A dedicated fan created real Hulk Hands that can actually smash through brick walls and concrete. Over the years, the Hulk has emerged as one of the most iconic Marvel heroes, and he's been portrayed on the big screen by three different actors. The first was Eric Bana in Ang Lee's poorly-received Hulk, and while he had signed on for sequels, they never came to pass. Edward Norton took over the role for The Incredible Hulk, the second film set within the MCU. Norton would've continued, but behind the scenes disputes led to him exiting the franchise. Mark Ruffalo finally assumed the role of Bruce Banner for the MCU, and he's appeared in six films (including the post-credits scene of Iron Man 3).
Of the three Hulk actors, it's safe to say Bana is the one fans are least likely to think of when the green guy comes to mind. Hulk was criticized upon its release for its poor CGI and psychologically-oriented storyline. As The Incredible Hulk and Ruffalo's portrayal has taken over fans' minds, there's not much to remember about Hulk, save for the Hulk Hands toys that emerged at the time. The Styrofoam hands were the perfect opportunity for kids to pretend they were the Hulk, but they didn't allow a lot of actual smashing.
Allen Pan decided to change that. In a video from earlier this year, Pan took it upon himself to create a pair of Hulk Hands out of actual metal so that they could, well, smash like the Hulk. As viewers can see, it's quite the process, and one that turns out surprisingly well. Truly, it's impressive to see what Pan ends up with once he's finished. Check it out below.
It's always fun when fans bring an element of the superhero universe into the real world, and these Hulk Hands are a pretty creative experiment. There's truly nothing more satisfying then seeing someone smash through concrete blocks just like the Hulk would. It's wild to realize these came from a pair of Styrofoam toys from 2003.
Now that Ruffalo's Hulk has wrapped up his arc with Avengers: Endgame, the MCU is heading in a different direction with their green characters. Bruce's cousin Jennifer will star in her own Disney+ show She-Hulk, though she has yet to be cast. Fans hope Ruffalo will appear on She-Hulk, but when Ruffalo last gave an update in April, talks were still ongoing. Regardless of his involvement, however, there will definitely be a Hulk around in the MCU, meaning there will be plenty more smashing.