Is the Red Hulk a good idea? Still too early to tell – maybe he’s going to be a huge hit – maybe he will just be forgotten, gone the way of the Clone Spiderman. Still, some pretty amazing customizers have done some great pieces that you should check out on ebay right now! Click on the images for the auctions…
SS Hulk PF
Take that forearm!
Far and away the biggest Hulk Statue out there. Well, if you don’t count the new Movie Marquees or the new life size Hulk statue that’s selling on ebay for $5,000.00. This statue is considered the best Hulk statue out there. And it is amazing, in size, in detail, right down to the cloth purple pants they have put him in.
Grrraaauugh!
Hulk PF giving the cold shoulder...
Made in the image of the original Kirby illustrations – this statue stands at an impressive 20″ high and weighs about a gadillion pounds. That’s a lot. I can’t even tell you how hard it is to even move around because it’s so big! I’m not really sure where tro put him right now… I have him near the Master Replicas Hulk – but MR Hulk looks like a midget next to him (as you can see) and the MR Hulk is way too cool to do that to.
SS Hulk vs. Master Replicas Hulk
I love this statue – but if you want it then get it NOW because the price seems to just keep going up and up. Ebay is great like that sometimes – but at other times – it seems like a curse! There is also a Grey Hulk vesion (only 179 made) – but the green is the pinnacle! This has a run of 1000 and this one is #343.
Big Hulk in Hulk Room!
Look at that face! His face perfectly captures the Hulk’s simpleton/angry persona in the first comics – the massive body is just crazy BIG and intimidating. You can almost see what the soilders who were first faced with the Hulk must’ve seen!
Hulk - a perfect 10 - does that sound gay?
Posted in Green Hulk, Hulk Statue/Bust
Tagged 2005, Hulk Statue/Bust, Sideshow collectibles
Tales to Astonish #59 - First Hulk!
On my trip to New York I entered Midtown Comics and was loving the selection that they had. Although a bit pricey I was psyched to walk in and find this comic right here… TTA #59! The beginning of the 2nd Hulk saga! I have been searching for one – trying not to buy one off ebay. Great condition and great art by Dick Ayers – this comic ends letting you know that the Hulk will be taking half the TTA every month. This is a great issue where Giant Man is asking Hulk to join the Avengers – but Hulk says no – the only way Hulk knows how 
I am totally finished with the Hulk comic library now. I have every regular edition run and now every TTA! Man, what a good feeling!
This bank really does look like a bust that you might get from Diamond Select (not Bowen though) It has a great facial expression and the sculpt isn’t even too bad! I ended up finding this on the cape at a Newbury Comics while I was searching out the Marvel Legends line. While I didn’t find them there – I did end up locating every figure. I will be posting those very soon. Hopefully, with all that’s gone on recently I will get back to posting pretty regularly. Here’s to hoping!
Backside - I mean... the back of the Hulk Bank
The little details is what makes this bank. The veins that line the entire Hulk – and well, look at that! Looks like Hulk’s picked up a few Crest White Strips! Man, look at those pearly whites! The pants, hair, and even the back are sculpted really well.
Leader in Lead
I actually like the fact that they chose to base the Leader figure on McFarlane’s version. I prefer his to the classic “Tall Head” Leader. I would like both – but if I can only have one I’m pleased it’s this one. I am having a heck of a time trying to figure out how to work these pictures with this new program. Man, why couldn’t it be as easy as the last program? Anyways, I’m surprised that they haven’t done an Abomination. This hopefully will be a sign of things to come. They have a Rhino figure – but I didn’t think it looked very good. The color booklet that it comes with is as great as the Hulk one is – it’s gives all sorts of info and lets anyone who isn’t as informed about the Hulk lore in on some great tidbits. For example – who out there remembers that The Leader has a brother? No? Well, well, well…
Close up of Leader
So, my hard drive crashed. In computer speak that means “Big Uh-Oh” I will not be able to post anything for a little while – maybe next week or so – while I have to go and buy a NEW computer. My friend was nice enough to let me borow his computer so I could post this…
See everyone real soon though!
Posted in Hulk News
Alright, settle in because I went a little backpack crazy…
First up is this one with a jumping Hulk. There’s another version of this without the Hulk in glossy plastic – but I liked this one better.
hulkbackpack1
This backpack also features a camouflage back round at the top and a Incredible Hulk logo at the top. I’m usually not a huge fan of camouflage on anything – seems a little rednecky to me – but it fits with this.
Hulk Backpack #2
The next, featured above has a little more flash to it. The Hulk is standing in a pose that says “Come Get me!” and has bits of rock flying everywhere. The top pocket has the Hulk logo with a back round of scientific looking particles – maybe neutrons or something – (that’s the only word I remember from 8th grade science) and even comes wi- Protons! I remember protons too! Anyways, the backpack comes with a pencil carrying case that features the Hulk’s name.
If you look close you can see the Hulk's face in the upper right corner
Lastly I have my favorite Hulk backpack – the kind that would’ve probably gotten you beat up in school for having – but I like it… Here it is!:
Hulk Backpack #3
Look at the size of that Hulk head! Yes, the logo is now on the bottom and the proton/neutron thingies are back – as well as the pencil case – but what can you focus on other than that huge Hulk head! It’s like you can gaze into his mouth and check for cavities! Again, the Hulk is made of the shiny plastic (and it was almost impossible to get a good shot of with the flash shining off of it) but the Hulk has the angry badass look we’ve come to love and adore!
Close up of Hulk's Head!
Let’s end this blog today with a shot of the pencil case that, for some reason, made the backpacks more expensive. Without the pencil case – $10.00 – With the pencil case – $15.00. Yikes!
The Blue Hulk Head is Back!
Savage Grey Hulk
I guess this is supposed to be based on the original appearence of the Hulk. Once the Grey Hulk re-entered the Hulk universe he wasn’t stupid – he was mean and a lot of fun to watch, and when he first appeared I wouldn’t say he was stupid – in fact the first 6 issues didn’t have a dumb Hulk. He was really mean – and not as smart as Banner – but not stupid. It’s not like he had no idea what was going on – like he did later on.
Close up of Hulk Head
The figure is really well done – the head is sculpted different than any other Grey Hulk that has been done before. I appreciate when they try to do a charcter a little different – even if they’ve done them before. I’m really sorry about the crappy pics – I will get better pics soon – and of all the new figures. I really have to try to get pics without the glare of light. I like the whole sculpt of this Hulk though – although – did they have to make his pants so ripped? There officially in tatters now. These figures have lots of articulation – but why do they always make Hulk’s hands so much bigger than his head? None the less, a great figure! I’m looking forward to finding the rest of this line!
Hulk and his Daisy Dukes
Aerial Pic of package
I know it’s not the greatest pic – but the flash is killing me. These are now showing up in stores. They are also running about $14.99 – but at least it makes sense because you get 2 figures with these. But what’s wrong with Hulk’s leg? It looks like he just crawled out of a plane crash – not kicking a soldier! Man, it almost looks painful to look at! Here’s a closer pic:
Close up of... Auugh~! What happened to his leg?
The Hulk’s sculpt is done really well on this figure – but like with this whole line you have to search to make sure you don’t end up with one with a lazy or crossed eyes! I like the idea of 2-packs and there is another that I will post either Tomorrow or Friday.
1980 Hulk Model
This little figure was a piece I found on the ‘bay. It came unpainted in a package with paints to color it – but I bought this one (not painted my me) and think it’s fine. Too bad the pants come out a little pink. I like how the base has HULK spelled out. And the back… GOODNESS! DID HULK DROP A DUECE?! Wait.. I think that’s just a tree stump. Oh thank God! This was about to get gross…
Hulk Need Bathroom... Nevermind
It’s not the nicest or even the most interesting piece – but an oddball piece of Hulk history that shouldn’t be left out just because Hulk… had an accident
Marvel Legends Absorbing Man
I have been searching everywhere for these figures! I heard a rumor that they were out early and have been visiting every store I can to keep a lookout. So, on Saturday, after I left Hellboy 2 I wandered into Newbury Comics not expecting to find anything and saw 3 of the 8 figures! This here, the Grey Savage Hulk and Doc Samson. I will be getting the others as soon as I find them – but for now I was excited to find these! I will start by showing you the Absorbing Man which is really close to the ’96 figure.
Close-Up
But this is a bit different… first off he has brick and stone absorbed. That sculpt is pretty impressive. I’m not too sure if I will end up getting figures to open so that I can build the Fin Fang Foom figure because these figures run about $14.99 – and at the ever more expensive Newbury… $19.99! Yeah, that’s a lot of money for a figure. It’s a good thing I have no sense when it comes to Hulk merchandise – because as nice as these figures look – the price tag is a killer! The back of the package has a little bio and stats on the charaxter which is pretty cool – much like a lot of the Legends figures do – but a lot of them weren’t this expensive!
back of package
Posted in Hulk Action Figure, The Absorbing Man
Tagged 2008, Marvel Legends, The Absorbing Man
Bowen Designs Abomination vs. Hulk
Check this out! Is there any way that I won’t be picking this up? No, no I don’t think so… click on the bottom image for Bowen’s website – although the Abomination is not up for order just yet!
Abomination Full Size
Hulk Transformer
I would’ve gotten an extra figure to open – but these suckers are a bit expensive! $15.99 for one figure! The line has a Spiderman, Venom and Iron Man Transformer – but the best is the Hulk. He turns from a tank into a Hulk robot of some sort. I know Iron Man goes from a jet into the Iron Man robot and Venom from a car into a Venom robot of some sort! I like the idea of 2 great toy companies getting together – but I’m not so sure about this one… Transformers=Great! Hulk=Greater! But, Hulk Transformer= I don’t know what! Is it a good thing? One thing is for sure, with a slightly heftier price tag I won’t be finding out.
Back of Package
11 piece hulk set
Found this at Toys R Us - real quick side note here, I was really trying to cut down on my posting but it just doesn’t seem to be working – I can’t help but post things! – so, Toys R Us, yeah… I heard that the new Marvel Legends line has been leaked into some stores already but had no luck in finding any figures. I did find other Hulk goodies though! Like this Hulk Back to school set that comes with 1 notebook, 3 pencils, 2 folders, a mini notebook, a miniture ruler, a pencil bag, an eraser and a pencil sharpener. All in one handy little package! What fun! Sometimes I wish I was still in school!
Stuffed Hulk
My niece, who is pictured in the stand-up post, gave this to me. She earned it in fact. While she’s being tutored she can earn tokens and they can buy things with those tokens. After she earned enough tokens – she bought this for me. How can you not love a story as sappy and campy as this? Especially when it’s true!
"I'm Hulk King!"
The plush is about 8″ high and has some real funky hair! Take a look at the mini-fro he has! His face says “Don’t mess with me” while his hair says “I want to promote boxers!” Actually it’s a pretty cool little stuffed Hulk. The pose is classic and the face is really well done! Although, he does have holes in the knees of his pants. What has Hulk been doing on his spare time? And why did I find a $20 in his pocket?
Hulk Daddy & Hulk Baby
I have the plush here with the Pillow Pal Hulk for comparison. The color on both, while not really green, is dead on to each other! But the little plush needs to take better care of his teeth.
