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Tucson, Arizona: The Goop: Mini-Golf Alien Survivor

Statue rescued in 2009 from the defunct Magic Carpet mini-golf, the 13-foot-tall tongue-lolling cartoon extraterrestrial was sculpted in concrete and rebar by Lee Koplin.

Address:
5733 E. North St., Tucson, AZ
Directions:
E Grant Rd, turn south onto Rainbow Vista Dr., then left on North St. In a residential neighborhood of 1-story brick homes. Private property, visible from street.
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The Goop.

The Goop, Mini-Golf Alien Survivor

Almost missed it! The Goop definitely adds charm to the neighborhood.

[Amanda, 11/15/2016]

The Goop.

The Goop, Mini-Golf Alien Survivor

Alien head sits just off the street in a residential neighborhood. Looks weathered and a bit tired, but easy viewing.

[Jimmy G, 02/10/2016]

It's a quiet refuge away from its former residence at a mini golf attraction.


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