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ITV News
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- ITV News
Rare Hulk stretch toy expected to sell for 'incredible' thousands at auction
A rare Hulk stretch toy is expected to sell for thousands of pounds when it goes under the hammer at auction later this month. The toy was produced by toy-maker Denys Fisher who was born in Leeds but lived in both Dumfries and Cumbria. The figure is thought to be one of just 30 examples of the original Hulk stretch toy from 1979 still to exist. It is to go under the hammer on 26 July and is expected to sell for up to £5,000. The toy comes with its original packaging which bears a handwritten 'number one' on the flap of the box, and is described as being in 'mint' condition having been kept out of the light and upright over the years. Jonathan Torode, from 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. 'We therefore anticipate world-wide interest." The Hulk figure was sold in limited quantities in the UK and was originally part of Kenner's 'Stretch Armstrong' line and was later licensed under Denys Fisher in the UK.
BBC News
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Auctioneer expects Marvel Hulk stretch toy to fetch up to £5,000
A stretch toy figure of a Marvel character, said to be "one of the rarest stretch toys in existence", is to go under the hammer at auction. Excalibur Auctions, in Hertfordshire, said the toy was one of only 30 known examples of the original Hulk stretch figure from 1979 known to still exist. It was produced by toy-maker Denys Fisher and comes directly from its original Torode, from the Kings Langley-based auctioneer, said: "We are thrilled to be able to offer the opportunity to acquire one of the rarest stretch toys in existence." The Hulk figure was manufactured in Thorp Arch in West Yorkshire, and was sold in limited quantities only in the UK. This angry, green-skinned figure was owned by a child whose mother knew someone who worked for Denys Fisher, and purchased one of the first off the production line. Excalibur said the figure came with its original instructions and had never been offered for sale since it was bought in comes with its original packaging which bears a handwritten "number one" on the flap of the cardboard packaging has a couple of tears in it, but is described as being in "mint" condition having been kept out of the light and upright over the Torode added: "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."We therefore anticipate world-wide interest."The vibrant yellow packaging has not faded and the original chalk dust on the figure's surface means that it was never shaken off, or played with, post-production, the auction house toy is estimated to go for £3,000-£5,000 at the auction on 26 July. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
