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A brand new Godzilla suit was designed for this film and some slight alterations were done to his overall appearance.

These alterations included the removal of his tiny ears, 3 toes on each foot rather than four, enlarged central dorsal fins and a bulkier body.

These new features gave Godzilla a more reptilian / dinosaurian appearance.

Outside of the suit, a meter high model and a small puppet were also built.

Another puppet ( from the waist up ) was also designed that had a nozzle in the mouth to spray out liquid mist simulating Godzilla's fire breath.

However the shots in the film where this prop was employed ( far away shots of Godzilla breathing his fire during his attack on the Arctic Military base ) were ultimately cut from the film.

These cut scenes can be seen in the Japanese theatrical trailer.

Finally a separate prop of Godzilla's tail was also built for closeup practical shots when his tail would be used ( such as the scene where Godzilla trips Kong with his tail ).

The tail prop would be swung offscreen by a stage hand.