Super-sized Rocket and Groot re-created in Lego

We are Groot. We are Lego. Video screenshot by Bonnie Burton/CNET

Fans of the blockbuster sci-fi movie "Guardians of the Galaxy" already know that Marvel's intergalactic misfits have their own Lego set and a movie trailer made in Lego, but it's even cooler to see fans build super-sized versions of Rocket Raccoon and Groot -- brick by brick.

In this time-lapse video, originally shot at this year's San Diego Conic-Con International and the European movie premiere, eight pro-builders construct Rocket and Groot entirely from Lego pieces. The whole process took 300 hours, but you can see the laborious event in a little over two minutes.

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Funko to release Dancing Baby Groot toy

Get your own official Dancing Baby Groot bobble-head toy soon! Funko

Ever since Dancing Baby Groot waved his arms around and shook his branches to The Jackson 5 in "Guardians of the Galaxy" fans have been clamoring for official merchandise and toys from Marvel.

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Fans took matters into their own hands too by making their own DIY versions like this homemade Dancing Baby Groot created by hacking old-school Movin' & Groovin' flowers.

Now "Guardians" fans get their hands on an officially licensed Dancing Baby Groot bobblehead figure from Funko's Pop Vinyl collection of toys.

"It's real! The first official Dancing Groot toy, from the amazing folks at Original Funko! #GuardiansOfTheGalaxy," Executive Editorial Director of Marvel Digital Media Ryan Penagos tweeted.

Funko also tweeted that the Dancing Baby Groot bobblehead will be available to buy in retail stores, and will announce when next week.

This will be a nice addition to add to the entire "Guardians of the Galaxy" line of Funko toys coming in September.

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