Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Manhatten, NY unveiled a wax figue of Brandon Routh as Superman on Tuesday June 27th, 2006.
Speaking on this, the actor commented "It's very flattering, but it's Superman as much as it is me. It's great to have that part of history in Madame Tussauds and for people to come up and see is kind of exciting."
Madame Tussauds is a world-renowned institution with a lot to celebrate. They've got a fascinating and colorful history behind them - they've been entertaining people from all over the world for over 200 years. And they can see a great future ahead.
At the core of their business is a heartfelt desire to enthrall and inspire and they are constantly developing their ability to do this. From state-of-the-art interactivity to an exceptional gift for partying, they've got what it takes to keep their customers smiling!
Movieland Wax Museum - Beuna Park, California
The now defunct Movieland Wax Museum featured a wax figue of Christopher Reeve as Superman.
When the Museum closed in 2005, about 50 of the celebrity wax figures were shipped to a sister museum in San Francisco, and 80 others went to a museum in South Korea. Most of the rest were put up for public auction in March 2006, which brought in over a million dollars.
Of these, the Christopher Reeve/Superman figure sold for $16,000 (just days after the death of Dana Reeve).
The building was demolished and replaced with "Movieland Plaza", a shopping center featuring a Best Buy store and a food court. However, there is one reminder (beyond the name) of the former museum: some of the museum's wax stars are on display (inside glass cases) at the new center, including Liz Taylor, Rudolph Valentino, Shirley Temple, Superman, Austin Powers and General George Patton - along with the museum's giant replica of Michelangelo's "David".
Super Museum - Metropolis, Illinois
The Super Museum in Metropolis, Illinois features a wax figure of George Reeves as the Man of Steel.
This particular figure wears an actual costume from the 1950's Adventures of Superman television series.
The museum is is stuffed with over 20,000 items relating to the 60+ year old Superman saga, from his first appearance in comic books to his latest indignity in "Lois and Clark" and other post-modern adaptations. The Super Museum is the life's work of Jim Hambrick, who also owns the overstuffed Superman souvenir and collectibles store you must pass through to reach the museum entrance.
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum - London, England
The Madame Tussauds Wax Museum of London features a wax figure of Christopher Reeve as Superman soaring up through a spiral staircase and into the heavens.
The museum is London's most famous tourist attraction where you can see your favourite celebrity immortilized in wax.
Madame Tussauds is constantly developing. From immersive themed entertainments to imaginative use of state-of-the-art technology, they are proud to bring their customers a truly ground-breaking and contemporary experience.
The Royal Wax Museum - Victoria, Canada
Canada's Royal Wax Museum features a Superman wax figure as portrayed by Christopher Reeve standing next to his trademark phone booth.
The "World of Wax" originally opened in 1961 in a street level location of the Crystal Garden at the corner of Belleville and Douglas. Displaying some ninety figures, this attraction establish North America's first exhibition of Josephine Tussaud wax figures from England. In April of 1971, Canada's 13th Prime Minister, the Right Honourable John George Diefenbaker, officiated at the museum's grand re-opening.
In Year 2000, the Royal London Wax Museum had an inventory of some 300 wax figures that have been sculpted in England, the most recent of which is "The woman of the Century". Decades of enhancements have gone well beyond the simple accumulation of wax figures. The multi-faceted "World of Wax" experience has been magnified not only through audio-visual technologies, but also through complementing displays such as the Crown Jewels Theatre, the World War I Field Surgical Hospital Kit, the thousand year old piece of cedar, replica sword of Genghis Khan, and original opera chairs crafted in 1987 for the Prince and Princess of Wales.
North America's first Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum remains the "flagship" establishment on the continent, and is a major contributor to Victoria's image and reputation as "A Little Bit of Olde England".
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
- Manhatten, New York
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Manhatten, NY features a wax replica of the late Christopher Reeve in his state of the art wheelchair.
Madame Tussauds is a world-renowned institution with a lot to celebrate. They've got a fascinating and colorful history behind them - they've been entertaining people from all over the world for over 200 years. And they can see a great future ahead.
At the core of their business is a heartfelt desire to enthrall and inspire and they are constantly developing their ability to do this. From state-of-the-art interactivity to an exceptional gift for partying, they've got what it takes to keep their customers smiling!
Movieland Wax Museum of the Stars
- Niagara Falls, Canada
The Niagara Falls Wax Museum features Christopher Reeve as Superman imortalized in wax busting through a brick wall to greet visitors as they pass by.
A walk through Movieland is a like a walk through entertainment history. You'll see everything from classics like "Indiana Jones" and the "Wizard of Oz", to more currents hits like "Harry Potter" and "Austin Powers."
You are welcome to bring your camera... take a shot with a star... as they are always shining.
Old Town Wax Museum - Orlando Florida
A full size figure of Christopher Reeve as Superman was part of this now defunct wax museum in Orlando, Florida.
Old Town offers patrons the opportunity to stroll down brick-lined streets and browse through a diverse selection of merchandise at over 75 specialty shops! From resort wear to sports apparel, jewelry to souvenirs and old-fashioned collectibles, you'll find some specialty items here that you won't find anywhere else! Their stores offer not just shopping, but fun...have an old-time portrait taken, learn how to pull taffy, and visit our petrified rock forest!
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