Holy!…
I was one of the bidders on this – but had no idea it was going to go for this much… Click on the image – then get ready for your jaw to drop – because that’s what mine did.
Mega Blocks Hulk Playset (2008)
I promised the coolest thing ever – and I deliver! At least I think it’s the coolest thing ever. The Hulk Head is a playset – it opens in the back – it can also hold all the open legos once you’ve opened all the packages. Actually my favorite part to this playset is the tiny Hulk and Abomination figures that come with it. Ever since I saw the Spiderman playsets I was waiting patiently for these to appear in my local Toys R Us. They never did – I imagined that they never made them – but then, much to my surprise, I saw this on ebay not too long ago and thankfully was the only bidder! You can set up the whole last scene from the movie and play it out right in your own backyard!
The Abomination’s spikes on his back are so big that it makes him look like a punk rocker and, is it just me or does the Hulk look like a green, strung out Keith Richards? They both are pretty hard to stand without the support of a lego base – well, no wonder! Look how little their legs are! Cripes, if they were really like this they would be dwarfs (or midgets, depending on how politically incorrect you want to get)
Yes, I will say it once more – this is absolutely my favorite item to come out of the Hulk merchandise – at least, so far…
This Looks Familiar…
I’m all for artists showing homage to the masters before them – but these 2 Hulk cover look way too similar. One is Herb Trimpe – the other is Buscema. The funny thing is – the machine on this cover also appeared on a Jack Kirby poster. Marvel wanted to have a more current look to the Hulk so they had current artist Herb Trimpe re-draw it. The controversary is covered in the KIRBY coffee table book that I posted some time ago.
Ironclad Figure (2008)
The U-Foes? Probably the coolest villians to face off with the Hulk. They have a long history with the Hulk to boot – starting with issue #254. The Hulk likes to smash them – and they must like it because they keep coming back for more! Anyways, Ironclad here is the Big Gun in the team, still no match for the Hulk, but he’s their muscle. The U-Foes have a starring role in the new video game – hence the figure – the sculpting could be better – he reminds a few people of those Rock’em Sock’em robots – but still cool to finally have a figure!
Tune in tomorrow – I will show you one of my favorite Hulk Movie Merch from 2008!
Good New People…
If those Hulk #1 sketch covers went out of your price range – and unless you had thousands to spend then they were! – Well, Marvel has collected all 100 covers into 1 book coming out soon – click the image for details!
Hulk & Son of Hulk SHS (2008)
There are people who have expressed their distaste for the Superhero Squad. There are people who have said that they are ugly – and here’s the good news – you’re right. But let’s remember the other things that are terribly ugly yet still popular. Who remembers Furby? Or even better – Garbage Pail Kids? Remember those? They had 2 names for each character so you had to buy twice the amount of cards? Man, those guys are marketing geniuses. How about Madballs? Who is old enough to have had those things? I might’ve had all of them. Anyways, my point is – these aren’t that bad – and they are of characters we love and adore! Well, maybe we don’t love Skaar – but we all love the Hulk! Here’s another dose of good news for all that don’t like this line: There is only ONE more 2-pack in wave 3 and the entire run is completed! After next Monday there will no other SHS Hulk 2-packs. Moment of silence please. Does Skaar look fat to anyone else? The Hulk here is a little… strange. He has a ripped shirt still on that says Banner – that’s pretty cool – but the figure itself is a bit hoakie. Who uses the word hoakie? Well, see everyone tomorrow!
A Quick Peek at the Hulkbuster FS…
This has been requested – a sneek peek at the Bowen Designs upcoming Hulkbuster Iron Man Full Statue. I probably won’t be getting this – but far be it for me to deny others the chance to preview it.
Mike Hill’s Dynamic Forces Hulk 1:1 Bust (2003)
I could be wrong here – but I think it came out in 2003. Anyways, It’s Friday and I’m all excited because I waited ’till the end of the week to show you this masterpiece (let you guys digest this awesomeness over the weekend). Based on Alex Ross’ artwork (who I’ve heard is a tool – but man, what a talented tool!) sculpted by the very talented Mike Hill it is the only Hulk life size collectible – that is until the life-size props came out – but still, this massive piece commands attention and has landed a coveted spot in my Hulk room.
The base of this guy has a small name plate on the front, I guess that’s my only real complaint here, not a fan of name plates at all. I know a guy who has a repaint of the bust. He didn’t like the color of the original. The color doesn’t really bother me. Sure, it could have been a different shade – more based off the comics kind of coloring – but this almost pleases the Grey and Green Hulk fans. At the same time!
They made 1,962 of these green goliaths – commemorating the year he was created (finally, someone got it right!) and this is #458. I ask though, looking at the Sideshow LSB and this – why do the sculpters continually sculpt the Hulk’s face with gritting teeth? A much better facial expression of anger is the screaming Hulk. If screaming isn’t really an option then how about a miffed smirk? Why not? Why does he always have to bear his teeth like he’s trying out for the next Crest commercial?
As you can tell the only other Hulk piece that beats this massive guy is the Sideshow Hulk PF. But even he gets a run for his money! Hope everyone enjoys their weekend – I will return on Monday. Next week I will show one of my favorite Hulk movie merchandise pieces ever!
Digital Hulk Comic – Coming Soon!
Click on the picture for the link (as always) but this sounds pretty promising! I don’t read comics over the computer, but if it’s the only place to get it then… sign me up!
A Sneak Peek!
Randy Bowen, who has produced some of the best Hulk statues ever, has released some pics for his upcoming Museum Hulk / Planet Hulk Full Size Statue. I cannot wait for this thing! With the Abomination coming out this December and this slated for next year I will be spending plenty with Bowen!
Oh Please…
Listen, if the Hulk was really responsible for that wreck you wouldn’t be able to tell it was a car! Not to mention Hulk would never be caught dead in the outfit… And what’s with the purple hair? What’s with the sneakers? Hulk doesn’t wear green sneakers!
Bi-Beast Figure (2008)
A lot of people have said that they are going to wait for a BAF Marvel Legends Bi-Beast – but since Marvel hasn’t announced any Bi-Beast BAF this is what we’ve got – and I have to say, it’s not that bad! It’s not in scale with the Marvel Legends figures of course – and it does have the armor that the Bi-Beast wears in the video game and most people would like Bi-Beast without the armor – but still! Look at that face – er… faces! I think this is till the most sought after figure of the third wave. They were selling on ebay for about $30.00 when they first surfaced but are still available to order on hasbrotoys.com for retail.
- Close up of Bi Beast
It looks as though he’s wearing some eye shadow here. That’s almost as embarrassing as his appearance in Incredible Hulk #412 where the faces argued over She-Hulk’s love. Pretty bad – and that was written by Peter David. If you want a good read then pick up Incredible Hulk # 169. There! Now you have the assignment – go to it!
Norton News…
This might not be good news… but I give it to you guys anyways. Norton’s unsure about his future with the Hulk. Click on the image to see the news…
Hulk Umbrella (2008)
I found this little guy at Target. Funny enough, I can’t fit underneath it. It’s too small. I still get soaked in a rain storm. I do like the little Hulk handle to it though… I didn’t have an umbrella – that’s why I bought this. I try to get everything I can find – at least one of each kind of item. Open Umbrella inside? Yeah – I’m not afraid of bad luck, please, no superstitions here. Like anything bad would happen to UUGH! AAAAAAH! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! AAAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Ratchet's Hulk Collection 
