In what should be my last tribute post to Michael Jackson, we see another version of the Movieland figure. This stylized, and dramatic photograph shows the King of Pop in a cloud of fog as if in a music video. It's the same exact figure that we've seen twice before in these tributes, but the artistic nature of this shot shows the figure in a whole new way.

A close up of the pop star. I've said it before, and I'll say it again; Lighting makes all the difference in a wax museum display. Michael Jackson's influence will continue to be felt for a long time to come.

This vintage shot from Madame Tussaud's in London shows Michael Jackson in what looks like his "Thriller" phase. Unlike my previous posts, this shot shows an even younger Jackson figure. It is sporting the trademark white sequined glove, and has far less realistic expression in the face. Although this was a "performing" Jackson, they didn't quite get the figure right, and the newer versions are far more accurate.

What I do like about this shot is the way the light behind the glove makes it look like the figure's hand is glowing. Of course that's just the angle, right?

In my first Michael Jackson post I showed pictures from Movieland Wax Museum of the King of Pop. Here we see the exact same figure after Movieland closed. It was moved to the World Wax Museum exhibit in South Korea. Along with several other Movieland figures, Jackson entertained people on a whole new Continent.

A close up of the figure. It stands the same here as it did in Buena Park for all those years.

The Guinness World Records Museum had a small display about Michael Jackson. The record breaking musician's record "Thriller" has sold more copies world wide than any other album. Like several other museums, they have Jackson during his "Bad" phase.

A close up of the figure. The large Bad belt buckle is a nice touch.

A side view with the museum's actual lighting. The lighting makes a lot of difference in the presentation of the figure.

As fans across the country begin to cope with Michael Jackson's death, we continue our tribute to the King of Pop. This Jackson figure is from Madame Tussaud's Las vegas, and shows an older, more recent Michael. Its hair is longer, and the outfit reflects a more modern look.

A closer view of the figure. Its skin seems darker than Jackson's actual skin. Although, he must have been a very difficult figure to get right.

Tussaud's always does a good job when they attempt motion in a figure. It looks as if it is in mid glance.

The figures are around for people to get a picture with, though any picture with Michael Jackson would not look quite right because of that expression. He would seem to be looking away from the camera.

In what is a very sad and tragic day, Michael Jackson has passed away. This will be the first of several tributes that Houses of Wax will give to the King of Pop. Here you see Michael dressed in his original and authentic "Bad" outfit. He was a very popular figure in wax museums, which is very telling of his enormous talent and status. If the large crowds outside his hospital are any indication, he will be missed for a long, long time.

Another view of the figure. It shared the stage with other iconic wax musicians.

Even John Lennon could not hold a candle to Michael Jackson. John also died young.

A close up of the figure.