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io9MoviesIt Sure Sounds Like Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Will Be Digging Into Rocket Raccoon’s Backstory
Ever since the first Guardians of the Galaxy film teased us with hints of Rocket Raccoon’s origin story, fans have wondered when we’d get the full MCU version of the tale. Well, according to a new interview with writer-director James Gunn, it seems like something he’s likely to explore in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. … Continued
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io9Rocket Raccoon Wrecking Ultron in Marvel vs Capcom Infinite Is How Age of Ultron Should’ve Ended
I mean, sure, that forest conversation between Vision and Ultron’s last drone was pretty good. But, like most things, it could’ve been improved if it featured more giant sentient trees flinging things into the air so they could be blown the heck up. I don’t have much more to offer than this short clip of … Continued
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Hot Toys’ Rocket Raccoon Comes With a Blaster That’s Almost Bigger Than He Is
A fierce attitude is a good start, but when you’re a genetically-engineered raccoon trying to hold your own against giant space monsters, and even humanoids, it also helps to carry a big stick. Which is why Hot Toys’ new Rocket Raccoon figure comes with a gigantic blaster that’s almost as large as the character itself. … Continued
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io9Books & Comics
Rocket Raccoon’s New Comic Series Is a Scifi Heist Caper
Although the Guardians are currently stuck on Earth, in a few months, at least some of them will be jetting out into space. Rocket Raccoon in particular is heading out on his own for the simpler pleasures in life—meeting interesting people in exotic locales, and then robbing them blind. Marvel has announced that the space … Continued
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This Statue of Guardians of the Galaxy‘s Groot and Rocket Is Completely Precious
Everyone loves Rocket Raccoon and Groot. They’re the best. And this new statue nails exactly why. Inspired by the artwork of Skottie Young, Gentle Giant is taking preorders for this awesome piece. Even though we know Groot is just extremely happy, that one angle sure does make it look like he’s going to eat Rocket, … Continued
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io9NASA Will Put Rocket Raccoon And Groot On Its New Mission Patch
If there was any doubt in your heart that the people at NASA were a bunch of nerds, here’s the evidence that proves otherwise. Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy made space operas exciting again, so what better way to honor its roots than to include two of its most popular characters on a mission patch? … Continued
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Tech News
A Life-Size Rocket Raccoon That Won’t Knock Over Your Trash Cans
You know what’s great about a blockbuster film having a leading character that’s only three-feet tall? Using foam and latex you’re actually able to make a life-size action figure from it, like this wonderfully-lifelike version of Rocket Raccoon from Guardians of the Galaxy and NECA. Made from the Rocket Raccoon 3D models created for the … Continued
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This Rocket Raccoon is 3 Feet tall, made of Foam and yours for $350
First came the action figures. Then the plushies, and the T-Shirts, and all the other paraphernalia – but this might just laud over them all as a testament to absolutely absurd Rocket Raccoon merchandise. Well, actually it is going to laud over them all, it’s three feet tall. NECA announced this full-sized Rocket Raccoon earlier … Continued
