Showing posts with label Madame Tussauds wax museum. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Madame Tussauds wax museum. Show all posts

Monday, February 18, 2013

Waxing Celebrities

Madame Tussauds Wax Museum is not for everyone. Either you're interested or you're not. I, obviously, fall into the former category.

On my first visit, I went with my friend David. Our respective spouses had no interest, and they stayed behind at the Venetian.

I wanted to go again a few years later because I was hoping the new Michelle Kwan (yes, I am a fan) figure would be installed there (it wasn't). On this trip, I dragged the Hubz with me.

Before I let the pictures do the "talking," I do want to point out a few observations:
  • To get the best pictures, don't point the camera directly at the figure's eyes. The most realistic pictures are those with the figure not looking straight into the camera.

  • Celebrities look larger than life on the screen, but they are actually quite short in real life, especially the women. I was surprised that I could see "eye to eye" with most of them. Just for reference, I'm 5'2".

  • I thought Beyonce's figure was very realistic -- her booty looked like what I imagined. Jennifer Lopez, on the other hand, lost several inches in the wax figure making process.

  • And last, but not least, have fun! Take all the goofy pictures you want! That's what you're there for!