For those wondering what Super Mario would look like if he was made out of tuna cans, they need to wonder no more.
Super Mario, Angry Birds and Inspector Gadget are just some of the iconic figures taking shape at CANstruction Calgary 2013 at Southcentre Mall.
The competition sees companies and organizations build sculptures with food cans as a way of raising awareness for hunger.
After the competition, the winner will have their display showcased in an art exhibit, while the rest of the sculptures will be dismantled, with the the food finding a new home in local food banks.
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Canstruction Calgary 2013 at Southcentre Mall
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Open Image ModalSouthcentre Mall shoppers check out the Canstruction display. (credit:Ben Morris/ The Huffington Post)
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Open Image ModalCalgary Tower represented at Canstruction. (credit:Ben Morris/ The Huffington Post)
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Open Image ModalTomato cans take up the top of the Calgary Tower. (credit:Ben Morris/ The Huffington Post)
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Open Image Modal"Blasting out hunger, one TUNA at a time." (credit:Ben Morris/ The Huffington Post)
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Open Image ModalNexen Inc. constructed this boombox, that will take you back to the 80's. (credit:Ben Morris/ The Huffington Post)
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Open Image ModalBantrel brings you one angry bird. (credit:Ben Morris/ The Huffington Post)
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Open Image Modal"I CAN CANnon away hunger," (credit:Ben Morris/ The Huffington Post)
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Open Image ModalSay cheese. (credit:Ben Morris/ The Huffington Post)
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Open Image ModalWorley Parsons and a camera. (credit:Ben Morris/ The Huffington Post)
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Open Image ModalYour favourite, clumsy detective. (credit:Ben Morris/ The Huffington Post)
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Open Image ModalLangevin School joined forces with SNC Lavalin to create Inspector Gadget. (credit:Ben Morris/ The Huffington Post)
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Open Image Modal"Go Gadget, go." (credit:Ben Morris/ The Huffington Post)
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Open Image ModalHe will throw turtles at you. (credit:Ben Morris/ The Huffington Post)
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Open Image Modal"It's a me, Mario." (credit:Ben Morris/ The Huffington Post)
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Open Image ModalMario, presented by Suncor. (credit:Ben Morris/ The Huffington Post)
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Open Image ModalThe City of Calgary made this typewriter. (credit:Ben Morris/ The Huffington Post)
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Open Image ModalMany teenagers have never seen one of these. (credit:Ben Morris/ The Huffington Post)
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Open Image ModalFanta and Stag chili, make up this T.V., with antenna. (credit:Ben Morris/ The Huffington Post)
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Open Image ModalT.V Dinner by Urban Systems Ltd. (credit:Ben Morris/ The Huffington Post)
According to the United Nations World Food Programme, 870 million people worldwide do not have enough food to eat.
Locally, the number of Calgarians who struggle with this problem reached more than 136,000 in 2011, according to the Calgary Interfaith Food Bank.
It is an issue the late Cheri Melillo said she took to heart, when she started the first CANstruction event in 1992, in New York City.
Ralph Sigurdson took pictures of the display at Southcentre Mall, praising the "innovation" of the project.
"I think the cause is a great idea, it serves a great purpose, (and) it also encourages young people to use their talents, and be innovative with their ideas," he said.
Companies like Suncor, Nexen, and SNC Lavalin contributed to the competition, which also included Pac Man, Angry Birds, a television, and a typewriter.
It was Suncor's sculpture that caught the eye of Sarah Montgomery, who took a break from shopping to check out the exhibit.
"The Mario (display) is amazing," said the 26-year-old.
"It takes me back to my childhood, and it's very fun. There's just many things to look at."
The winner will be announced on March 21.