BBC Sherlock Fan Forum - Serving Sherlockians since February 2012 / Benedict is gonna be in Madame Tussaud's

**Posted by Sherlock Holmes** July 21, 2014 11:08 pm

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/10980120/Benedict-Cumberbatch-to-feature-as-Madame-Tussauds-waxwork.html

YAYYYYY

**Posted by Side of Angels** July 21, 2014 11:18 pm

I love this quote:
“Finally I can photobomb myself!” joked Cumberbatch. “What a weird and wonderful compliment to be included in the ranks of talent already committed to wax. I've been accused of being wooden in my work but never waxy!"

I'll have to make sure to pay a visit to Tussauds if I ever make it across the pond again!

**Posted by Russell** July 22, 2014 4:05 am

Ha! That is so awesome! I love all his quotes! He is so freaking cute. And seriously, with how good he always looks, even every single darn hair perfectly in place? For the shortest second, I thought that was the figure at first, it looks so perfect. I wonder if by 'famous tousled hairstyle' they mean Sherlock hair? Not as much 'Ben', but…. *shrug* Did I already say he's so freaking cute?? ;)

**Posted by SolarSystem** July 22, 2014 7:00 am

Wow, this even made it into the biggest yellow press paper in Germany, the BILD-Zeitung (which I only read for job-related reasons, believe me).

**Posted by gently69** July 22, 2014 7:19 am

Really? BILD-Zeitung? You read that? Job-related?

But that they mention this, really is ...

**Posted by SolarSystem** July 22, 2014 7:38 am

Absolutely job-related, believe me.
I did some research and found that the dpa (a German news agency) also had a short note about it.

**Posted by Sherlock Holmes** July 22, 2014 8:05 am

Hehe, Benedict is important news.

**Posted by gently69** July 22, 2014 8:12 am

But mostly not in German press, not without "big" TV or film events. That's amazing.

**Posted by A lovely light** July 22, 2014 8:37 am

LOL at Benedict quote.

I wonder how much time will the statue survive (with all the fans love... i give it 6 month before they have to do a new one).

**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** July 22, 2014 2:48 pm

If I do get to London next year I'll have to get a photo taken with the wax doll... and of course do the PointyBatch thing...

I'm really curious to see how it turns out!

**Posted by Bored-to-be-alive** July 22, 2014 7:22 pm

Oh, I am a sleepyhead... Set a pic in the wrong thread, today.
Everyday I look at the homepage of BILD.
One reason is: They are FAST!

Okay... Here's the pic on the right place

**Posted by A lovely light** July 22, 2014 7:35 pm

Iiiiiiii, fake eyes, creeepyyyy .

**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** July 22, 2014 7:52 pm

I just imagine how many hours it took to find the right pair... fascinating!!

**Posted by Russell** July 22, 2014 8:50 pm

I am so glad I wasn't around anyone when I saw that pic… the noise I made…
(and yes… super fascinating… so cool imagining all that goes into one of those!!)

**Posted by Whisky** July 22, 2014 11:29 pm

Never been to Madame Tussaud's - never wanted to.
Reconsidering now.

**Posted by REReader** August 28, 2014 6:11 pm

From RadioTimes: Benedict Cumberbatch wax figure in final stages - see the pictures. The head looks quite amazing, sitting right next to Benedict.

**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** August 28, 2014 6:30 pm

I know it's only the clay yet... but I'm really impressed about the likeness!

And how cool is it that Ben had his hands on it??

**Posted by Zatoichi** August 28, 2014 9:07 pm

Another place to visit when I´m in London next year..

**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** August 28, 2014 9:22 pm

Yup, it's been added to my travel plans as well!

**Posted by Marta** August 28, 2014 10:03 pm

I can't wait to see the final effect!