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ADDING MULTIMEDIA Madame Tussauds Partners with DIY Network to Unveil Newest Wax Figure, Tony "The Goose" Siragusa, During Super Bowl Week at the NFL Experience on Thursday, February 3 at 8 p.m. CST

Super Bowl XXXV Champion for the Baltimore Ravens, FOX NFL analyst and host of DIY Network's "Man Caves" Tony Siragusa unveils his Madame Tussauds wax figure at the NFL Experience leading up to the Super Bowl in Dallas on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011. The making of the wax figure was captured by DIY Network for a half-hour special of "Man Caves," which will premiere later this year. (Photo: Business Wire)

"I never really thought Madame Tussauds had enough wax for a guy my size or that I'd be in the Hall of Wax," commented Siragusa. "I'm honored to be a part of it."

Siragusa sat twice with a team of Madame Tussauds sculptors who took 250 separate measurements of his face and body to ensure every detail of the figure would be accurate. The measurements were then used to create clay molds of his face and body from which the figure was created. The entire process from start-to-finish took more than three months to complete and was captured by DIY Network for a half-hour special of "Man Caves," which is scheduled to air later this year. In addition, the special will include DIY Network's upcoming build of a man cave, where Siragusa's wax figure will reside, at Madame Tussauds' New York City Times Square location.

"Tony is a larger-than-life personality," said Bret Pidgeon, general manager of Madame Tussauds New York. "It's only fitting that there are now two Tonys in the world."

Affectionately known as "The Goose," Siragusa played 12 NFL seasons for the Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens, helping the latter team win its first and only Super Bowl title in 2001. Since retiring from the league, Siragusa has become the NFL's only field analyst providing commentary and in-game analysis from his position in the end zone and co-hosts DIY Network's "Man Caves," a TV series that offers guys ideas and know-how on creating the ultimate hangout in their homes.

About Madame Tussauds New York:

Madame Tussauds New York is celebrating over 10 years as the interactive "must do" attraction in the heart of Times Square, providing guests with unique opportunities to create memories with some of the world's biggest icons. New wax additions include Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Robert Pattinson, as well as President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. Madame Tussauds' interactive exhibits include Cinema 4D, now featuring the "Wizard of Oz 4D Experience; the "Bollywood Zone," where visitors have the chance to re-create the experience of being on a Bollywood film set with Amitabh Bachchan (or his wax figure, at least); and the "Sports Zone" , which allows guests to interact with some of the world's most famous athletes, including Yao Ming, Serena Williams, Derek Jeter and David Wright. Madame Tussauds is operated by Merlin Entertainments Group, Europe's No 1 and the world's second largest visitor attraction operator which recently announced a three-year partnership with EDF Energy to sponsor the famed London Eye and rename the attraction the EDF Energy London Eye. Prominently located in the heart of Times Square, Madame Tussauds New York is open 365 days a year at 10 a.m. Visit www.nycwax.com or call (800) 246-8872 for more information.

About DIY Network:

DIY Network, from the makers of HGTV and Food Network, is the go-to destination for rip-up, knock-out home improvement television. DIY Network's programs and experts answer the most sought-after questions and offer creative projects for do-it-yourself enthusiasts. One of the fastest growing digital networks and currently in more than 53 million homes, DIY Network's programming covers a broad range of categories, including home improvement and landscaping. The network's award-winning Web site, www.DIYNetwork.com, is a leader in the Nielsen Online Home and Garden category and features multiple resources, including thousands of do-it-yourself home improvement projects, expert advice, how-to videos and images, and user-friendly reference guides with step-by-step instructions.

For additional information on DIY Network's experts, tips and home improvement programs, visit the network's companion website at www.DIYNetwork.com. Members of the media may also obtain additional press materials, talent bios and show images by registering at DIY Network's online media newsroom.

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