Rocket Raccoon polybag turns up in TRU
Posted by Huw,
This Guardians of the Galaxy Rocket Raccoon polybag has been spotted on eBay from a Canadian seller. It's labelled as a Toys R Us exclusive so presumably it's been found in a TRU in Canada already and might turn up in other countries in due course.
The minifig is the same as that in the SDCC exclusive Rocket Racoon's Warbird so its appearance in this polybag will be good news for collectors who didn't manage to get that set.
Via TheBrickFan.
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Awesome!
Really want this so if anyone gets hold of some spares, send me a message via the forum and maybe we can trade. I have loads of polys I can swap.
This is excellent news! Not just Rocket Racoon, but Groot too, I see :)
I'd definitely be interested in setting up a trade or monetary deal with someone for one of these.
Two things. I love that he comes with the little Groot in the pot, which is just so cute. The second thing is me shouting, why did I pay so much for this little guy from a Bricklink seller?!?
I need this sooooo much....... I have a good feeling this will hurt the wallet.
but just looked at the ebay listing and the seller is chancing it a bit for he/she is selling it as a pre-order and will ship once in hand.... I would PMSL if this was a UK/Europe release first
this is fantastic!
would love this to hit the uk shores, but feel it might be like the robin's redbird poly... maybe tlg will use it as an incentive offer or something!
Excellent! Knew it wasn't worth splashing out on the SDCC Warbird! Hopefully just a case of waiting a few months for it to be a widespread release and pick one up from wherever that might be (the next daily mail promo in a similar vein to the TLM Micro Manager appearing as a very limited release initially and then with the DM a couple of weeks ago?) , or from Ebay for a few pounds. Gets added to the list with the Electro Poly.
^ The best you can hope for is widespread worldwide release in TRU given it's branded such.
Fabuland rebirth?
Is that a sticker sheet pictured behind Rocket? Meant to be applied to the other figures maybe? Anyone know what that's about?
Apparently it will be an in-store giveaway at the TRU stores at the end of October as part of their 'bricktober' promotions. I am in Canada, so I am not sure if this will apply to all TRUs or only in Canada.
Rocket Raccoon? Isn't that a bit silly as a superhero? Like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles...
Hope this does become a WW release otherwise ebay is the only winner.
Great looking polly and perfect Groot to go with it, now all the guardians will fit in the Milano :)
^^I guess you've not seen the film yet. Rocket rocks! :D
Hopefully this comes to the U.S.
Kfr, you're not a marvel comic fan, are you? Guardians of the Galaxy began in 1968 but was re-envisioned in 2008 to include Rocket. He's a bad ass and it works SO well! For the easiest taste of who rocket is, watch the movie. You will be glad you did.
Yes, Rocket is intended to be VERY silly. Not only is his dialogue comic relief much of the time, but the entire concept is supposed to be silly.
Same thing was true of the Ninja Turtles, they were parodying comics of the time through such a silly concept. Not all comics have to be "...heavy breathing... I AM BATMAN!!!!! ...heavy breathing..."
My guess is that it will come with the DVD or blu ray of the film
Boy I need this. I hope it comes to Europe or at least to UK. I do need this for my Milano.
And on the LEGO shop ?
I need one of these!
Well, I've just decided, if it comes to TRU in the UK for purchases over a certain amount I might just have to relieve them of a Milano and hope it doesn't start me off collecting Marvel sets!
It's effectively a booster which gives you all the Guardians, all in matching uniform (should Groot's plant pot be dark red though?), the main vehicle (with a seats for everyone who needs one) and the lead bad guy, all in the one set. Win!
Other sites are speculating this will be a TRU exclusive giveaway for the Guardians of the Galaxy Blu-ray release in December.
Want!!
Definite want. I think that is how LEGO should handle exclusives. Sure the mini set it came in is still exclusive, but the figure is the selling point for LEGO anymore. This is how it is done.
I would hope I can find at least one, but preferably two. I like to open one and keep one sealed.
If someone wants to make a sale or trade, I will be interested.
Asked about this in the TRU in Times Square tonight - they didn't know what I was talking about.
These are available "free" in Canada at Toys R Us this week with purchases of Lego (excluding Friends) over $30. I got mine this morning!
I just found two in Toys R Us today, but they cashier wouldn't sell them. He said they weren't out yet.