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The Black Scorpion Species: Unclassified Scorpiones; Type: Super-powered monster Length: 40 ft (12 m, est); Weight: 14 tons (est) Attributes: Claws, venomous sting, thick carapace, subterranean Powers: Super durability, endurance, and strength Intelligence: Animal Land Speed: Moderate Kaiju Level: Two (middleweight) Weakness(es): Seam at throat Allies: Unknown; Enemies: Other scorpions, humanity Film: The Black Scorpion (1957) From: Additional Data: Scorpion Worlds Description: The Black Scorpion appeared in 1957 and had a brief but successful tour in Mexico City, Mexico. There were many other Giant Scorpions uncovered in the nest, but the black one murdered all of the others during its rampage. This was a fearsome beast with powerful tank-wrecking claws, a nasty venomous stinger, and thick armor that was almost impervious to small arms, save for a seam at the throat. It is hoped that there are other nests waiting to be discovered. Review: 1,000 Misspent Hours Giant Scorpion '68 Species: Unclassified Scorpiones; Type: Natural Length: 12 ft (4 m, est); Weight: 750 lb (341 kg, est) Attributes: Claws, venomous sting, thick carapace Powers: None revealed Intelligence: Animal Land Speed: Moderate Kaiju Level: Zero (lightweight) Weakness(es): Gingers Allies: Unknown; Enemies: Giant Crab, humanity Film: The Lost Continent (1968) Discovered by the: Additional Data: Scorpion Worlds Description: This rather odd Giant Scorpion was observed battling a Giant Hermit Crab for territory, or maybe just to pass the time. There's not much happening on the Lost Continent. Review: Gone with the Twins Giant Scorpion '77 Species: Unclassified Scorpiones; Type: Mutant Length: 9 ft (2.7 m, est); Weight: 320 lb (146 kg, est) Attributes: Claws, venomous sting, thick carapace Powers: None revealed Intelligence: Animal Land Speed: Moderate Kaiju Level: Zero (lightweight) Weakness(es): None revealed Allies: Scorpions; Enemies: Humanity Film: Damnation Alley (1977) From the: Additional Data: Scorpion Worlds Description: These Giant Scorpions scour the post-apocalyptic wasteland in packs looking for food. Of course, they also hate motorcycles, but that goes without saying, everybody hates motorcycles. Review: Black Hole Reviews Giant Scorpion '81 Species: Unclassified Scorpiones; Type: Supernatural Length: 12 ft (4 m, est); Weight: 750 lb (341 kg, est) Attributes: Claws, venomous sting, thick carapace Powers: None revealed Intelligence: Animal Land Speed: Moderate Kaiju Level: Zero (lightweight) Weakness(es): None revealed Allies: Calibos, Giant Scorpions; Enemies: Humanity Film: Clash of the Titans (1981) From: Additional Data: Wikipedia Scorpion Worlds Description: Summoned by Calibos, these 12-foot Scorpions might not be big enough to crunch a tank, but they will eagerly punch the ticket of a Greek hoplite or two. Reviews: Roger Ebert 1,000 Misspent Hours Giant Scorpion '01 Species: Unclassified Scorpiones; Type: Mutant Length: 5 ft (1.5 m, est); Weight: 60 lb (27 kg, est) Attributes: Claws, venomous sting, thick carapace Powers: None revealed Intelligence: Animal Land Speed: Moderate Kaiju Level: Zero (lightweight) Weakness(es): None revealed Allies: Giant Scorpions; Enemies: Humanity Film: Tail Sting (2001) From the: Additional Data: Scorpion Worlds Description: Sometimes, even a mad scientist has to fly commercial, and sometimes he has to bring his experiments with him, and sometimes those experiments are Giant Scorpions, and sometimes, just sometimes, they break loose and sting everybody on the plane to death. And that's okay. Review: Horror's Not Dead Giant Scorpion '05 Species: Unclassified Scorpiones; Type: Natural Length: 9 ft (2.7 m, est); Weight: 320 lb (146 kg, est) Attributes: Claws, venomous sting, thick carapace, subterranean, wall crawler Powers: None revealed Intelligence: Animal Land Speed: Moderate Kaiju Level: Zero (lightweight) Weakness(es): Light Allies: Giant Scorpions; Enemies: Humanity Film: King of the Lost World (2005) Discovered by the: Additional Data: Wikipedia Description: The caves of the lost world are just filled to the brim with Giant Scorpions, so if you don't like Scorpions do not go in there, seriously. Review: Dread Central Scorpius Gigantus Species: Unclassified Scorpiones; Type: Super-powered mutant Length: 12 ft (4 m, est); Weight: 1,300 lb (591 kg, est) Attributes: Bite, claws, venomous sting, thick carapace Powers: Regeneration Intelligence: Average Land Speed: Fast Kaiju Level: Zero (lightweight) Weakness(es): None revealed Allies: Scorpius Giganti; Enemies: Humanity Film: Scorpius Gigantus (2006) Discovered by the: Additional Data: Wikipedia Description: These innocent Scorpius Gigantus were raised and mutated in a lab and then loaded on a transport and, well, it got hijacked and then things got a little messy. Review: Generic Mugwump Giant Sea Scorpion Species: Unclassified Eurypterid; Type: Prehistoric Length: 30 ft (9 m, est); Weight: 10 tons (est) Attributes: Claws, venomous sting, thick carapace, marine, amphibious Powers: None revealed Intelligence: Animal Land/Water Speed: Fast Kaiju Level: Zero (lightweight) Weakness(es): None revealed Allies: Unknown; Enemies: Humanity Film: Amphibious (2010) From: Additional Data: Wikipedia Description: This hungry carnivore was last seen in 2010, when she consumed a number of unfortunate Indonesians. No unusual powers other than being an Enormous Sea Scorpion with a vigorous appetite, but that's bad enough. Review: Horrorphilia Giant Scorpion '10 Species: Unclassified Scorpiones; Type: Natural Length: 24 ft (9 m, est); Weight: 3 tons (est) Abilities: Claws, venomous sting, thick carapace Powers: None revealed Intelligence: Animal Land Speed: Fast Kaiju Level: Zero (lightweight) Weakness(es): None revealed Allies: Scorpions; Enemies: Humanity Film: Clash of the Titans (2010) From: Additional Data: Scorpion Worlds Description: Although they initially put up quite a struggle, these Giant Scorpions were later enthralled by the Djinn and used as living Winnebagos. Review: Roger Ebert