Hulk Jets (2003)

Hulk Jet 1

The Positive: What can you say about 2003?  There was so much Hulk stuff I could spend the rest of my life searching and probably never find it all!  Luckily, with the traveling I do for my job, I see A LOT of comic shops.  I bought these back in 2009 at Bedrock Comics in Framingham – and I was psyched when I found them!  I don’t have many Hulk planes or jets in the collections – so these filled a void.

Hulk Jet 2

The Negative: What can I say about 2003?  There is a ton of crap to avoid!  Maisto put out some cheap cars and jets (of which I have a TON of!).  Now, should you seek this stuff out?  Only if you are a nut like me!  Otherwise, leave it on the shelf – or where ever you find them now – and buy a Snickers!  Grade: C+ 

Hulk Car 2-Pack (2010)

Versus 2-Pack

Here is something I should have posted when I got it – but knowing me, I forgot. I have so many things to post… and I will get to it – but the great thing about this 2-pack is that it was sent to me. Someone sent me this a while back and I meant to post it and thank them – even though I have no idea who the sender was. I have suspicions that it was Grey (am I right?) and in that case THANK YOU SO MUCH!  I have not seen this around my area so I never even knew it existed. 

Hulk Car

I have a few cars to show off – slightly different – but they came in a huge 10 pack of cars and I have the Hulk and Abomination van loose.  I will post them sometime in the future… but again – whoever sent this – and I am pretty sure it was Grey – thank you!

Abomination Car

Mego Hulk Van (1979)

I think it’s funny that the head honchos at Mego thought it would be a good idea to put the Hulk behind the wheel of his very own Hulk Van – so not only is he a menace to other drivers – he’s also really vain about it!  I mean, sure, if the Hulk wants to drive – by all means – but really?  Does the Hulk have a desire to tear up the roads in a mini-van?  If anything why not give him a Ferrari? 

Hulk Van!

What is he going to do – give the other superheroes a lift?  Look, I had a mini-van when I was in high school – I inherited it from my parents.  I loved it – but I was also the one who always did all the driving, mainly because all of my friends could just pile right into the back and party while I had to try to concentrate on the driving with screaming maniacs behind me.  That’s all good and fine – but I’m telling you – that van became a curse!

The Back Side

Maybe I would have liked the van better if I had my name scrolled across the top… something to think about in the future…  I kind of wish they made a vehicle for the 12″ figures they put out – but hey, Hulk doesn’t really need a van since most of the time he jumps from place to place.  Mine is in beautiful – but incomplete – condition.  It’s missing the accessories, like the sliding door and the back bumper – but maybe I will find those pieces in the future.  Now, I know of a Hulk Helicopter that is out there – and while I don’t have one yet… I am always on the hunt for one.

A Grail for any Hulk Fan!

Johnny Lightning Hulk #314 Car (2003)

Johnny Lightning #314 Hulk Car

Another Bedrock Comics find. If you are in MA and find yourself in Framingham you should absolutely check this place out! Anyways, this car is from the Johnny Lightning line and features the Hulk image from #314 – and even comes with a nifty collectible card! Woo Hoo! It looks a bit like the Dukes of Hazzard car… how great would that show have been if they actually had the Hulk painted on it rather than the confederate flag? Man, I could’ve seen the ratings shoot through the roof!

Hulk Vehicle and Hummer (2003)

Hulk Vehicle

I’m telling you – EVERYTIME I hit Bedrock Comics I find new Hulk items I missed when they first came out.  The top is a interesting looking 4 “legged” vehicle that doesn’t look very comfortable to ride.  It’s part of the Ultimate Marvel Line and comes with a mini- comic – looks like the cover to Ultimate Marvel Team Up #2… which reminds me – I have to update the Comics 4 page… a ton more entries.  Ugh.  This is now a full on mission – it’s moved from a quest to a mission!  I was in a shop for a few minutes today and walked out with a dozen back issues all guest staring the Hulk.  Anyways, look!  A Hulk Hummer!

Hulk Hummer

Hulk Die Cast Car (2008)

Die Cast Hulk Car

This car will always have a soft spot in my car for the reason that one Mr. Stephen Yarish sent it to me.  You know Steve, right?  Even if you think you don’t – you do – because he’s the guy who runs THE Incredible Hulk website:

http://incrediblehulkonline.com/index.html

If you haven’t visited his website yet – then it’s time to spread the word – he has a Hulk collection that even makes me drool.  Thanks to Stephen for this little metal Hulk car that seriously rocks!  Even better – it was a gift that he sent to me  out of nowhere!  It was accompanied my a Hulk washcloth (that I already posted a WHILE back) and a Hulk toothbrush.  What a class guy Stephen is.  Class act all the way!  Now visit his site and spread the love!

Hulk Cars (2003)

Hulk Buggy

2003 was certainly the year of the Hulk – never mind that the movie was met with disappointment, both with critics and viewers – never mind that the movie was a box office failure – nevermind that some of the most disappointing Hulk merchandise and art was released in this year – BUT in every store, including grocery stores and clothing stores, you saw the Jade Giant!  He was EVERYWHERE!  He was on Hershey’s Syrup for goodness sake!  He turned milk green!  But you take the good with the bad.

Hulk Dumps like a Truck... Truck... Truck

The bad includes some of these cars that came out.  I picked these up at Rubber Chicken Comics.  The more I visit that store the more I like it.  I found little Hulk treasures almost every time I stop in there.  Haven’t been there in a few months though – and with the Boston Comic Con coming up at the end of October – Is anyone going by the way? – I will most likely be there later on Sunday.  I wish I could spend an entire day there but work is too busy to take time off.  Anyways… yay!  Cars!

Hulk Sports Car

Hulk SHS Rampage Rescue Tank (2009)

SHS Hulk Tank

I am having a dickens of a time finding all the new Hulk pieces out there.  I was scouring – did I just say “dickens”? Yikes, when did I turn 88? – all the stores in my area trying to find the new Hulk SHS, the Handful of Heroes, the new Ultimate Hulk Mini-Mates… oh, you didn’t know about the Mini-Mates Ultimate Hulk?  Well, well… how about the new Hulk Pez – WHAT?!?  There’s a new Hulk Pez? – that’s you saying it, not me – Yes!  There’s a new Hulk Pez!  And I have found them all… except the SHS figure… damnit.

Look at that smile! Freaky! Creepy! All of the above!

Anyways, here is the new SHS Hulk vehicle – the Rampage Rescue Tank!  First off, who left the keys in the ignition for the Hulk to steal a freakin’ tank!  Nice!  And did they leave a Gatling gun in the front seat?  Cause the Hulk has it now!  Remember the scene in Predator where they tore apart the jungle and – right after Jesse the Body died – and he had that mega killing machine gun?  That’s what Hulk has slung over his shoulder!  This toy is cool – mainly because it has revving sounds and moves on its own!  Woo-Hoo!

Back up bitches!

Hulk Movie Regener8r’s 3 (2008)

Movie Regener8r's

I just looked back and realized I never showed you the other Regener8r’s I picked up.  This makes 3 – the 2 others I posted back in January.  The image on the bottom of the car is one of the coolest images – mainly because it’s based on Deodato Jr.’s cover from Incredible Hulk #60.  That’s one of the covers I would totally pay thousands for and never look back!  Alright, now, this weekend extra specially Hulky!  Man, that sounds so gay… but it was.  I picked up the new BD Abomination statue – also the kit I had painted up finally came in – I am psyched!  Tomorrow I have some pics from around the net – but I will be posting one of the new statues that I purchased on Wednesday.  I will have to decide which one – but I will say this – if you have a preference leave a comment below.  I’m not saying it will change my mind on which one to show – it’s just interesting to hear what people like to look at.

closer pic

Large Hulk Regener8r’s (2008)

Large Regener8r's

Yes, I did pick up the VS. DVD’s today – but I will post my reviews tomorrow and Friday.  Today - it’s the last Regener8′rs!  The movie Regener8r’s aren’t that great – but they did enlarge the Hulk head car – which they didn’t have before.  Goodness, something looks wrong with this guy!  The tiny, little nose in between his bulging eyes… the out of control, wild eyebrows spiking out everywhere and of course there’s the 6 feet between his nose and his mouth.  Still, it looks like the Hulk, and because of that you should definitely add this to your collection.  I got all of the Regener8′rs at Kaybee Toys 3 or 4 weeks before Christmas – but I hadn’t seen them around anywhere else really.  If you missed these – check out ebay.  This one is a must have!

Hulk Regener8r’s (2008)

Hulk Movie Regener8r's

So here is the first of 3 movie Hulk Regener8r’s.  This is a great one with the Hulk face being the top of the car.  For some reason it reminds me of Carrot Top – the comedian – and don’t ask why because I have no idea.  Maybe it’s the teeth.  So, you’re probably thinking… Hey!  Have I seen this car before?  And the answer is yes.  Yes you have.  The original Regener8r’s was this exact car – except they added a Hulk movie image to where it says The Incredible Hulk.  And yes, that is the ONLY difference to this toy.  Almost not even worth picking up.  But I did anyways…

Closer...

Authentics Incredible Hulk #181 (2008)

While this is an interesting series, the real problem I have is when they don’t use the original art for these items.  The original art is so much better, In my opinion (which is what this blog is all about - so it fits), not to mention that they used the original art for the rest of this series’ cars.  Now, if you look, you will also see – they have messed up!  Severely!  Up in the corner it says “First appearance of Hulk”  Wait, Hulk’s first appearance in a comic called Incredible Hulk wasn’t until #181?  Who appeared in the first 180 comics then?  A clone?  Ugh… let’s not go down that road.

Amazing that this big of a mess up got through… and if you’re unsure – it’s supposed to say First Appearence of Wolverine!  And if you needed me to tell you that then you have no business being on my blog!

Large Regener8′rs 2 (2008)

I like this Regener8′rs much better than the last because this one has a huge Hulk head on the top!  This is actually an exact copy of the smaller Regener8′rs I posted before.  I still think it’s a great idea to have a toy morph into a bunch of different toys – because as my friend Bill has said – when you’re with Transformers, you’re never alone!  It’s too bad though that with these toys they don’t have the character that’s on the truck on the package.  What’s up with having Spiderman’s huge mug on the front?  It almost makes me not want to buy it!

Large Regener8′rs (2008)

The took the great idea of Regener8r’s and enlarged it!  Made it absolutely huge!  This one here just has a few stickers of the Hulk – I wish they made the one that had a Huge Hulk Head on the front of the car into a larger Regener8r.  That would’ve been great!  But for now I have to settle for this one and the one that I found today at Wal*Mart (with the exclusive) which means I have located all of the exclusives!  I will be posting them shortly – until then – ONLY 4 MORE DAYS TILL THE HULK COMES OUT!  and try to stay cool.

Hulk Zoom N’ Go Chopper Trike (2008)

I still don’t think Hulk looks right on a vehicle.  Especially when he can jump great distances.  Why bother with a Hulk Chopper Trike?  And is it even a cool thinkg to call what you’re riding a trike?  If you’re over 5 and still riding a trike – you’ve got other issues to deal with.  I think I’m almost through showing you everything from the first Movie Hulk haul – just in time for the second wave of Hulk goodies that are due in the stores on June 1st!  But don’t worry – I still have PLENTY of things to show you…