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Grand Rapids, Michigan: Giant Steampunk Flying Pig (Gone)

A 55-foot-long mechanical flying pig, a stylish steampunk vision, may be available for placement in your town.

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Steam Pig was removed by crane and disassembled on August 15, 2011. Its creators still hope that someone will purchase the mechaporker and re-erect it elsewhere.
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Gone
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