Rocket Raccoon - Dark Gray Fur, Team Suit
sh563 · Marvel Super Heroes
Avengers: Endgame · 2019 - Released as part of the Avengers: Endgame wave
Figure ID
sh563
Theme
Marvel Super Heroes
Year Released
2019 - Released as part of the Avengers: Endgame wave
Rarity
Common to Uncommon - It appeared in a mid-priced set and a polybag, making it accessible but no longer in production.
Head
Unique molded raccoon head; dark gray with white muzzle and black patches around eyes; includes a dark bluish gray shoulder armor/neck piece attachment.
Torso
White 'Team Suit' (Quantum Suit) torso; features black, gray, and dark red printing with the Avengers 'A' logo on the left chest; white arms with black hands.
Legs
White short legs; unprinted monochrome design.
Accessories
Includes an oversized black blaster/gun; the neck bracket armor piece is considered a secondary assembly component but is integral to the character's look.
Color Scheme
A mix of Dark Gray, White, and Black; the suit utilizes the standard 2019 'Quantum' palette of white with red and black accents.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso front and back; the head features complex dual-molded/painted details for the fur texture and snout; legs and arms are unprinted.
Variants
Standard version sh563; others include the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 version (sh384) with blue suit and the original 2014 version (sh122) with orange suit.
Condition Notes
The molded head snout and ears are prone to paint rubbing; check for torso side-cracks under the arms and tightness of the short legs to the hip.
Estimated Value
New: $8 - $12 USD; Used: $5 - $8 USD; prices fluctuate based on demand for Endgame characters.
Price (New)
Available in set 76126 ($79.99 MSRP) and polybag 30453 ($4.99 MSRP).
Compatible Sets
76126 Avengers Ultimate Quinjet, 30453 Captain Marvel and Nick Fury (this figure was included as a promotional variant in some regions/re-releases).
Character Background
Rocket is the technologically gifted, genetically engineered raccoon from the Guardians of the Galaxy; in Endgame, he joins the Avengers to perform the 'Time Heist'.
Design Notes
Uses the smaller leg piece to represent his height; the head mold is a specialized part that captures the anthropomorphic features better than a standard Lego head.
Similar Minifigures
sh384 Rocket (Blue Suit), sh122 Rocket (Orange Suit), sh906 Rocket (Vol. 3 Suit), and other members of the Avengers in Team Suits like sh554 Iron Man.
Collectibility
Moderate; essential for completionists of the 'Team Suit' lineup, but widely produced compared to exclusive comic-con versions.
History
First debuted in 2014; this 2019 version reflects the character's transition into the core Avengers 5-year post-snap lineup.
Interesting Facts
The 'Team Suit' was a unified design used for almost all minifigures in the Endgame wave to avoid movie spoilers during production.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside other Quantum Suit Avengers or inside the 76126 Ultimate Quinjet; use a clear 1x2 brick to elevate him slightly behind taller figures.
Modification Potential
The head and shoulder piece are highly popular for MOCs involving space-themed animal characters or custom Star Wars aliens.
Overall Assessment
A solid, movie-accurate figure that perfectly captures Rocket's grumpy demeanor and his role in the MCU's biggest film; rated 8/10 for design accuracy.