Visit London Blog » wax figure http://blog.visitlondon.com Enjoy the very best of London Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:47:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Usain Bolts into Madame Tussauds in London http://blog.visitlondon.com/2012/08/usain-bolts-into-madame-tussauds-in-london/ http://blog.visitlondon.com/2012/08/usain-bolts-into-madame-tussauds-in-london/#comments Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:03:40 +0000 Lettice http://blog.visitlondon.com/?p=28254

A brand new wax figure of top Jamaican runner Usain Bolt has just joined the sports zone in Madame Tussauds in London.

The world is waiting to see if the three-times gold medallist Usain can take home more gold during the London 2012 games. This week is the perfect time to visit Madame Tussauds to see the sporting hero striking his famous “to di world” pose.

As well as finding out how you measure up against speedy Bolt, you can also meet wax figures of other great sporting legends including David Beckham, Rafael Nadal, Jessie Owens, Mohammed Ali and Team GB favourites, diver Tom Daley and heptathlete Jessica Ennis.

Have you been to Madame Tussauds recently? Which figure do you think it the most lifelike?

]]> http://blog.visitlondon.com/2012/08/usain-bolts-into-madame-tussauds-in-london/feed/ 1 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at Madame Tussauds http://blog.visitlondon.com/2012/04/the-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge-at-madame-tussauds/ http://blog.visitlondon.com/2012/04/the-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge-at-madame-tussauds/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:39:18 +0000 Lettice http://blog.visitlondon.com/?p=26154

Would you like to meet the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge? Madame Tussauds London has just unveiled brand new wax figures of William and Catherine.

Catherine’s outfit includes a replica of the famous blue Issa dress she wore when the couple announced their engagement, as well as a replica of the sapphire engagement ring which belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales and was given by William to Catherine.

The couple are now on permanent display together in the Royal Family Zone.

If you’re a fan of the royal couple, why not read our guides to William’s London and Catherine’s London and find out where they like to spend time in the capital.

]]> http://blog.visitlondon.com/2012/04/the-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge-at-madame-tussauds/feed/ 0 Rihanna Joins Diva Dream Team at Madame Tussauds http://blog.visitlondon.com/2011/10/rihanna-joins-diva-dream-team-at-madame-tussauds/ http://blog.visitlondon.com/2011/10/rihanna-joins-diva-dream-team-at-madame-tussauds/#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:00:08 +0000 Zoe Craig http://blog.visitlondon.com/?p=23214

Madame Tussauds have a new wax figure this October: R&B star, Rihanna.

The singer’s likeness takes centre stage in the attraction’s interactive Music Zone alongside female performers including:        

  • Kylie Minogue
  • Britney Spears
  • Lady Gaga
  • Amy Winehouse

The sexy singer is captured in the sleek style she wore for her X Factor duet with last year’s winner Matt Cardle; a fitted black dress, slit to the hip, with bright cherry-red hair.

“We are thrilled to welcome Rihanna to Madame Tussauds London,” said Liz Edwards, PR Manager at the attraction. ”Her inclusion couldn’t be more timely as her Loud tour arrives in the capital this week. We are sure she will hit the right note with our guests as demand for her figure has been huge since her appearance on The X Factor 2010. Rihanna is one of the biggest music stars of the moment and is a perfect addition to the diva dream team of female artists we have here at the attraction.”

Read more about Madame Tussauds and book tickets here; and there’s more information about Rihanna’s Loud tour here

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