A DRESS FIT FOR AN OPERATIC LEGEND

The costume of acclaimed and internationally renowned Operatic Soprano Sumi Jo's wax figure was specially made by South Korea's top designer, Seo Seung-yeon for (the former) GREVIN SEOUL museum!

It was made with a motif of our country's national flower, the mugunghwa (or the "Rose of Sharon" Hibiscus). Designer Seo Seung-yeon added traditional Korean colors with a combination of red, white, black and white. As expected of a designer who is usually in charge of Sumi Jo's costumes, she gave the wax figure a beautiful dress that matches it 

 In addition, the Grevin Paris Workshop team made the sensible choice of matching the lip color to the dress color further enhances the realism of Sumi Jo's wax figure!

Dedicated to preserving the history of Wax Arts, and the unique stories of all those involved in its development, WAXIPEDIA strives to be the number one source of information on the subject of Wax Museums and their role in the attractions and entertainment industries. Through the sharing of photographs, brochures, movies and stories we hope to enlighten, engage and entertain all who discover us. 

As a resource, the WAXIPEDIA ARCHIVES was established in 2014 as a repository for physical examples and information pertaining to these educational goals. Consisting of thousands of items (ranging from century-and-a-half year old guidebooks to life-sized wax figures) the ARCHIVES are the backbone of WAXIPEDIA's mission and we hope to inspire future generations of artists, designers, historians and fans.

Anyone interested in donating items to the ARCHIVES are encouraged to reach out to me directly at timothywrandall@gmail.com

~ Thank You ~

 

GREVIN SEOUL OPENS (2015)

"Seoul Grévin Museum is where the Power of Culture, Hallyu and Seoul all come together. It is my hope that the opening of Grévin Museum today becomes a new starting point for revitalizing Seoul's tourism industry."

- Won Soon Park, Mayor of Seoul Metropolitan City (July 29, 2015)

The Museum closed in 2020 and never reopened.

Dedicated to preserving the history of Wax Arts, and the unique stories of all those involved in its development, WAXIPEDIA strives to be the number one source of information on the subject of Wax Museums and their role in the attractions and entertainment industries. Through the sharing of photographs, brochures, movies and stories we hope to enlighten, engage and entertain all who discover us. 

As a resource, the WAXIPEDIA ARCHIVES was established in 2014 as a repository for physical examples and information pertaining to these educational goals. Consisting of thousands of items (ranging from century-and-a-half year old guidebooks to life-sized wax figures) the ARCHIVES are the backbone of WAXIPEDIA's mission and we hope to inspire future generations of artists, designers, historians and fans.

Anyone interested in donating items to the ARCHIVES are encouraged to reach out to me directly at timothywrandall@gmail.com

~ Thank You ~

 

 Elton John in a look he famously worn during his legendary 1975 concert at Dodger Stadium, as recently unveiled to the public at Madame Tussauds Amsterdam.

Dedicated to preserving the history of Wax Arts, and the unique stories of all those involved in its development, WAXIPEDIA strives to be the number one source of information on the subject of Wax Museums and their role in the attractions and entertainment industries. Through the sharing of photographs, brochures, movies and stories we hope to enlighten, engage and entertain all who discover us. 

As a resource, the WAXIPEDIA ARCHIVES was established in 2014 as a repository for physical examples and information pertaining to these educational goals. Consisting of thousands of items (ranging from century-and-a-half year old guidebooks to life-sized wax figures) the ARCHIVES are the backbone of WAXIPEDIA's mission and we hope to inspire future generations of artists, designers, historians and fans.

Anyone interested in donating items to the ARCHIVES are encouraged to reach out to me directly at timothywrandall@gmail.com

~ Thank You ~

 CRIMINALS HALL OF FAME 

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

This vintage brochure, from the legendary Criminals Hall of Fame Wax Museum in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, is now stored within the private collection of Timothy Randall; which makes up the cornerstone of the WAXIPEDIA ARCHIVES. 

Dedicated to preserving the history of Wax Arts, and the unique stories of all those involved in its development, WAXIPEDIA strives to be the number one source of information on the subject of Wax Museums and their role in the attractions and entertainment industries. Through the sharing of photographs, brochures, movies and stories we hope to enlighten, engage and entertain all who discover us. 

As a resource, the WAXIPEDIA ARCHIVES was established in 2014 as a repository for physical examples and information pertaining to these educational goals. Consisting of thousands of items (ranging from century-and-a-half year old guidebooks to life-sized wax figures) the ARCHIVES are the backbone of WAXIPEDIA's mission and we hope to inspire future generations of artists, designers, historians and fans.

Anyone interested in donating items to the ARCHIVES is encouraged to reach out to me directly at timothywrandall@gmail.com

~ Thank You ~

 William of Orange

~ Madame Tussaud's Sceneorama ~ 

This Photograph was taken in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in February 2006

  Dedicated to preserving the history of Wax Arts, and the unique stories of all those involved in its development, WAXIPEDIA strives to be the number one source of information on the subject of Wax Museums and their role in the attractions and entertainment industries. Through the sharing of photographs, brochures, movies and stories we hope to enlighten, engage and entertain all who discover us. 

As a resource, the WAXIPEDIA ARCHIVES was established in 2014 as a repository for physical examples and information pertaining to these educational goals. Consisting of thousands of items (ranging from century-and-a-half year old guidebooks to life-sized wax figures) the ARCHIVES are the backbone of WAXIPEDIA's mission and we hope to inspire future generations of artists, designers, historians and fans.

Anyone interested in donating items to the ARCHIVES is encouraged to reach out to me directly at timothywrandall@gmail.com

~ Thank You ~

 Hogan's Beach Shop

~ Orlando, Florida ~

In 2007 problematic celebrity Hulk Hogan opened up a memorabilia shop in a former 7-Eleven convivence store. Located at the busy intersection of Sandlake Road and International Drive the building is a pseudo-museum/gift shop hybrid and featured several life-seized recreations of Hogan from various stages of his former semi-successful career. 

These photo were taken right after the Shops opening in Spring 2017 by Timothy Randall. By sharing them I am in no way endorsing the store or Hogan (who I'm not a fan of) but instead sharing some beautifully crafted sculpture work. 

   Dedicated to preserving the history of Wax Arts, and the unique stories of all those involved in its development, WAXIPEDIA strives to be the number one source of information on the subject of Wax Museums and their role in the attractions and entertainment industries. Through the sharing of photographs, brochures, movies and stories we hope to enlighten, engage and entertain all who discover us. 

As a resource, the WAXIPEDIA ARCHIVES was established in 2014 as a repository for physical examples and information pertaining to these educational goals. Consisting of thousands of items (ranging from century-and-a-half year old guidebooks to life-sized wax figures) the ARCHIVES are the backbone of WAXIPEDIA's mission and we hope to inspire future generations of artists, designers, historians and fans.

Anyone interested in donating items to the ARCHIVES is encouraged to reach out to me directly at timothywrandall@gmail.com

~ Thank You ~

 Winston Churchill & Franklin D. Roosevelt

~ Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. ~

This photograph was taken by Timothy Randall on a visit to the former MADAME TUSSAUDS WASHINGTON DC in February 2020 (right before it's closure). 

Dedicated to preserving the history of Wax Arts, and the unique stories of all those involved in its development, WAXIPEDIA strives to be the number one source of information on the subject of Wax Museums and their role in the attractions and entertainment industries. Through the sharing of photographs, brochures, movies and stories we hope to enlighten, engage and entertain all who discover us. 

As a resource, the WAXIPEDIA ARCHIVES was established in 2014 as a repository for physical examples and information pertaining to these educational goals. Consisting of thousands of items (ranging from century-and-a-half year old guidebooks to life-sized wax figures) the ARCHIVES are the backbone of WAXIPEDIA's mission and we hope to inspire future generations of artists, designers, historians and fans.

Anyone interested in donating items to the ARCHIVES is encouraged to reach out to me directly at timothywrandall@gmail.com

~ Thank You ~