# Imposing Robot Tributes The Detroit RoboCop Statue is Majestically Gigantic By | Published 2013-05-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robocop-statue References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/13/4326660/prototype-detroit-robocop-statue-ready-to-be-cast-in-bronze) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/imaginationstation/detroit-needs-a-statue-of-robocop/posts/479137) A couple months ago, a Detroit company called the Imagination Station set out to do the impossible: get a monumental Robocop statue erected in the middle of the city. The company began a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-desktop-robot) campaign that eventually made the dream a reality, with donations far exceeding the necessary amount to create such a magnificent statue, coming in at $17,000 above its goal. With the proper funds, the Imagination Station got to work and recently released the first photos of its [RoboCop memorial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-bandai). Standing well above 10 feet, the statue is resplendent in its robotic glory. The work took a combination of [sculpting, 3D scanning, digital enlarging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-of-the-future) and is about to be sent to Venus Bronze Works for casting. It seems likely that the finished statue will be even more radiant than it already is. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Giant Robot Statues:** Creating monuments and statues of popular robots could become a trend in cities around the world, offering artists, designers and sculptors unique innovation opportunities. - **3D Scanning and Printing for Artistic Purposes:** The ability to scan and digitally enlarge models for sculptures and monuments presents an opportunity for innovative approaches to traditional art forms. - **Pop Culture Tribute Marketing:** Using popular fictional characters and movies to bring communities together through crowdfunded public art could be a new marketing tool for businesses and entrepreneurs. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** The art industry could benefit from the use of technology like 3D scanning and printing to create physical versions of fictional characters and icons for public display. - **Tourism:** Cities could use pop culture tributes as a way to attract tourists and foster a sense of community through unique and innovative public art installations. - **Crowdfunding:** Crowdfunding platforms could become a new source of funds for public art projects, providing a space for communities to come together and support artists and their innovative ideas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-statue.md) - [Auto-Transforming Toy Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grimlock.md) - [Comic-Inspired Toy Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-rider.md) - [Oversized Superhero Statue Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-iron-man-hulkbuster.md) - [Sci-Fi Nostalgic Dragon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ground-dragon.md) - [Cartoon Robot Art Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astro-boy-figure.md) - [Futuristic Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberone.md) - [Spaceship-Like Robot Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoul-robot-ai.md) - [30-Foot Tall Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megasize-roxie.md)