The Incredible Hulk
About This Machine
Meet The Incredible Hulk, a 1979 solid-state electronic pinball machine from Gottlieb, licensing the popular Marvel Comics character. As a Columbia Pictures Industries-era Gottlieb release, it reflects the growing popularity of licensed comic and media franchises in the late 1970s.
At its core, The Incredible Hulk is a machine with a variety of engaging elements. Players can enjoy two flippers, two pop bumpers, a 7-bank of drop targets, three standup targets, two ball kickers, and a spinning target -- notably, the game has no slingshots. The machine's artwork, by Gordon Morison, depicts Bruce Banner's transformation into the Hulk in bold, vivid colors.
Designed by Ed Krynski, The Incredible Hulk was internally known as "Valkyrie" prior to production, according to Gottlieb's engineering game cards. With an actual measured weight of 229 pounds including legs, it remains a distinctive example of Gottlieb's late-1970s licensed-theme output.
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Technical Details
- Theme:
- Celebrities - Fictional - Licensed Theme
- Model Number:
- 433
- MPU:
- Gottlieb System 1
- Notable Features:
- Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (2), 7-bank drop targets (1), Standup targets (3), Ball kickers (2), Spinning target (1). No slingshots. Actual measured weight: 229 lbs (includes legs).
Credits
- Designer:
- Ed Krynski
- Artist:
- Gordon Morison