[kj] Michael Jackson to rampage across Vegas in 50' laser-firing robot

[B. Oliver Sheppard]

Michael Jackson wants Vegas robot

03/27/2007 4:00 PM, Yahoo! Music
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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." 

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