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The Incredible Hulk

Action Figure
1979 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Action figure representing a very muscular male human with dark green skin, the torso is made from made from polyethylene, the legs from PVC. A ragged pair of trousers are moulded into the figure's groin and legs, these are painted burgundy. The figure's hair is painted black, and its face wears a grimace. The arms and legs can be posed, as can the head. The right hand is moulded into a fist, into which accessories can be fitted, the left hand is more open, and has its palm face-down.

With the figure is its original packaging, consisting of a transparent plastic blister attached to a colour printed card back. On the front is printed a close-u[ of a back pocket on a pair of denim jeans and an image of the Incredible Hulk. On the reverse is a reproduction of the same image of the Hulk, and an image of Spider-Man.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Character Toy
  • Packaging
Titles
  • The Incredible Hulk (generic title)
  • Pocket Heroes (series title)
Materials and techniques
PVC, polyethylene, painted; printed card
Brief description
Action figure, 'Pocket Heroes', 'The Incredible Hulk'; plastic, Hong Kong, Mego Corp, 1979
Physical description
Action figure representing a very muscular male human with dark green skin, the torso is made from made from polyethylene, the legs from PVC. A ragged pair of trousers are moulded into the figure's groin and legs, these are painted burgundy. The figure's hair is painted black, and its face wears a grimace. The arms and legs can be posed, as can the head. The right hand is moulded into a fist, into which accessories can be fitted, the left hand is more open, and has its palm face-down.

With the figure is its original packaging, consisting of a transparent plastic blister attached to a colour printed card back. On the front is printed a close-u[ of a back pocket on a pair of denim jeans and an image of the Incredible Hulk. On the reverse is a reproduction of the same image of the Hulk, and an image of Spider-Man.
Dimensions
  • Height: 98mm
  • Width: 46mm
  • Depth: 35mm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
'© MARVEL C.G. 1975 / HONG KONG'
Object history
Part of the Edward Castle collection.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
B.257:1 to 2-2016

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Record createdNovember 8, 2016
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