The Story
Ben Grimm, aka The Thing, is the heart and the muscle of the Fantastic Four. A tough Brooklyn street kid before the cosmic radiation blast that hit him alongside Reed Richards, Sue Storm, and Johnny Storm, he came out permanently rock-skinned.
Behind the "It's clobberin' time!" and the brick-wall build, he's loyal, unexpectedly gentle, and the emotional glue of the team. He has traded blows with the first Hulk NFT, stood against Galactus, and served as a Guardian of the Galaxy. Not bad for someone from Yancy Street.
The Marvel Mightys version is a chibi sculpt, blue trunks, exaggerated rocky texture, clenched fists, and the Fantastic Four belt logo, with an expression that says he's ready to clobber. It's a stylized, bite-sized take on the character.
And it didn't arrive alone: the piece launched alongside the first Mister Fantastic NFT, first Invisible Woman NFT, first Human Torch NFT, and first Doctor Doom NFT, making it part of one of the biggest character launches in VeVe history.
The Drop
On August 28, 2021, The Thing joined his team on VeVe as part of the Marvel Mightys launch, same $13 blind box format, same day as Human Torch and Invisible Woman, with Mister Fantastic having arrived a week prior. Collectors chasing the complete Fantastic Four could grab Ben Grimm alongside the rest in a single release window.
Edition Breakdown
| Tier | Editions | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Single Edition | 28,999 | Common rarity, chibi sculpt, $13 retail |
28,999 editions in Common rarity, all $13 at retail, the same high count as Mister Fantastic, which kept both accessible to collectors entering the space at the time.
Market Context
The Thing hit VeVe the same day as Human Torch and Invisible Woman, completing the core Fantastic Four launch. These August 2021 releases were a major moment in Marvel NFT history: Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's 1961 creation, later immortalized on-chain as the first Fantastic Four #1 NFT, finally entering digital collecting.
On the Collect blockchain (migration completed January 2026), these early editions read as a time capsule of VeVe's foundational Marvel strategy. With the Fantastic Four: First Steps film bringing renewed attention to the team, the original NFTs carry added historical weight.
Collector's Note
At 28,999 editions, secondary market copies are more readily available than lower-count drops, which can mean friendlier entry pricing. If you're building a complete FF team or want a piece of early VeVe history, this is a foundational one to grab. Check current listings on the VeVe secondary market, sometimes below original retail. New to VeVe? The $10 off new collector offer makes entry easier.
Frequently Asked Questions
August 28, 2021, on VeVe as part of the Marvel Mightys series.
28,999 total editions, all Common rarity.
$13 per blind box.
The original release sold quickly, but copies are available from other collectors on the VeVe secondary market, sometimes below original retail.
Ben was a Brooklyn street kid who became The Thing after cosmic radiation exposure during the space mission that created the entire Fantastic Four.
Yes. The Thing is one of four core Fantastic Four members in the Marvel Mightys series, alongside Human Torch, Invisible Woman, and Mister Fantastic.
