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Bound for stardom: Rocket Raccoon, Guardian of the Galaxy shirts and toys
Forget Chris Pratt and his ripped abs (if you can). The real star of Disney’s upcoming “Guardians of the Galaxy” movie is sure to be be Rocket Raccoon.
Rocket (voiced in the movie by Bradley Cooper) is a genetically modified raccoon with weapons and tactical skills. A bounty hunter and mercenary, Rocket works with Groot, a tree-like humanoid (voiced by Vin Diesel). (Just go with us on this.)
The movie, the 10th entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is due in theaters Aug. 1. Here’s a look at some of the Rocket merchandise you can find online now:
“I Bite” t-shirt for men, $19.95
And because not all comic book geeks are guys … A women’s Rocket t-shirt from Design for Humans is available in black, white or blue ($24).
10-inch Big Blastin’ Rocket Raccoon action figure with light-up blaster, $34.95
Interested in Rocket’s backstory? The hardcover graphic novel Rocket Raccoon: Guardian of the Keystone Quadrant ($19.76) collects his early adventures.
Guardians of the Galaxy Rocket Raccoon Bobble Head ($17.59). Because it’s a bobble head!
Looking for something life size? This Fathead wall decal fits the bill ($99.99).
Update: Check out the 15-inch Rocket Raccoon plush ($24.95) that was added
to the lineup at the Disney Store this week:
