The new Taylor Swift figure at the National Wax Museum Plus in Dublin.RollingNews.ie
A new waxwork figure of Taylor Swift has been unveiled at the National Wax Museum Plus.
According to the museum, which is located on Westmoreland Street in Dublin, the waxwork "reflects her stage presence" and was designed "to ensure an authentic and immersive fan experience."
The figure, down to the outfit and expression, is inspired by Taylor's "Cruel Summer" look from her world-renowned Eras Tour.
The new Taylor Swift figure at the National Wax Museum Plus in Dublin. (RollingNews.ie)
Paddy Dunning, the museum's director, couldn't be in attendance to unveil the waxwork figure (which took nine months to complete), but his wife, Claire, stepped up to the mark.
Dunning didn't want to reveal the names of the sculptors who had worked on the piece, but confirmed it was a team of Irish and UK artists.
The waxwork will be on permanent display as part of the museum's music and entertainment collection, so it's the perfect outing for the little Swiftie in your life.
Dunning said that Taylor hasn't seen the new figure for herself, but that they plan to reach out. "Hopefully she likes it, and we're okay."
The new Taylor Swift figure at the National Wax Museum Plus in Dublin. (RollingNews.ie)
It's only natural that the museum errs on the side of caution after it was forced to withdraw its Sinéad O'Connor figure in July 2024 following public backlash.
It didn't take long for criticism of the figure to start pouring in, with many people saying the model 'didn't look anything like' Sinéad and that she was 'way more beautiful than that'.
In a statement at the time, the museum said: "We have listened closely to the reactions and agree that the figure does not fully capture Sinéad's unique presence and essence as we intended...
"We deeply appreciate the public's love for Sinéad and share in their admiration for her remarkable career and contributions."
Paddy Dunning continued to say that the museum will create a new waxwork that captures Sinéad's "true spirit and iconic image."
The wax figure of Sinéad O'Connor unveiled on July 25, 2024 at the National Wax Museum Plus in Dublin.The wax figure of Sinéad O'Connor was unveiled on July 25, 2024 at the National Wax Museum Plus in Dublin. (RollingNews.ie)
While Taylor's waxwork figure is a hell of a lot more true to life than Sinéad's, it has still struck a sour note, with one Instagram user querying: "Did they steal a shop dummy from @dunnesstores?"
*This article was originally published on Evoke.ie.