Review: Marvel Funko Presents: Cosmic Sleigh Ride

Star-Lord takes Baby Groot tobogganing!

Overview (Spoilers):

This 90-second short opens with Star-Lord and his little buddy, Baby Groot escaping a fortress on top of a frosty mountain.  They hop on a sled to make a quick get-away from their enemy, Taserface (what kind of name is Taserface?).  A shot of The Collector shows there is a hefty bounty on Baby Groot, and Taserface is set on cashing in.  A classic cartoon style sleigh race proceeds, complete with traditional spot-swapping, and cliff jumps.  The end has Taserface lodged high up in a tree, and our heroes dance it off, the Guardians style we have come to love.

Our Take:

Anything involving Baby Groot is instant gold.  This short clip delivers much of the innocent and snarky attributes of the character we love.  Plus, anytime I see Taserface, I cannot help but laugh thanks to Rocket’s unremorseful mockery; good choice for the villain.  The race down the mountain feels much like an homage to classic cartoons, and with that comes a nostalgic respect.  The best part of the whole scene is easily the adorable dance-off between Groot and Star-Lord.  Easily my new favourite clip that Marvel Funko has presented.  It left me wishing there was a whole series of Funko Baby Groot getting into things and causing trouble for the rest of the Guardians of the Galaxy.