James Gunn explained on social media that Nebula got Bucky's arm by going to Earth and stealing it from him. However, it was never explained - on film or on social media - what Rocket did with Bucky's arm after he finally got it.

How did Nebula get her arm in Gotg 3?

With all this armstory between them, when fans saw Nebula had a new arm in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, they suspected it might be related to Bucky's stolen/borrowed limb. But James Gunn has confirmed that is not the case. Nebula's arm is not Bucky's; instead, it is its own creation.

Where does Bucky get his new arm?

Ever since becoming the Winter Soldier, Bucky has been known for his cybernetically-enhanced prosthetic left arm. It was originally given to him by HYDRA, but the Wakandans gave him a vibranium arm after the original was destroyed.

How did Nebula get her nanotech arm?

There's an explanation for that, though, as James Gunn has previously explained, Nebula's arm is a "courtesy" from Rocket, so that's why he doesn't try to get the limb for himself.

Did Rocket make the Nebula arm?

According to Gunn, Nebula's new arm was manufactured by Rocket (Bradley Cooper), which makes sense, given he serves as the Guardians' resident weapons master.

How Nebula Got Bucky's Arm

How did Nebula steal Bucky's arm?

Although it's meant as a callback to the Infinity War and GOTG 1 jokes, it created some confusion about how exactly Nebula got the arm. James Gunn explained on social media that Nebula got Bucky's arm by going to Earth and stealing it from him.

How did Rocket Raccoon get Bucky's arm?

How, exactly, she procured (stole) the arm has yet to be shown, but the consensus is that Nebula wrestled the arm away from poor Bucky as an illegal but well-intentioned gift for Rocket after seeing how he reacted to Bucky's arm during the fight against Thanos.

Why did Thanos hate Nebula?

Thanos never cared much for Nebula, even going so far as to say in Guardians of the Galaxy that Gamora was his favorite. That could be because, to Thanos, Nebula was nothing more than a means to spare Gamora while still obtaining the Soul Stone.

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Nebula Has A New Arm In GOTG3, But It Isn't Bucky's

It is incredibly powerful and appears to be made of some version of nanotechnology.

What happened to Bucky's robot arm?

After the titanium arm was destroyed by Iron Man in 2016, he was given a vibranium arm by T'Challa during the Infinity War of 2018. The vibranium arm was later taken from Barnes by Nebula, who gifted it to Rocket Raccoon as a Christmas present.

How did Bucky not age?

Bucky Barnes, like Steve Rogers, has lived for several decades due to cryogenic freezing and the super-soldier serum. Bucky's life expectancy could potentially surpass Steve's 116 years, depending on circumstances. Despite outwardly aging at the same rate as Steve, Bucky can still live for at least another 80 years.

How did Iron Man destroy Bucky's arm?

In a fit of rage, Iron Man attacked them both, while Cap continued to fight for his friend. In the brutal brawl that followed, Iron Man blasted Bucky's cybernetic arm off, before he in turn was defeated by Captain America, who disabled his armor, before escaping with Bucky.

Is adamantium stronger than vibranium?

In Marvel Comics, adamantium and vibranium weapons have gone toe-to-toe on several occasions, and the former usually comes out on top. However, in Marvel's live-action projects in the MCU and Fox's X-Men Universe, vibranium is clearly the stronger substance, and the more versatile.

How is Nebula alive after killing herself?

Nebula can kill her past self and still survive

That's because when 2014 Nebula traveled to the future on Thanos' orders, she created a split timeline. Thus these are two different Nebulas who exist on two different timelines.

Why does the Nebula look so different in Guardians of the Galaxy 3?

In Vol. 3, Nebula has a more human response to her interactions than in previous films and was intentionally made to look more humanlike as well. In fact, her makeup plays into part of Rocket's backstory, which was a note from director and writer James Gunn.

Why does Gamora look different in Guardians of the Galaxy 3?

That version of Gamora really did die when Thanos sacrificed her and the Gamora in Guardians 3 is the alternate-timeline Gamora. It's why she acts differently to the Gamora we knew, as she's had different life experiences.

How did Nebula get Bucky's hand?

Nebula simply wrestled the arm off Bucky in the name of Christmas. Gunn also confirmed that the Guardians of the Galaxy purchased Knowhere, the planet where part of the special is set.

Is Yondu a Kree?

Yondu Udonta was a survivor above all else. He lived through his time as a Kree slave and become a Ravager captain. Yondu had a soft side and decided to keep Terran child Peter Quill on his ship instead of turning him over to his murderous father.

Why does Bucky wear gloves?

His family is long dead, he has to wear gloves to cover his vibranium murder arm, and even his friendships are rooted in a desire to atone for past sins. Obviously I have never experienced what the Winter Soldier has, but I do find my own trauma is often exposed on first dates.

Did Thanos mutilate Nebula?

Over time, Nebula developed an obsessive need to best Gamora in combat, but every time she lost, Thanos subjected her to torturous mutilation, replacing parts of her body with cybernetic enhancements.

Why did Gamora not let Nebula win?

However, Gamora refused, claiming that she knew Nebula would try to kill her.

Why did Thanos cry when he killed Gamora?

However, Red Skull saw his true intentions, informing Gamora that Thanos was, in fact, weeping for Gamora, as he truly loved her as a daughter, and was heartbroken that he had to sacrifice her to get the Soul Stone. Disbelieving, Gamora could not comprehend that Thanos ever showed genuine love for her.

Can Bucky feel with his vibranium arm?

The fact of the matter is, the arm still functions as a part of his body. The superpowered enhancements do not change the fact that he will still naturally experience pain when his body is put under such stress, especially when the arm is attached to so many nerves that could've been damaged from losing his actual arm.

Which arm is Bucky missing?

The Winter Soldier's Prosthetic Arm is a cybernetic implant attached to Bucky Barnes's body to be used in place of his missing left arm. The original arm was designed by HYDRA. It was comprised of titanium and destroyed by Iron Man.

What gift did Nebula give Rocket?

Nebula Giving Rocket Bucky's Arm Is Perfect Infinity War Payoff. Regardless of whether Rocket received Bucky's actual arm or not, the best way the scene works is as the payoff for Avengers: Infinity War's joke.