What does the red star on Bucky's arm mean?

The construction of the arm presumably took place in secret HYDRA facilities in the Soviet Union, following World War II. With the communist red star imprinted on the arm, the brainwashed Barnes eventually became known as the Winter Soldier.
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Why does Winter Soldier have a star?

It's a symbol of hope once more, yes, but also a symbol of personal triumph. Bucky is able to reclaim himself enough to the point where he's able to accept himself as worthy of wearing Cap's star on his shoulder. He's allying himself with Captain America; he and Steve are back on the same page, and on the same side.
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Which of Bucky's arms is stronger?

A replacement for the robotic prosthetic which was destroyed at the end of Captain America: Civil War, Bucky's new Vibranium arm is stronger, more resilient, and a substantial upgrade from his original Winter Soldier prosthetic.
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What's special about Bucky's arm?

Vibranium Arm

Advanced Strength: As it is comprised of vibranium; the bionic arm grants Bucky Barnes strength superior to that of Captain America's. Advanced Durability: As it is comprised of vibranium; the bionic arm is almost completely indestructible.
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Can Bucky feel with his metal arm?

To break his fall, he grabs onto a railing using his robotic arm. The ensuing pullback causes Bucky to shout in pain, which proves that despite its superpowered enhancements, the arm has limitations that can affect him just as much as it helps him.
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The Secret Behind Bucky's Arm



Why does Bucky sleep on the floor?

Bucky fought in WWII as part of the 107th infantry, so it's possible that he chose to sleep on the floor rather than a bed in "TFATWS" because it feels more grounded and he's still having a difficult time adjusting to regular life.
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How was Spider Man able to stops Bucky's punch?

Being as spiders can lift many times their own body weight, so can Peter Parker, which makes him one of the strongest characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to date; and that is why he can block Bucky's punches and move his arm around so easily.
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Did Hydra cut Bucky's arm?

Bucky got his Vibranium arm in Wakanda but The Winter Soldier's original arm was made of another metal and Hydra had to replace it at least twice.
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Why does Bucky's arm react to Black Panther?

To the best of my knowledge Bucky's arm is made up of portions of vibranium and another unknown metal, so it's strong but not as durable as its pure counterpart. This is why in the scene only portions of Bucky's arm react to the Arctic vibranium, alerting Black Panther to his presence.
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Is the Red Guardian stronger than Captain America?

And the Winner is…

If both Red Guardian and Captain America were in their prime, the battle could go either way, especially in fair hand-to-hand combat. Although, if we add some infiltration or backhand espionage and assassination to the mix, the Red Guardian will get Captain America.
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Is Bucky stronger than cap?

With his bionic arm supporting his already-enhanced natural strength, the Winter Soldier was able to overpower Captain America in a fight. The limits of the bionic arm's strength were realized during the Avengers Civil War. While the arm was stronger than a natural one, it was not as flexible.
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What's the name of the cat Bucky adopts in the comics?

Alpine was a white cat adopted by Bucky Barnes.
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How did the Winter Soldier not age?

The Winter Soldier was pulled in and out of cryostasis by Hydra. So, Bucky was about 28 back in 1945 when he was turned into the Winter Soldier, and he also kept aging during all of the time he was out of cryo for missions. There's also considerably more mental wear and tear on Bucky than Steve, which has aged Barnes.
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Is Bucky the White Wolf?

James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes, more commonly known as Bucky Barnes, is a fictional character portrayed by Sebastian Stan in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name and sometimes referred to by his alias, the Winter Soldier, and later as the White Wolf.
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Is Bucky an eternal?

No, Sebastian Stan does not appear in Marvel's Eternals. Although Stan's character, Bucky Barnes, has already played an integral role in the MCU's fourth phase through The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, he doesn't make his presence felt in this movie.
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How old was Bucky when he fell off the train?

However, the serum was powerful enough to help Bucky survive the fall from the train, and much like Steve, he exhibits enhanced physical qualities, so it can be assumed that, also like Steve, he ages slower than the average human. Bucky was about 28 in 1945, when he was presumed dead and captured by Hydra.
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What is Bucky Barnes fear?

He collected all the Cap comics, painted trashcan lids like Cap's famous shield, and drew pictures of himself fighting alongside his hero. Basically, young Bucky and this writer have quite a bit in common with one another. 2. He is immensely afraid of heights.
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Who cut Bucky's arm?

During The Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode 4, Bucky and Sam come into the conflict with the Dora Milaje over Baron Zemo. Bucky is quickly taken out of action by Ayo, who uses a secret failsafe to immediately deactivate and detach the arm, much to the shock and horror of the former Winter Soldier.
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How heavy is Bucky's arm?

Underneath the Headline it says, in slightly smaller letters: “According to Marvel wiki, the Hydra Arm is made of 40 lbs (18kg) Titanium.” Underneath there are two little weights drawn that compare 58lbs and 40lbs. Next to it it reads: “Steel is 45% heavier than Titanium.”
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What does Ayo say to Bucky when she takes off his arm?

What Ayo actually says is "Bast damn you, James," in English. According to Wakanda's origin story, Bast is the panther goddess who led the very first Black Panther to the Heart-Shaped Herb that granted him his superhuman powers.
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How did Bucky survive 70 years?

Bucky survived the fall from Zola's train (although he lost his left arm) thanks to the results of Zola's experiments he endured when he was held captive with the 107th. Though found by Soviet patrols, it was HYDRA that eventually took custody of the fallen soldier and replaced his missing arm with a cybernetic one.
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Is vibranium real?

Vibranium, the metal in the movie, doesn't exist in real life, but this substance might be the closest we can get. This weekend, the Black Panther movie is taking the box office by storm. The movie follows a character named T'Challa who, after the death of his father, returns home to a fictional world called Wakanda.
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Why is Bucky stronger as the Winter Soldier?

Bucky is himself a Super Soldier, and one with a metal arm that gives him an added boost, but post-Captain America: The Winter Soldier he's generally been underpowered, either struggling against other heroes such as Spider-Man and Iron Man in Captain America: Civil War, or being more on the sidelines with little more ...
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Who can lift more Spider-Man or Captain America?

Spiderman has significantly greater physical strength than Captain America. Captain America has on occasion had Super Strength, but it's not usually been one of his major attributes or powers. He's an optimised human being, created by Erskine's Super Soldier serum, with phenomenal fighting skills, reflexes & agility.
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