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'''{{wp|King Kong}}''' is a fictional giant ape and the antagonist of the {{wp|King Kong (1933 film)|film of the same name}}. In 1982, King Kong was the subject of a [[List of controversies#Universal Studios|lawsuit]] against [[Nintendo]] by | |image=[[File:King Kong MIMDOS.png]]<br>DOS<br>[[File:King Kong MIMSNES.png]]<br>SNES<br>[[File:King Kong MIMNES.png]]<br>NES | ||
|first_appearance=''{{wp|King Kong (1933 film)|King Kong}}'' (1933, overall)<br>''[[Mario is Missing!]]'' ([[List of games by date#1993|1993]], ''Super Mario''-related media) | |||
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'''{{wp|King Kong}}''' is a fictional giant ape and the antagonist of the {{wp|King Kong (1933 film)|film of the same name}}. In 1982, King Kong was the subject of a [[List of controversies#Universal Studios|lawsuit]] against [[Nintendo]] by [[Universal Pictures|Universal Studios]], who claimed that the [[Donkey Kong|character]] and scenario of the game ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' infringed on Universal's rights to the King Kong character. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Mario is Missing!''=== | ===''Mario is Missing!''=== | ||
King Kong appears in | King Kong appears in the [[Mario is Missing! (PC)|PC]], [[Mario is Missing! (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)|SNES]], and [[Mario is Missing! (Nintendo Entertainment System)|NES versions of ''Mario is Missing!'']], where he is an artifact stolen from the [[Empire State Building]] by [[Koopa Troopa|Koopa]]s as they invade [[New York City]]. [[Luigi]] can recover King Kong by defeating a Koopa found in the city. Afterwards, Luigi can ask passersby for information about King Kong. Luigi is awarded $1960 for returning King Kong to the Empire State Building. | ||
====Information==== | |||
*[[Boy (Mario is Missing!)|Boy]]: "''Monkey business! That's from the skyscraper he climbed in his movie.''" | |||
*[[Tourist]]: "''Maybe that big ape could give me a hand up to check out the 102nd floor.''" | |||
*[[Reporter]]: "''Mr. Kong can pick the Empire State Building out of this jungle of skyscrapers.''" | |||
*[[Scientist]]: "''Although the {{wp|World Trade Center (1973–2001)|World Trade Center}} is taller, that ape's home is more famous.''" | |||
*[[Police officer]]: | |||
**"''King Kong plays ping-pong on the Empire State Building.''" (SNES) | |||
**"''King Kong plays ping-pong on the Empire State Building, which is named after New York's nickname.''" (NES) | |||
===''Super Mario-kun''=== | |||
Although King Kong himself does not appear in ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'', a form of Luigi named [[Luigi Kong]] appears in chapter 4 of [[Super Mario-kun Volume 10|Volume 10]], resembling King Kong in appearance and size. | |||
===''Donkey Kong Country'' television series=== | ===''Donkey Kong Country'' television series=== | ||
King Kong is mentioned in the [[List of Donkey Kong Country (television series) songs#Tell Me Everything|first song]] of the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]] episode "[[Legend of the Crystal Coconut]]", in which [[Donkey Kong]] | King Kong is mentioned in the [[List of Donkey Kong Country (television series) songs#Tell Me Everything|first song]] of the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]] episode "[[Legend of the Crystal Coconut]]", in which [[Donkey Kong]] mentions that he owns an autographed picture of his idol King Kong. | ||
===Mario Quiz Cards=== | |||
[[File:King Kong quiz card.png|thumb]] | |||
King Kong is the main subject of a 1997 Arts, Sports & Leisure card from [[Mario Quiz Cards]]. The card's artwork depicts [[Cape Mario|Caped Mario]] while he scolds King Kong, who is climbing a building. | |||
==Names in other languages== | |||
{{foreign names | |||
|Fre=King Kong | |||
|FreC=<ref>{{cite|publisher=[[Software Toolworks]]|title=''Mario a disparu''|language=French|accessdate=April 22, 2025}}</ref> | |||
|Ger=King Kong | |||
|GerC=<ref>{{cite|publisher=[[Software Toolworks]]|title=''Mario wir vermisst''|language=German|accessdate=April 22, 2025}}</ref> | |||
}} | |||
==References== | |||
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{{Crossover characters}} | |||
{{MIM}} | {{MIM}} | ||
[[Category:Primates]] | [[Category:Primates]] | ||
[[Category:Third-party characters]] | [[Category:Third-party characters]] | ||
[[Category:Mario is Missing! items]] | [[Category:Mario is Missing! items]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:27, April 22, 2025
| King Kong | |
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| First appearance | King Kong (1933, overall) Mario is Missing! (1993, Super Mario-related media) |
King Kong is a fictional giant ape and the antagonist of the film of the same name. In 1982, King Kong was the subject of a lawsuit against Nintendo by Universal Studios, who claimed that the character and scenario of the game Donkey Kong infringed on Universal's rights to the King Kong character.
History
Mario is Missing!
King Kong appears in the PC, SNES, and NES versions of Mario is Missing!, where he is an artifact stolen from the Empire State Building by Koopas as they invade New York City. Luigi can recover King Kong by defeating a Koopa found in the city. Afterwards, Luigi can ask passersby for information about King Kong. Luigi is awarded $1960 for returning King Kong to the Empire State Building.
Information
- Boy: "Monkey business! That's from the skyscraper he climbed in his movie."
- Tourist: "Maybe that big ape could give me a hand up to check out the 102nd floor."
- Reporter: "Mr. Kong can pick the Empire State Building out of this jungle of skyscrapers."
- Scientist: "Although the World Trade Center is taller, that ape's home is more famous."
- Police officer:
- "King Kong plays ping-pong on the Empire State Building." (SNES)
- "King Kong plays ping-pong on the Empire State Building, which is named after New York's nickname." (NES)
Super Mario-kun
Although King Kong himself does not appear in Super Mario-kun, a form of Luigi named Luigi Kong appears in chapter 4 of Volume 10, resembling King Kong in appearance and size.
Donkey Kong Country television series
King Kong is mentioned in the first song of the Donkey Kong Country television series episode "Legend of the Crystal Coconut", in which Donkey Kong mentions that he owns an autographed picture of his idol King Kong.
Mario Quiz Cards
King Kong is the main subject of a 1997 Arts, Sports & Leisure card from Mario Quiz Cards. The card's artwork depicts Caped Mario while he scolds King Kong, who is climbing a building.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| French | King Kong[1] | - | |
| German | King Kong[2] | - |
References
- ^ Mario a disparu. Software Toolworks (French). Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ^ Mario wir vermisst. Software Toolworks (German). Retrieved April 22, 2025.
