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One Of The Rarest Stretch Toys Is Set To 'Hulk Smash' Records At Auction

A boxed Hulk toy
Credit: PA/Excalibur Auctions
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If you're into your Marvel memorabilia, then listen up. A rare stretch toy of the Hulk from 1979, said to be one of the rarest stretch toys in existence, is going up for auction. There are around 30 of these toys that are accounted for out in the collecting wilds, with this one coming straight from the childhood owner who has coveted it ever since his mother bought one from the original production line.

If you're just getting into your toy collecting, then you might not know about Denys Fisher Toys. They made some of the best and most iconic toys between 1918 and 2002, including the world-famous Spirograph, and this Hulk stretch toy was one of many must-have toys that kids went crazy for.

A green Hulk toy in pink trousers
Credit: PA/Excalibur Auctions

The owner has kept it in extremely good condition over the years, and as the figurines were only sold in a select number of shops, Excalibur Auctions are expecting interest from across the globe. It's still stretchy, and the latex hasn't been damaged at all. It's like it's fallen straight through a time window from 1979 and will be a great piece for any Hulk fan to have in their collection.

Jonathan Torode of Excalibur Auctions said 'We are thrilled to be able to offer the opportunity to acquire one of the rarest stretch toys in existence. Having never been offered on the market before and to be in such good condition and with excellent provenance, renders this the ultimate for collectors.'

The Hulk stretch toy is going up for sale on July 26th and is expected to go for between £3,000 -£5,000, so keep checking Excalibur Auctions for more details!

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Sebastian Santabarbara profile image Sebastian Santabarbara
Sebastian is fuelled by a lifelong passion for Zelda, Banjo Kazooie, Donkey Kong, and all things retro. He uses his misspent youth with retro consoles to create content for readers around the world.