Warbat
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Warbats are winged snake-like monsters who will appear in Legendary Pictures' 2021 film Godzilla vs. Kong. Playmates' tie-in toyline for the film describes them as "venom-winged monsters that hunt the hidden depths of the Hollow Earth."[2]
Name
The Warbats' original name was Nozuki, as revealed on early leaked packaging for the Playmates figure.[1] Walmart receipts for the figure also used the Nozuki name.[3]
Design
Warbats resemble giant snakes or serpents, with long thin bodies and grey-brown skin. They possess several reddish flaps of flesh around their midsection which spiral around their bodies and connect to large wings. They have large eagle-like brows like Godzilla and large crocodilian faces with reptilian scales.
History
MonsterVerse
Godzilla vs. Kong
No sooner had Kong and the Monarch-Apex Cybernetics expedition begun to explore the Hollow Earth than they were attacked by a pair of Warbats. The first launched a sneak attack on an HEAV, destroying it instantly. It circled around for another strike, but just before it could bite the HEAV carrying Dr. Nathan Lind, Dr. Ilene Andrews, and Jia, Kong grabbed it by the tail and slammed its head into a sharp rock, killing it. He swung its corpse around to bludgeon the second Warbat. The serpent quickly recovered and constricted him, covering his face with its hood. Lind ordered the HEAV to launch a missile barrage at the Warbat. In its agony it loosened its grip on Kong, and the ape made it pay, slamming it repeatedly into the ground and pounding it to death with his fists. Ripping off its head, he spent a few moments slurping its innards as the humans watched in disgust.
Abilities
Flight
Warbats are able to glide through the air.
Physical capabilities
The first Warbat's fangs easily destroyed an HEAV. During its fight with Kong, the second Warbat managed to latch onto and wrap around him with its snake-like body, then attempted to suffocate him with its wings. Seeing Kong struggle to break free, Lind quickly ordered his HEAV to intervene.
Durability
The second Warbat was noticeably hurt by the HEAV's missiles, and neither creature lasted long against Kong's brute strength.
Venom
According to the description of the Warbat Playmates figure, the creatures have venomous wings.[2] This trait was not demonstrated in the film.
Filmography
- Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)
Gallery
- Main article: Warbat/Gallery.
Roar
The Warbats have a deep, raspy roar. When agitated or in pain, the Warbats can be heard making high-pitched screeches that sound similar to the screams of the Nazgul, or Ring-Wraiths, in The Lord of the Rings.
Trivia
- "Warbat" is also the name of an Arabic pastry.
- The Warbats share some resemblance to King Cobra from Godzilla: The Series.
References
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