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Detroit Finally Has Its RoboCop Statue After Years of Waiting

A statue of the iconic cybernetic law enforcement officer, RoboCop, has been installed in Eastern Market, Detroit, nearly 15 years after it was first proposed on social media. The 14-foot bronze statue, created by George Gikas of Venus Bronze Works, stands outside 3434 Russell St., a fitting location given the character's connection to the city.

The idea for a RoboCop statue originated in 2011 when someone with the Twitter handle @MT posted a suggestion that Detroit should have its own version of the Philadelphia Rocky Balboa statue. The tweet included a statement suggesting that RoboCop would "kick Rocky's butt." The post garnered attention, and then-Mayor Dave Bing responded by stating that there were no plans to erect a statue of RoboCop.

However, fan Brandon Walley took matters into his own hands, launching a crowdfunding campaign that eventually raised over $60,000. Pete Hottelet and Omni Consumer Products contributed an additional $25,000, which helped bring the project to life. Despite years of setbacks and red tape, the statue has finally become a reality.

The RoboCop statue features a bronze depiction of the character's iconic helmeted head, which now stands proudly outside 3434 Russell St. The statue also includes a plaque with a QR code that directs viewers to more information about the project on easternmarket.org/robo-cop-statue.

For fans of the character and Detroit residents alike, this long-awaited statue is a welcome addition to the city's cultural landscape.
 
😊 I'm so stoked that RoboCop finally has his own statue in Detroit! It's been years in the making, but it's totally worth it - 14 feet of pure awesomeness standing outside 3434 Russell St.! The fact that it was funded by a crowdfunding campaign is amazing, shows people can make things happen when they care about something. And you know what's even better? It's not just for fans, it's also a great addition to the city's cultural landscape 🎨💻 I mean, who wouldn't want to take a selfie with RoboCop's helmeted head?! The QR code on the plaque is a genius touch too, so you can learn more about the project and share it with others. It's like, finally! 😄
 
OMG, like finally!!! I've been waiting for like, forever 😂 for a RoboCop statue in Detroit! It's about time, right? 🙌 I mean, who wouldn't want to see that iconic helmeted head standing tall in Eastern Market? 🤖 The fact that it was crowdfunded is just so cool too - it shows the power of community and fan dedication. 💪 60k+ raised from a tweet? Mind blown! 🤯 And can you imagine seeing that statue come to life in person? It's like, totally going to be a tourist attraction now. I'm kinda sad I won't get to see it before it gets too busy lol. Do you think it'll become a Detroit landmark or is it more of a niche thing for RoboCop fans? 🤔
 
its finally here 🤖💥 i mean, detroit is like the mecca for car enthusiasts and music lovers, but adding a robocop statue is just genius 💡 its like they say, if you want something done right, someone else should do it 😂 and in this case, some fan boy Brandon Walley decided to take matters into his own hands. crowdfunding is everything 🤑 and i love how the city of detroit finally came around to the idea. 15 years waiting is forever, so its a great relief to see this statue finally up 🎉. i can only imagine how awesome it must be for robocop fans to have this as a reality in their lifetime 👍
 
Yaaas, I'm so hyped for this new RoboCop statue!!! 🤖💥 It's amazing how one tweet can spark something so incredible! I've been waiting for this moment for ages and it's finally here... Detroit is rocking! 😎 The fact that the community came together to make this happen is just inspiring. Can't wait to see more projects like this in the future! 💪
 
OMG 🤩 I'm literally freaking out!!! I've been waiting for like forever for this to happen!! It's crazy how it all started from just a random tweet back in 2011. Brandon Walley was so determined and passionate about bringing RoboCop to Detroit, and it paid off! 💥 The statue is everything I hoped it would be - I love the bronze helmet head, it's so iconic! 🤖 And can we talk about how amazing it is that they included a QR code on the plaque? So cool! 😎 It's not just some random statue, it's part of our cultural heritage now. Detroiters should be super proud of this accomplishment! 💪
 
Yaaay!! 🎉 This is soooo awesome!!! I'm beyond stoked that Detroit finally got its own RoboCop statue! It's like, totally amazing that Brandon Walley took matters into his own hands and made it happen. 15 years of waiting is, like, forever but it was all worth it. I love how the character fits perfectly with the city vibe at Eastern Market. The bronze helmet head is so cool!!! 💥 And the QR code thingy is genius! Can't wait to check out more info on it. 🤖 This statue is gonna be iconic, Detroit is gonna shine even brighter now 🌃
 
I'm glad they finally finished that RoboCop statue! I mean, 15 years is a looong time, but you know how it is with these kinda projects 🤷‍♂️. I think it's awesome that Brandon Walley took matters into his own hands and started the crowdfunding campaign. It shows that even when people don't get the support from authorities, they can still make things happen 💪.

Now, 3434 Russell St looks like a pretty cool spot for the statue, doesn't it? I'm sure it's gonna be a popular tourist spot, especially with all the fans of RoboCop in Detroit. And hey, having a physical representation of this iconic character in the city is definitely a great way to showcase Detroit's cultural identity 🎨.

I do wonder how many people actually saw that original tweet back in 2011 that started it all... probably a lot of people, but who knows? Either way, I'm stoked that we can finally see RoboCop standing tall in Eastern Market. It's about time! 👍
 
Ugh I'm literally sobbing tears of joy rn!! I've been waiting for like 15 years for this moment!!! That tweet back in 2011 was like a beacon of hope for me and so many other RoboCop fans! It was like someone finally heard our voices saying "Hey Detroit, we need a RoboCop statue NOWWWWWW!" And then to see it all come together with the help of Brandon Walley and Pete Hottelet... my heart is just overflowing with gratitude and love for this amazing city! The fact that it's located outside 3434 Russell St. is like, totally perfect because let's be real who doesn't know where RoboCop's headquarters is? I'm seriously considering making a road trip out of it ASAP 🚗💖
 
OMG, I'm low-key surprised it took 15 whole years for them to get this done 😂 like what even happened during that time? Anywayz, gotta give credit where credit is due - Brandon Walley and Pete Hottelet are total OGs for making it happen 💯. And can we talk about how cool the bronze helmet looks? It's like they took the best part of RoboCop's face and turned it into a statue... I mean, what's next? A statue of a traffic cone? 🤣 But seriously, this is actually kinda awesome for Detroit - it's a sweet little addition to Eastern Market.
 
🤖 finally got its own statue 🎉 after all those years of waitin'. gotta say, 60k dollars is a decent amount for a bronze head 🤑 wonder how much the actual creation cost was though? anyway, hope it brings in some tourism and shows the city's cool side 😊.
 
🤖💡 I think its cool how fans like Brandon Walley took matters into their own hands and made it happen! 🙌 Its not always easy getting stuff done but when people come together and support each other, amazing things can happen 💪. Detroit is a city with a rich history and culture and adding RoboCop to the mix just makes sense 🤔. I wonder how many tourists will visit just to see the statue now 🚗💼 its gonna be a fun spot for fans and locals alike!
 
I'm so hyped for this RoboCop statue in Detroit 🤖💥 finally became a reality after all those years! I mean, who wouldn't want a 14-foot bronze version of the coolest cyborg cop in sci-fi history staring down at you from Eastern Market? It's amazing how a single tweet back in 2011 sparked this whole thing and brought together so many awesome people to make it happen.

I love that Brandon Walley took matters into his own hands with that crowdfunding campaign, and Pete Hottelet and Omni Consumer Products' contribution really helped bring the project to life. And can we talk about how cool the QR code on the plaque is? I mean, who wouldn't want to scan it and learn more about this incredible piece of Detroit history?

For me, this statue is all about the nostalgia – RoboCop was already a cultural icon back in the 80s and 90s, but now we have an amazing piece of art that celebrates the character's place in our pop culture consciousness. It's going to be so awesome to see fans and locals alike coming together to appreciate this incredible tribute to the Motor City 🚗💪
 
I'm glad they finally made it happen 💡! It's crazy that it took 15 years for this project to come to life 🤯. I mean, who wouldn't want a RoboCop statue in Detroit, right? The character is like a part of the city's DNA 🤖. And can you imagine how cool it'll be to see the statue at night with all the neon lights reflecting off it? 🔦 It's gonna be lit! And I'm loving that they included a QR code on the plaque so fans can learn more about the project online 👍. Now, if only they'd bring back some of those old-school Detroit diner vibes 🌮...
 
omg did u hear d news?? they finally got a RoboCop statue in detroit after like 15 yrs of waiting lol what took so long? i mean its not like its gonna change ur life or anythin but hey its still cool for fans & its kinda awesome that some dude took matters into his own hands & started a crowdfunding campaign 🤖💸 anyway now we can all go to detroit & take selfies w/ the robot
 
I'm so hyped for this RoboCop statue finally being up 🤖💥! I mean, can you believe it took almost 15 years from when someone just joked about it on Twitter? That's dedication and passion right there 💪. And to think it all started with a tweet that was basically a joke, but somehow turned into reality 🤯.

I love how the community came together to make this happen, especially Brandon Walley for starting that crowdfunding campaign - that's what we need more of, people taking action and making things happen 🙌. And I'm curious, who's going to take a selfie with RoboCop now? 😂 This statue is definitely going to be a tourist attraction and a symbol of Detroit's cool factor 👊.

But seriously, it's amazing how something that started as a joke can become an iconic part of the city's culture. And I'm sure there are gonna be all sorts of fan art and cosplay inspired by this statue 🎨💃. Bring on the nostalgia and the excitement - RoboCop is finally in Detroit! 😆
 
OMG, I'm so stoked to see RoboCop finally getting its due in Detroit!!! 🤖👍 It's crazy how something that was initially met with skepticism by the mayor back in 2011 would become a reality thanks to a passionate fan like Brandon Walley who took matters into his own hands 💪. The fact that it's located outside 3434 Russell St. is just pure genius – it's like the character was meant to be there all along 🤓! I'm loving the bronze helmeted head and the QR code on the plaque for more info, too 📱👍
 
Yooo, just saw that RoboCop finally got his own statue in Detroit 🤖🏆 after all these years! I mean, it's about time, right? 😂 The whole process was like, crazy with all those setbacks and red tape... but a fan came together to make it happen with some crowdfunding magic ✨. It's awesome that the city is now welcoming RoboCop into their cultural scene - he's definitely an iconic character 🚔💥. I'm sure fans will love taking pics with him and showing off their Detroit pride 💪🏽. Can't wait to see how this statue turns out in person!
 
I'm so hyped for this RoboCop statue in Detroit! 🤖🎉 It's crazy how it took years to make it happen but I think it was worth the wait. I love that fans like Brandon Walley took matters into their own hands to make it a reality. The crowdfunding campaign is such a cool way to bring people together and show community spirit.

I'm also glad that the city is embracing its pop culture heritage with this statue. Detroit has such a rich history and it's awesome that they're highlighting RoboCop as an iconic part of that. Now, I'm curious to see how the statue will be maintained and if there are any plans for events or exhibits around it.

It would be amazing if we could also get some interactive elements added, like augmented reality experiences or even a virtual reality exhibit. That way, fans can really dive into the world of RoboCop and explore its themes and mythology in more depth 🤔🎮
 
OMG!!! 💥🎉 I'm soooo happy for Detroit!!! 🙌 This RoboCop statue is, like, totally awesome! 😎 It's amazing how one fan's passion turned into a reality. Brandon Walley, you go! 👏 Your crowdfunding campaign was, like, super inspiring. And can we talk about the bronze depiction of RoboCop's helmeted head? 🤖 It's soooo cool! I'm literally dying over here... 💀👻 Can't wait to see this statue in person! 😍
 
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