“Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square to Unveil Wax Figure of “The Lizardman” on June 24

New York, NY (June 16, 2011) – Erik Sprague, the green scaly entertainer who goes by the name of “The Lizardman” is coming to New York City…but he is not alone.  On June 24, 2011 at 11:30 a.m., “The Lizardman” will host the unveiling of his stunningly realistic wax figure at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square.To celebrate his immortalization, “The Lizardman” will entertain spectators outside the Odditorium with free performances throughout the weekend. 

The Lizardman Celebrates Immortalization in NYC with Free Performances June 25 and 26

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Taking Ripley artists nearly 200 hours to create, the wax statuette portrays each detailed characteristic of Sprague’s extreme body modifications from his forked tongue down to each tiny green scale, a process which started in August 2010 when Sprague spent days in the Ripley wax studios for a fully body casting.  This life size figure will be the newest item on display in the main entrance of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square. 

“A guy with green scales and a forked tongue?  The Lizardman has the undeniable gift to shock and awe any audience,” said Michael Hirsch, President/General Manager of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square. “We cannot wait to unveil our new star attraction and give Lizardman a permanent home in Times Square.”  

On Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26, “The Lizardman” will be performing live outside of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square every hour on the hour, from 12 noon to 7 p.m., as well as making himself available for photo opportunities for guests and fans.   Erik “The Lizardman” Sprague is one of the most complete sideshow entertainers in history, most widely known for his extreme transformation from human to reptilian including full body tattoos of green scales, sharpened and pointy teeth, forked tongue, piercings, and subdermal implants.

For more information on “The Lizardman” wax figure at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square, please visit www.ripleysnewyork.com.

 About Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square

Located in the heart of Times Square, Ripley’s Believe It or Not’s collection of more than 500 astonishing artifacts and exclusive oddities are displayed in more than 20 distinct, interactive galleries. From a baseball uniform worn by Babe Ruth to a six-legged cow and the world’s largest collection of shrunken heads, Ripley’s welcomes guests to experience the unusual and absurd inside the Odditorium.  Outside, Ripley’s sideshow performers surprise and delight guests with daring feats such as sword swallowing and fire eating.  The gift shop features wacky treasures and treats including dogfish sharks in a jar and chocolate covered insects. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square is open from 9 a.m.– 1 a.m. For further information visit www.ripleysnewyork.com

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About Ripley Entertainment
Ripley Entertainment Inc. (www.ripleys.com), keepers of the venerable Ripley’s Believe It or Not! brand, is a global leader in location-based entertainment, entertaining more than 12 million annually at its 80-plus  attractions in 11 countries.  In addition to its 31 Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, the Orlando, Florida-based company has publishing, licensing and broadcast divisions, best-selling books and the popular syndicated cartoon strip, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, that still runs daily in 42 countries. Ripley Entertainment is a Jim Pattison Company, the third-largest privately held company in Canada. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! and Odditorium are registered trademarks of Ripley Entertainment Inc.

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