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As
with most comic book heroes, Nick Fury got its first start
in toys as a doll. In 1966, Ideal Toys released Sgt Fury, the
second of two Marvel characters (the first being Captain America)
to its Captain Action line.
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In 1995,
the first real action figure molded after Nick Fury premiered
as part of the top selling Marvel toyline spotlighting Spiderman.
Although not known for being a supporting character to Spiderman,
Fury was nonetheless featured in the animated series, hence
the first genuine Nick Fury action figure in 30 years made
its debut.
A 10' inch version was also made; as was standard for most figures of the line,
featured as part of the Marvel Universe line. |
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2002 NYC Toy Fair featured the debut of a new 12'' Nick
Fury figure from Toy-Biz, this time with a much better
likeness and accessories modeled on the MAX: Nick Fury,
however no release was forthcoming. |
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A
new Nick Fury figure premiered in 2003 as part of the fifth
series of the Marvel Legends line.
This
figure was modeled closely on the Steranko designed uniform
from the 1960's
series and included with it, a reprint of Nick Fury: Agent
of SHIELD #1 (with the cover of #4). It also included a jetpack
stand with molded fire.
A
later Marvel Legends two pack featured Fury with a Hand Ninja
and Maria Hill with Iron Man |
| Manufactured
by WizKids, HeroClix is a strategy game based in the Marvel
Universe played with miniature figures. With detailed sculpting
and and a cast of over two dozen Marvel heroes and villains
represented, the figures are fun to collect for players and
non players alike.
The initial HeroClix
game set, "Infinity Challenge"boasts two figures
from SHIELD and HYDRA, an agent and a medic. As a prize (a Limited
Edition or LE as they are known) they released Gabriel Jones (Agent)
and Tia Senyaka (Medic) and two LEs for HYDRA.
For the first expansion "Clobberin' Time" they released
a SHIELD Trooper, SHIELD Sniper, and Mandroid Armor. The LE for this set was
Clay Quartermain (Trooper). As a Unique (rare, 1 in 6 boxes, hard to find figure)
they released Nick Fury. HYDRA gains AIM Agents and AIM Medics because they
now use HYDRA to represent "evil organizations".
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Subscribers to Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited in 2009 were
eligible to receive an exclusive Nick Fury figure from Hasbro
Marvel Universe series. The figure featured the weapon Fury sported
in the Secret Invasion miniseries. |
