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'''Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World''' is a | '''Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World''' is a line of merchandise released as a tie-in for the [[2005]] [[Universal Pictures]] film ''[[King Kong (2005 film)|King Kong]]''. The "Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World" name was used to unify products from a number of companies It mostly featured toys and costumes produced by the company Playmates Inc, but it did incorporate a minority of products from other manufacturers like [[Mezco Toyz]] and Au'Some Candies. | ||
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==Figures== | ==Figures== | ||
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===Large-scale Figures=== | ===Large-scale Figures=== | ||
There are four larger-scale figures released in the line. These figures are | There are four larger-scale figures released in the line. These figures are 12 inches tall and can make sounds. Despite being larger in scale, these figures come with the same human figures included with the six-inch figures. The Bull [[Vastatosaurus rex|V-Rex]] figure can actually swallow the human figures whole, which can then be recovered from a hatch on the underside of the figure. The 15" Deluxe Kong was produced by [[Mezco Toyz]] instead of Playmates, but was still sold under the 8th Wonder banner. Unlike the Playmates figures, it does not make sound. | ||
*Roaring [[King Kong|Kong]] (includes three humans) | *Roaring [[King Kong|Kong]] (includes three humans) | ||
*Supreme [[King Kong|Kong]] | *Supreme [[King Kong|Kong]] | ||
*Roaring Bull [[Vastatosaurus rex|V-Rex]] (includes three humans) | *Roaring Bull [[Vastatosaurus rex|V-Rex]] (includes three humans) | ||
*Kong 15" Deluxe Figure | *[[Mezco Toyz|Kong 15" Deluxe Figure]] | ||
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4828482948393.jpeg|Roaring [[King Kong|Kong]] | 4828482948393.jpeg|Roaring [[King Kong|Kong]] | ||
483848383993.jpeg|Roaring Bull [[Vastatosaurus rex|V-Rex]] | 483848383993.jpeg|Roaring Bull [[Vastatosaurus rex|V-Rex]] | ||
4838482839293.jpeg|Supreme [[King Kong|Kong]] | 4838482839293.jpeg|Supreme [[King Kong|Kong]] | ||
48283838833.jpeg|[[King Kong]] 15" Deluxe Figure | 48283838833.jpeg|[[King Kong]] 15" Deluxe Figure by [[Mezco Toyz]] | ||
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===Plushes=== | ===Plushes=== | ||
Revision as of 01:09, 5 December 2019
Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World is a line of merchandise released as a tie-in for the 2005 Universal Pictures film King Kong. The "Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World" name was used to unify products from a number of companies It mostly featured toys and costumes produced by the company Playmates Inc, but it did incorporate a minority of products from other manufacturers like Mezco Toyz and Au'Some Candies.
Figures
6-inch Figures
The six-inch figures in the line generally come in sets of one or two, along with several smaller human figures. The King Kong figures each have some sort of gimmick that distinguishes them from the others or allows them to interact with another specific figure. For example, the Kong that comes with the juvenile Vastatosaurus rex has the ability to pull apart the V-Rex's jaws, while the Kong sold with the Piranhadon can hold the Piranhadon in a headlock.
The six-inch scale figure sets are:
- Kong vs Venatosaurus
- Kong vs Juvenile V-Rex (includes Ann Darrow)
- Kong vs Piranhadon
- Kong vs Terapusmordax (includes three Terapusmordax)
- Foetodon (includes five humans)
- Vastatosaurus rex (includes Weta-rex and three humans)
- Creatures of Skull Island (includes three humans)
- Gripping Kong (includes Ann Darrow and Weta-rex)
Kong vs Venatosaurus
Kong vs Piranhadon
Creatures of Skull Island
Gripping Kong
Skull Island Playset
The Skull Island playset is designed for use with the six-inch scale figures. It consists of several pieces, and includes several human figures and a raft.
Skull Island playset
Large-scale Figures
There are four larger-scale figures released in the line. These figures are 12 inches tall and can make sounds. Despite being larger in scale, these figures come with the same human figures included with the six-inch figures. The Bull V-Rex figure can actually swallow the human figures whole, which can then be recovered from a hatch on the underside of the figure. The 15" Deluxe Kong was produced by Mezco Toyz instead of Playmates, but was still sold under the 8th Wonder banner. Unlike the Playmates figures, it does not make sound.
- Roaring Kong (includes three humans)
- Supreme Kong
- Roaring Bull V-Rex (includes three humans)
- Kong 15" Deluxe Figure
Roaring Kong
Roaring Bull V-Rex
Supreme Kong
King Kong 15" Deluxe Figure by Mezco Toyz
Plushes
There are two different King Kong plushes released as part of the line. The larger plush makes roaring sounds when one pushes down on its chest.
Other
Costumes
There are two separate King Kong costume sets: Electronic Kong Arms and Kong Face and Chains. The Kong arms are oversized gloves made to resemble Kong's hands that function similar to the popular "Hulk Hands" gloves, making sounds when they strike an object. The Kong Face and Chains consist of a King Kong mask and breakaway plastic chains.
Kong arms
Kong face and chains
Kong vs V-Rex Battling Game
A variation of the classic "Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots" game, the Kong vs V-Rex battling game includes a Kong and V-Rex piece, each on a base attached to a control stick. The players use the stick to make the figures punch each other until one collapses.
Keychains
Statues
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