The film franchise consists of 12 films, seven Hollywood films, two produced by Toho, and three direct-to-video animated films. The Empire State Building is a 102-story skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. King Kong on Empire State Building Photograph, 1983. The King Kong was put there by artist/promoter Robert Vicino to promote the 50th anniversary of the movie. The Empire State Building is a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. 30 years ago this week a giant, inflatable King Kong clung to the side of the Empire State Building, but the building's PR reps tell us he has no plans on returning. The Empire State Building turns 85. $15.00 +$8.85 shipping. The building has a roof height of 1,250 feet (380 m) and stands a total of 1,454 feet (443.2 m) tall, including its antenna. The art deco lobby of the Empire State Building. It was inflated by … Its cinematic career started just two years after its completion, with the classic "King Kong," which featured the giant ape unforgettably climbing to the spire, where he swatted away planes before tumbling to his doom. King Kong 1983 In 1983 an inflatable King Kong was put near the top of the Empire State Building. An inflatable King Kong on the Empire State Building to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the movie - April 14, 1983 [686x385] submitted 1 year ago by ibkeepr 1 comment New York Empire State Building King Kong Souvenir About 7 INCH TALL. New York Empire State Building King Kong Souvenir 7 INCH TALL really nice detail. $6.99 +$2.80 shipping. As day turns to dusk in New York City, an 84-foot balloon of King Kong clings to the top of the Empire State Building, April 13, 1983. It is also the infamous building Kong climbed while holding Ann Darrow. $10.02 +$8.99 shipping. Completed during the depths of the Great Depression, the Empire State Building has defined New York's skyline for 80 years. King Kong is an American media franchise featuring King Kong, initially created by Radio Pictures and its films over the years are currently owned by various other studios, including Toho, Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros. I photographed this in April of that year from Union City NJ. The Empire State Building became an indelible part of the world's pop culture consciousness with its appearance in the 1933 film, "King Kong." It was designed by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon and completed in 1931.