Superman Statue Facts

Superman Statue Facts. . The Superman Statue is the Largest Superman Statue in the World and is 15 foot tall and weighs 6000 pounds. , The Superman Statue was ordered on November 17, 1992, in the same month Superman "died" in the comics. Superman: The Man of Steel #17. , Barron Walton of Highland, Utah was the project manager, and known for being the creators of the large Emmy statues that stand outside the entrance to the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences building. , Artist Gary Ernest Smith sculpted the 15 foot Superman image in clay. , Metal Letters, Inc. in Nehi, Utah was the foundry that cast the bronze statue. , The initials of the 30 Employers of Metal Letters, Inc are under the left boot. , Barron Walton held an open house in their facility in Highland Utah so locals could see the statue before it's 4 day trip to Metropolis , There was a small spot left unpainted on the left boot known as the "lucky spot" where visitors could rub the spot for good luck. , The base of the statue is shield shaped and can best be seen from the air. , A huge storm blew through Metropolis on the day of the unveiling and most of Metropolis was without power. , The Statue was unveiled on June 5, 1993. , A parachute was used to cover the statue for the unveiling. , The Bronze statue replaced the original statue that was only 8 feet tall, weighed 200 pounds with the cost of $1000.