Hulk Premium Format Figures Collection

[IcedDog]

Originally Posted by DevGuy

Other statues might have cost more to paint due to complexity and myriad colours. Hulk looks like an easy paint job.

Perhaps that explains price.

For sure that's a factor. I'm not surprised at the price of this piece, but I am intrigued by the price gulf between this and the Gladiator Hulk maquette, which was revealed a little over 5 years ago (and still available). The GH definitely has a more complex sculpt and paintjob, a larger and more involved base, but does that really warrant a $575 difference? The overall sizes of the two statues are fairly similar, but I think we're learning that size isn't the biggest factor in determining price, at least not anymore.

[IronLungs31]

What we have been learned years ago is that if a statue comes with the Maquette name attached to it. There is a great chance that said character statue will be hitting the market with an upper price tag attached to it than if that same character's statue comes with the Premium Format name attached.

[qz33]

Originally Posted by IronLungs31

What we have been learned years ago is that if a statue comes with the Maquette name attached to it. There is a great chance that said character statue will be hitting the market with an upper price tag attached to it than if that same character's statue comes with the Premium Format name attached.

^ True With this though Sideshow is expecting some economy of scale with 4 versions and a popular character that historically has done very well for Sideshow.

Originally Posted by IcedDog

For sure that's a factor. I'm not surprised at the price of this piece, but I am intrigued by the price gulf between this and the Gladiator Hulk maquette, which was revealed a little over 5 years ago (and still available). The GH definitely has a more complex sculpt and paintjob, a larger and more involved base, but does that really warrant a $575 difference? The overall sizes of the two statues are fairly similar, but I think we're learning that size isn't the biggest factor in determining price, at least not anymore.

Also true. The 2 biggest factors in price from production are: Factory Time & Boat Space
Hulk himself looks to be maybe just 3 pieces: his torso, legs, and head. Fewer pieces that have to be cast and glued together and few colors overall saves time.
Statue Producers have longed used size such as the "recent" 1/3 trend as differentiator to justify higher prices.

[Halcyon]

Originally Posted by DevGuy

Other statues might have cost more to paint due to complexity and myriad colours. Hulk looks like an easy paint job.

Perhaps that explains price.

Also an quite easy casting process, bcs of large compact parts (and can be made with less material/hollow/rotocast etc).

[Divo]

Sweet Jesus, and so it truly begins, this classic HULK thing? Not merely a distant dream, but for fcking real, he's here! And all for $835.00 & change? Smashingly insane, with my PO request/get already sent, & now for the wait.

As for size(?), this HULK is big/thick, but I don't think he will match Juggernaut big, but he will do the trick, no doubt about it.

Another great sculpt, I can't thank Sideshow & crew quite enough, but i'll try, as I ride this polystone high!


P.S. Sideshow, you are on a deliciously frantic roll! Keep them coming, keep us guessing, & please if time permits release another Apocalypse, Thing, classic Daredevil in swing, Doc Oc, Namor, and any other joys which will take us farther than before.

What a great ride 2024 is looking to be! I'm strapping in tight into my collector's seat, as i anticipate many more sculptural highs, which leave me both giddy,......................and absolutely terrified!

Best time to collect, that's what I said.

[Bill Lehecka]

Originally Posted by Joppula

His entire face is sucked into the center of his skull. And I never understood WHAT he was supposed to be doing with his right hand?

Like is he asking for something with that hand out?

Strange pose.

"JOIN ME AND TOGETHER WE WILL RULE THE GALAXY...."

Wait, wrong franchise???

[Y3E]

Originally Posted by FJC

Why would you hate to say it? It's a great looking statue!

It is a great looking statue but I don't like the character 😀

[AC_808]

This is awesome as hell!! Great sculpt with a decent price.

...To keep it rolling, SSC needs to do a comic classic Iron Man PF next!


Either Mark 5...


OR

Mark 6...

[Mepaphoros]

Originally Posted by IcedDog

Definitely the new one over that comiquette. However, when it comes to Red Hulk, I prefer this old PF

I think this line was amazing (green, grey, red), but the fabric pants ruins it for me.

[Iko Iko]

Originally Posted by Mepaphoros

I think this line was amazing (green, grey, red), but the fabric pants ruins it for me.

I usually prefer sculpted but these are ok for me. What I despise however is the ugly neck seam (which you can even see plain as day in the pic).