As more toys from the upcoming Godzilla vs Kong film get released, it’s funny to remember this cute little set released in Japan back in 2016 to promote the Shin Godzilla movie.
Sold in gachapon vending machines for ¥300 (~US$3, although good luck trying to find any at that price now!), Godzilla, Mechagodzilla, King Ghidorah and Hedorah (the Smog Monster) figurines bow in contrition from behind a typical press conference podium with signs explaining what they were apologizing for. These are typical scenes in Japan whenever a senior government official, celebrity, corporate leader has done something wrong, and must accept responsibility.

While these are certainly cute, it’s unlikely that either Godzilla or Kong will apologize for the destruction from their epic fight in Godzilla v Kong out this March 31.