I have seen the original Rocket go for around $150. The vol 2 deluxe actually goes a little more than retail now. Great figure. I snagged the IW 2 pack and was lucky my Groot wasn’t broken. I then scored a deluxe closed mouth rocket headsculpt for it so I have both.
BBTS still has the original Rocket for retail price. I think the second version is a pretty big improvement though and this newest one has the best overall look if you ask me.
BBTS still has the original Rocket for retail price. I think the second version is a pretty big improvement though and this newest one has the best overall look if you ask me.
First one from what I can tell is entirely matte paint whereas the Vol 2 version has the metallic hair/fur paint they've been using more recently. It does a good job of emulating a little translucency and depth to the fur. While I don't own the V1, that's what I gather from pics, which was what kept me from going for it in the first place.
They updated the body on the second Rocket to show the nodes one his body close to his neck. Plus the paint that has been mentioned to make his fur look more lifelike. I like the 2 headsculpts the gave him on the deluxe. That's the one I picked up and I will get this one also. Hope he has a different sculpt as well. So far the outfit looks great.
Still boggles my mind that some people think that a smaller figure means a much cheaper price. We aren't paying for plastic by the pound here folks -- the detail and tailoring on these smaller guys is almost more impressive.
Still boggles my mind that some people think that a smaller figure means a much cheaper price. We aren't paying for plastic by the pound here folks -- the detail and tailoring on these smaller guys is almost more impressive.
You make an excellent point about the custom body. I mean they’re only able to use it for Rocket, Rocket, Rocket & Rocket!
Sorry, yeah not funny. I’ve got just about 26 hours until I see Endgame and even though I’ve gone through all the spoilers I could find, I’m the type that it only enhances my experience since I no longer have to speculate and then my excitement is raised even further after hearing that
Rocket has to convince a fat, video game playing Thor in the future to go along with their crazy plan. Plus we are finally going to see Rescue and I know it would be dumb of me to think that HT’s will not make the armor because, well they are HT’s and Stark dies so they need to make as many armors as possible. I was certain that Steve would be the one to die/sacrifice himself but I guess since we started with IM, it makes a certain amount of sense to “bookend” the movies. Knowing that there’s going to be an evil and good Nebula basically messing some ish up is very interesting as well as the scene where it’s the either the Ancient One or Agamotto himself that pulls Bruce’s astral form from Professor Hulk’s body. A huge fight at the Avengers compound where heroes come flying out of magical gateways! And that’s not even touching on how the movie is supposed to start with Thanos being located right after IW and they go and not only chop the gauntlet off his arm but then chop his head off. I know this might be a bit off topic but it still amazes me that so much violence gets a PG-13 rating but god forbid we see bewbs, bush or dong and an immediate R rating gets slapped on. Oh and speaking of sexy time, I can not believe that Nat bites the dust (well, sacrifices herself to obtain the soul stone. Is the entire BW movie just going to be flashbacks or will ScarJo come back; I truly love her.
I’ve always thought ScarJo was a good actress and is totally hawt but never felt that she was higher than average intelligence until her latest interview with Stern. Not only was she witty, quick and seemed above average intelligence but the fact that she completely believes that monogamous relationships go against human nature just made me a super fan. I mean, there was no question that she “gets around” but to hear her talk about how much she loves her kid but is against monogamy because, in her words, it leads to toxic relationships where people are lying to each other and themselves and they are going against their basic instincts. That interview truly showed me that she’s more amazing than I ever thought possible. Leave it to Howard to get the best interview out of anyone!
You make an excellent point about the custom body. I mean they’re only able to use it for Rocket, Rocket, Rocket & Rocket!
Sorry, yeah not funny. I’ve got just about 26 hours until I see Endgame and even though I’ve gone through all the spoilers I could find, I’m the type that it only enhances my experience since I no longer have to speculate and then my excitement is raised even further after hearing that
Rocket has to convince a fat, video game playing Thor in the future to go along with their crazy plan. Plus we are finally going to see Rescue and I know it would be dumb of me to think that HT’s will not make the armor because, well they are HT’s and Stark dies so they need to make as many armors as possible. I was certain that Steve would be the one to die/sacrifice himself but I guess since we started with IM, it makes a certain amount of sense to “bookend” the movies. Knowing that there’s going to be an evil and good Nebula basically messing some ish up is very interesting as well as the scene where it’s the either the Ancient One or Agamotto himself that pulls Bruce’s astral form from Professor Hulk’s body. A huge fight at the Avengers compound where heroes come flying out of magical gateways! And that’s not even touching on how the movie is supposed to start with Thanos being located right after IW and they go and not only chop the gauntlet off his arm but then chop his head off. I know this might be a bit off topic but it still amazes me that so much violence gets a PG-13 rating but god forbid we see bewbs, bush or dong and an immediate R rating gets slapped on. Oh and speaking of sexy time, I can not believe that Nat bites the dust (well, sacrifices herself to obtain the soul stone. Is the entire BW movie just going to be flashbacks or will ScarJo come back; I truly love her.
I’ve always thought ScarJo was a good actress and is totally hawt but never felt that she was higher than average intelligence until her latest interview with Stern. Not only was she witty, quick and seemed above average intelligence but the fact that she completely believes that monogamous relationships go against human nature just made me a super fan. I mean, there was no question that she “gets around” but to hear her talk about how much she loves her kid but is against monogamy because, in her words, it leads to toxic relationships where people are lying to each other and themselves and they are going against their basic instincts. That interview truly showed me that she’s more amazing than I ever thought possible. Leave it to Howard to get the best interview out of anyone!
1.) How did you gleam from my rant that I enjoy overpaying for things?
2.) As I stated, knowing specific plot points before going into these movies actually enhances the experience FOR ME!!! Now that I’ve seen it, I am glad I read the spoilers and was also surprised by the execution of said spoilers.
Still boggles my mind that some people think that a smaller figure means a much cheaper price. We aren't paying for plastic by the pound here folks -- the detail and tailoring on these smaller guys is almost more impressive.
1.) How did you gleam from my rant that I enjoy overpaying for things?
2.) As I stated, knowing specific plot points before going into these movies actually enhances the experience FOR ME!!! Now that I’ve seen it, I am glad I read the spoilers and was also surprised by the execution of said spoilers.
Eh, just basing it on how you readily agreed with Indiana Fett's reasoning that just because the R&D used to develop a Rocket body can only be used for a Rocket then therefore the inflated cost is justified...but perhaps I am wrong and you don't like overpaying for figs.
And yeah, I did read about how knowing spoilers ahead of a movie helps you enjoy it more...but still that's like the complete opposite of how people enjoy movies/tv shows/books, etc. But hey, you do you!
Anyways all I'm saying is (this is not directed at you blinguskahn, but everyone in general) smaller figs should not cost as much as larger ones...that's usually how things work in life. There's a reason why super-sizing would cost you more back when that existed!
I’ve always thought ScarJo was a good actress and is totally hawt but never felt that she was higher than average intelligence until her latest interview with Stern. Not only was she witty, quick and seemed above average intelligence but the fact that she completely believes that monogamous relationships go against human nature just made me a super fan. I mean, there was no question that she “gets around” but to hear her talk about how much she loves her kid but is against monogamy because, in her words, it leads to toxic relationships where people are lying to each other and themselves and they are going against their basic instincts. That interview truly showed me that she’s more amazing than I ever thought possible. Leave it to Howard to get the best interview out of anyone!
Eh, just basing it on how you readily agreed with Indiana Fett's reasoning that just because the R&D used to develop a Rocket body can only be used for a Rocket then therefore the inflated cost is justified...but perhaps I am wrong and you don't like overpaying for figs.
And yeah, I did read about how knowing spoilers ahead of a movie helps you enjoy it more...but still that's like the complete opposite of how people enjoy movies/tv shows/books, etc. But hey, you do you!
Anyways all I'm saying is (this is not directed at you blinguskahn, but everyone in general) smaller figs should not cost as much as larger ones...that's usually how things work in life. There's a reason why super-sizing would cost you more back when that existed!
I wonder if he's not announced yet because he'll be bundled with a character not revealed until May 5th? Regardless, instant PO for me as he's become a favorite of mine...