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Dakar² · Mar 29, 2007, 08:38 AM

Michael Jackson wants Vegas robot
http://music.yahoo.com/read/news/41620594

Michael Jackson is in discussions about creating a 50-foot robotic replica of himself to roam the Las Vegas desert, according to reports.

The pop legend is currently understood to be living in the city, as he considers making a comeback after 2004's turbulent child sex case.

It has now been claimed that his plans include an elaborate show in Vegas, which would feature the giant Jacko striding around the desert, firing laser beams.

If built, the metal monster would apparently be visible to aircraft as they come in to land in the casino capital.

It is the centerpiece of an elaborate Jackson-inspired show in Vegas, according to Andre Van Pier, the robot's designer.

Luckman Van Pier, his partner at the company behind the proposal, claims blueprints have been drawn up for the show and seen by the star.

"Michael's looked at the sketches and likes them," he told the New York Daily News.

On the subject of the robot, he continued: "It would be in the desert sands. Laser beams would shoot out of it so it would be the first thing people flying in would see."

He wants it with lasers. How Dr. Evil of him. I also want to know if this thing is gonna have A.I. so it just randomly wanders the desert looking for people to entertain (or molest). How hot would it be if they get it to moonwalk though.

This thing needs to be made.

G Barnett · Mar 29, 2007, 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by Dakar²

This thing needs to be made.

...right up until the point where it goes out of control and proceeds to moonwalk, crotch-grab and do the Thriller dance up the Vegas strip, crushing thousands of fleeing tourists and showgirls.

Not that that's a BAD thing, mind you. Well, except for the showgirls....

Dakar² · Mar 29, 2007, 09:09 AM

Actually it needs rockets in the soles of its feet so it may travel to the moon and walk there proper.

ort888 · Mar 29, 2007, 09:24 AM

Early April Fools trick?

Dakar² · Mar 29, 2007, 09:26 AM

Seems logical.

You have to admit, Jack-o entered the Tyson Zone long ago, though.

Gossamer · Mar 29, 2007, 09:52 AM

I wonder how many pilots will get blinded by the lasers and crash into the desert.

Dakar² · Mar 29, 2007, 09:54 AM

and subsequently be molested.

design219 · Mar 29, 2007, 10:04 AM

I'm glad somebody has an idea to get this country back on track.

Dakar² · Mar 29, 2007, 10:12 AM

Actually, maybe this is the solution we've been looking for in Iraq.

RAILhead · Mar 29, 2007, 10:40 AM

Sherman Homan · Mar 29, 2007, 10:44 AM

which would feature the giant Jacko striding around the desert, firing laser beams.

And his nose falling off...

analogika · Mar 29, 2007, 12:48 PM

It's been done (except for the lasers):

::maroma:: · Mar 29, 2007, 12:58 PM

(From Engadget.. they forgot the lasers though.)

analogue SPRINKLES · Mar 29, 2007, 05:10 PM

I think it sounds like a really surreal and wicked idea. Hell, I'd help build it if I could.

Dakar² · Mar 30, 2007, 08:30 AM

Man, they should build it and take it on a US tour.

Eug · Mar 30, 2007, 08:42 AM

So where is he getting all this money again?

Weren't his maids etc. going unpaid for months?

Dakar² · Mar 30, 2007, 08:43 AM

I'm sure someone would finance this crazy idea. Just to see it made.

osiris · Mar 30, 2007, 08:57 AM

A giant robot, with lasers - roaming through the desert? Heck yeah!!

Dakar² · Mar 30, 2007, 09:01 AM

Now if only it could be escorted by giant mechanical flying sharks with laser beams on their heads.

osiris · Mar 30, 2007, 09:13 AM

And pretty red balloons. So we have them.

analogue SPRINKLES · Mar 30, 2007, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by Eug

So where is he getting all this money again?

Weren't his maids etc. going unpaid for months?

Apparently he owns large parts of some labels and studio's or something.

Either way he still must be raking in residuals from all of his songs over the past 20 years they still play. Heck he must just clean up from Thriller at every halloween.

Dakar² · Mar 30, 2007, 11:02 AM

He also owns Beatles songs... he gets royalties on them when used commercially as well.

Edit: I forget if he had to sell them when he was approaching bankrupt.

design219 · Mar 30, 2007, 11:23 AM

Who ownes them now? When iTunes gets them, there will be a huge flood of purchases.

G Barnett · Mar 30, 2007, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by Dakar²

Now if only it could be escorted by giant mechanical flying sharks with laser beams on their heads.

Umm, is this where someone chimes in with the inevitable:

"ZOMG LAZERBEAMS PEW PEW!11!!!"?

analogika · Mar 30, 2007, 11:28 AM

He will have sold them off on May 31, 2008.
FOXNews.com - Michael Jackson Will Lose Beatles Catalog in '08 - Celebrity Gossip | Entertainment News | Arts And Entertainment

The background:
Urban Legends Reference Pages: Music (The Rights Stuff)

Dakar² · Mar 30, 2007, 11:29 AM

Thanks, analogika

Eriamjh · Mar 30, 2007, 11:42 AM

Truthfully, MJ could make a ton of money if he just started a Vegas show. Elvis did it and it worked for him. He'd stay popular and his loser fans could go see him live any day.

BUt I don't think MJ would like performing every day unless he could do it with and around children.

design219 · Mar 30, 2007, 11:50 AM

He should fake his death like Elvis and go to some island. But not with children.

design219 · Mar 30, 2007, 08:01 PM

Ok, here's your chance to have some fun with this...

Design your own MJ robot!

YesButNoButYes: Design Michael Jackson's Robot!

Face Ache · Mar 30, 2007, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by Eriamjh

Truthfully, MJ could make a ton of money if he just started a Vegas show. Elvis did it and it worked for him. He'd stay popular and his loser fans could go see him live any day.

BUt I don't think MJ would like performing every day unless he could do it with and around children.

Think: War of the Worlds.

Think: Giant robot with nets, scooping up young boys.