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Official books denote this incarnation of Kong as '''2nd Generation King Kong''' {{Nihongo|２代目キングコング|Nidaime Kingu Kongu}}. In-universe, this version of the character is generally only known by the name "Kong," but the natives of [[Mondo Island]] refer to him as "Bō Kong," which in the language of the island means "King Kong." | Official books denote this incarnation of Kong as '''2nd Generation King Kong''' {{Nihongo|２代目キングコング|Nidaime Kingu Kongu}}. In-universe, this version of the character is generally only known by the name "Kong," but the natives of [[Mondo Island]] refer to him as "Bō Kong," which in the language of the island means "King Kong." | ||
==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
The 1967 Kong bears a close resemblance to the [[King Kong/1962|1962 incarnation]], standing upright on two legs and possessing brown fur covering most of his body. Kong's skin is a brownish color, and is visible on his face, pectoral muscles, hands and feet. This Kong's head is larger than the previous incarnation's, and has a bigger mouth, bigger eyes, and a shorter neck. This Kong is more stocky in build, with a muscular, rounded body and short legs. Kong's arms are very long, and he either holds them at his sides or suspends them over his head while walking. | The 1967 Kong bears a close resemblance to the [[King Kong/1962|1962 incarnation]], standing upright on two legs and possessing brown fur covering most of his body. Kong's skin is a brownish color, and is visible on his face, pectoral muscles, hands and feet. This Kong's head is larger than the previous incarnation's, and has a bigger mouth, bigger eyes, and a shorter neck. This Kong is more stocky in build, with a muscular, rounded body and short legs. Kong's arms are very long, and he either holds them at his sides or suspends them over his head while walking. | ||
==Personality== | ==Personality== | ||
This incarnation of King Kong is more friendly and gentle than the two previous incarnations. Kong never intentionally causes destruction except when attacking [[Dr. Who]]'s base or ship, and is generally not hostile towards humans. Kong is infatuated with [[Susan Watson]], and will go to great lengths to protect her and respond to her commands. | This incarnation of King Kong is more friendly and gentle than the two previous incarnations. Kong never intentionally causes destruction except when attacking [[Dr. Who]]'s base or ship, and is generally not hostile towards humans. Kong is infatuated with [[Susan Watson]], and will go to great lengths to protect her and respond to her commands. | ||
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[[File:King Kong 1967.jpg|thumb|200px| | [[File:King Kong 1967.jpg|thumb|200px|King Kong in ''[[King Kong Escapes]]'']]King Kong was discovered on [[Mondo Island]] by a joint expedition of American and Japanese scientists, led by [[Carl Nelson]]. When [[Susan Watson]], a member of the expedition, was attacked by [[Gorosaurus]], Kong saved her and defeated Gorosaurus. Later, when the crew tried to leave Mondo in their submarine, they were attacked by a [[Giant Sea Serpent]]. Kong swam out to sea and fought off the snake, allowing the sub to escape safely. New of Kong's discovery alerted the evil [[Dr. Who]], who kidnapped Kong and placed him under mind control, forcing him to mine a radioactive element called Element X so that Who could sell it to the mysterious [[Madame Piranha]]. Nelson, Susan, and their other crew member [[Jiro Nomura]] arrived at Who's base in the North Pole and managed to free Kong, leading him back to [[Tokyo]]. Enraged, Who sent his robot version of Kong, [[Mechani-Kong]], to Tokyo to kill Kong. Mechani-Kong kidnapped Susan and climbed the [[Tokyo Tower]], and Kong pursued them. Kong rescued Susan and battled Mechani-Kong, and eventually managed to cause Mechani-Kong to fall from the tower and onto the street, destroying it. Kong then attacked Dr. Who's submarine in Tokyo Bay and destroyed it, killing Who and ending his evil plans. Kong then returned to Mondo Island to live in peace. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|King Kong/Gallery}} | ||
==Roar== | ==Roar== | ||
This Kong's roar is recycled from the roar of the [[King Kong/1962|1962 King Kong]], which was previously used for [[Sanda]] in ''[[War of the Gargantuas]]''. This roar would later be reused for [[King Caesar]] in ''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla]]'' and would be combined with [[Godzilla]]'s roar to create the [[Tyrannosaurus rex|Tyrannosaurus']] roar in ''[[The Last Dinosaur]]''. | This Kong's roar is recycled from the roar of the [[King Kong/1962|1962 King Kong]], which was previously used for [[Sanda]] in ''[[War of the Gargantuas]]''. This roar would later be reused for [[King Caesar]] in ''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla]]'' and would be combined with [[Godzilla]]'s roar to create the [[Tyrannosaurus rex|Tyrannosaurus']] roar in ''[[The Last Dinosaur]]''. | ||
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The King Kong (キングコング Kingu Kongu) from King Kong Escapes is an incarnation of King Kong that appeared in the 1967 Toho film, King Kong Escapes.
It is the second incarnation of King Kong to appear in a film produced by Toho.
Name
King Kong's name was conceived by the character's creator, Merian C. Cooper, after he read his friend Douglas Burden's account of traveling to the island of Komodo and encountering Komodo dragons there. In Burden's book, Dragon Lizards of Komodo, he referred to the animal as the "King of Komodo." Fond of hard-sounding words beginning with a "k" sound, Cooper was inspired by this phrase as well as "Congo" to give his giant ape creation the name of Kong. David O. Selznick eventually added "King" to the title of Cooper's film in order to prevent audiences from confusing it with a docudrama, as Cooper had previously produced multiple such films with one-word titles.
Official books denote this incarnation of Kong as 2nd Generation King Kong (２代目キングコング Nidaime Kingu Kongu). In-universe, this version of the character is generally only known by the name "Kong," but the natives of Mondo Island refer to him as "Bō Kong," which in the language of the island means "King Kong."
Appearance
The 1967 Kong bears a close resemblance to the 1962 incarnation, standing upright on two legs and possessing brown fur covering most of his body. Kong's skin is a brownish color, and is visible on his face, pectoral muscles, hands and feet. This Kong's head is larger than the previous incarnation's, and has a bigger mouth, bigger eyes, and a shorter neck. This Kong is more stocky in build, with a muscular, rounded body and short legs. Kong's arms are very long, and he either holds them at his sides or suspends them over his head while walking.
Personality
This incarnation of King Kong is more friendly and gentle than the two previous incarnations. Kong never intentionally causes destruction except when attacking Dr. Who's base or ship, and is generally not hostile towards humans. Kong is infatuated with Susan Watson, and will go to great lengths to protect her and respond to her commands.
Origins
King Kong is a legendary giant ape that is said to live on the remote Mondo Island. Carl Nelson spent a great deal of his life studying the legend of Kong and searching for him, while his former colleague Dr. Who even stole Nelson's anatomical drawings of Kong to build the giant robot Mechani-Kong. When Nelson and his crew finally discovered Mondo Island, they encountered the real Kong, proving the legends to be true. How long Kong has been living on the island is unclear, but a native on the island seems to view him as a god.
History
Showa Series
King Kong Escapes
King Kong was discovered on Mondo Island by a joint expedition of American and Japanese scientists, led by Carl Nelson. When Susan Watson, a member of the expedition, was attacked by Gorosaurus, Kong saved her and defeated Gorosaurus. Later, when the crew tried to leave Mondo in their submarine, they were attacked by a Giant Sea Serpent. Kong swam out to sea and fought off the snake, allowing the sub to escape safely. New of Kong's discovery alerted the evil Dr. Who, who kidnapped Kong and placed him under mind control, forcing him to mine a radioactive element called Element X so that Who could sell it to the mysterious Madame Piranha. Nelson, Susan, and their other crew member Jiro Nomura arrived at Who's base in the North Pole and managed to free Kong, leading him back to Tokyo. Enraged, Who sent his robot version of Kong, Mechani-Kong, to Tokyo to kill Kong. Mechani-Kong kidnapped Susan and climbed the Tokyo Tower, and Kong pursued them. Kong rescued Susan and battled Mechani-Kong, and eventually managed to cause Mechani-Kong to fall from the tower and onto the street, destroying it. Kong then attacked Dr. Who's submarine in Tokyo Bay and destroyed it, killing Who and ending his evil plans. Kong then returned to Mondo Island to live in peace.
Abilities
Strength
This incarnation of Kong is incredibly strong. He demonstrates this strength in his battles with Gorosaurus, the Giant Sea Serpent and Mechani-Kong. During his battle with Gorosaurus, Kong is able to pry apart and eventually snap Gorosaurus' jaws, and during his battle with the Giant Sea Serpent Kong pulls the creature off his body as it tries to constrict around him and throws it. Kong utilizes his strength to dig through layers of rocks when Dr. Who forces him to mine for Element X, and later is able to easily smash through Dr. Who's base and eventually destroy his ship.
Intelligence
As a primate, Kong is reasonably intelligent. Not only is Kong able to outsmart most of his enemies, but he is also capable of communication with humans. Kong understands the commands given to him by Susan Watson. When he is captured by Dr. Who and sees Mechani-Kong for the first time, Kong hallucinates the machine as being another member of his kind and seems to attempt to communicate with it by waving and roaring.
Kong is also able to override and remove Dr. Who's mind control device, potentially due to the device malfunctioning from the effects of Element X.
Radiation Resistance
Kong is immune to the effects of the highly radioactive Element X, a substance coveted by Dr. Who and used for the construction of nuclear weapons. Dr. Who forced Kong to mine for Element X after Mechani-Kong succumbed to its radioactive and magnetic effects and broke down. Kong's resistance to Element X allowed him to escape Dr. Who's mind control, as the mind control device malfunctioned after being exposed directly to Element X.
Filmography
- King Kong Escapes (1967)
Gallery
- Main article: King Kong/Gallery.
Roar
This Kong's roar is recycled from the roar of the 1962 King Kong, which was previously used for Sanda in War of the Gargantuas. This roar would later be reused for King Caesar in Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla and would be combined with Godzilla's roar to create the Tyrannosaurus' roar in The Last Dinosaur.
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