Marvel Universe action figures

Fans may be saying farewell to Hasbro's 3.75" Marvel Universe action figure line, but pretty much in name only. This spring the line is reborn Infinite style, with an Avengers subline debuting Marvel Universe compatible versions of The Wasp, "Marvel Now" Hulk, Captain America, Iron Man, The Grim Reaper and Hyperion.

Hasbro's got plenty of Marvel movie toys in the way in 2012 given the releases of The Avengers and The Amazing Spider-Man, but fans collecting the comic-style Marvel Universe line have plenty to look forward to as well. Wave 1 will include Beta Ray Bill, a new Incredible Hulk, an Astonishing X-Men Beast and a "Grim Hunt" Kraven The Hunter, plus Spider-Man in his latest comic suit... Read

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