Elton John keyboard handstand waxwork unveiled at London’s Madame Tussauds
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A fully coloured waxwork of Sir Elton John performing his keyboard handstand has been unveiled at Madame Tussauds in London. The figure is being released as the 77-year-old superstar releases his Disney+ documentary Elton John: Never Too Late, celebrating the end of his lengthy touring career.
Madame Tussauds, who had shown images of an undecorated waxwork, said the figurine is “one of its most complex to date”, having worked with Sir Elton since he sat for his first figure in 1976. It replicates Sir Elton with his legs in the air and his hands on his keyboard at the Midsummer Music one-day festival at Wembley Stadium in 1975, with fans able to see it from Friday.
Steve Blackburn, general manager at Madame Tussauds London, said: “Elton John is a true living legend and a dazzling personality to behold, so we knew we had to go above and beyond for this figure. “Capturing Elton’s phenomenal stage presence – and that iconic keyboard handstand – in figure form is quite the challenge, and the result is one of our most technically ambitious figures to date.
“It feels fitting to unveil this one-of-a-kind figure for the festive season and showcase the expert craftsmanship that’s gone in to deliver a pose that we have never done before. “Elton is a star deserving of the grandest spotlight, and we’ve made sure that his figure captures the attention of everyone in the room – much like the icon himself.”.
