Riff Raff Statue
Statue Location: Embassy Park, Hamilton, New Zealand
Creator: Weta Workshop
Website: http://www.riffraffstatue.org/
Opening Date: November 26, 2004
Status: Open
History
The Riff Raff Statue is a free-standing bronze statue commemorating Rocky Horror's creator Richard O'Brien (who once lived in Hamilton). It was commissioned by Weta Workshop and unveiled November 26, 2004. The statue is mounted on a pedestal featuring a Transylvanian Lightning Bolt, and a dedication plaque featuring The Lips. The statue is in a small park in a busy shopping area, located on the former site of the barber shop Richard O'Brien once worked in. In 2016, a Sonic Transducer was added, along with public lavatories. As the path winds down towards the Waikato River, there are film quotes on the walls and benches. There is a live cam on the website and you can even download a picture of you standing by the statue.
