Hulk (BigFig) - Dark Purple Pants
sh015 · Marvel Super Heroes
Avengers · 2012, released alongside the launch of Marvel Super Heroes sets for the first Avengers movie.
Figure ID
sh015
Theme
Marvel Super Heroes
Year Released
2012, released alongside the launch of Marvel Super Heroes sets for the first Avengers movie.
Rarity
Uncommon, exclusive to early large Avengers sets from 2012.
Head
Bright green molded head piece featuring a fierce grinning expression with white teeth and black painted eyes and brow, molded with short black hair.
Torso
Bright green large custom molded torso featuring muscular sculpted chest detailing, fixed to the waist and legs.
Legs
Dark purple molded lower body/legs featuring sculpted bare feet and molded purple shorts, fixed to the upper torso.
Accessories
Grey brick-built or specialized launcher accessory (though strictly speaking the standard set included a different build, the figure itself is often handled as a standalone piece).
Color Scheme
Bright green for skin and muscle, dark purple for pants.
Printing Details
Simple pad printing on the face for eyes and mouth; the rest of the figure relies on colored plastic molding rather than extensive pad printing.
Variants
Variants include Hulk with translucent light green gamma glow hands or variations from later MCU films (Age of Ultron, Ragnarok, Endgame).
Condition Notes
Check for scuffs on the nose and hair ridges, as the large molded pieces are prone to paint rub during play.
Estimated Value
$10 to $20 USD used complete, depending on condition.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets priced around $50 to $80 USD.
Compatible Sets
6868 Hulk's Helicarrier Breakout (2012)
Character Background
Bruce Banner transforms into the rage-fueled monster known as the Hulk, a founding member of the Avengers.
Design Notes
This represents the first generation of LEGO 'BigFigs', which use specialized large molded parts instead of traditional minifigure construction to accurately convey the character's massive scale.
Similar Minifigures
Other LEGO Marvel BigFigs like Thanos, Darkseid, or later iterations of the Hulk.
Collectibility
Moderately high demand for Marvel completionists looking for the original 2012 Avengers wave figures.
History
Introduced in 2012 to solve the scale problem of depicting giant characters like Hulk in standard minifigure form.
Interesting Facts
The Hulk BigFig uses the same basic mold architecture originally designed for the LEGO Theme 'Rock Raiders' or 'Ben 10' alien figures, scaled up for Marvel.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other original 2012 Avengers minifigures (Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye).
Modification Potential
Low modification potential due to the specialized, non-standard molded interlocking parts.
Overall Assessment
An iconic and essential piece for any LEGO Marvel Super Heroes collector, marking the historic introduction of the BigFig format.