Yeah it's scarier when you realize how dangerous she is. And as a human you have no way of stopping her. Like, people think she isn't bullet proof because she avoided being shot. But she survived being hit in the skull with a fucking meteor. 😂
I love how when Rocket jumped at Bacon, Nebula drew her gun on him. They really bonded after the Snap. I know it's played as a joke, but a couple of good satellites to communicate over millions of light years makes a lot of sense for nearly every space travelling sci-fi property.
It's not just one of the little dash trinkets, it's the first one! Which not only means Yondu collects them because of Peter but that it became a tradition
BEST HOLIDAY SPECIAL EVER!!! The sight of Rocket getting Bucky’s arm and tearing up was both heartwarming and hilarious. And I loved that we found out Peter and Mantis are siblings!
They should do this with every group/character. I want to see Wong & Dr Strange host the Kamar Taj Christmas party or She-Hulk & Daredevil trying to get away for a quiet Christmas together & it getting crashed by the entire Banner family, Foggy Nelson & (for some reason) The Grandmaster.
It's funny because you could tell Hector was a few seconds ahead of Adam and Agustin because he would react a split second before the others but still this was great and I loved this special
James Gunn recently confirmed that Thor Love and Thunder takes place weeks after Endgame and that the Holiday Special and Volume 3 take place several years after Thor left the group. This explains Groot’s new growth and also the new ship which is called The Bowie.
Nope. Gunn said that in his head he envisioned Thor spending just weeks with the Guardians, but admitted that it doesn't line up with the timeline. Cause according to _Thor: Love and Thunder_ Thor spent quite some time with the Guardians. Timeline wise Endgame is October 2023 & Thor 4 is somewhere 2024. He also did not say that Holiday Special & Vol. 3 is "years" after Thor left. I would say _Love and Thunder_ is 2024, this Special seems to be December 2025 & Vol. 3 is 2026
@@OneHuntiBoi except that Gunn confirmed that Groot is still 100% CGI. Costs money to design, render and animate a completely new build that hasn't been seen before.
@@thedefinitionisthis yeah but the design is clearly easier to realize in real life. So even if it’s cgi in the movie, it’s been designed with the practical costume in mind.
Absolutely loved this Christmas special! Mantis and Drax were hysterical together 😂. Cosmo the space dog was too cute. Kevin Bacon and the Old 97's sounded awesome. Really digging these special presentations
This Special was something special. I love it for what it is, and also for setting up GOTG3 in a certain way as to James didn't have to spend time explaining in the film.
James Gunn said on Instagram that for the animated pieces, they shot the actors live then traced them frame by frame to make them look younger. So cool. This special was awesome! I didn’t realize how much I missed these delightful idiots!
I love that y'all pointed out Dave Batista just laughing at himself. I'm a die-hard GOTG fan. Have these characters tattooed on me 😆 I know there's been a lot of ups and downs for Bautista and his relationship with Disney so it's really fun just to see him having fun
i love Mantis here. The way she talks reminds me of a good friend who moved away-soft-spoken by default, but has a raspy roar for sudden emotions just like Mantis with the "Get over the zarg-nuts!" (5:56) And I like her banter with Drax, which reminds me of those hilarious videos where children act like grown-ups and their conversations are almost pointless and they argue over petty things but all so serious-like.
At the moment the references are only going one way but hopefully now they have a new studio dc start referencing marvel once they build up there new universe in the next 10 years or more
One of my favorite Easter eggs/small touches in the entire MCU is how the Guardians went from not understanding Groot at all to being able to talk to him normally. It’s never really addressed, but it makes enough sense that I actually think it’s better for not addressing it.
@@DeRockMedia Appreciate the offer, but I already know. There’s a Groot miniseries from a few years ago where it’s shown in a flashback that Rocket and Groot first met by being locked up in the same prison cell. They spent enough time together that Rocket eventually just learned to understand Groot, and I assume the rest of the Guardians would eventually more or less follow suit.
The music choices in this special are really great... It's such a great holiday special. Didn't think it was possible but I love Mantis even more now.... Bacon did a great job too
This Groot is a completely different Groot. He has been raised by all of the team, in addition to being a big fan of Thor. So he has taken on aspects/traits of those influences in his identity. Whatever he knows from the GOTG Vol 1 time period, would have been told to him by the others, since he has no actual memories of that time.
"So are you going to alter the address of my house so I don't get swarmed by crazy Marvel fans?" "No that number is the year Quill got abducted, they'll just think it's an easter-egg."
Let's get these guys a great gift for the holidays. Each of us should recommend this channel to at least one friend, and then ask that friend to do the same. We can get these guys to 100K by Christmas. Anyone with me?
3.1K Thumbs Up + Mine! 👍 Thanks for the fun, DVR! 🎬🤞✌️🖖👍🙏😎🤠 Notes: The Fourth Wall? There's a meme about how, Deadpool, being the only character to know of the death of, Stan Lee. Well, what about, She-Hulk? 🤔 (I haven't seen it yet.) If she were still alive, so would, "Lisa Douglas", in "Green Acres", for that matter. 😳
That is NOT Mark Hamill, it's an actor from Atlanta called Troy Beecham. ...tried to comment this before but think it didn't post as I tried to link an article, sorry if a double post :)
There was a fun little Lego Star Wars Holiday Special last year. Nothing amazing but it's out there. A lot of the voices from the Filoni-verse show up to reprise roles, which is probably the best part.
@@richardyoung3462 No he didn't. Bucky's only had one vibranium arm. The one he got in Infinity War, which he had in Endgame & TFATWS. Which Rocket now has.
I adored this special. While I'd love to be as optimistic as you guys about Gunn coming back to Marvel Studios after Guardians 3, I just can't see Warner Bros letting him. Once his Marvel Commitments are done I'd have to imagine he has a non-compete clause as a CEO.
Angry Mantis is the best Mantis. James Gunn called him "Swole Groot". He's probably around his early 20s in this project, and with a different build from his dad. Yes, that was Mark Hamil.
That is NOT Mark Hamill.
I think I've replied to very single Hamill comment I've seen (at least under Top Comments) informing them.
This special made me really appreciate Mantis. She was never one of my favorites, but after watching this special, she jumped up to the top
For sure
"Get over the zargnuts!!" XD
Yea me too
They finally gave her character development, that's why.
@@NikstSWE 😂
“GET OVER THE ZARG-NUTS!” was my favorite moment. Her unbridled rage is terrifying and hilarious.
Yeah it's scarier when you realize how dangerous she is. And as a human you have no way of stopping her.
Like, people think she isn't bullet proof because she avoided being shot.
But she survived being hit in the skull with a fucking meteor. 😂
@@GangstaStan010 True, she could do some really messed up things if she wanted lol.
And shows that she's very much Ego's daughter, fun and personable right up until you push them.😅
@@GangstaStan010Yup, I’d imagine her being half celestial has something to do with that.
I love how when Rocket jumped at Bacon, Nebula drew her gun on him. They really bonded after the Snap.
I know it's played as a joke, but a couple of good satellites to communicate over millions of light years makes a lot of sense for nearly every space travelling sci-fi property.
It's not just one of the little dash trinkets, it's the first one! Which not only means Yondu collects them because of Peter but that it became a tradition
BEST HOLIDAY SPECIAL EVER!!!
The sight of Rocket getting Bucky’s arm and tearing up was both heartwarming and hilarious. And I loved that we found out Peter and Mantis are siblings!
Gunn said in a tweet that Nebula went back to earth and hunted Bucky down, ripped off his new arm, and then left because she was feeling so christmasy
Poor Bucky.
That's hilarious, poor Bucky
That's so wonderfully in character for her. I love it lmao
I wish there was a post credit scene of Bucky without his arm. That would’ve been hilarious.
That opening song has been stuck in my head for four days.
I LOVE hearing all of your laughter! Mantis and Drax is a great combo. 😂💀 And Nebula’s, “You can’t run from me, Bacon!” 😏💀😆😂
They should do this with every group/character. I want to see Wong & Dr Strange host the Kamar Taj Christmas party or She-Hulk & Daredevil trying to get away for a quiet Christmas together & it getting crashed by the entire Banner family, Foggy Nelson & (for some reason) The Grandmaster.
24:02 Now this, puts a smile on my face! I knew Star-Lord would still accept Mantis as his sister, but hearing him say this was still satisfying 😌
It's funny because you could tell Hector was a few seconds ahead of Adam and Agustin because he would react a split second before the others but still this was great and I loved this special
@Heroes_Reforged010 Congratulations you've earned being reported to UA-cam for trying to scam people
Michael Rooker and the young Peter Quill did perform their roles on set, and it was animated afterwards.
I thought it looked rotoscoped, which is when they trace the animation over live footage.
James Gunn recently confirmed that Thor Love and Thunder takes place weeks after Endgame and that the Holiday Special and Volume 3 take place several years after Thor left the group. This explains Groot’s new growth and also the new ship which is called The Bowie.
Nope. Gunn said that in his head he envisioned Thor spending just weeks with the Guardians, but admitted that it doesn't line up with the timeline. Cause according to _Thor: Love and Thunder_ Thor spent quite some time with the Guardians. Timeline wise Endgame is October 2023 & Thor 4 is somewhere 2024. He also did not say that Holiday Special & Vol. 3 is "years" after Thor left. I would say _Love and Thunder_ is 2024, this Special seems to be December 2025 & Vol. 3 is 2026
Rocket being nice and losing it within a second because someone called him a racoon will never not make me laugh
And just like that mantis became one of my favorite characters in the mcu
Groot's new design is probably meant to be an easier costume for the theme parks
it 100% is. no doubt also cheaper for this too.
@@OneHuntiBoi except that Gunn confirmed that Groot is still 100% CGI. Costs money to design, render and animate a completely new build that hasn't been seen before.
@@thedefinitionisthis yeah but the design is clearly easier to realize in real life. So even if it’s cgi in the movie, it’s been designed with the practical costume in mind.
But also on the CGI budget.
I mean I love finally mantis got to show she can fight. She’s the best hand to hand person in comics
I had to quit my job today and have been feeling so low... then my favorite Chexicans post... day made!
You'll get something better!
This was such a fun holiday special, and I especially loved how hilarious Drax and Mantis were throughout this.
Absolutely loved this Christmas special! Mantis and Drax were hysterical together 😂. Cosmo the space dog was too cute. Kevin Bacon and the Old 97's sounded awesome. Really digging these special presentations
This Special was something special. I love it for what it is, and also for setting up GOTG3 in a certain way as to James didn't have to spend time explaining in the film.
This is where the fun begins! Love these Marvel Christmas Special! 🙏🏽
Thanks for the company guys, really needed it tonight
I've watched so many reactions to this that "rein rein rein rein rein, deer deer deer deer deer" has been stuck in my head for two days...
Wow, you guys are so close to 100K!!! You deserve it! Thanks for another great reaction!
This was such a fun and warm watch, I’ve watched it over 3 times already and every time alongside the lads via Patron!!!
Fun fact Mark Hamill did make a cameo in this special. Edited : Sorry I was wrong it was a lookalike.
They said it but doubted themselves lol
That's not Mark Hamill
Another similar looking actor confirmed it was actually not Mark
He didn’t.
@@HeroesReforged I know this now but someone needs to tell New Rockstars they were wrong lol.
James Gunn said on Instagram that for the animated pieces, they shot the actors live then traced them frame by frame to make them look younger. So cool. This special was awesome! I didn’t realize how much I missed these delightful idiots!
Yeah, that's what "rotoscoping" means.
This was a delightful special. Loved the reaction! You can't run Bacon! So hilarious
I saw Kevin Bacon and the Old 97's performing that final song on the Tonight Show the other night.
Is it bad I saw Adam’s background and immediately thought “Hope that’s green enough to have some fun editing shenanigans.” Lol
No... no it is not.....😁
10:59 Ya know...I can actually picture you three having this kind of an adventure! 😆
“Yup - standard LAPD” 13:17
omg Agustín 😂😂😂😂😂
Please no one believe messages like this telegram bs 👆
It’s not real. Report and ignore
I love that y'all pointed out Dave Batista just laughing at himself.
I'm a die-hard GOTG fan. Have these characters tattooed on me 😆
I know there's been a lot of ups and downs for Bautista and his relationship with Disney so it's really fun just to see him having fun
Loved your reactions, loved to watch this with you guys. Loved the holiday special, so good
i love Mantis here. The way she talks reminds me of a good friend who moved away-soft-spoken by default, but has a raspy roar for sudden emotions just like Mantis with the "Get over the zarg-nuts!" (5:56) And I like her banter with Drax, which reminds me of those hilarious videos where children act like grown-ups and their conversations are almost pointless and they argue over petty things but all so serious-like.
I want a "Get OVER the Zargnuts!" Teeshirt for Christmas.
Mantis is the new Manic Pixie Dreamgirl we deserve.
I'm glad I wasn't the only one who thought Cosmo was voiced by Beemo's voice actor
What made me laugh was the LONG ass walk bacon has to take from his living room to the front.
20:15 And yes that was Mark Hamill lol. Good eye man.
It was not.
Such a fun holiday special. FYI, the soundtrack is already up online...had to buy that opening song immediately!
16:05 Love it when DC & Marvel make references from each other 🙏🏽
At the moment the references are only going one way but hopefully now they have a new studio dc start referencing marvel once they build up there new universe in the next 10 years or more
Yeah it's fun stuff.
One of my favorite Easter eggs/small touches in the entire MCU is how the Guardians went from not understanding Groot at all to being able to talk to him normally. It’s never really addressed, but it makes enough sense that I actually think it’s better for not addressing it.
do u wanna know how? at least from the comics? (learned it from a channel)
@@DeRockMedia Appreciate the offer, but I already know. There’s a Groot miniseries from a few years ago where it’s shown in a flashback that Rocket and Groot first met by being locked up in the same prison cell. They spent enough time together that Rocket eventually just learned to understand Groot, and I assume the rest of the Guardians would eventually more or less follow suit.
The rotoscoping was really cool
The music choices in this special are really great... It's such a great holiday special. Didn't think it was possible but I love Mantis even more now.... Bacon did a great job too
Mark 0:43. Hello, Guys! 🤓🖖. The article about it says that the guys in charge of the special think of it as being the, "epilogue of Phase Four". 😎👍
Swole Groot!!! Drax and Mantis awesome duo.
YO HECTOR, it was amazing seeing you at LA Comic con, you looked amazing👍
Ps. I was the chicken😅🐔
Instant Holiday Classic!
The weird opening song and the one Kevin Bacon sang are both original, written and performed by James Gunn’s band the Old 97’s!
This Groot is a completely different Groot. He has been raised by all of the team, in addition to being a big fan of Thor. So he has taken on aspects/traits of those influences in his identity. Whatever he knows from the GOTG Vol 1 time period, would have been told to him by the others, since he has no actual memories of that time.
Groot has never shown himself to be a "big fan" of Thor.
10:29 I agree man! Love both 🙏🏽
"So are you going to alter the address of my house so I don't get swarmed by crazy Marvel fans?"
"No that number is the year Quill got abducted, they'll just think it's an easter-egg."
Also, y'all best click that sub button and get my boys to 100k tonight!!! No excuses, push da button!
This massively expands the 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon.
See the uncut reaction → bit.ly/patreon_reforged
Let's get these guys a great gift for the holidays. Each of us should recommend this channel to at least one friend, and then ask that friend to do the same. We can get these guys to 100K by Christmas. Anyone with me?
5:56 I don't want to get Mantis upset 👀
I knew the guys would luv that "he's an actor" joke.
Time to watch Hawkeye! Another to add to the Christmas rotation.
Hector 😂 that was definitely Mark Hamill! Good catch and a good time with Guardians. This is an instant Christmas 🎄classic.
I thought the sign said Kingo's Journey the first time I saw it. Would have been a funny reference (it is an anime Kino's Journey)
Gunn having creative control over at DC Studios increases the chance of a live action Amalgam Universe
This special? *chef's kiss*
3.1K Thumbs Up + Mine! 👍 Thanks for the fun, DVR! 🎬🤞✌️🖖👍🙏😎🤠
Notes: The Fourth Wall? There's a meme about how, Deadpool, being the only character to know of the death of, Stan Lee. Well, what about, She-Hulk? 🤔 (I haven't seen it yet.) If she were still alive, so would, "Lisa Douglas", in "Green Acres", for that matter. 😳
In an interview with ET, Gunn left the door open for a return to Marvel.
This special basically convinced me Dave Bautista is a national treasure
I lost it when I realized Peter was the reason Yondu collected all his little trinkets, because he got him his first trinket.
Great song at the opening, a new Christmas classic! :)
That is NOT Mark Hamill, it's an actor from Atlanta called Troy Beecham.
...tried to comment this before but think it didn't post as I tried to link an article, sorry if a double post :)
There was a fun little Lego Star Wars Holiday Special last year. Nothing amazing but it's out there. A lot of the voices from the Filoni-verse show up to reprise roles, which is probably the best part.
The animated sequences so reminded me of Bakshi's Lord of the Rings.
Of Course! Marvel Studios gives you the amazing, heart-warming holiday special....
*"Before we Wreck you mentally with GotG Vol. 3"*
27:39 they did 'the Lego Star Wars holiday special'
And to me, it wasn't half bad :)
Stark destroyed Bucky’s original arm.
Bucky had two arms during his Wakanda time. The first was all black when he got snapped. The second was the one Nebula got.
@@richardyoung3462 No he didn't. Bucky's only had one vibranium arm. The one he got in Infinity War, which he had in Endgame & TFATWS. Which Rocket now has.
I want that first Christmas song to be #1 worldwide.
GoBots confirmed in the MCU!! - Best. Christmas. Ever.
That WAS Mark Hamill!!!! He did a cameo for this special ❤️❤️❤️❤️
It's been confirmed to not be Mark Hamill.
I the mood for watching this again
20:12 star wars crossover w/ Mark Hamill? What an amazing holiday special!!! has all the feels!!
Nice! Cant wait for Phase 5!
It's a meld and blend of Marvel, DC and even Doctor Who if you know where to look all done in a light hearted funny sentimental way.
I adored this special. While I'd love to be as optimistic as you guys about Gunn coming back to Marvel Studios after Guardians 3, I just can't see Warner Bros letting him. Once his Marvel Commitments are done I'd have to imagine he has a non-compete clause as a CEO.
Great show. And YES that was MARK HAMILL!!!!!!!!
It was not Mark Hamill.
Angry Mantis is the best Mantis. James Gunn called him "Swole Groot". He's probably around his early 20s in this project, and with a different build from his dad. Yes, that was Mark Hamil.
Funny this 40 minute special is the best thing from marvel this year
I hereby categorise the special as "completely unphased".
and i NEED more main character Mantis! love her.
Lets goooooooooo!! I’ve been dying while waiting for this upload!
You guys are awesome🤘🤘🤘
Peter only had one dad and his name was Yondu. And he wasn't abusive.
What a fun Holiday Special that will surely be a regular watch each year! I enjoyed it a lot and I think it's a good ending to 2022 from Marvel!
Yup. That was Mark Hamill haha (Obv you guys figured that out at some point. It's awesome you can laugh at yourselves)
It's not Mark Hamill. Thankfully Heroes Reforged realized that off the bat.
I love how Mark Hamill cameos in this and barely anybody picks up on it xD
It's not Mark Hamill, dude.
I want mantis and Charles Xavier meet face to face in future projects... what'll happen when they both connect 👍🏾
Confirmed Go-Bots exist in the MCU!
The reason behind Groot being swole is because he can hide the extra limbs, seen in the Guardians Vol 3. And yes, that was Mark Hamill... 🙄
Not Mark Hamill
Yeah maybe Yondu could have been better, but he tried. People underestimate how important that is.
8:54 finally??
way to forget about Pom in the bar in The Suicide Squad lol
Best funniest special ever