Madame Tussauds has enjoyed an ninterrupted history of development. Over a period of some 250 years, the world has turned to Madame Tussauds as a barometer of fame because only the most celebrated personalities of the world are chosen to have their wax figure likeness crafted. The wax figures at Madame Tussauds are known to be most realistic with respect to height, shape, facial characteristics and even attires. Every detail is reproduced with care by a team of professional artists who spend an average of four to six months working on a figure. More than 500 million visitors worldwide have witnessed and been fascinated by these wax figures and the interactive environ in which they are presented, complete with dramatic audio and visual accompaniments.