The first time I saw him on the pegs, I also felt he looked a little fat and not at all gamma en-muscled. The price of S$19.90 was also S$3 up from the Iron Man 2 figures and equal to the retail on marvel Universe stuff. Both of those lines have way superior articulation. So it was an easy pass the first time round.
But then I saw less of him on shelves and I kinda started to dig the green. I guess gamma radiation can have that sort of effect. But still, I balked at the price. All the various department stores that had store-wide 20% discounts kept the Avengers stuff at nett price. The sly dogs. Still, I passed.Then on making a long overdue visit to Toyrealm in China Square Central, I finally relented. There was one more Hulk left on the shelf and I felt that if I we to pay retail for this guy, then I'd want to give my money to the nice guy (Vincent) who owns the speciality store. And guess what? He gave me a couple bucks off each of the Jolly Green Giant and the Battle Hammer Thor I also picked up!
Needless to say I was now really up for the new plastic crack and busted them wide open the minute I got home. And while I didn't expect to be blown away, which I wasn't, I guess I can't say I was totally disappointed.
