Boogie Board (1999)

Not really sure when I got this but I know I found it at Toys R Us in Kingston.  I remember that I had just gotten my first credit card and had promised my parents that I wouldn’t get myself into debt with it.  I had no cash when I spotted this beauty – but you better believe that I whipped out that credit card faster than ever!  Thank you Discover Card!  If you look close you can see a trail of drool coming out the right side of Hulk’s mouth.  I love the illustration they chose.  Alot beter than the overly animated Hulk that they stamped on everything when the movie came out.

Incredible Hulk #347 (1990)

 

This is the start of Mr. Fixit.  Hulk went missing after Ground Zero.  No one knew where he was.  But that’s because Hulk had found a new life in Las Vegas.  He thought he was rid of Banner, thought that it was just him left – had all the women and respect he could ask for.  Things were really looking up for the Hulk…

Of course, it never stays that way for very long, does it?

This is the beginning of Jeff Purves as the artist on the Hulk, and while it takes him a little while to find his own style in these comics, I think the cover is just great.

Smart Hulk 2 (2003)

Have you ever seen a Hulk action figure that you wanted to poke him in the eyes, steal his glasses and give him a wedgie?  I think the glasses really do it here for me.  He looks like a total nerd.  And since when did Hulk need glasses?  Doesn’t his healing factor take care of any astigmatism he might have?  Banner needed the glasses – Hulk doesn’t.  and the really tight wife beater is a real step down here.  He’s a tough guy with the wife beater – and then you look at him with those glasses and think “He’s not getting any women in those things.”

Hulk Posters (1999)

These, I’m ashamed to say, were posters that I might’ve taken without permission.  Trust me, I feel bad, but sometimes there’s a Hulk poster in a comic shop window – that I know if I asked for it they would say yes anyways – so sometimes, not all the time mind you, I cut out the middle man and just take the poster.  I think that’s how I aquired these two.

Mega Morphs (2006)

This Transformers rip-off’s highlight is the little Hulk guy that comes with it.  How can you not pick ithis up when there’s a little 1″ Hulk in the corner staring out at you saying “Take Hulk home!  He needs good home!”

Smart Hulk (1997)

 

This is a great rendition of one of the most entertaining transformations of the Hulk.  I’m not so sure about the accessories though… Gamma Blaster Power Pack?  What the heck is that supposed to do?  Another version where the hands are so much bigger than his head – but because this figure looks so good – and it’s pretty faithful to Keown’s drawings, then I’ll let it go this time.

RipRollerz (2007)

 

So, as far as I can tell, you pull the rip crod thing and the little Hulk ball goes flying across the florr at break-neck speed.  Thank you to Bill for sending me this unique addition to my Hulk collection that you found in the Walgreens in CT. 

The Amazing Spiderman #328 (1990)

The thing that I really like about this cover is the green tongue.  This McFarlane story sees Spiderman (with Cosmic Powers) punching the Hulk so hard that Hulk is sent into space.  Since it’s the Grey Hulk he thinks about how when the sun touches him he will turn back into Banner and not be able to breathe.  Luckily, Spiderman came up and saved the Hulk.  This is such a great story that, even though the Hulk loses, I read this one all the time.

Hulk Stickers and Tattoos (2003)

The stickers on the left are puffy – and the stickers on the right are glittery and puffy.  The tattoos in the middle are neither glittery or puffy. 

Ceramic Mug (1997)

 

This is probably the best looking collectible that came out of the ’97 era.  I really like the expression on his face and that the handle is made to look like stones.  This mug has never been used but it has been admired day after day since ’97. 

God, that sounds creepy.

Savage Hulk 2 (2004)

All these toy makers think Hulk has time to do is bend steel.  That’s all they give him when they make a Savage Hulk toy.  A big metal bar to bend.  COME ON!  He can also open really tight jar lids!  And rip telephone books in half!  Talk about a great accessory!  He can flip one of those big tires or pull a semi-truck with his teeth!  If those guys on ESPN can do that than surely the Hulk could!

Hulk Party Favors (2003)

 

When I was a kid – there were no Hulk Balloons!  There was no pin the hat on the top of Hulk’s skull.  No one had the forethought that the masterminds have today!  So I present to you – HULK BALLOONS, HULK DOODLE PAD, HULK PARTY GAME!

Hulk Books 2 (1995/1998/2003)

Peter David has so many Hulk stories to tell he didn’t just stop with the comics.  He was unstoppable and amazing.  These are some of the novels that came out over the years.  The Ultimate Hulk has a bunch of short stories.  Very cool and worth the look.

Twist ‘Ems Wobble Bobble Hulk (2003)

Holy Crap!  This thing is like a really amazing car accident!  You want to keep looking at it but the longer you do the sicker you feel.  Hulk should never “wobble” or “bobble”.  Shame on you designer of this toy.  See you in hell. 

Other than that it’s kind of cool.

Hulk Postcards 2 (2006)

These postcards feature the covers to the comics #1, 3 & 6.  They came in a pack of Marvel postcards.  There are a few more Hulk ones that I will post later.