Interest expected in Hulk toy

A RARE toy with links to Dumfries is to go under the hammer at auction this weekend. The stretch figure of Marvel character the Hulk, said to be “one of the rarest stretch toys in existence”, with just 30 other known examples to still exist. It was produced by renowned toy-maker Denys Fisher (1918-2002), who grew up in the Leeds area and later lived in Dumfries and Cumbria. Worldwide interest is expected in the piece, which is from 1979 and has the original packaging and is in ‘mint condition’, and it’s therefore anticipated to sell for up to £5000. The figure will be offered in the Excalibur Auctions Vintage Toys Diecast Models and Model Railways auction in Hertfordshire on Saturday. Auction spokesman Jonathan Torode 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 is the ultimate for collectors.”