Wolverine (Howlett)

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  • Real Name: James Howlett
  • AKA: Agent Logan, Agent Ten, The Amazing Immortal Man, Angel, The Animal Man, Badger, Bear-Man of Swan Hills, Black Dragon, ‘Bub’, Canada, The Canadian Cannibal, Canucklehead, Captain Logan, Captain Terror, Chi, Chupacabra, Claw, Claw-Lad, Claw-Man, Claws, Corporal Logan, Dark Phoenix, Death, Defender Of The Common Man, Emilio Garra, The Eternal Nemesis of the Hand, Experiment X, Ferret, Fist of Legend, Hand of God, Iron Man, Jimbo, Jim Logan, Jimmy-Boy, Little Uncle, Logan, Mai’keth, The Man From Up North, Master of the Chinatown Underworld, Midget, Midget Maniac, Mister Claremont, The Mutant Menace, Mutate #9601, Old Son, Patch, Patient X, Patient Zero, Peter Richards, Phoenix, Pipsqueak, Revolto the Clown, Runt, Short Stack, Shorty, Shrimp, Skunk, Skunk-Bear, Squirrel, Stench, Subject X, Tater, Tenth Man, Uncle Logan, The Unkillable Ronin of the West, Warthog Boy, Weapon Chi, Weapon Ten, Weapon X, Wildboy, Wild Man, Wolf-Boy, Wolvereen/Wolverein, Wolver-Mean, Wolvie, Wolv
  • Family:  Folkbern Logan (ancestor, deceased); unnamed paternal grandfather (deceased); unnamed paternal grandmother (deceased); Mr. Howlett (step-grandfather, deceased); Thomas Logan (father, deceased); Elizabeth Howlett (mother, deceased); John Howlett, Sr. (step-father, deceased,) Elias Hudson (maternal uncle, deceased); Frederick Hudson (maternal uncle, deceased); Two unidentified aunts (presumed deceased), Dog Logan (paternal half-brother), John Howlett, Jr. (maternal half-brother, allegedly deceased), Hoshiko’s great-great-great grandmother (name unknown) (wife, presumed deceased); Itsu (wife, deceased); Ophelia Sarkissian (ex-wife), Akihiro (son); Erista (son); Laura Kinney (daughter); Raze Darkholme (son); Reine du Rien (alternate reality daughter); William Downing (son, deceased); Saw Fist (son, deceased); Cannon Foot (son, deceased); Shadowstalker (daughter, deceased); Fire Knives (daughter, deceased); Amiko Kobayashi (foster daughter), Hoshiko (great-great-great granddaughter); Tatsuo/Raiden (great-great-great-great grandson), Frederick Hudson II (maternal cousin, deceased); James Hudson (maternal first cousin once removed); Truett Hudson (maternal first cousin once removed, deceased); Victor Hudson (maternal first cousin once removed, deceased); Heather McNeil Hudson (cousin once removed by marriage); Claire Hudson (cousin twice removed); Albert (robot doppelganger); Sinister’s clone (deceased); Varkis (vampire clone, deceased); Avery Connor (construct based on his DNA); Bellona (clone of Laura / “daughter”); Gabrielle Kinney (clone of Laura / “daughter”); X23_3PAR, Zelda & six unnamed clones (clones of Laura / “daughters,” deceased); Shogun (part of Wolverine’s soul, reconstituted); Flesh Puppets (genetic recipients), Tyrannosaurus (former host); Mania (former host); Carnage (former host)
  • Base of Operation: Krakoa, Pacific Ocean; Summer House, Blue Area of the Moon; The Pointe, Atlantic Ocean; formerly Harry’s Hideaway, Salem Center, North Salem, Westchester County, New York; Jean Grey School for Higher Learning, New York City, New York; Avengers Mansion, Midtown Manhattan, New York City, New York; Avengers Tower, Columbus Circle, Midtown Manhattan, New York City, New York; Cavern-X, Sedona, Arizona, Utopia, San Francisco Bay, California; Graymalkin Industries, Marin Highlands, California; Angel’s Aerie, Rocky Mountains, Colorado; Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Bay, California; Bermuda Triangle, Atlantic Ocean; Cooterman’s Creek, Maynards Plains, Northern Territory, Australia; Princess Bar, Lowtown, Madripoor; Yashida Mansion Compound, Agarashima, Miyago Prefecture, Honshu, Japan; Department H Facility, Ottawa, Ontario; Weapon X Facility, Roanoke, Alberta, Canada; Ravencroft Institute, Westchester County, New York; Yukon, British Columbia, Canada; Howlett Estate, Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada
  • Identity: Public Identity
  • Citizenship: Canadian, Krakoan, (possible dual citizenship in Japan and/or Madripoor)
  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Occupation: Adventurer and Master samurai warrior; former headmaster, instructor, co-owner of the Princess Bar, bartender, bouncer, spy for several agencies, C.I.A. operative, government operative, mercenary, criminal, soldier (former captain in the Canadian armed forces, assigned to intelligence), sailor, miner, mechanic, leader
  • Education: Privately tutored as a child, special military/espionage training
  • Gender: Male
  • Height: 5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
  • Weight: 195 lbs (88.45 kg) (without Adamantium skeleton); 300 lbs. (136.1 kg) (with Adamantium skeleton).
  • Eyes: Blue
  • Hair: Black
  • Unusual Feature: Animal-like canine teeth, two sets of three, foot-long retractable bone claws stored in his forearms covered in adamantium, mutton chop sideburns, unique hairstyle, hirsute physique.
  • Origin: Mutant, later grafted Adamantium on his skeleton by the Weapon X program.
  • Universe: Marvel Prime Universe (Earth-616)

Soldier. Samurai. Leader. It’s time to talk about James “Logan” Howlett, AKA Wolverine.

To understand where Wolverine came from you first have to have a little lesson on the X-men. The X-men had been cancelled for a few years with their books being reprints of previous stories. Marvel decided to relaunch the series as a new team with characters from around the world. Knowing this was happening, Roy Thomas asked the writer, Len Wein to create a Canadian superhero. Thus, in Incredible Hulk #180, the team introduced Wolverine in the very last panel of the issue with the next issue having him fighting both the Hulk and the Wendigo.  A few months later in Giant-Size X-men #1, Wolverine was asked by Professor X to join his new team of X-men to save the original team. The rest, as they say, is history. Wolverine’s gruff exterior proved popular with the readers, and he became the one of the most popular characters at the time. He eventually was given his own mini-series (which “The Wolverine” movie is loosely based one) and then an ongoing series.

As to the toy part, while he has had quite a few figures, many being remakes of existing costumes, he has nowhere near the number of figures that Spider-man or Iron Man has. But he is actually in third for the number of figures in ML.  Throughout their time, TB nearly introduced him into most of their waves, but not all. For Hasbro, they seem to have a thing for Wolverine being part of a X-men based wave.

World War II / Hellhunters

Recommend Figure: Hasbro Marvel Legends Executioner wave – World War II Wolverine

  • Background:
    • In his long life, Logan has fought in many wars, but the most prominent was his time in World War II. He fought against the Nazi alongside Cap or other heroes like the Hellhunters. Since he didn’t remember he had bone claws in some battles he would strap climbing claws onto his hand.
  • Why do you need it for your collection?
    • If you want to add another Wolverine to your collections or want to build a WWII display, you could add this to your display.
  • Does it need a remake?
    • No. 

Civilian

Riders set
Riders set
80th Anniversary
80th Anniversary
Wolverine’s 50th

Recommend Figure: Hasbro Marvel Legends Ultimate Riders Wave 2 Logan OR Fan Channel Exclusive 80th Anniversary OR Wolverine 50th Anniversary 2-packs – Wolverine with Sabretooth

  • Background:
    • Unlike most superheroes out there, Wolverine is one of the few who prefers working in his civilian clothes rather than his costumes. This was alluded to when Xavier switched the X-men costume the black leather costume and again when Cyclops made the team return to costumes. However, during most of his solo adventures he prefers to wear normal clothes but the white vest (“wife beater”) and jeans (and sometimes a hat) are usually his signature outfit.
  • Why you need it for your collection?:
    • While Toybiz did release a civilian version in their Legendary Riders series with a bike, it was only an all-right figure. Hasbro’s one is the one that people have asked for. Again, this is up to you whether you want the Wife-Beater version or a Leather jacket version. The Bike on the TB version is more detailed, but I prefer the Hasbro one. Or if you don’t want the bike and just want the figure for cheaper, then get the 80th anniversary set with the Cowboy hat. There is also the Wolverine 50th anniversary 2-pack but you may want to get the Sabretooth he comes with over this.
  • Does it need a remake?:
    • No.

Weapon X

Recommend Figure: Hasrbo Target Exclusive Marvel Legends X-men Retro – Weapon X

  • Background:
    • As part of Team X, Logan was abducted by the Weapon Plus program. They experimented on him and bonded his skeleton with Adamantium. They used a helmet to try and brainwashed Logan into being their puppet for special operations, making him into a wild animal like man. However, Logan eventually broke free and attacked his capturers before escaping into the woods.
  • Why you need it for your collection?:
    • While iconic and the story has been repeated several times, it is not absolutely essential. As for which one you should get, it’s really up to you. The TB one has the extra tank that it came with but the Hasbro one is more comic book accurate and will more than likely come with a BAF piece. Also, the newer Hasbro one will fit in more with your current collection and will be more readily available unlike the TB one which is harder to get.
  • Does it need a remake?:
    • No.

First Appearance

Recommend Figure: Hasbro  Marvel Legends 80th Anniversary 2-pack First Appearance Wolverine with Hulk

  • Background:
    • After leaving the Weapon Plus facility, he happened upon and attacked James and Heather Hudson. After they subdued him, they took him in and took care of him until he was back to being more human. James Hudson was a member of the Canadians governments self-defence Department K. He believed that Wolverine could be Canada’s patriotic hero just like Captain America. One of his first missions was to fight the Hulk. He appeared in this costume in the last panel.
  • Why you need it for your collection?:
    • Like all of the FA version, I think this should be got. However, I would recommend getting the Hasbro 80th anniversary set as you also get the best-looking hulk yet.
  • Does it need a remake?:
    • No. Just got remade

Classic Tiger Stripe

Apocalypse wave
Apocalypse wave
Bone Claws - Love Triangle
Bone Claws – Love Triangle

Recommend Figure: Hasbro Marvel Legends X-men Apocalypse wave Wolverine OR Fan Channel Exclusive Love Triangle Set Wolverine With Jean Grey and Cyclops

  • Background:
    • It didn’t take Wolverine long to get a new costume as in his second appearance he had changed his costume to this. Made famous during the 90’s cartoon, it is the costume that Logan has worn for most of his career. Many of his other costumes are essentially based on this one. As for the bone claw versions, shortly after Magneto ripped the adamantium from his bones, Logan turned savage and the Onslaught saga, Wolverine returned to his classic Tiger Stripe costume while still having the bone claws as well. It was later that he was kidnapped by Apocalypse that he had his adamantium returned and he was brainwashed into Death.
  • Why you need it for your collection?:
    • Yes. This is Wolverine most iconic costume and is absolutely need for your collection. Either Hasbro versions are great but I recommend getting the Love Triangle version as you get more for him as well as 2 other figures.
  • Does it need a remake?:
    • No, just got remake.

Patch

Recommend Figure: Hasbro Marvel Legends Ultimate Riders Wave 2 Logan (Patch Swappable head)

  • Background:
    • Wolverine first solo mini-series comic was a huge hit so Marvel launched his first ongoing comic soon after. At the time all the X-men were believed dead (really hiding out in Australia’s outback) and Logan was spending this time in Madripoor. To “hide” his identity, he wore an eye-patch and went under the name Patch.
  • Why you need it for your collection?:
    • For many Wolverine fans, this is a huge part of his history as it was one of his earliest and longest adventures.  It was nice of Hasbro to include this in the Ultimate Riders version as a swappable head. If you are getting the set then this is included. If not then it can be skipped.
  • Does it need a remake?:
    • No. Maybe on the Old Man Logan build as a exclusive but otherwise no.

Patch Night missions

Recommend Figure: Hasbro Marvel Legends X-men Vintage Wave 1 Wolverine Or Wolverine 50th Anniversary 2-packs – Wolverine with Psylocke

  • Background:
    • When Wolverine was living in Madripoor as Patch, he used to go on secret missions, usually at night. He wore this costume during these in order to make people thing himself and Patch were 2 different people. It is also the costume he wore when he first fought Silver Samurai.
  • Why you need it for your collection?:
    • While this won’t be for every one, this is the costume he wore when he first fought Silver Samurai who is in the same wave. It was the same when they release Silver Samurai in the MU line as a 2 pack with this version. Wolverine fans might want this or people who like recreating fight scenes but otherwise can be skipped.
  • Does it need a remake?:
    • No.

Tuxedo

Recommend Figure: Hasbro Marvel Legends Wolverine 50th Anniversary 2-packs – Wolverine with Hulk

  • Background:
    • When Logan was in Madripoor as Patch, he heard that a mob enforcer was coming to the island and found out that it was the Hulk (who was in his Joe Fixit persona). At first fighting him, they teamed up to take down the villain by dressing up in matching white tuxedo. This cover has become one of the most famous covers in Marvel comics.
  • Why do you need it for your collection?
    • This is not an essential set but if you are a fan of Wolverine or the Hulk, or would want to recreate the cover, you will need this.
  • Does it need a remake?
    • No. 

Brown and Tan

Recommend Figure: Hasbro Marvel Legends Vintage Wave 1 Wolverine OR Secret wars wave – Wolverine

  • Background:
    • The second most Iconic costume which Wolverine wore for quite a while was inspired by the time he wore the Shi’Ar guard member Fang’s costume. He wore this all the way up to Jim Lee’s run of the books where he went back to his Tiger Stripe design. He would return to this costume from time to time.
  • Why you need it for your collection?:
    • Yes. This version of Wolverine is the best Wolverine figure to date. Since neither version comes with a BAF, then I would recommend getting the newer Vintage one since you get an unmasked head and hairy arms, which the other didn’t have.
  • Does it need a remake?:
    • No the one we got was perfect

Crucified Wolverine

Recommend Figure: Hasbro Amazon Exclusive Marvel Legends Wolverine Box set – Wolverine with Callisto, Cyber, Mastermind and Omega Red

  • Background:
    • Wolverine is not unbeatable. He does take damage and feels pain more so then any other characters. This was seen when the X-men were based in Australia when they were believe dead. The Reavers captured and beat Wolverine, hanging him on a cross. He was rescued by Jubilee. 
  • Why you need it for your collection?:
    • Unless you want to recreate the scene mentioned above or want a battle damaged Wolverine, then you can skip this one.
  • Does it need a remake?:
    • No. 

Brood infected

Recommend Figure: Hasbro Marvel Legends Wolverine 50th Anniversary 2-pack – Wolverine with Lady Mandarin

  • Background:
    • When the Brood first appearanced, Wolverine was infected with one of thier kind. This cause him to transform into a fusion of him and the brood offspring. However, thanks to his healing factor he was able to expel it from his system.
  • Why do you need it for your collection?
    • Another cover that has become iconic, so much so that it has been recreated in figure form, statues and more over the years. However, I would recommend getting this for Lilandra but if you have to have every Wolverine or just want another Brood in your collection you can get this.
  • Does it need a remake?
    • No. 

Training Uniform

Recommend Figure: Hasbro Marvel Legends X-men Retro wave 2 – Wolverine

  • Background:
    • After the X-Tinction Agenda, the X-Men all came to be dressed in a single kind of team uniform. The team used them to help Lilandra.
  • Why you need it for your collection?:
    • If you want to complete Wolverine wardrobe or want to build this iconic version of the team, you will need this. Otherwise skip.
  • Does it need a remake?:
    • No.

New X-men

Recommend Figure: Toybiz X-men Classics Wolverine

  • Background:
    • During Grant Morrison hated run of the X-men, the team started wearing leather costumes similar to the first X-men movie.
  • Why you need it for your collection?:
    • I personally hated Grant Morrison run of the X-men book as I didn’t understand what was going on half the time. Only get this figure if you have to have all Wolverine figures.
  • Does it need a remake?:
    • No. it is not an important costume.

X-treme X-men

Recommend Figure: Hasbro Marvel Legends X-men Nemesis (Genocide) wave – Wolverine

  • Background:
    • In an effort to give Wolverine a unified look across the prime universe, ultimate universe and Evolution cartoon, Marvel created a costume to be used for all three. In the prime universe however, this was used when Wolverine would aid Storm’s X-treme X-men in addition to his own missions
  • Why do you need it for your collection?
    • If you want every Wolverine costume there is, you may need this. IF, and that is a big if, they do make some more X-treme X-men, you may need him for that. Otherwise skip.
  • Does it need a remake?
    • No. 

Astonishing  X-men

Recommend Figure: Hasbro Marvel Legends 85th Anniversary Line – Wolverine

  • Background:
    • After Xorn destroyed a part of New York, Cyclops decided they needed to make the X-men more media friendly by making them wear costumes again. This is essentially an updated version of his classic costume. The design has been drawn differently by different artists.
  • Why you need it for your collection?:
    • If you get this version or theTB Apocalypse sries one, then I would recommend picking one up.
  • Does it need a remake?:
    • No.

Uncanny X-Force

Recommend Figure: Hasbro Marvel Legends X-force Wendigo wave Uncanny X-force Wolverine

  • Background:
    • During and after the Messiah Complex Cyclops got Wolverine to create a new black op X-force who wore black and grey/white/silver version of their costumes. Their job as to get at people who would hurt mutants before they did, usually killing them.
  • Why you need it for your collection?:
    • I honestly think you should try and get this version to complete the team, either the SDCC box set that came with Psylocke and Archangel, or the general release version. The only difference between the 2 is the use of grey and silver. With the release of the X-force Wave version, the SDCC and Hit-Monkey wave version can be forgotten about.
  • Does it need a remake?:
    • No.

Return of Wolverine

Recommend Figure:  Hasbro  Marvel Legends X-men Bonebreaker – Wolverine

  • Background:
    • After his death, Wolverine’s body was eventually stolen and used to conduct experiments on. He was eventually revived and for some reason would gain heated claws. He wore a costume similar to his Astonishing X-men version.
  • Why you need it for your collection?:
    • This is a more modern yet obscure version. Get this if you want the hated claws or have to have every Wolverine.
  • Does it need a remake?:
    • No. 

House of X

Recommend Figure:  Hasbro Marvel Legends X-men: House of X Tri-Sentinel (Theta Sentinel) Wave – Wolverine

  • Background:
    • Like many X-men, Wolverine would appear in House of X with a costume that was similar to an old costume. For Wolverine, this was his Brown and Tan costume, which was updated to this version.
  • Why you need it for your collection?:
    • If you missed any of the previous versions or just want a more modern costume, then you should get this. It is also for a Wolverine wardrobe collection as well as recreating the House of X Storyline.
  • Does it need a remake?:
    • No.

Empyre’s New Fantastic Four

Recommend Figure: Hasbro Fan Channel Exclusive Marvel Legends Wolverine 50th Anniversary 2-pack – Wolverine with Spider-man

  • Background:
    • While the F4 were dealing with the Kree-Skrull threat, Franklin and Valeria sent out a call for help which summon Wolverine and Spider-man. Together they formed (or reformed if you like) the New Fantastic Four, with Wolverine and Spider-man getting new blue F4 costumes.
  • Why do you need it for your collection?
    • Like the team said when the figures were revealed, these were made to go with Franklin and Valeria. If you don’t that set this figure may be got to add another Wolverine to your Wardrobe collection. If none of that interest you, skip.
  • Does it need a remake?
    • No. 

Weapons of Vengeance / Hellverine

Recommend Figure: Hasbro Fan Channel Exclusive Marvel Legends Strange Tales – Blackheart wave – Weapons of Vengeance

  • Background:
    • In a crossover with Ghost Rider (Blaze) called Weapons of Vengeance, Wolverine and GR began chasing a satanic killer. During their hunt, Wolverine was captured by Weapon Plus’s Hellfire project and bonded with a demon called Bagra-Ghul. Thus the Hellverine was born.
  • Why do you need it for your collection?
    • If you want to add this to your Wolverine collection, you may want to get this. You could also add it to your Ghost Rider collections. Otherwise, since it doesn’t come with a BAF piece then skip.
  • Does it need a remake?
    • No. 

Needs

Below you will find a gallery of suits that still need to be made. Please let me know if I have missed anything.

  • Team X – Possible
  • Fang – Possible
  • Feral – Low Chance
  • Death – Low
  • Secret War – Possible
  • Armored – Low
  • Return – Low

Alternates:

Teams:

Universe:

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