New Michael Jackson waxwork on show (From Haringey Independent)

New Michael Jackson waxwork on show

12:51pm Thursday 9th July 2009

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A new Michael Jackson waxwork has been unveiled at Madame Tussauds in London, attracting hundreds of fans deprived of the chance of seeing their hero in the flesh.

The latest waxwork depicts the superstar dressed in a white v-neck T-shirt, a sparkly black jacket, black ankle-length trousers, white socks and black loafers.

Stephen Mansfield, who created the latest version based on an image of Jackson in his pomp, said he was one of the most difficult characters to depict.

Mr Mansfield said: "I have produced 100 waxworks but they don't come any tougher than Jackson's. The work was originally started to mark Jackson's return to the capital for his concert at the O2."

The waxwork was first seen by 25 competition winners, who were allowed to stand alongside it.

They were given access to a special tribute to the singer with exclusive footage of his last visit to the museum.

Mr Mansfield led a team of 20 to create the waxwork of Jackson, who died last month aged 50.

The figure was made using information gathered at a sitting the singer gave in 1989, together with extensive photography and research which Mr Mansfield hoped would reflect the This Is It concert posters.

Only the Queen, who has been created 20 times by sculptors from the famous attraction, has been depicted more than Jackson, a Madame Tussauds spokeswoman said.

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