Thing
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Profile:
Real Name; Benjamin Jacob Grimm
Aliases; Bashful Benjy, Uncle Benjy, The Ever-Lovin' Blue-Eyed Thing, Idol of Millions (self-proclaimed), Grim Ben, Dr. Josiah Verpoorteen, Blackbeard the Pirate
Identity; Publicly known
Occupation; Adventurer; former construction worker, security guard, astronaut, test pilot, college football player, student, wrestler
Citizenship; U.S.A.
Place of Birth Manhattan, New York
Known Relatives; Daniel Grimm (father, deceased), Elsi Grimm (mother, deceased), Daniel Grimm Jr. (brother, deceased), Dr. Jacob Grimm (uncle and former legal guardian), Alyce Grimm (aunt, deceased), Sophie Grimm (aunt, deceased), Petunia "Penny" Grimm (aunt), unnamed maternal grandmother (deceased), Franklin Richards (godson)
Education; College graduate (State University), U.S. military pilot training, NASA astronaut training
Height; 6'
Weight; 500 lbs.
Eyes; Blue
Hair; None (formerly brown as Grimm)
Powers; The Thing's mutated physiology grants him tremendous superhuman strength and durability, the levels varying with his different forms. There have been periods where Ben could assume human form at will; however, these situations seldom last long. He also has enhanced stamina and lung capacity, and increased resistance to sensory and temperature extremes. His reflexes are above-average by human standards despite his immense mass, and he retains a reasonable level of agility and dexterity.
Abilities; Ben is an exceptionally skilled and experienced pilot, proficient with many varieties of both conventional and exotic aircraft, and was also trained as an astronaut. He is uniquely gifted in the art of hand-to-hand combat (a skill Ben honed long before he became the Thing), though his fighting style tends to be a rather loose brawling technique all his own. In his youth, Ben was a talented football player.
Weapons; None
Paraphernalia; Like the rest of the FF, Ben wears highly durable costuming composed of unstable molecules. In a few early outings as the Thing, Ben wore a helmet that concealed his face, but he soon discarded it; he later resumed wearing a helmet when he was recovering from facial scars inflicted by Wolverine, scars which were later healed by Hyperstorm.
"First Appearance" Thing SERIES/WAVE: Marvel Legends Series 11
BAF PIECE: None
FIRST APPEARANCE: Fantastic Four #1
NOTES: The Thing is probally the best know and best loved member of the FF with the most figure made of him. He was Ben Grimm and boy who grew up in Yancy St., a dangerous place in New York. His brother was a member and leader of the Yancy Street Gang, which Ben joined later. However, his brother was killed and his mother soon died. He was taken in by his Uncle Jacob and Aunt Petunia (yes that Aunt Petunia).
Classic Colors Thing SERIES/WAVE: Marvel Legends Series 2
BAF PIECE: None
FIRST APPEARANCE: Fantastic Four #?
NOTES: While he was resistant at first, Ben soon came to love and respect his Uncle and Aunt. He started to try in school more and became a star of the High School football team, which he got a college scholarshop for. In collage he met Reed Richard and became his room mates. they became the best of friends. He also bumped (literally!) into Victor Von Doom.
Classic Colors Thing SERIES/WAVE: Marvel Legends 2-Pack Wave 1 (Twin Pack with Mr. Fantastic)
BAF PIECE: None
FIRST APPEARANCE: Fantastic Four #?
NOTES: During college Reed promised Ben that if he ever built a spaceship, Ben would be the one to fly it. He graduated from college and join the Air Force. Around this time he met Wolverine. He became a fantastic polit and astronaut. To his surprise Reed showed up and told Ben that he had built his space. However, before it was to fly, the goverment removed it's funding.