i am not sure but I understand it the way they dont painting them in china and painting them in the studio. so that could be the price extra?
for me this is an awesome statue and a nice way to get this statue. other companies also bringing out a green hulk and month later there is a gray one without announcement.
So maybe here was a hugh call for this statue and they offer an opportunity to get another one with a slightly different painting. For me nothing wrong.
Like it and buy it or dont like it and go on. Easy way.