Detroit’s RoboCop Statue Is Finally Coming Together And It Is Awesome
Two years ago, Kickstarter raised $67,436 to make a statue in Detroit honoring RoboCop, the city’s finest hero. The vision is finally being completed.
Two years ago, Kickstarter raised $67,436 to make a statue in Detroit honoring RoboCop, the city’s finest hero. The vision is finally being completed.
1980s cyborg hero Alex Murphy is being brought to life by a Swedish TV star (and Olivia Munn’s IRL boyfriend).
The lost meeting between two of the twentieth century’s most tragic figures.
This needed to be shared. Don’t ask why.
What differientiates between robot and Robocop? How to you lose your humanity between being gunned down by bad guys and rising as a brainwashed corporate science experiment?
Because a $50,000 statue for the city of Detroit�doesn’t pay homage enough, Austin’s Old Murder House Theatre is presenting a live production of Paul Verhoeven’s RoboCop. Tickets are $5 and … did I mention the set is made of cardboard? (via.) View List ›
Or at least Rocky Vs. the ED robot from Robocop with boxing gloves. Watch Video ›
“Robert Cop 3” is my favorite.
Peter Weller is totally pumped about Detroit’s plans build a monument to him.
An early look at the RoboCop statue, funded with $50,000 raised through the Kickstarter page Detroit Needs A RoboCop Statue. This preview is just a bust, but the finished product will be a life size, full-bodied Robo. Let the debate begin about whether or not $50,000 could be spent more wisely. More info about the statue over at io9 . View Image ›
Artist Sean Hartter conjured up these Bizarro World film posters, done in the style of ’70s b-movies, featuring his ideal casts and directors. I’d give anything to see Jodorowsky’s take on “Star Wars.” View List ›
We did it, America! We got Detroit the Robocop statue they deserve! USA! USA! They made their goal, but the Kickstarter doesn’t close until March 29th, so we can keep donating to make the statue even bigger and better. I’m thinking it should be about the size of the Statue of Liberty. Read More ›
But no, seriously, build a RoboCop statue.
Failing to find support from their own mayor, Detroit has turned to us, The Internet, to help crowd-fund the erection of a monument to Detroit’s most iconic son. WE NEED TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN! Read More ›
Worst tourism decision ever.
This kind of shortsighted attitude is exactly what got Detroit into trouble in the first place. I can’t believe they won’t even put together a committee or something to explore this frankly brilliant idea. View List ›
This cat’s name is Robocop. Part cat. Part machine. He was programmed to destroy all home appliances. Watch Video ›
Apparently the true inspiration for RoboCop was Journey’s Don’t Stop Believing. Just watch this video and notice the similarities. (via Bite.ca.) Watch Video ›
“The boy insisted for months that he wanted to be a robot for Halloween. After I showed him the trailer for Robocop, there was no convincing him otherwise. He was going to be Robocop.” Tons more adorable, yet deadly pics here. View Image ›
Just in case you were wondering how he was made. It’s all very complicated. View Image ›
Murphy, it’s you! Watch Video ›
While American Robocop is fueled by the blood of criminals, all Korean Robocop needs is gross looking chicken nuggets. Watch Video ›
YouTube user Myk31 is responsible for this inspired interpretation of Kanye’s song Robocop. All the graphics were created specifically for the video - there are references in there to MegaMan II, Mike Tyson’s Punch Out, Battletoads, Double Dragon, and Ninja Gaiden. (Via.) Watch Video ›
The entire story of RoboCop cut down into one perfect ten-minute rap. This was done by a two-DJ rap group called The Anomalies, who are known for doing these great rap summaries of movies. Another one they did was for Predator, and it’s just as awesome. Watch Video ›
