Martin the Bear
South Yarmouth, Massachusetts
Despite his playful attire of painted-on socks and a sports jersey, Martin is a Frankenstein's monster of a bear. Nine feet tall, Martin was built of concrete and steel in 1975 by T.J. Neil, who also made statues for local mini-golf courses. Martin weighs five tons.
Someone once tried to steal Martin by wrapping a cable around the bumper of their truck. The thieves fled, unsuccessful, leaving behind the snarling hunchback bear and the bumper.