The statue was removed in 2013 for restoration work. Today, a giant crane placed the 14-foot, 700-pound statue on its pedestal. The statue dates to 1961, but the original creator is not known.

What we do know for sure is when Sonic 4 will hit screens, as Paramount has already set a date. For more on that and everything else you need to know about Sonic the Hedgehog 4 as it comes in ...