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'''Carl's Jr.''' is an [[United States|American]] fast-food chain founded as a hot-dog cart by Carl Karcher in 1941. It is famous for creating a variety of American dishes in the fast-food format. In the year [[2000]], in order order to promote the 1998 television program ''[[Godzilla: The Series]]'', Carl's Junior and their adopted brand '''Hardee's''' released [[Godzilla/Godzilla: The Series|Godzilla]]-themed merchandise.
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'''Carl's Jr.''' is an [[United States|American]] fast food chain founded as a hot-dog cart by Carl Karcher in 1941. It is famous for creating a variety of American dishes in the fast food format. In [[1976]], to promote the [[King Kong (1976 film)|''King Kong'' remake]], the '''Burger Chef''' restaurants that were later bought by Carl's Jr. produced four collectible drinking glasses with unique [[King Kong]] designs. In [[2000]], in order to promote ''[[Godzilla: The Series]]'', Carl's Jr. and its adopted brand '''Hardee's''' released [[Godzilla (Godzilla: The Series)|Godzilla]]-themed merchandise. Since then, it has offered promotions tying in with all five [[Monsterverse]] films.
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==Merchandise==
==Merchandise==
===Toys===
===[[King Kong (1976 film)|''King Kong'' (1976)]]===
As part of the promotion, Carl's Jr. produced Godzilla toys to be distributed with their kid's meals. They include:
In [[1976]], the Burger Chef restaurants, later bought by Hardee's, a daughter company of Carl's Jr., produced four collectible drinking glasses with unique [[King Kong]] designs printed on them available with a new design every week with the purchase of a large meal, or for 59¢ with the purchase of a medium Coca-Cola.
*A helicopter spinning disc launcher
<gallery widths='120' position='center' captionalign='center' spacing='small' orientation='landscape'>
*A fire shooting [[Godzilla/Godzilla: The Series|Godzilla]]
BC Kong Glass poster.jpg|A Burger Chef poster promoting the four glasses
*A Baby Godzilla with an egg
Burger Chef King Kong.jpg|The four designs available
*A [[H.E.A.T. Seeker]] with a map
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Carl Godzilla.jpg
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</gallery>
===''[[Godzilla: The Series]]''===
In [[2000]], as part of a promotion, Carl's Jr. produced Godzilla toys to be distributed with their kids meals. They included:
*a helicopter spinning disc launcher
*a fire-shooting [[Godzilla (Godzilla: The Series)|Godzilla]]
*a Baby Godzilla with an egg
*a [[Heat-Seeker]] stamper with paper
<gallery widths='120' position='center' captionalign='center' spacing='small' orientation='landscape'>
Carl Godzilla.jpg|A Carl's Jr. Godzilla toy poster
Hardees GTS.jpg|A Hardee's Godzilla toy display panel
</gallery>
===[[Godzilla (2014 film)|''Godzilla'' (2014)]]===
In [[2014]], Carl's Jr. produced a collectible cup with a Godzilla print on it to promote the [[Godzilla (2014 film)|American Godzilla film]] that was released that year.
<gallery widths='120' position='center' captionalign='center' spacing='small' orientation='landscape'>
CJ Godzilla 2014.jpg|A Carl's Jr. ''Godzilla'' collectible cup
</gallery>
===''[[Kong: Skull Island]]''===
In [[2017]], Carl's Jr. produced another collectible cup with a Kong print on it to promote ''[[Kong: Skull Island]]'', as well as a small merchandise line consisting of a lanyard, a keychain, and a towel with images pertaining to the film on them, all of them available free with the purchase of a large meal.
<gallery widths='120' position='center' captionalign='center' spacing='small' orientation='landscape'>
CJ Kong Skull Island.jpg|A Carl's Jr. ''Kong: Skull Island'' collectible cup
Hardees KSI.jpg|A Hardee's ''Kong: Skull Island'' merchandise poster
</gallery>
===''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]''===
In [[2019]], to promote ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'', Carl's Jr. restaurants in [[Mexico]] released exclusive cups featuring images of [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla]], [[Rodan (Monsterverse)|Rodan]], [[Mothra (Monsterverse)|Mothra]], and [[King Ghidorah (Monsterverse)|King Ghidorah]].
<gallery widths='120' position='center' captionalign='center' spacing='small' orientation='landscape'>
AAA532C3-757B-4EE2-951C-CCCEC1AB0EE6.jpeg|A Mexican Carl's Jr. Godzilla exclusive cup poster
CB2AA153-73C4-442D-8BF3-790496CC5971.jpeg|A Mexican Carl's Jr. Rodan exclusive cup poster
4829F8E7-0ECC-4E0E-826C-1236584497B6.jpeg|A Mexican Carl's Jr. Mothra exclusive cup poster
2AD5BB86-93EA-4EC0-B0FA-D20B38C1BD5C.jpeg|A Mexican Carl's Jr. Ghidorah exclusive cup poster
</gallery>
===''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]''===
In [[2021]], to promote ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'', Carl's Jr. sold an exclusive [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla]] and [[King Kong (Monsterverse)|Kong]]-themed burgers, as well as a Kong-themed sandwich.
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small">
GvK sandwiches.jpg|A Carl's Jr. poster promoting the two sandwiches
File:CarlsJr-GodzillaVsKongBigAngusBurgers-WebsiteLoNuevo-960x540 jswmrv.jpg
</gallery>
===''[[Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire]]''===
In [[2024]], to promote ''[[Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire]]'', Carl's Jr. restaurants in Mexico again offered the [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla]] and [[King Kong (Monsterverse)|Kong]]-themed burgers, with the addition of [[Skar King]]-themed fries.
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File:CarlsJr GxK.jpg
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File:CarlsJr GxK 4.jpg
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File:CarlsJr GxK 12.jpg
File:CarlsJr GxK 13.jpg
File:CarlsJr GxK 14.jpg
File:CarlsJr GxK 15.jpg
</gallery>
==Commercials==
{{Videos|
<!--{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">MEEn9vMgBuo</youtube>|Burger Chef King Kong Glasses Commercial}}-->
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">8_iAITRxuxQ</youtube>|Mexican ''[[Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire]]'' commercial}}
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Carl's Jr. is an American fast food chain founded as a hot-dog cart by Carl Karcher in 1941. It is famous for creating a variety of American dishes in the fast food format. In 1976, to promote the King Kong remake, the Burger Chef restaurants that were later bought by Carl's Jr. produced four collectible drinking glasses with unique King Kong designs. In 2000, in order to promote Godzilla: The Series, Carl's Jr. and its adopted brand Hardee's released Godzilla-themed merchandise. Since then, it has offered promotions tying in with all five Monsterverse films.


Merchandise

King Kong (1976)

In 1976, the Burger Chef restaurants, later bought by Hardee's, a daughter company of Carl's Jr., produced four collectible drinking glasses with unique King Kong designs printed on them available with a new design every week with the purchase of a large meal, or for 59¢ with the purchase of a medium Coca-Cola.

  • A Burger Chef poster promoting the four glasses

    A Burger Chef poster promoting the four glasses

  • The four designs available

    The four designs available

Godzilla: The Series

In 2000, as part of a promotion, Carl's Jr. produced Godzilla toys to be distributed with their kids meals. They included:

  • a helicopter spinning disc launcher
  • a fire-shooting Godzilla
  • a Baby Godzilla with an egg
  • a Heat-Seeker stamper with paper
  • A Carl's Jr. Godzilla toy poster

    A Carl's Jr. Godzilla toy poster

  • A Hardee's Godzilla toy display panel

    A Hardee's Godzilla toy display panel

Godzilla (2014)

In 2014, Carl's Jr. produced a collectible cup with a Godzilla print on it to promote the American Godzilla film that was released that year.

  • A Carl's Jr. Godzilla collectible cup

    A Carl's Jr. Godzilla collectible cup

Kong: Skull Island

In 2017, Carl's Jr. produced another collectible cup with a Kong print on it to promote Kong: Skull Island, as well as a small merchandise line consisting of a lanyard, a keychain, and a towel with images pertaining to the film on them, all of them available free with the purchase of a large meal.

  • A Carl's Jr. Kong: Skull Island collectible cup

    A Carl's Jr. Kong: Skull Island collectible cup

  • A Hardee's Kong: Skull Island merchandise poster

    A Hardee's Kong: Skull Island merchandise poster

Godzilla: King of the Monsters

In 2019, to promote Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Carl's Jr. restaurants in Mexico released exclusive cups featuring images of Godzilla, Rodan, Mothra, and King Ghidorah.

  • A Mexican Carl's Jr. Godzilla exclusive cup poster

    A Mexican Carl's Jr. Godzilla exclusive cup poster

  • A Mexican Carl's Jr. Rodan exclusive cup poster

    A Mexican Carl's Jr. Rodan exclusive cup poster

  • A Mexican Carl's Jr. Mothra exclusive cup poster

    A Mexican Carl's Jr. Mothra exclusive cup poster

  • A Mexican Carl's Jr. Ghidorah exclusive cup poster

    A Mexican Carl's Jr. Ghidorah exclusive cup poster

Godzilla vs. Kong

In 2021, to promote Godzilla vs. Kong, Carl's Jr. sold an exclusive Godzilla and Kong-themed burgers, as well as a Kong-themed sandwich.

  • A Carl's Jr. poster promoting the two sandwiches

    A Carl's Jr. poster promoting the two sandwiches

  • CarlsJr-GodzillaVsKongBigAngusBurgers-WebsiteLoNuevo-960x540 jswmrv.jpg

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

In 2024, to promote Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Carl's Jr. restaurants in Mexico again offered the Godzilla and Kong-themed burgers, with the addition of Skar King-themed fries.

  • CarlsJr GxK.jpg
  • CarlsJr GxK 2.jpg
  • CarlsJr GxK 3.jpg
  • CarlsJr GxK 4.jpg
  • CarlsJr GxK 7.jpg
  • CarlsJr GxK 6.jpg
  • CarlsJr GxK 5.jpg
  • CarlsJr GxK 8.jpg
  • Channels4 banner.jpg
  • CarlsJr GxK 9.jpg
  • CarlsJr GxK 10.jpg
  • CarlsJr GxK 11.jpg
  • CarlsJr GxK 12.jpg
  • CarlsJr GxK 13.jpg
  • CarlsJr GxK 14.jpg
  • CarlsJr GxK 15.jpg

Commercials

Mexican Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire commercial

References

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