Potter's Wax Museum Website  

  ~  from the year 2000  ~   

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 WAXIPEDIA ARCHIVES is encouraged to reach out to me directly at timothywrandall@gmail.com

~ Thank You ~

NEW ELTON JOHN IN AMSTERDAM!

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 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 ~

 Hogan's Beach Shop

~ Orlando, Florida ~

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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 photographs were taken right after the opening of Hogan's Beach Shop in the Spring of 2017 by WAXIPEDIA founder Timothy Randall (me). By sharing them I am in no way endorsing the store or Hogan (who I have met several times personally throughout my life and am not a fan of) but instead am sharing some beautifully crafted sculpture work. If you enjoy "Hulk's" wrestling and film persona, that is fine (Santa with Muscle's is a classic) that is totally fine, but so is thinking he's a racist, destructive jerk.  

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 ~

THE FOUR EYED MAN

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum

St. Augustine, Florida

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Liu Ch'ung, or Liu Min, as he was sometimes known, was born with double pupils in each eye. This strange feature did not in the least deter this active man who loved wine and gambling.

He became Governor of Shansi, Minister of State and through intrigue with the Dowager Empress had his son proclaimed heir apparent.

This wax figure, shown in St. Augustine, was created by acclaimed artist and doll maker Lewis Sorensen for the original Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum with copies being shown in Niagara Falls, Chicago, San Francisco, Estes Park and Blackpool.

The photograph was taken by Gene Aikens and is shared from a postcard from the late 1960's. 

You don't have to have four eyes to see how cool a visit to a vintage wax museum must have been? Though this wax figure of Liu Ch'ung has been replaced with a more modern interpretation, a visit to RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! ST. AUGUSTINE is definitely still a great choice! Just tell them WAXIPEDIA sent you!

Or if you want more daily fun and excitement join WAXIPEDIA's always exciting FACEBOOK GROUP!

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 ~

LOST: LOUIS ARMSTRONG'S TRUMPET

HOLLYWOOD WAX MUSEUM 

~ Hollywood, California ~

Something seems to be missing! The wax figure of Louis Armstrong stands without his familiar trademarked trumpet at Hollywood Wax Museum. This photo appeared in the September 14, 1972 edition of the Los Angeles Times.

Here for your enjoyment is a vintage postcard of Louis Armstrong from the Hollywood Wax Museum, courtesy of the personal collection of Timothy Randall.

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Enjoy this trip through time and down memory lane? Well Louis Armstrong isn't on display anymore but many of his famous friends still are! Why don't you head on over to the original HOLLYWOOD WAX MUSEUM? Just tell them WAXIPEDIA sent you!

 Or if you want more daily fun and excitement join WAXIPEDIA's always exciting FACEBOOK GROUP!

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. Anyone interested in supporting these efforts through donating are encouraged to visit patreon.com/WAXIPEDIA and contact us at waxipediaofficial@gmail.com. Items donated will be digitally scanned, photographed and eventually restored to be credited to their specific donors and made available to future generations of artists, designers, historians and fans. 

~ Thank You ~

MADAME TUSSAUD'S AMSTERDAM

The Kalverstraat: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Opening on September 25, 1970 the Madame Tussaud's in Amsterdam was only the second incarnation of the famed waxworks exhibition to open to the public (the first being the original in London that dates back to 1835).

Originally located in the heart of the Kalverstraat - the cities busy shopping and entertainment street - this version was filled with an exciting combination of locals luminaries and those of international fame and acclaim set in exciting and unique displays. 

              

The Museum was immensely popular, be it so much so that it required moving to a much larger location. So, in 1990 the attraction moved to its present site, found centrally located in Amsterdam's Dam Square, where it entertains hundreds-of-thousands of visitors annually. 

Here for your enjoyment is shared a vintage, english translation Guidebook for that particular exhibition courtesy of the personal collection of Timothy Randall.

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Enjoy this trip through time? Why not visit the current MADAME TUSSAUDS AMSTERDAM? Just tell them WAXIPEDIA sent you!

 Or if you want more daily fun and excitement join WAXIPEDIA's always exciting FACEBOOK GROUP!

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. Anyone interested in supporting these efforts through donating are encouraged to visit patreon.com/WAXIPEDIA and contact us at waxipediaofficial@gmail.com. Items donated will be digitally scanned, photographed and eventually restored to be credited to their specific donors and made available to future generations of artists, designers, historians and fans. 

~ Thank You ~