A mystery prankster has transformed a town's bins into Minions, painting them yellow and blue so they look just like the Despicable Me characters.

Neighbours in Peacehaven, East Sussex, were left scratching their heads after the ten bins, which even have the yellow anti-heroes' trademark goggle-eyes and arms, appeared overnight.

The decorated bins, dubbed 'Binions', which have the distinctive Minion yellow faces and blue dungarees, have been spotted everywhere from outside shops to park benches and bus stops.

A mystery prankster has transformed a town's bins into Minions, painting them yellow and blue so they look just like the Despicable Me characters

The decorated bins, dubbed 'Binions', which have the distinctive Minion yellow faces and blue dungarees have been spotted everywhere from outside shops to park benches and bus stops

No one seems to know who is behind the prank which came to light on Monday morning, but residents have been rushing around Peacehaven trying to spot all ten.

'We have no idea who is responsible or why they've done it, but it's quite amusing,' said local, Daniel Moon. 'People have been going around trying to find all ten.

'I thought it might be something to promote an upcoming festival, as they have a minion appearing there, but Mayor Wayne Botting has denied it. It's a complete mystery.'

Neighbours in Peacehaven, East Sussex, were left scratching their heads after the ten bins, which even have the yellow anti-heroes' trademark goggle-eyes and arms, appeared overnight

No one seems to know who is behind the prank which came to light on Monday morning, but residents have been rushing around Peacehaven trying to spot all ten

Peacehaven Town Council have no clue where the colourful bins have come from but said they 'admire' the creativity of the person who did it.

A spokesperson from Lewes District Council added: 'These bins have certainly drawn attention and brought comments and smiles from people passing by.

'Anything that encourages people to use the litter bins provided is a good thing as we want to keep the district clean and tidy for all to enjoy.'

Peacehaven Town Council have no clue where the colourful bins have come from but said they 'admire' the creativity of the person who did it

The council says it hopes the decorated bins will encourage people in the town to be tidy and throw their rubbish away

The mystery artist has painted the bins, and has even added goggles and arms to make them look more like the anti-heroes from Despicable Me and new standalone film Minions

The cartoon characters who first appeared in the Despicable Me series, which feature the voice of funnyman Steve Carell, are famed for their cute-but-evil ways and are currently starring in their own standalone film Minions.

Since they first appeared on screen in 2010, the Minions have become something of a phenomenon, with millions of Minion-themed toys on sale and their dungarees and goggles becoming the fancy dress costume of choice for many fans.

Last week in Billinge, Merseyside, villagers were thrilled when farmer Gemma Crompton turned hay bales into Minions to help raise funds for a cancer charity.

After they were moved to another field, they began to attract the attention of locals who started speculating about where they might turn up next, prompting Ms Crompton and her family to start moving them around the village for a game of hide and seek.

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The cartoon characters who first appeared in the Despicable Me series, which feature the voice of funnyman Steve Carell, are famed for their cute-but-evil ways