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RoboCop Statue Finally Gets Permanent Home in Detroit
4 Dec
Summary
- An 11-foot, 3,500-pound RoboCop statue now stands in Detroit.
- The statue's journey to Detroit took about 15 years and crowdfunding.
- Detroit's crime rates have decreased, fostering acceptance for the statue.
A towering 11-foot, 3,500-pound RoboCop statue has finally been permanently installed in Detroit, drawing fans and signaling a shift in the city's perception. The bronze sculpture's journey began approximately 15 years ago, fueled by fan enthusiasm and a successful crowdfunding campaign that raised over $67,000 through Kickstarter in 2012.
Initially, Detroit was hesitant to embrace symbols that might recall its past reputation as a high-crime city. However, with violent crime trending downwards for years, officials have become more accepting. This change in atmosphere paved the way for RoboCop's permanent placement, with the statue now standing guard near Eastern Market.
The statue's installation represents more than just a cinematic tribute; it is a symbol of Detroit's progress and resilience. "Detroit has come a long way," noted one of the statue's supporters, highlighting how nostalgia and revitalization efforts have reshaped the city's image and its embrace of iconic figures.
