(The Vintage Tempest)
Tons of plans are in store prior to the November 20, 2020, release of Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures’ Godzilla vs. Kong!
Legendary and Toho Co. Ltd. announced a huge slate of licensees that will deliver a diverse offering of merchandise and experiences to fans as they gear up to see two of cinema’s biggest icons battle it out on the big screen. International toy titan Playmates has been named master toy partner, with forthcoming products themed to Godzilla vs. Kong, as well as additional product lines inspired by the Monsterverse and Classic Toho Monsters.
In what I hope for, if Diamond’s Previews catalogue is any indication, is collecting more than just display pieces of super-deformed versions of the monsters. Plush Kong? Perhaps not, but in what we know so far is the following, and my thoughts:
Products from the leading global manufacturer of licensed apparel and accessories, Bioworld! Just when I thought the Gojira tee I picked up was cool, or that Hawaiian style Toho tee was too small (clothing sizing is different in Japan), I’m looking forward to what this company will offer.
Plus, who doesn’t want to dress up as Kong? Godzilla is tougher because of the rubber suit, but these days it’s doing with CGI. Rubies will have official suits to put on year, or more specifically for Halloween.
With no surprise, Funko is in on the act with collectable figurines. But for fans who want to be in the thick of the action, 60Out will offer interactive live-action adventure escape room producer and on the digital front, Virtual Reality Company (VRC) is likely to develop experiences much like the current Ghostbusters VR experience at Madam Tussauds.
“Kong and Godzilla permeate every aspect of pop culture, and we are excited to bring them back to the forefront of the zeitgeist with our best-in-class partners,” said James Ngo, Executive Vice President, Franchise Management, at Legendary Entertainment. “We are also working to expand this program into gaming, fashion, sports, food & beverage and more in order to create additional entry points for fans to engage with these two larger-than-life titans.”
“Godzilla has become a beloved international figure since its first film nearly 65 years ago,” said Keiji Ota, Chief Godzilla Officer (CGO) of Toho. “We’re thrilled to work with these companies to bring the awesome power of Godzilla vs. Kong to life with toys and products for kids of all ages.”
Additionally, the Godzilla vs. Kong publishing program, which is being rolled out by Legendary Comics, will include two graphic novels, an art book, novelizations, and children’s books, offering fans a chance to delve deeper into the adventures of the great Godzilla and mighty Kong.
About Godzilla vs. Kong:
On November 20, 2020, comes the epic next chapter in Legendary Entertainment and Warner Bros. Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse, Godzilla vs. Kong, starring Alexander Skarsgård, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Shun Oguri, Eiza González, Julian Dennison, Lance Reddick, with Kyle Chandler and Demián Bichir, under the direction of Adam Wingard. In a time when monsters walk the Earth, Godzilla vs. Kong explores humanity’s fight for its future as the titans are set on a collision course resulting in a spectacular battle for the ages. Fans can join the conversation by using the official hashtag: #GodzillavsKong on social media.