Groot (Holiday Sweater)
sw1162 · Marvel Super Heroes
Guardians of the Galaxy / LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special style crossover / Marvel Studios Advent Calendar · 2021
Figure ID
sw1162
Theme
Marvel Super Heroes
Year Released
2021
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Sand green head with detailed reddish-brown flora vine markings, black eyes, and a neutral mouth expression. Unique to the holiday version of Groot.
Torso
Bright green torso featuring a festive holiday sweater print with red and white geometric patterns, music notes, and a graphic of potted baby Groot wearing a Santa hat. Standard bright green arms and green hands.
Legs
Dark blue standard unprinted legs with a matching dark blue hip piece.
Accessories
Includes flat silver kitchen utensils, specifically a spoon in one hand and a spatula/flipper in the other, referencing the festive kitchen/holiday cooking theme from the advent calendar.
Color Scheme
Bright green, sand green, dark blue, reddish-brown, flat silver, with red and white print accents.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on head and torso front. Detailed multi-color holiday sweater knit texture design with precise alignment.
Variants
Standard Groot figures use twig molds or specialized body pieces; this variant uses a standard minifigure head and torso to represent the character wearing a knitted holiday sweater.
Condition Notes
Check for print wear on the delicate holiday sweater chest design and fading or scratches on the sand green head piece.
Estimated Value
Approximately $3 to $6 USD complete on the secondary market.
Price (New)
Originally available exclusively inside the 2021 LEGO Marvel Avengers Advent Calendar (76196), which retailed for $39.99 USD.
Compatible Sets
76196-1 LEGO Marvel Avengers Advent Calendar (2021)
Character Background
Groot is a tree-like extraterrestrial humanoid superhero and a core member of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Known for his limited vocabulary ('I am Groot'), he possesses immense strength, regenerative abilities, and a lovable personality.
Design Notes
Uses a standard minifigure body instead of the specialized molded vine elements typically used for Groot, allowing him to wear a comical human-style festive holiday sweater.
Similar Minifigures
Other holiday sweater variants from Marvel and Star Wars advent calendars, such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, and Darth Vader in festive knit sweaters.
Collectibility
Moderately collectible among Marvel fans and seasonal LEGO collectors who collect the annual advent calendar minifigure variants.
History
Introduced in the 2021 seasonal wave of LEGO Marvel advent calendars, continuing the popular tradition of holiday-themed character variants.
Interesting Facts
The sweater features an adorable pixel-art or knitted depiction of baby Groot in a plant pot wearing a Santa hat right in the center.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside other holiday-themed Marvel minifigures on a festive winter village or holiday-themed LEGO display shelf.
Modification Potential
The head can be swapped onto other Groot bodies, and the festive torso is popular for custom holiday-themed MOCs and winter dioramas.
Overall Assessment
A fun, highly charming novelty minifigure that brings holiday cheer to the Guardians of the Galaxy lineup. Essential for completionists of Marvel advent calendar figures.