The Madrid Wax Museum has added a figure of Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny since this Thursday, May 28, just in time for the start of his ten-concert tour in the capital. The highly realistic statue seeks to capture the essence of the singer and is placed alongside other celebrities at the venue. Visitors can take photos with the figure until the real one arrives.
The 3D modeling process and materials 🎨
To achieve realism, the museum team used high-precision three-dimensional scanning based on photographs and videos of the artist. The materials used include medical-grade silicone for the skin and human hair implanted fiber by fiber. The process took over four months, with a team of six sculptors and technicians. Facial paint was applied with an airbrush to capture the singer's tattoos and characteristic skin tone. The internal structure is made of resin and steel.
The doll that won't complain about jet lag 😂
Unlike the flesh-and-blood Bad Bunny, this wax version won't cancel concerts due to voice problems or show up late for appointments. Fans can hug it without fear of a security elbow. That said, the likeness is so accurate that some absent-minded person might try to ask for an autograph. The museum is already considering putting up a sign that says: Doesn't sing, doesn't dance, but poses for free.