on early appearances of the Hulk
Black Widow Ant-Man miniature and slain Ultron base Black repaint of 2011's Disney Store exclusive Black Widow
Electro (Disney Store exclusive) Transformer tower display base Also available in two-pack with a reissue of 2010's Spider-Man figure
Zombie Magneto Rubble base and severed Green Goblin limb
Bleeding Edge Iron Man (Disney Store exclusive) Demolished plane wing display base
Captain America (Disney Store exclusive) Alternate head, shield and platform base Captain America's classic costume. Reissue of 2010's Captain America with the addition of an unmasked head
2015 The Mighty Thor (Disney Store exclusive) Alternate fist, Mjölnir, spinning Mjölnir accessory and peg stand Based on Thor's Marvel Now! design by Esad Ribić
The Mighty Thor Alternate head and fist, Mjölnir, spinning Mjölnir accessory and peg stand Same as the Disney Store exclusive but with the addition of a helmet-less alternative head. Based on Thor's Marvel Now! design by Esad Ribić
Cable Defeated Stryfe base, pistol, shoulder mounted gun, oversized gun, two large guns and a knife
Carnage Interchangeable heads, blades and tendrils
Iron Man Hulkbuster (Disney Store exclusive) Based on the art of Adi Granov from The Invincible Iron Man #12 (2006)
Ant-Man: Ant-Man Interchangeable hands and unarticulated Ant-Man figurine
Ant-Man: Ant-Man (Disney Store exclusive) Interchangeable helmet, hands and unarticulated Ant-Man figurine Unmasked version of the general release
Avengers: Age of Ultron: Hulk
Avengers: Age of Ultron: Thor Half of rubble base Repaint of the 2013 figure made for Thor: The Dark World
Avengers: Age of Ultron: Black Widow Two escrima sticks, pistol and half of rubble base
Zombie Sabretooth Rubble base featuring a damaged chunk of Green Goblin's Goblin Glider
Dr. Strange Eye of Agamotto amulet, energy blast and Sanctum Sanctorum window base
Avenging Hawkeye (Disney Store exclusive) Alternate head, various trick arrows, compound bow, crossbow pistol and unarticulated Lucky the Pizza Dog Based on David Aja's design
2016 The Spectacular Spider-Man (Disney Store exclusive) Unmasked head, loose mask, interchangeable hands and camera
Black Panther (Disney Store exclusive) Tree base
Avenging Captain America Shield, Hydra base A modern interpretation of Captain America
Captain America: Civil War: Iron Man Mark 46 Interchangeable hands and part of Avengers Facility base
Captain America: Civil War: Captain America Shield, interchangeable hands and part of Avengers Facility base
Captain America: Civil War: Winter Soldier Rifle, interchangeable hands and part of Avengers Facility base
Captain America: Civil War: Captain America (Disney Store exclusive) Alternate head, shield, interchangeable hands and part of Avengers Facility base Same as the general release, but with the addition of an unmasked head
Dr. Strange (Disney Store exclusive) Alternate head, Eye of Agamotto amulet, energy blast and Sanctum Sanctorum window base. Dr. Charles Benton/Asmodeus Masked variant of previous year's Doctor Strange figure
Destroyer Interchangeable Odin head and sword
2017 Doctor Strange: Doctor Strange Interchangeable hands, magic sphere and Sanctum Sanctorum window base
Star-Lord (Disney Store exclusive) Interchangeable unmasked head and hand, two blasters, rock fragment, jet-flame boots, flight stand and interlocking environment base
Groot (Disney Store exclusive) Interlocking environment base
Drax (Disney Store exclusive) Battle axe, sword, interchangeable hands and interlocking environment base
Gamora with Rocket (Disney Store exclusive) Gamora has three sets of interchangeable hands, a sword, a knife, a laser rifle and two laser pistols; Rocket includes two blasters with the interlocking environment base
Lady Deadpool Two katanas, shotgun, waist knife, bazooka, interchangeable hands and base with Headpool
Planet Hulk (Disney Store exclusive) Axe and shield
Spider-Man: Homecoming: Spider-Man Interchangeable hands and rooftop base
Spider-Man: Homecoming: Spider-Man (Disney Store exclusive) Interchangeable hands and rooftop base Unmasked variant of the general release, does not include masked head
Daredevil: Daredevil Interchangeable hands, two-part baton, elevator base and flight stand Based on his appearance in later episodes of season 2
Spider-Gwen Interchangeable hands, defeated robot base and unmasked head
2018 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: Star-Lord Includes articulated Rocket Raccoon, one of Star-Lord's Element guns and two blasters for Rocket
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: Drax Includes articulated Baby Groot, interchangeable hands and two daggers
Thor Ragnarok: Gladiator Hulk Alternate head, alternate hands, axe and hammer
Thor Ragnarok: Thor Interchangeable hands, swords, and lightning effect pieces
Thanos (Disney Store exclusive) Interchangeable head
Black Panther: Black Panther Vibranium rock display base and interchangeable hands
Marvel's Beast Hanging bar attachment danger room base
Avengers: Infinity War: Iron Man MK50 (Disney Store exclusive) Interchangeable hands, two sets of nanotech hand blades and nano repulsor cannon
Avengers: Infinity War: Spider-Man Interchangeable hands and articulating mechanical legs Iron Spider costume
Avengers: Infinity War: Avengers: Infinity War: Thor & Groot Interchangeable hands for Thor, Stormbreaker and Groot's handheld video game
Avengers: Infinity War: Captain America Grass display base, interchangeable hands and shields
Venom (Disney Store exclusive) Interchangeable heads, hands and backpiece tendril attachment Retooling of 2013's Venom. All alternate heads are based on artwork from specific comics such as Venom: Dark Origin and Venom vs. Carnage
2019 Ant-Man and the Wasp: The Wasp (Disney Store exclusive) Interchangeable hands and miniature Scott Lang Ant-Man & The Wasp figures
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Ant-Man (Disney Store exclusive) Interchangeable hands and miniature Janet van Dyne Wasp, Hank Pym Ant-Man and Sub-Atomic Ant-Man figures
Rogue Interchangeable hands and mounted gun Danger Room base
Psylocke Psy-blade, psy-energy mask effect, interchangeable head and hands and wing chun dummy attachment Danger Room base
Sandman Interchangeable hands, sand spiked hammer, sand spiked flail and sandstorm base
Captain Marvel: Starforce Captain Marvel Interchangeable cowl head, hands, blast-off base and Goose Captain Marvel's green Starforce costume
Gamerverse: Spider-Man Alternate hands, spider-drone and web shield
2020 Spider-Man: Far From Home: Spider-Man (Disney Store exclusive) Union Jack flag pole and interchangeable hands
Captain Marvel: Captain Marvel (Disney Store exclusive) Interchangeable cowl head, hands, energy blasts, two flight stands and Goose Repaint of 2019's Starforce Captain Marvel
Avengers: Endgame: Hulk (Disney Store exclusive) Interchangeable hands
Avengers: Endgame: Nano-Gauntlet Hulk Interchangeable hands and Nano-Gauntlet Does not share a sculpt with the Disney Store exclusive version of Endgame's Hulk despite depicting the same costume
Avengers: Endgame: Thanos (Disney Store exclusive) Interchangeable forearm with infinity gauntlet and dual-sided blade Depicts Thanos in his armor
Avengers: Endgame: Iron Man MK 85 Interchangeable hands, interchangeable forearm with Nano-Gauntlet, snapping fingers hand and Avengers facility base
Taskmaster (Disney Store exclusive) Sword, shield, pistol, bow and arrows, interchangeable head and hand
Black Widow: Taskmaster Sword, shield, bow and arrows and interchangeable hands
Carnage (Disney Store exclusive) Interchangeable heads, interchangeable bladed hands, tendrils and “backpack” attachment Retooling of 2015's Carnage. Each alternate head is based on specific comic art
2021 Immortal Hulk Interchangeable hands, alternate cyborg head Despite being named “Immortal Hulk,” it features a more classic depiction of Hulk than the one in the series Immortal Hulk
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Captain America (Disney Store exclusive) Wing pack, shield and alternate hands
Winter Soldier (Disney Store exclusive) Pistol, machine gun, sniper rifle, crate and window diorama Repaint of 2013's Winter Soldier figure, inspired by The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Loki (Disney Store exclusive) Staff, sword, dagger, interchangeable arms, removable coat and unarticulated Kid Loki Based on Loki: Agent of Asgard
Silver Centurion Iron Man Interchangeable unmasked heads, hands, removable “backpack” and blast effects The MK VII armor
Human Torch Alternate head, fire effects and flame base Includes parts to change it into the Jim Hammond Human Torch
Titanium Man Interchangeable head and hands
WandaVision: The Scarlet Witch Interchangeable head, hands and hex effects
Spider-Man: No Way Home: Spider-Man Alternate hands and two web lines The black and gold, inside-out Upgraded Suit
2022 Hawkeye (Disney Store exclusive) Alternate head, various trick arrows, compound bow, crossbow pistol and unarticulated Lucky the Pizza Dog Repaint of 2015's Avenging Hawkeye with a new color scheme inspired by the Hawkeye Disney+ series
Moon Knight (Disney Store exclusive) Two crescent darts and Egyptian temple base Repaint of the 2006 Moon Knight with a new color scheme inspired by the Moon Knight Disney+ series
Miles Morales Spider-Man (Disney Store exclusive) Alternate head, alternate hands, spider-sense attachment, two web lines and unarticulated Spider-Ham figurine
Black Panther (Disney Store exclusive) Repurposed wall base from 2002's Black Widow 2 figure Repaint of 2016's Black Panther with a new color scheme inspired by the comics
Beta Ray Bill Stormbreaker and swinging Stormbreaker accessory
Vision Alternate head, interchangeable hands and blast accessories
2023 Red Hulk Interchangeable hands Retooling of 2021's Immortal Hulk figure
Super Skrull Interchangeable hands, alternate head and voice blast effect Based on the Super Skrull that fought the Illuminati using their combined powers
Apocalypse Interchangeable weapon attachments
Blade Interchangeable head and hands, knife, sword, club, guns, UV and foldable blade
Iceman Interchangeable head, hands and belt, ice blast effects and ice base
Mister Fantastic Interchangeable hands, stretched hands, torso extensions, stretched neck, wrap-around base and Ultimate Nullifier
Invisible Woman Interchangeable hands, interchangeable invisible forearms, interchangeable invisible legs, forcefield shield, psionic bubble, and psionic blast base
2024 Crimson Dynamo Interchangeable hands, alternate unmasked head, blast effects and swappable faceplates for helmet
Captain America Two shields, alternate heads and necks, interchangeable hands, removable harness for shield, removable utility belt and loose cowl piece New edition of Captain America's classic costume, similar in design to 2011's release, but with less prominent scales and brighter colors

Announced

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Disney Store Gift sets

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All figures were also released individually.

Set Characters Universe Release Accessories
Fearsome Foes of Spider-Man Green Goblin Earth-616 Holiday 2012
Lizard
Spider-Man
Agent Venom
Electro and Spider-Man Electro Summer 2014 2 transformer towers
Spider-Man

Best of Marvel Select

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"Best of Marvel Select" allowed retailers to re-order popular, sold-out figures, sometimes repainted or repackaged. Arachne and the Skrull Multi-Pack were originally offered in this configuration.

Year Character Universe Description
2006 Green Goblin Earth-616
Thanos
Hulk Ultimate
Spider-Man
2007 Emma Frost Earth-616 normal
translucent diamond form
Phoenix Earth-15104 normal
translucent orange
Venom Ultimate
2008 Hulk Ultimate
Iron Man
Julia Carpenter Earth-616 Arachne
Punisher
Skrulls 3-pack
2010 Black Cat Earth-616
Doctor Doom
Thanos
2011 Hulk Ultimate
Hulk Earth-616
Red Hulk

References

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  1. ^ "Exclusive Marvel Select Groot Figure Review & Photos". 27 February 2017.
  2. ^ "Superheroes Base Review: Marvel Select Hulk" Archived 2012-03-31 at the Wayback Machine
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