(Warning: Contains potential spoilers for Avengers: Infinity War.)

Iron Man's Hulkbuster armour is probably the most powerful suit in his arsenal, and it's coming back for Avengers: Infinity War.

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But now a new leaked toy posted on Reddit has apparently revealed a big twist regarding the armour's role in Joe and Anthony Russo's movie.

It seems that it won't be Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr) in the film at all, but Bruce Banner/The Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) – the very person it was created to fight.

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The box shows Hulk bursting out of the armour. This could mean that either the human Banner is wearing the armour when he changes or that his big green alter ego is actually going to be suited up by Iron Man.

Once, the idea of putting The Hulk in the Hulkbuster armour would have been inconceivable, but his latest appearance in Thor: Ragnarok showed that the emerald giant is developing and growing more intelligent. He can even talk in full(-ish) sentences now!

Still, the question remains whether Tony would be willing to hollow out the interior of his lovely armour for Hulk.

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This toy seems to confirm the theory that has been floating around since Banner was seen standing by the Hulkbuster's arm in the Infinity War trailer.

Whoever ends up wearing it, it appears that the armour will be brought into play to protect Wakanda from Thanos's invading army.

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Avengers: Infinity War will be released on April 27.


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