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EVERTON and Liverpool-themed Superlambananas came face to face in time for today’s Merseyside derby.

The Blue and Red statues were reunited at the Gillmoss headquarters of discount store Home Bargains, after the firm bought 17 of the iconic figures.

The company paid about £250,000 to purchase the lambies at a charity auction and donated a further £100,000 for the Lord Mayor’s appeal.

The Liverpool and Everton figures will go on show in the new Home Bargains store in Gillmoss, when it opens in a few months.

Joe Morris, operations director at Home Bargains said: “We love the Superlambananas and thought they really captured the spirit of Liverpool.

“We want the statues to go on display around the area so everyone can continue to enjoy them.”

The original Superlambanana was created by Japanese artist Taro Chiezo, but more than 100 replicas were produced to celebrate Capital of Culture.

Mr Morris said: “We are very excited to be in a position where we can share these unique pieces of artwork with the rest of the country.”

All of Home Bargains’ Superlambananas will appear in stores across Merseyside, with some travelling to shops in other parts of the UK.

They will also visit schools, staying for a week at a time.

Schools who wish to request a visit from the Superlambananas should email [email protected] or write to Home Bargains at Superlambanana Visits, TJ Morris Ltd, Axis Business Park, East Lancashire Road, Gillmoss, Liverpool L11 0JA.

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