Life-Size Iron Man Statue Leads to the Cops Getting Called

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Police and paramedics were called to an apartment in the late evening after neighbors mistook a man's life-size Iron-Man statue for an emergency.

UK police were called to an apartment in the late evening after neighbors mistook a man's life-size Iron Man statue for an emergency situation. Portrayed for more than a decade by Robert Downey Jr., the Marvel character experienced a sharp rise in popularity after being reintroduced to moviegoing audiences. Since setting off the MCU with 2008's Iron Man, the genius-billionaire-playboy-philanthropist Tony Stark has quickly earned his place in the hearts of many fans across the world.

Downey Jr.'s Armored Avenger grew across multiple appearances in the long-running franchise, from founding the Avengers to being caught in a battle of ideals with Captain America, until he finally made the ultimate sacrifice to defeat Thanos in Avengers: Endgame. The character has inspired fans to recreate the hero's gear in real life, from Mandalorian armor crossover cosplay to full recreations of the film's suits. However, one fan's tribute to Tony has caused concern over in Britain.

As reported by Manchester Evening News, a 10-strong crew of police and paramedics were called to the West Tower of Deansgate Square in Manchester by concerned neighbors, who believed they saw a person hanging in the window. The crew woke the panicked homeowner, and it was soon revealed the cause of the concerns was their £14,000 life-sized Iron Man statue, which they had purchased shortly before COVID-19's lockdowns. After the crew took selfies with the light-up statue, they suggested the homeowner move it to avoid future concerned calls, though they replied that the custom-built statue was simply too heavy.

This isn't the only newsworthy Marvel statue, as a bronze statue celebrating Captain America's 75th Anniversary was unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con in 2016. The 13-ft bronze statue was the centerpiece of Marvel's booth for the duration of the convention, before ultimately being moved to its new home in Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York. The statue has since stood in Steve Rogers's original home, with the plinth bearing the quote "I'm just a kid from Brooklyn," a line uttered by Chris Evans in Captain America: The First Avenger.

Despite causing initial concern, it is welcome to hear that this situation had a positive ending for the confused Marvel fan and emergency service crews. As an Avenger, Iron Man is a character more associated with resolving disturbances rather than being the cause of them. Hopefully, the homeowner will make sure to display his Armored Avenger in a less alarming position.

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Source: Manchester Evening News