Gladiator Hulk
sh389 · Marvel Super Heroes
Thor: Ragnarok · 2017
Figure ID
sh389
Theme
Marvel Super Heroes
Year Released
2017
Rarity
Rare
Head
Molded olive green bigfig head with printed white eyes, frowning expression, and scowling mouth, featuring a specialized peg slot to securely attach the removable silver gladiator helmet with a red mohawk crest.
Torso
Large molded olive green bigfig torso piece with printed black tribal body paint lines and white markings across the chest, featuring integrated large arms and hands in matching olive green.
Legs
Molded black bigfig lower body piece with printed dark clothing texture and integrated olive green feet.
Accessories
Removable metallic silver gladiator helmet with a bright red crest/mohawk piece, and a separate blue shoulder armor pauldron piece fitting over the left arm.
Color Scheme
Olive green, black, metallic silver, red, and blue, capturing the iconic gladiator appearance from Sakaar.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing featuring intricate white and black tribal patterns on the chest and torso, sharply defined facial features on the head piece, and clean color separation.
Variants
This specific figure is the standard Gladiator Hulk from Thor: Ragnarok sets. Other Hulk variants include the MCU Avengers versions, Classic Hulk, and Big Fig variations with different pants.
Condition Notes
Check for scuffs on the olive green plastic, wear or fading on the printed tribal chest lines, bite marks on hands (common with bigfigs), and ensure the red mohawk and blue shoulder pauldron are present.
Estimated Value
$25 to $45 USD depending on completeness and overall condition on the secondary market.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets retailing between $50 and $130 USD in 2017.
Compatible Sets
76084 The Ultimate Battle for Asgard (2017) and 76088 Thor vs. Hulk: Arena Clash (2017).
Character Background
Bruce Banner / The Hulk as seen in Thor: Ragnarok, stranded on the gladiatorial planet Sakaar where he became the reigning champion of the Grandmaster's contest of champions.
Design Notes
Utilizes the classic LEGO bigfig mold system, which combines custom-molded torso, head, arms, and legs to achieve a much larger scale than standard minifigures, perfectly representing Hulk's massive stature.
Similar Minifigures
Other Marvel bigfigs such as Thanos, Red Hulk, Cull Obsidian, and standard MCU Hulk figures.
Collectibility
High demand among Marvel Super Heroes collectors and Thor: Ragnarok fans due to the unique gladiator costume and limited set appearances.
History
Released in 2017 to tie into the theatrical release of Marvel Studios' Thor: Ragnarok, marking one of the most popular cinematic iterations of the character in LEGO form.
Interesting Facts
The helmet and shoulder armor pieces are uniquely molded accessories designed specifically to replicate his Sakaaran battle gear from the film's arena sequence.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dedicated Marvel shelf alongside Thor in gladiator gear, Valkyrie, and Grandmaster to recreate the Sakaar arena scene.
Modification Potential
Bigfigs offer limited purist modification potential compared to standard minifigures, mostly restricted to swapping head pieces or adding third-party cloth capes.
Overall Assessment
An exceptional and highly desirable bigfig with standout printing and accessories, making it a centerpiece for any LEGO Marvel Super Heroes collection.