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| - This was my second visit to the museum in Las Vegas. I first got hooked on the works of Madame Tussaud when a friend brought me to the museum in Manhattan. Initially, it was kind of weird standing next to all the life-size replicas of famous celebrities, sports figures and politicians, but when I finally started noticing the detail that goes into every figure I found the figures much more interesting to admire.
It's a fun place to visit and photography is highly encouraged. For non-camera carrying visitors they have stations set up where their in-house photographers can take a photo of you with adult star Jenna Jameson, a pajama-clad Hugh Hefner or a robust Elvis Presley figure. For those with cameras you can put on a hat (provided) and pose with the Rat Pack, put on some showgirl's headpiece (also provided) and pose with the Mayor of Las Vegas or grab a paddle (yes, provided) and play alongside the Blue Man Group. The staff tells visitors it's okay to touch the figures too. I put my hand up to Britney Spears' face, and yes it was as cold and lifeless as I had imagined. The hard casted wax feels very much like plastic.
This visit found many more figures I had not seen before as well as upgrades of some of the figures I had seen four years ago. Jennifer Lopez seems to have gotten new hair and the new Madonna figure is a bit more meaty than her previous figures. I liked the new figures of Beyonce Knowles, Kathy Griffin, Johnny Depp and Spider-Man! Sadly, the figure of President Barack Obama was removed from the floor for maintenance.
There is an optional exhibit inside called Scream with horror figures popping out designed for a sudden scare in a dark setting. After the first one popped up the rest just seemed kind of quirky. One lady walking ahead of me kept screaming ... loud. I just wanted to punch her out. Glad this little excursion is optional because I found it to be a one time only thing. The novelty of fright wears off very quickly, and no, I did not punch out the lady.
The museum is located to the side of the Venetian Hotel and Casino. The best time to visit is when you've had too much to eat, seen too many gaming areas or are just tired of looking at merchandise you can't afford. Madame Tussaud's is a great place to spend two hours. As with most museums you exit into the gift shop which I found to be the most boring part of this exhibit.
I've posted my photos on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26-2milesandmore/sets/72157622990409008
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