WAXIPEDIA

 CREATING THE CREATURE 

(click the pictures for full-sized High Definition images)

Back in 1976 the Stubergh Wax Studios of Niagara Falls, New York was approached to create a scene based upon Universal Studios's great Monster Classic The Creature from the Black Lagoon. 

The "Creature" (and his buxom victim) were to inhabit a corner of the famed MUSEE CONTI: New Orleans Wax Museum in their recently constructed HAUNTED DUNGEON exhibit.

  Here we have the original figure description sheets showing all necessary measurements, costs and colors of this green terror. 

To round out this post I have also included some relatively current images of the display.

OF SPECIAL NOTE: The Musee Conti Wax Museum has been listed as being for sale for a while now and though I'm optimistic some caring, kind, multi-millionaire will eventually purchase this historical gem I must urge you all to make a visit to New Orleans and grace this unique place with your admission. It's through our support that places like this continue operation.

** THE MUSEUM HAS SINCE CLOSED AND THE CONTENTS SOLD. THE WHEREABOUTS OF THE CREATURE ARE CURRENTLY UNKNOWN TO WAXIPEDIA **

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 ~