Rare 1979 Hulk Stretch Toy Expected to Fetch Thousands at Auction
British-made Hulk stretch figure, preserved since 1979, heads to auction for the first time.
A rare stretch toy of Marvel’s Hulk from 1979, described as “one of the rarest stretch toys in existence”, is set to go under the hammer later this month, with bids expected to reach up to £5,000.
Made by British toymaker Denys Fisher, the figure is one of only 30 known surviving examples and has never been offered for sale until now. It comes from its original owner and includes the original packaging, which features a handwritten “number one” on the box flap, suggesting it was among the first ever made.
The toy, filled with corn syrup and made from the same latex moulds as Stretch Armstrong, was part of Kenner’s original Stretch line and later licensed under Denys Fisher for a limited UK release.
The Hulk’s distinctive green skin, Marvel branding, and unused condition make it a standout piece for collectors.
Auctioneer Excalibur Auctions says the toy has been stored upright, out of sunlight, and even retains its original chalk dust, proof it’s never been played with.
It will go on sale in the Vintage Toys, Diecast Models & Model Railways auction on July 26 in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire.