World's Tallest Singing and Speaking Statue

The Giant

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The most exciting visitor attraction concept of the 21st century has been launched. Entitled, The Giant, it features the world's tallest moving statue (35 metres/112 ft). The Giant was conceived by The Giant Company based in Dublin, Ireland; the idea was initially inspired by Jonathan Swift's Gullilver's Travels.

Supported by Enterprise Ireland and CRBRE, the concept for The Giant includes the multi-storey statue mounted on a plinth housing an exhibition. The statue will be embedded with millions of addressable LED pixels giving it the ability to instantly take the form of any person from historical figures such as Albert Einstein or (famous woman Amelia Earhart) to stars of today from Lionel Messi to Beyoncé. Each hour the Giant will transform into each country's national heroes and celebrities. The Giant's arms and head can move to a diversity of positions and the images of the men and women appearing on the statue can speak or sing.

The attraction offers significant economic benefits to cities where it will be located providing a diversity of jobs and attracting local and international tourists and residents who will increase footfall in the vicinity. Besides income from ticket sales, The Giant provides several revenue producing opportunities including advertising on the spectacular three-dimensional digital statue; Giant selfies where every visitor can be scanned and instantly displayed on the sculpture creating the most awe-inspiring selfie in the world; special events and conferences; and retail shops and restaurants which are situated on the terrace roof garden. Additional revenue options include private events, brand celebrations and message for birthdays, anniversaries and wedding proposals. The Giant is expected to draw approximately 500,000 visitors each year, generating annual revenues of around €12m. Each Giant will cost between €15 - 20m to develop, depending on location and size of Giant, which is variable.

Speaking about the launch of The Giant, Dunning said; "With patents in place, we are excited to unveil our plans! We have already had interest from investors from Europe, Australia, Abu Dhabi and cities across the US. The beauty of this attraction is that its exhibition can be tailored to individual cities and cultures and the sculpture can be posed in a number of positions to suit the location.

International commercial property giant CBRE has partnered with The Giant Company and is engaging with city authorities globally with the goal of establishing 21 Giants in 21 locations in 2021.

Iconic American attraction company Ripley's Believe it or Not! Has also showed enthusiasm in the project with President Jim Pattison saying, "The Giant has real potential on so many levels: iconic landmark, attractions, technology, lighting, education and most importantly family fun! The outside will be an artistic canvas that can celebrate any event in the community and inviting every guest to be one of the many beautiful faces of the Giant. Excited to see which world-class city will be the first to take advantage of this Gigantic opportunity!"

The Giant is pandemic proof i.e. Even in times of lockdown customers can scan themselves using an iPad and for a fee upload themselves to become a Giant and share their Giant selfie on social media.

Visitors to The Giant will receive a certificate, and become part of the Giant Movement, an ongoing online engagement for the public. The Giant will also present new dimensions in gastronomy and shopping. The team will work with leading chefs, artists and inventors in each location to ensure that the dining and retail experience is imaginative and of the highest level for its customers. The Giant's movement will lead the charge on promoting sustainable living and climate action along with funding programmes for the homeless and other philanthropic endeavours.

Inside the ten-thousand square foot exhibition space, visitors will engage with The Giant Exhibition which offers an absorbing journey into the world of giants from the realms of legend and mythology, to a celebration of the extraordinary men and women of the city and country it's located in; from its inventors, scientists and artists to leaders, athletes, and game changers from the past to the present.

Features of The Giant:

? The world's tallest moving statue

? The world's most unique digital billboard

? The World's most sensational selfie

? Instantly transforms into any image

? It sings and speaks

? View the city from the shoulders of a Giant

? Hi-tech museum and exhibits for all ages

? Stage for performances and presentations

? Roof garden for dining, retail and entertainment