Benjamin Grimm (Earth-5000)

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 * RealName               = Benjamin Grimm
 * CurrentAlias           = Thing
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 * Distinguish2           =
 * Aliases                = The Ever-Lovin' Blue-Eyed Thing, Rocky, Idol of Millions, Rock Troll
 * Identity               = Public
 * Alignment              = Good
 * Affiliation            = Fantastic Four Mighty Defenders
 * Relatives              = Alicia Masters (Fiancée)
 * Universe               = Earth-5000
 * BaseOfOperations       = Baxter Building


 * Gender                 = Male
 * Height                 =
 * Weight                 =
 * Eyes                   = Blue
 * Hair                   = Bald
 * UnusualFeatures        = Body is covered by orange rocks; Has no neck or ear structures; Only has four fingers


 * Citizenship            = American
 * MaritalStatus          = Engaged
 * Occupation             = Adventurer, Defender, Fantastic Four Member
 * Education              =

One of the most famous heroes ever, the Thing is the heart and soul of the Fantastic Four. Despite his rocky exterior and intimidating build, Benjamin Jacob Grimm is a kind man who simply wants to help others. He had embarked on solo adventures, fought some of his team's greatest threats by himself, and even became an Avenger.
 * Origin                 = One of the Fantastic Four who was exposed to Cosmic Radiation, turning him into a man built of rocks complete with great strength and durability.
 * PlaceOfBirth           = New York, New York
 * Creators               = Jacky 50A
 * First                  = Mighty Defenders 1 1
 * Quote                  = Kid, word of advice for ya: If you happen to stumble upon a clan of goddamn ninjas prowlin' through the night to steal whatever the hell THAT is, you gotta wait for back-up. Not saying yer weak, kid, but there ain't no hero strongest alone.
 * Speaker                = The Thing
 * HistoryText            =

Before Mighty Defenders
The Thing's history mirrors his mainstream version. Among his alternate peers, he has the least amount of changes. Ben is virtually the same man he is, at least before Avengers vs X-Men. The Thing pursued a dedicated relationship with Alicia Masters before the two briefly broke. As seen in the first issue, they have resumed it as Ben tried to propose to her. Aside from that and a mention of a recent fight against Annihilus, nothing else changes. At some point, Ben was a Defender, making him one of the few non-original Defender members to still be one in this reality.
 * Powers                 = Seemingly those of his Earth-616 counterpart.
 * Abilities              = Seemingly those of his Earth-616 counterpart
 * Strength               = Class 100.
 * Weaknesses             = None known. He is not weakened at all if he's separated from his fantastic comrades.

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 * Equipment              = Pants made of unstable molecules.
 * Transportation         = Fantasticar Mk. I
 * Weapons                = None.
 * Notes                  = *This character is based on the Thing, created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee debuting in Fantastic Four #1 (November, 1961)