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R2-D2 Bin Sparks PM Interest in Coalville | Leicester News
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A humble R2-D2 bin in Coalville, painted for just $250 and sponsored by SEGRO, sparked national attention after Prime Minister Andy Burnham praised it—calling it a perfect reflection of his own mining-town roots. Inspired by a film project and the town’s legacy as Palitoy’s home (makers of Action Man and Star Wars toys), local businessman Ryan Flamson launched this quirky street art initiative to bring joy with low-cost, high-impact flair. The Belvoir Centre quickly backed the idea, and now plans include more bins—maybe even an Action Man and Care Bear—to celebrate Coalville’s past. Flamson’s vision? A full-scale artistic transformation of the town’s buildings—and he’s inviting Burnham to come see it firsthand.
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