J3FF3R00 Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 (edited) Watch the video on their Kickstarter page. It is basically a 10 minute epic rap about the plot of Robocop. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/imaginationstation/detroit-needs-a-statue-of-robocop Quote “Your friend has recommended that you check out "Detroit Needs A Statue of Robocop!", a Kickstarter project by Imagination Station Detroit. The Story: We live in a new world, and sometimes it takes funny things to show us all that. On Monday, February 7th a random dude in Massachusetts tweeted a message to Detroit Mayor David Bing: Shortly after, Mayor Bing tweeted back: The internet went haywire over the idea. Detroiter John Leonard started a Facebook group called Build a statue of RoboCop in Detroit and galvanized an effort to bring Robo to life. Now, teaming up with friends and doers from around the city, region, country, and world, we're making use of newfangled internet fundraising tools and social networks to can bring this vision to reality. The Location: Detroit, silly! Specifically, the Imagination Station is offering a piece of its property on Roosevelt Park facing Michigan Central Station as Robocop's new home. If this is were Robo goes, this is approximately what his view will be: We say "if", because in our quest to choose the best location possible, if another even better location appears before installation, Robo might move. Rest assured that the absolute worst we can do is incredibly awesome. The Production: None of us have ever made a giant solid metal permanent sculpture before. It turns out to be a pretty expensive process (who would have thought?), but not too much for the world to fund. After talking to numerous sculptors and metal workers, the current game plan is this: We can take a relatively small figure of RoboCop (conceivably even an action figure), have it 3D scanned by lasers (cool!) and scale its form to create a light-weight model of any size we'd like, which can then be used to pour and cast liquid metal. Casey V. Westbrook and crew are currently leading the charge to create a weatherized 7 foot tall iron statue. Take a look at his work here. The last project Casey worked on was an epic action installation with Matthew Barney in Detroit. See a picture and read about it in Art Forum here. How Now RoboCow? You can spread the RoboCop statue love by sharing the link detroitneedsrobocop.com with your friends (it's the easiest way to get to this Kickstarter page and donate). If you have advice on the process, funding, support, materials, *anything* please get in touch with us. Lord knows this is going to evolve. You can reach Brandon Walley at brandon@facethestation.com or 313-510-8049. PS More rewards for backers coming soon... ✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌ Quote 742Backers $14,115 pledged of $50,000 goal 42 days to go This project will only be funded if at least $50,000 is pledged by Saturday Mar 26, 11:19pm EDT. Back This Project or simply learn more $1 Minimum Pledge Pledge $1 or more "I'd fund that for a dollar!" Everyone who contributes to the RoboCop statue at any level will have their name listed in a credits section on detroitneedsrobocop.com and receive a personalized digital badge. So when your friends say, "Hey! Did you hear about that new statue of RoboCop in Detroit?" You can say, "I helped build that, *and I'll show you the proof*." Backer 167 BACKERs Pledge $35 or more Receive a RoboCop Detroit pin. If you get pulled over just show this to the officer. It probably won't help, but you will certainly be upholding the awesome: www.bit.ly/hkllz5. Backer 2 BACKERs Pledge $50 or more When the fundraising is done, PJ will buy you 2 drinks (up to $10 total value) at PJ's Lager House in Detroit (pjslagerhouse.com). Not in Detroit? All the more reason to come, plus they already have a big RoboCop painting out back! Backer 2 BACKERs Pledge $100 or more RoboCop Detroit t-shirt! Original artwork by John Leonard Backer 71 BACKERs Edited February 12, 2011 by jefferoo Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide J3FF3R00's signature Hide all signatures 666 Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/63773-detroit-needs-a-statue-of-robocop/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rambo Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Sounds like Dave Bing absolutely detests his own city. That's the only reason i can come up with. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/63773-detroit-needs-a-statue-of-robocop/#findComment-1515416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
goDel Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 lol awesome best quote: Quote Rest assured that the absolute worst we can do is incredibly awesome. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/63773-detroit-needs-a-statue-of-robocop/#findComment-1515419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassis Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Someone suggest a Jeff Mills statue. There is clearly a need. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide chassis's signature Hide all signatures Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/63773-detroit-needs-a-statue-of-robocop/#findComment-1515422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
data Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide data's signature Hide all signatures twitterbandcampyoutube Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/63773-detroit-needs-a-statue-of-robocop/#findComment-1515433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
data Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 they could atleast put this on their cop cruisers Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide data's signature Hide all signatures twitterbandcampyoutube Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/63773-detroit-needs-a-statue-of-robocop/#findComment-1515435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
posture Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Sad Day for Detroit? Mayor Rejects Robocop Statue Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide posture's signature Hide all signatures LSN soundcloud last.fm Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/63773-detroit-needs-a-statue-of-robocop/#findComment-1515436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3FF3R00 Posted February 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 On 2/12/2011 at 11:37 PM, Spore said: Sad Day for Detroit? Mayor Rejects Robocop Statue I was waiting to hear your take on this. My guess was you'd be for it. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide J3FF3R00's signature Hide all signatures 666 Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/63773-detroit-needs-a-statue-of-robocop/#findComment-1515445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
awepittance Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 i know a guy from Detroit who does music out here and hes already sick of me making OCP jokes Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide awepittance's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/63773-detroit-needs-a-statue-of-robocop/#findComment-1515446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3FF3R00 Posted February 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 On 2/12/2011 at 10:50 PM, jefferoo said: Watch the video on their Kickstarter page. It is basically a 10 minute epic rap about the plot of Robocop. Here is that video... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUnMF7dV86k Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide J3FF3R00's signature Hide all signatures 666 Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/63773-detroit-needs-a-statue-of-robocop/#findComment-1515495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscillik Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 bitches leave Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide oscillik's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/63773-detroit-needs-a-statue-of-robocop/#findComment-1515503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
posture Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 On 2/12/2011 at 11:53 PM, jefferoo said: On 2/12/2011 at 11:37 PM, Spore said: Sad Day for Detroit? Mayor Rejects Robocop Statue I was waiting to hear your take on this. My guess was you'd be for it. I am totally for it and would travel to see it. I am most likely going to donate money haha. I was wearing my OCP shirt when I heard the news about it. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide posture's signature Hide all signatures LSN soundcloud last.fm Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/63773-detroit-needs-a-statue-of-robocop/#findComment-1515538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elusive4 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 oscillik - when you coming out here? Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/63773-detroit-needs-a-statue-of-robocop/#findComment-1515541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscillik Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 On 2/13/2011 at 4:14 AM, elusive4 said: oscillik - when you coming out here? can't afford to :( (and my post above was referencing one of the best quotes of the film) Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide oscillik's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/63773-detroit-needs-a-statue-of-robocop/#findComment-1515545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
posture Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 this is obviously my favorite thread of the year Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide posture's signature Hide all signatures LSN soundcloud last.fm Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/63773-detroit-needs-a-statue-of-robocop/#findComment-1515558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
roasty Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0yuaUCKFII Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/63773-detroit-needs-a-statue-of-robocop/#findComment-1515562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassis Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 On 2/13/2011 at 5:34 AM, roasty said: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0yuaUCKFII I hear-by request a Robocop Opera. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide chassis's signature Hide all signatures Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/63773-detroit-needs-a-statue-of-robocop/#findComment-1515586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atop Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 I cried a bit just now, Robocop deserves so much love it is overwhelming.... statues, musicals, new systems of government, give Murphy the works! Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Atop's signature Hide all signatures music by ATOPdj mixes by ATOP https://woodbetweenworlds.bandcamp.com/album/777 https://auralcanyonmusic.bandcamp.com/album/once-i-was-as-you-are-now Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/63773-detroit-needs-a-statue-of-robocop/#findComment-1515634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscillik Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZflAaRrqwIM Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide oscillik's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/63773-detroit-needs-a-statue-of-robocop/#findComment-1515669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundwave Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 On 2/13/2011 at 1:48 PM, oscillik said: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZflAaRrqwIM YESSSSS! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWpOas4qr7E think I'm going to sample this Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/63773-detroit-needs-a-statue-of-robocop/#findComment-1515754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sirch Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 (edited) lol, this is pretty cool.. i mean the thread. Edited February 13, 2011 by sirch Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/63773-detroit-needs-a-statue-of-robocop/#findComment-1515788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atop Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 AHHH FUCK YES! http://www.aintitcool.com/node/48521 I might have to visit Detroit now once it is completed...... I am scared of Detroit... Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Atop's signature Hide all signatures music by ATOPdj mixes by ATOP https://woodbetweenworlds.bandcamp.com/album/777 https://auralcanyonmusic.bandcamp.com/album/once-i-was-as-you-are-now Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/63773-detroit-needs-a-statue-of-robocop/#findComment-1518434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atop Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2011/02/17/detroit-raises-funds-for-robocop-statue/?hpt=T2 Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Atop's signature Hide all signatures music by ATOPdj mixes by ATOP https://woodbetweenworlds.bandcamp.com/album/777 https://auralcanyonmusic.bandcamp.com/album/once-i-was-as-you-are-now Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/63773-detroit-needs-a-statue-of-robocop/#findComment-1519333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
patternoverlap Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Quote Sometimes it takes a RoboCop to open up the consciousness of these things. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide patternoverlap's signature Hide all signatures New Prints Available Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/63773-detroit-needs-a-statue-of-robocop/#findComment-1519538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3FF3R00 Posted February 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 On 2/18/2011 at 8:40 AM, Atop said: http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2011/02/17/detroit-raises-funds-for-robocop-statue/?hpt=T2 Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide J3FF3R00's signature Hide all signatures 666 Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/63773-detroit-needs-a-statue-of-robocop/#findComment-1519553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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