Haven't really been active on the forum for a while now, but just know I still read this on a daily with the same love as you guys.
Found this when doing my daily news runs on the net. I think the statues might be a bit wild but will still add some much needed character to our developing copper square. Hopefully they are not just in place temporarily for the game.
Coming Soon
Cactus "Art" Statues Coming to Phoenix for MLB All-Star Game
By Claire Lawton, Tue., Apr. 26 2011 @ 10:01AM
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In late May, you might spot a few painted, logo-plastered cactus statues in popular spots around Downtown.
Major League Baseball representatives say 10, 7-foot-tall, 700-pound statues will be placed in Phoenix as part of the celebrations for the All-Star Game at Chase Field on July 12.
Think Cow Parade (the international public art campaign with artist-painted cows in various cities) but less arty, and more corporate.
The statues, designed by licensee Forever Collectibles, will feature logos and graphics of each of the 30 MLB teams and important moments in Arizona Diamondback history. (Quick note to MLB: probably better not to use "erected across downtown Phoenix" when talking about cactus art.)
Miniatures will be on sale at the MLB All-Star FanFest, at the Phoenix Convention Center from July 8 through 12.
http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/jac...oming_to_p.php