Here is a real blast from the past! This is the re-issue of the famed 1966 Incredible Hulk model kit, from the folks at Polar Lights! Offered to a panting public in 2003, these fabulous re-released kits not only included the Jade Giant, but also Spider-Man, and the star-spangled superhero himself, Captain America! All three kits were re-crafted in a larger scale (1/8) size from their original 1966 counterparts! Click images below to enlarge!
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| After assembling the kit, and sanding away seams, I went to work on the paints, using lots of dry-brushing and over and under- sprays to get a great shading effect! |
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| I wanted Hulk's "desert floor" base to look a bit more like city rubble, so I used lots of over-sprays and dry-brushing to get the desired effect! I even added real sand and gravel to portions of the base! |
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| I added some gloss to Hulk's hair, eyes, teeth and lips, keeping his clothing to a dull, matte look... |
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| I also added a bit of cloth to represent a torn shirt! The final touches involved some fine linework on the eyes, teeth gaps, nose, ears, and hands! |
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| The kit, which originally appeared in 1966 and 1974 (as part of the "Comic Scenes" line) from Aurora, is a fine representation of the Silver Age Hulk, as drawn by Jack Kirby and others! |
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| Above: The colossal kit, now residing at the center of my own "Hulk collection!" |
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| Above: My 1974 "Comic Scenes" kit box, signed by 70s HULK artist supreme, "Happy" Herb Trimpe! |
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| Above: The 2003 trade advertisement that heralded the re-release of these two captivatin' kits! |
BONUS! Click below to view the actual box art for the model kit's original 1966 release!
Art by Neal Adams!
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