Waxing Nostalgic. Madame Tussauds at Fisherman's Wharf.

For decades there was a wax museum at Fisherman's Wharf owned by a private family. Besides historical figures, it had a lot of house-of-horror exhibits. Since Madame Tussauds purchased the museum, it seems to have focused more on celebrating San Francisco history, and featuring sports and entertainment celebrities. Also important, the figures are no longer behind barriers; you can walk right up and shoot your selfie with them. Outtakes below.

Bruce Lee catching air.

Going one-on-one with a clean shaven Steph.

Marilyn Monroe? I think they missed the mark on this one.

Apple founders Woz and Jobs.

Queen Bey.

Joe Cool.

Tony Bennett

Neil Patrick Harris, under construction.

Harvey Milk

The Bambino, not a bad likeness.

In the Oval.

Just like on the penny.

A pretty good Rosa Parks; a lot of civil rights history celebrated here.

If you know, you know.

Crank up the music! This party looks a little stiff.

MLK Jr. at the 1963 Freedom March in Washington, DC. (It really should be the Lincoln Memorial behind him, but creative license.)

Two of the most popular guys in San Francisco.

Gabby Douglas.

Janis Joplin in full hippie regalia, circa 1967.

Welcome to the collection, Madame.