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|name = Stegosaurus
|type1        =Machine
|image = Stegosaurus.jpg
|type2        =White
|caption =A stegosaurus in King Kong (1933)
|header        ={{Species}}
|species = Stegosaurus
|image         =Stego front.png
|nicknames =None
|caption       =A ''Stegosaurus'' in King Kong (1933)
|height = {{tt|2.75 meters|Height of tallest known stegosaurus specimen}}
|dt            =''Stegosaurus''
|length = {{tt|9 meters|Length of longest known stegosaurus specimen}}
|name          =''Stegosaurus''
|weight = {{tt|3.4 tons|Weight of heaviest known stegosaurus specimen}}
|height       ={{tt|2.75 meters|Height of tallest known stegosaurus specimen}}
|forms = None
|length       ={{tt|9 meters|Length of longest known stegosaurus specimen}}
|controlled = None
|weight       ={{tt|3.4 tons|Weight of heaviest known stegosaurus specimen}}
|relationships = None
|portrayed     =Stop-motion
|allies =None
|debut        =[[King Kong (1933 film)|''King Kong'' (1933)]]
|enemies =None
|last          =''[[The King Kong Show]]''
|created = None
|portrayed = Stop-motion
|firstappearance = [[King Kong (1933 film)|King Kong (1933)]]
|latestappearance = [[King Kong (1933 film)|King Kong (1933)]]
|suits = None
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'''Stegosaurus''' is a famous genus of extinct large herbivorous dinosaurs that lived during the late Jurassic period. A stegosaurus appears in the [[1933]] film ''[[King Kong (1933 film)|King Kong]]''.  
'''''Stegosaurus''''' is a famous genus of extinct large herbivorous dinosaurs that lived during the late Jurassic period. A ''Stegosaurus'' appears in the [[1933]] film ''[[King Kong (1933 film)|King Kong]]'', as well as various other Kong media, and photos and models of Stegosaurs appear in the [[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla franchise]].
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==History==
==History==
===[[King Kong (1933 film)|''King Kong'' (1933)]]===
===[[King Kong (1933 film)|''King Kong'' (1933)]]===
[[File:KK33-Stegosaurus foraging.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The ''[[Venture]]'' crew encounter a Stegosaurus in [[King Kong (1933 film)|''King Kong'' (1933)]]]]
[[File:KK33-Stegosaurus foraging.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The ''[[Venture]]'' crew encounter a ''Stegosaurus'' in [[King Kong (1933 film)|''King Kong'' (1933)]]]]
While the crew of the ''[[Venture]]'' pursued [[King Kong]] through the jungles of [[Skull Island]], they came upon a foraging stegosaurus, which became alarmed and charged them. [[Carl Denham]] used one of his gas bombs to knock the stegosaurus over, and another one of the men finished it with a rifle shot.
While the crew of the ''[[Venture]]'' pursued [[King Kong]] through the jungles of [[Skull Island]], they came upon a foraging ''Stegosaurus'', which charged at them when it noticed their presence. Before it could draw too close, [[Carl Denham]] incapacitated it with a gas bomb. The creature fell over from the impact of the explosion and writhed on the ground for a bit before Denham approached and shot the beast in the head.
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===''[[The King Kong Show]]''===
[[File:Pilot-Stego.png|thumb|right|200px|A Stegosaurus in ''[[The King Kong Show]]'']]
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==Filmography==
==Filmography==
*[[King Kong (1933 film)|''King Kong'' (1933)]]
*[[King Kong (1933 film)|''King Kong'' (1933)]]
*[[Godzilla (1954 film)|''Godzilla'' (1954)]] (Skeleton model)
*[[Godzilla (1954 film)|''Godzilla'' (1954)]] [skeleton model]
*''[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]'' (Skeleton model)
*''[[The King Kong Show]]'' (TV 1966-1969) [3 episodes]
*''[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]'' (1995) [Skeleton model]
==Books==
===''[[King Kong (1932 novelization)]]''===
While grazing in the jungles, a ''Stegosaurus'' was happened upon by a group of sailors from the ''[[Wanderer]]'', who were tracking [[King Kong|Kong]] in hopes of rescuing [[Ann Darrow]]. Fearful of what the beast might do, they incapacitated it with gas bombs before [[Carl Denham]] shot it twice through the heart, and left the carcass behind as the party continued their search.
===''[[Kong Reborn]]''===
At some point after the death of [[King Kong|Kong]], A ''Stegosaur'' was found by a [[Meat-Eater]] while drinking at a popular watering hole. Unfazed, the ''Stegosaur'' warded the beast off by threatening it with its spiked tail. In the year 2009, the ''Stegosaurs'' continued their lives on [[Skull Island]]. They came in contact often enough with the island's Giant Gaur for it to become routine for herds to part at a watering hole to allow a Stegosaurus to drink before filling their chaotic ranks back in around it.
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Production===
====[[King Kong (1933 film)|''King Kong'' (1933)]]====
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small">
King Kong 1933 Kong vs. Stegosaurus Production Still.jpg
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
===Screenshots===
====[[King Kong (1933 film)|''King Kong'' (1933)]]====
====[[King Kong (1933 film)|''King Kong'' (1933)]]====
<gallery widths="150" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small">
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small">
Stegosaurus-death.gif
Stegosaurus-death.gif
King-Kong-Kongmmentary-Redo-18.jpg
King-Kong-Kongmmentary-Redo-19.jpg
Jack_and_Carl_walk_past_the_dead_Stegosaurus.jpg
Jack_and_Carl_walk_past_the_dead_Stegosaurus.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>
====[[Godzilla (1954 film)|''Godzilla'' (1954)]]====
====[[Godzilla (1954 film)|''Godzilla'' (1954)]]====
<gallery widths="150" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small">
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small">
Godzilla54 - Stegosaurus skeleton model.jpg|A stegosaurus skeleton model in [[Kyohei Yamane]]'s office
Godzilla54 - Stegosaurus skeleton model.jpg|A model of a ''Stegosaurus'' skeleton in [[Kyohei Yamane]]'s office
</gallery>
</gallery>
====''[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]''====
====''[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]''====
<gallery widths="150" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small">
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small">
Yamane-office.jpg|A stegosaurus skeleton model in [[Kyohei Yamane]]'s office
Yamane-office.jpg|A model of a ''Stegosaurus'' skeleton in [[Kyohei Yamane]]'s office
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</gallery>
===Post-Production===
===Post-Production===
====[[King Kong (1933 film)|''King Kong'' (1933)]]====
====[[King Kong (1933 film)|''King Kong'' (1933)]]====
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<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small">
Stegosaurus_Model.jpg
Stegosaurus_Model.jpg
Stegosaurus Model 2.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Trivia==
*[[Godzilla]]'s signature dorsal plates were inspired by those of Stegosaurus.
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Stegosaurus
A Stegosaurus in King Kong (1933)
Height 2.75 meters
Length 9 meters
Weight 3.4 tons
Played by Stop-motion
First appearance Latest appearance
King Kong (1933) The King Kong Show

Stegosaurus is a famous genus of extinct large herbivorous dinosaurs that lived during the late Jurassic period. A Stegosaurus appears in the 1933 film King Kong, as well as various other Kong media, and photos and models of Stegosaurs appear in the Godzilla franchise.


History

King Kong (1933)

The Venture crew encounter a Stegosaurus in King Kong (1933)

While the crew of the Venture pursued King Kong through the jungles of Skull Island, they came upon a foraging Stegosaurus, which charged at them when it noticed their presence. Before it could draw too close, Carl Denham incapacitated it with a gas bomb. The creature fell over from the impact of the explosion and writhed on the ground for a bit before Denham approached and shot the beast in the head.

The King Kong Show

A Stegosaurus in The King Kong Show


Filmography

Books

King Kong (1932 novelization)

While grazing in the jungles, a Stegosaurus was happened upon by a group of sailors from the Wanderer, who were tracking Kong in hopes of rescuing Ann Darrow. Fearful of what the beast might do, they incapacitated it with gas bombs before Carl Denham shot it twice through the heart, and left the carcass behind as the party continued their search.

Kong Reborn

At some point after the death of Kong, A Stegosaur was found by a Meat-Eater while drinking at a popular watering hole. Unfazed, the Stegosaur warded the beast off by threatening it with its spiked tail. In the year 2009, the Stegosaurs continued their lives on Skull Island. They came in contact often enough with the island's Giant Gaur for it to become routine for herds to part at a watering hole to allow a Stegosaurus to drink before filling their chaotic ranks back in around it.

Gallery

Production

King Kong (1933)

Screenshots

King Kong (1933)

Godzilla (1954)

Godzilla vs. Destoroyah

Post-Production

King Kong (1933)

Trivia

  • Godzilla's signature dorsal plates were inspired by those of Stegosaurus.

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