You won't see the Hulk on screen again until next year in "Avengers: Age of Ultron," but you can get your fix now from Sideshow Collectibles if you are willing to pony up some serious green. That's right, the new premium format figure from the company will cost you an impressive $599 once it is released in January 2015.
The figure is based on the "Planet Hulk" storyline that began in 2006 at Marvel. In this comic, the big green guy is launched into space by the Illuminati, comprised of Tony Stark, Reed Richards, Black Panther and Namor. This massive figure showcases the look of the exiled Hulk after he becomes king of his very own planet after rising up from slavery. As the Hulk's world begins to fuel his rage, he sets his sights on a whole new violent reign.
While the figure will not be released for another six months, Sideshow has already released specs for the piece. At a massive 30 inches tall with a New York City base, this 25-pound figure is an amazing display piece for the devoted Hulk collector. It is complete with Hulk's gladiator armor and his signature otherworldly sword and battle axe. One of the designers of the piece is Ariel Olivetti, who had a brief tenure working as the artist on the "Incredible Hulk" comic book series.
Just this week, Mark Ruffalo revealed to MTV that he would be up for a solo Hulk movie down the line, but he doesn't think a film based on the "Planet Hulk" story would work. So don't expect this $599 investment to show up on the silver screen anytime soon. Still, for hardcore fans, this is a sight to behold.
There aren't many fans out there devoted enough to prioritize Hulk payments over student loans or food, but for the premium collector, Sideshow's latest masterpiece may be too much to pass up. Currently, the figure is up for pre-order on Sideshow's website, and the company does accept payment plans (not kidding) for this monstrous Hulk figure.
Toy dealers will no doubt get in on picking this piece up and be looking to make some money on the secondary market and the Con scene. If you're willing to forgo buying that new car or taking that dream vacation, now is the time to get in on this pricey collectible before it sells out.
