Wolverine (Unmasked)

The Wolverine (Unmasked) Pop! vinyl figure, numbered 40 in the Marvel series, was released by Funko as part of the third wave of Marvel-themed figures. It serves as a variant of the standard Wolverine design, aiming to offer collectors a closer look at the iconic X-Men character's facial features by removing his signature cowl. This design choice was intended to appeal to fans of the character’s human side, emphasizing the gritty, battle-worn expression characteristic of Logan in the comics.

The release came during a period of rapid expansion for the Pop! line, as Funko was aggressively building its catalog of Marvel licenses. Like many early variants, it utilized the established mold architecture of the series while incorporating specific paint applications for the unmasked head sculpt. The figure is recognized by long-time collectors as a quintessential piece from the era before the company began producing the massive variety of molds and special finishes common in their later output.