Hot Toys Does GROOT & ROCKET RACCOON in 1/6 (from #AvengersInfinityWar)
Remember when GROOT was this huge lug of a gentle giant tree-beastie, in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.1? With Rocket on his shoulders, against the world together? ... Well *SPOILER* ... he died. James Gunn confirmed it.
Remember that *SPOILER* dancing Sapling Groot on the deck of The Milano? Well, that is the Son of Groot! And he grew up cute, and "Baby Groot" danced at the beginning of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 too! (Both times, the motion caption of the dance was actually James Gunn himself! But I'm sure you know that by now...)
(Above: Baby Groot / Below: Teen Groot)
Remember that quick peek at that "Teen" Groot at one of the five post-credit scenes at the end of GoTGVol:2? Now THIS Groot is who we'll be seeing in the upcoming AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR film, and he's the focus of our toynews today in this post!
Hong Kong's HOT TOYS has revealed today their 1/6th-scaled collectible(s) of "GROOT" - available in TWO Editions: as a Individual/Single character collectible, and as a "Groot & Rocket Collectible Set".
GROOT features figure sculpted by Joseph Tsang, with figure painted by Lok Ho, while ROCKET featured (perpetually screaming :p) head sculpted by So-young, Lee, painted by JC. Hong, with Head Art Directed by JC. Hong.
The release date is tagged approximately at Q4, 2018 – Q1, 2019. Quite a long way off from the film's April 27th worldwide premiere (*April 26th in Singapore YASSSS).
Here are some images to stare at, and product stats to absorb ... and of course perhaps you'll like to check in with your fav retailer(s) for pricing and availability.
PRODUCT CODE: MMS475
PRODUCT NAME: GROOT
HEIGHT: APPROXIMATELY 29.5 CM TALL
POINTS OF ARTICULATIONS: 15
SPECIAL FEATURES: TWO NEWLY DEVELOPED INTERCHANGEABLE FACE SCULPT WITH MOVIE-ACCURATE FACIAL EXPRESSION AND TREE TEXTURE, A BLASTER RIFLE, A HANDHELD GAME CONSOLE
The 1/6th scale Groot Collectible Figure specially features:
- Authentic and detailed likeness of Groot in Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War
- Two (2) newly developed interchangeable face sculpt with movie-accurate facial expression and tree texture
- Approximately 29.5 cm tall
- Newly developed unique body with over 15 points of articulations
- Five (5) pieces of interchangeable hands including:
- One (1) pair of relaxed hands
- One (1) partially clenched left hand
- One (1) weapon holding right hand
- One (1) attacking right hand
- Each piece of face sculpt is specially hand-painted
Weapon:
- One (1) blaster rifle
Accessories:
- One (1) handheld game console
- Specially designed movie-themed figure stand and movie logo
HOT TOYS PRESS: "Get ready for the return of Rocket and Groot in the upcoming epic release Avengers: Infinity War, which will unveil a first look of the Guardians teaming up with the Avengers! Fans are eagerly anticipating on how Groot continues to prove himself as a dependable hero while battling alongside with his comrade Rocket!
Today, Hot Toys is delighted to present the 1/6th scale collectible set of Groot and Rocket from Marvel’s forthcoming film Avengers: Infinity War.
The newly developed Groot is expertly crafted based on his appearance in the film, featuring a finely sculpted head with 2 interchangeable face sculpts, impressive paint application on his body reflecting his distinctive appearance, blaster rifle, handheld game console and a movie-themed figure stand with movie logo.
The movie- accurate Rocket is specially crafted based on his unique physique in the film, it features a newly painted head portraying his roaring expression with remarkable likeness, specially tailored combat suit, interchangeable hands and feet, all-new highly detailed blaster rifle, and a specially designed movie-themed figure with movie logo.
Don’t pass up on a chance to grab the Marvel’s galactic inseparable duo Groot and Rocket collectible set to expand on your Avengers: Infinity War collection!"
The 1/6th scale Rocket Collectible Figure specially features:
- Newly painted roaring expression head sculpt with authentic and detailed likeness of Rocket from Avengers: Infinity War
- Movie-accurate facial expression and detail fur texture
- Approximately 16 cm tall
- Specialized body with over 17 points of articulations
- Three (3) pairs of interchangeable hands including:
- One (1) pair of relaxed hands
- One (1) pair of fists
- One (1) pair of hands for holding blaster rifle
- Two (2) pairs of interchangeable feet including:
- One (1) pair of feet for standing
- One (1) pair of feet in a flying stance
- Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand- painted
Costume:
- One (1) navy blue space suit
- One (1) utility belt with pouches
- One (1) gun strap (wearable on the back)
Weapon:
- One (1) blaster rifle
Accessory:
- Specially designed movie-themed figure stand movie logo
Artists:
- Head Sculpted by So-young, Lee
- Painted by JC. Hong
- Head Art Directed by JC. Hong
Release date: Approximately Q4, 2018 – Q1, 2019
(1/6th THOR Revealed HERE / *Possible Thor Spoilers*)