Funko Toys will be releasing a super adorable toy based on the break-out character of this summer's blockbusters, Guardians of the Galaxy's Vin Diesel voiced alien tree Groot.
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More specifically, a toy will be released of the final state Guardians of the Galaxy leaves our boy (twig?) Groot in - dancing to the Jackson 5's "I Want You Back" in a flower pot. You'll have to supply the soundtrack yourself!
Now lest you accuse us of deception and treachery, the Funko Toy of Dancing Groot doesn't appear to actually dance, it's just a static toy. So keep in mind - toy of dancing character, not actually a dancing toy. Big difference!
It's real! The first official Dancing Groot toy, from the amazing folks at @OriginalFunko! #GuardiansOfTheGalaxy pic.twitter.com/I5xNdgE0H8
— Ryan Penagos (@AgentM) August 22, 2014
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The official announcement comes on the heel of several fan-made creations and Marvel's putting the scene in which the character appears online officially. All of this is actually pretty weird since the veryexistence of dancing flower pot Groot is a huge spoiler for a reveal at the very end of the movie. The fact that there wasn't such a thing in the pipeline kind of reveals how much Marvel was taken aback by the character's popularity (I'm sure Rocket Raccoon was the one they believed would break out).
Imagine in 1980 if you could buy Kenner figures of The Empire Strikes Back with the box proudly proclaiming "Talking Darth Vader! Push button to hear him say "I am your father"!"
Anyway, we'll keep you posted on an official release date for this adorable Funko Toy.
