| Name | Groot as Black Panther |
|---|---|
| Sticker | Target Exclusive; Celebrating Marvel 85 Years |
| Number | #1398 |
| Characters | Groot; Black Panther |
| Franchise | Guardians of the Galaxy |
| Brand | Marvel |
| Release Date | 2024 |
| Category | Marvel |
| Size | Standard 4 inch POP! |
| Type | Bobble-Head |
| Media Franchise | Marvel We Are Groot |
| Price Trend | Up (11.3%) |
| Monthly Volume | 3 products / mth |
In 2024, collectors discovered a unique mashup when Funko POP! released Groot as Black Panther #1398, uniting Guardians of the Galaxy charm with Wakandan royalty in one heroic vinyl figure.
Funko POP! Groot as Black Panther #1398 combined two fan favorites into one stylized collectible, making it a standout piece for Marvel POP! shelves. The figure showed Groot in a confident, arms-crossed stance with a serious expression, mixing the attitude associated with Black Panther with Groot’s iconic design. Collectors of Groot;Black Panther 2024 Marvel We Are Groot releases valued this mashup for its crossover appeal and distinctive display presence.
This POP! stood at standard POP! size and featured Groot’s wood-textured body accented with vivid green detailing along his limbs, torso, and head, emphasizing his tree-like form. Deep black eyes and sharply defined facial grooves gave the character a bold, mask-like look that subtly echoed Black Panther’s intensity while still reading clearly as Groot.
Released under the Marvel category, Groot as Black Panther #1398 fit smoothly into numbered Marvel POP! lines, making it easy for collectors to catalog and pair with other Guardians of the Galaxy figures. Within the Marvel We Are Groot line tied to the 2024 Guardians of the Galaxy content, this figure represented Funko’s approach of reimagining characters in crossover styles while staying recognizable to franchise fans.
As part of the broader Guardians of the Galaxy and Marvel POP! collections, Groot as Black Panther linked cosmic storytelling with superhero iconography, offering collectors a simple way to expand both their Groot-focused displays and their general Marvel shelves with one hybrid release.
