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The trio is now complete for Donna and the Dynamos with the arrivals to the showpiece collection of Meryl Streep as Donna Sheridan from "Mamma Mia". Continuing with my own twist to the model I have created the finale outfit her character wears in the stage show. Photographs of the trio in their iconic pose from both the film and stage show will be arriving shortly.

The second of the new arrivals to the showpiece collection is Christine Baranski as Tanya from the smash hit film - "Mamma Mia". In order to give a twist to my interpretation of this model I have created the finale outfit her character wears in the stage show. The final principal from Donna And The Dynamos will be arriving shortly.

"Oohhh, I am pleased!" - to quote Julie Walters as Mrs Overall from "Acorn Antiques" as she arrives in the Model Idols showpiece collection!

My dedication to my all time favourite film "The Poseidon Adventure" with interpretations taken from the instantly recognisable Poster with the costume variations as depicted continues with child actor Eric Shea as youngster Robin Shelby. Ironically, although Eric may not be an instantly recognisable name his arrival in the showpiece collection launches two new looks for Model Idols.

The first new look is better photography with models now being photographed in an artist's light box to enhance the features and eliminate overpowering shadows caused by flash photography. It is hoped that over time as many of the original models can be photographed again using this new method.

The second new look is the addition of extra photographs on the model's profile pages. These extra photographs are intended to show some of the finer details of the model. Fans who have registered for the Model Idols newsletter have enjoyed seeing photographs of the finer details but can rest assured that they will always see other exclusive photographs and items of news that will never be published to the website.

To register for the newsletter please click on the Register for newsletter - FREE page.

I have neglected my Diva's in their dreadful final film roles for a little time but have now added Dame Flora Robson whose final role was as one of the blind Stygian Witches from the epic "Clash Of The Titans" - not truly a dreadful film, but in my opinion she deserved a better role to end her illustrious film career.

The recent revival of "La Cage Aux Folles" in London's West End has been a huge success and the most recent star to take on the role of Zaza / Albin is Graham Norton. This new model has joined the others from the show and is on display in Dress Circle - the theatre, film, music and memorabilia shop in Central London.

Please see the website at www.dresscircle.co.uk.for further details.

05 Apr 2009

Following the almost immediate sale of Oliver Thornton as Felicia Jollygoodfellow / Adam Whitely from "Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert" here is a new model with a variation of the pose where he is sitting astride the silver stiletto. This new model has joined the others from the show and is on display in Dress Circle - the theatre, film, music and memorabilia shop in Central London.

Please see the website at www.dresscircle.co.uk.for further details.

21 Mar 2009

To celebrate the launch of the Australian hit musical that is about to open in London's West End - "Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert" arrives to the Model Idols showpiece collection in a blaze of feathers, glitter and diamante. These models are currently on display in Dress Circle - the theatre, film, music and memorabilia shop in Central London.

First in the line-up reprising the role he originated in the Australian stage show is Tony Sheldon as transsexual Bernadette. Tony is partnered with a chorus boy dressed in one of the hundreds of fabulous and outrageous costumes as a lizard. Both models can also been seen here.

Joining Tony is Jason Donovan as Mitzi Mitosis / Anthony "Tick" Belrose" in one of the more famous outfits from the show. Jason is partnered with a chorus buy dressed as an ostrich. Both models can also been seen here.

Finally completing the ensemble is Oliver Thornton as Felicia Jollygoodfellow / Adam Whitely sitting astride the iconic silver stiletto, complete with billowing train.

Please see the website at www.dresscircle.co.uk.for further details.

The first of the new arrivals to the showpiece collection is Julie Walters as Rosie from the smash hit film - "Mamma Mia". In order to give a twist to my interpretation of this model I have created the finale outfit her character wears in the stage show. The other two principals from Donna And The Dynamos will be arriving shortly.

31 Dec 2008

Raymond Berry, the artist behind Model Idols would like to wish everyone

A very happy new year

and to thank all of you connected with Model Idols for your support in 2008

30 Dec 2008

As promised from the last entry there is a bumper collection of new arrivals to the showpiece collection - ending the year on a high! First of all we have a classic duet from Hairspray with Mel Smith as Wilbur Turnblad and with Michael Ball as Edna Turnblad declaring their love in "You're Timeless To Me". My affection for the legendary Joan Crawford continues with one of her pivotal roles as Mildred Pierce from the film of the same name. There is a new Gene Kelly as Don Lockwood from "Singin' In The Rain" with specially applied varnish to give a dripping rain effect. More close-up photographs of this special effect can be seen exclusively in the newsletter. If you would like to see this please register via the Register for newsletter - FREE page. By way of a change from always creating adults, I had the opportunity to create a rising child star of the West End, Robert Madge as The Artful Dodger in the current production of Oliver at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. A new Glenn Close as Norma Desmond from "Sunset Boulevard" in her "As If We Never Said Goodbye" outfit. Dripping in diamonds and flying in the air is Nicole Kidman as Satine from Moulin Rouge!

Finally as promised back on 6 March 2008 here is my dedication to my all time favourite film "The Poseidon Adventure". Considering the dateline in the plot for the film maybe I should have waited one more day before publishing to the website but these models are long overdue! They are my interpretations taken from instantly recognisable Poster with the costume variations as depicted and to date include Gene Hackman as the Reverend Frank Scott, Ernest Borgnine as the tough talking cop, Mike Rogo, Stella Stevens as former prostitute Linda Rogo, Red Buttons as the shy haberdasher James Martin, Shelley Winters as the former swimming champion Belle Rosen with her husband Jack Albertson as Manny Rosen.

Just a teaser but several new models will be arriving by the end of 2008 on the website including - a new Joan Crawford, a duet from Hairspray, another Norma Desmond, a glittering star of Moulin Rouge, a new Gene Kelly and the most ambitious model ever made to date - that will not be published on the website until next year BUT will be revealed in the Model Idols newsletter. To find out more about this truly unique model please register for the newsletter via the Register for newsletter - FREE page.

EXCLUSIVE OFFER

For a limited time there are a number of ex-display models from the showpiece catalogue on display in Dress Circle - the theatre, film, music and memorabilia shop in Central London.

The models can be bought direct from the store and include the following luminaries of the musical world - The Phantom Of The Opera with The Phantom and Christine Daaé at the special price of £235 (was £470), Barbra Streisand in concert at the special Price - £135 (was £180), Ron Moody as Fagin from Oliver at the special Price - £125 (was £170), Liza Minnelli as Sally Bowles from Cabaret at the special Price - £125 (was £170), Glenn Close as Norma Desmond from Sunset Boulevard at the special Price - £320 (was £225), Shirley MacLaine as Charity Hope Valentine from Sweet Charity at the special Price - £120 (was £160), Torvill and Dean from Bolero at the special Price - £250 (was £330), The Lion King with Simba, The Lion King at the special Price - £150 (was £200), Chicago with Renée Zellweger as Roxie Hart and Catherine Zeta Jones as Velma Kelly at the special Price - £260 (was £350)

Please see the website at www.dresscircle.co.uk.for further details.

Model Idols is still alive with "The Sound Of Music as Summer Strallen, takes her place in the showpiece collection coinciding with her success in taking over the role of Maria from the hit musical. There will be new models arriving very soon to the website and if you are a fan of the legendary 1972 film - "The Poseidon Adventure" then you will be in for a treat...

From being the eventual winner of the hit BBC reality show - "How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?", Connie Fisher, takes her place in the showpiece collection coinciding with her final performance as Maria in "The Sound Of Music".

 Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, who not only has his own model, dominates the showpiece collection this week! The two new arrivals are Lee Mead as Joseph from Joseph And The Amazing Technicoloured Dreamcoat with quite literally one of the MOST colourful creations I have ever made! The second arrival is Patti LuPone as Norma Desmond from Sunset Boulevard recreated here from her rendition of "As If We Never Said Goodbye". These models have all been exclusively made for Dress Circle - the theatre, film, music and memorabilia shop in Central London and are currently on display there. They can be viewed and either ordered or bought in the shop as well as the opportunity to look at the Model Idols portfolio detailing some of the current models in the showpiece collection or give you any ideas of models you want to order for yourself - please see the website at www.dresscircle.co.uk.

13 Jan 2008

It's a busy day for Model Idols with three new additions to the showpiece gallery. The first two arrivals are the same man but in two different dresses. No, that's not an error as it is in fact Michael Ball as Edna Turnblad from the latest musical hit in London - "Hairspray. The first model of Michael Ball (1) shows him wearing the multicoloured dress trimmed with marabou. The second model of Michael Ball (2) shows him wearing the red dress for the riotous "You Can't Stop The Beat" number. The third model who again is just as outrageous is Lucy The Slut from the musical Avenue Q. These models have all been exclusively made for Dress Circle - the theatre, film, music and memorabilia shop in Central London and are currently on display there. They can be viewed and either ordered or bought in the shop as well as the opportunity to look at the Model Idols portfolio detailing some of the current models in the showpiece collection or give you any ideas of models you want to order for yourself - please see the website at www.dresscircle.co.uk.

EXCLUSIVE OFFER

For a limited time there will be a special discount for ANYONE either in or connected with the theatrical profession which is ONLY applicable if ordered direct through the website. For more information please ask for details via the Contact page.

A new year and the first model to arrive in the showpiece collection is West End star Scarlett Strallen as the magical nanny Mary Poppins from the London hit musical. This model gave me my biggest challenge to date to depict her flying. Although I had previously done Idina Menzel flying in the "Defying Gravity" number from "Wicked" that particular model was created using a similar technique to how the effect was achieved on stage. This time round I had to show Scarlett clearly flying above the chimneys and I believe I succeeded in doing this - what do you think?

Raymond Berry, the artist behind Model Idols would like to wish everyone

A very happy new year

and to thank all of you connected with Model Idols for your support in 2007

In time for the tomorrow night's launch of the fifth serious of "Strictly Come Dancing" the showpiece collection has two new legends taking their place - the inexhaustible entertainer and all round showman, Bruce Forsyth and legendary choreographer Arlene Phillips.

Model Idols is back!.

Following an absence of more than six months due to serious ill health and my recuperation I am now fully recovered and ready for some long overdue work on new models

I would like to take this moment to sincerely thank well wishers and those who sent messages during my recuperation and a heartfelt thank you to those who cared for me - you know who you are and I am forever indebted.

The showpiece collection has grown considerably this weekend with several new additions arriving from the promised "Coming Soon" section.

First off there is a new Bette Davis as the Nanny from the 1965 thriller "The Nanny". This gives Bette more entries in the "Bette and Joan Infamy" section, but devotees need not worry, Joan will soon be catching her up in the coming weeks.

The "Duelling Divas" section has two new additions with Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn from the macabre but very funny "Death Becomes Her".

Another lady of the cinema's Grand Guignol vein arrives in the shape of the wonderful Shelley Winters as Rosie Forrest from the little know shocker - "Whoever Slew Auntie Roo?" This model uses a brand new technique which a detailed photo will be coming in the February edition of the Model Idols Newsletter, which will not be published on the internet. If you would like to see this and find out more information on the model - please follow the link to the registration page.

The first of "The Golden Girls" arrives with Beatrice Arthur as Dorothy following repeated requests from several clients and interested parties. Look out for Rue McClanahan as Blanche who will be arriving later this week!

And finally to complete this full day of new arrivals is the indomitable Marlene Dietrich as Lola Lola, "Falling in Love again" from "The Blue Angel".

There will be some more new arrivals later this week with all one thing in common - watch this space to find out what...!

 I am delighted to announce that Dress Circle - the theatre, film, music and memorabilia shop in Central London has three new additions to the exclusive display of models - including a special offer price ONLY available when purchased direct from Dress Circle.

 The first model is a brand new Carol Channing as the irrepressible Dolly Levi from "Hello Dolly". Joining Carol and remaining with a classic musical flavour are Lucille Ball as Mame Dennis Burnside and Beatrice Arthur as Vera Charles from the film version of "Mame". The duo are captured from the wickedly delicious song - "Bosom Buddies".

* Special Offer *

These two divas from "Mame" are available to buy separately but in a special Model Idols exclusive in connection with Dress Circle they are on offer at a much reduced rate if purchased together.

These models can be viewed, purchased or ordered in the shop as well as the opportunity to look at the Model Idols portfolio detailing some of the current models in the showpiece collection or any you want to order - please see the website at www.dresscircle.co.uk

23 Jan 2007

Model Idols proves it is topical with the recent shenanigans from the UK's 2007 edition of Celebrity Big Brother where Jade Goody and Shilpa Shetty hit the headlines and news around the world. Whatever you may think about what occurred, they certainly qualify to join the showpiece collection and take their place in the "Dueling Divas" section.

Dress Circle - the theatre, film, music and memorabilia shop in Central London has two new additions to the exclusive display of models in the shape of not one but two Idina Menzels from the hit musical "Wicked". The first Idina Menzel (1) shows her in the glamorous witch's outfit she wears once becoming the Wicked Witch Of The West. The second Idina Menzel (2) is one of the most ambitious models I have ever made and was inspired by her rendition of the show stopping "Defying Gravity". There are more photos of this particular model coming in the February edition of the Model Idols Newsletter, which will not be published on the internet. If you would like to see these - please follow the link to the registration page.

 These models can be viewed, purchased or ordered in the shop as well as the opportunity to look at the Model Idols portfolio detailing some of the current models in the showpiece collection or any you want to order - please see the website at www.dresscircle.co.uk

Following a request for a model of this person in the first few days of launching on the web, Model Idols has a new addition to the showpiece collection in the shape of  David Bowie as the incomparable Ziggy Stardust.

Raymond Berry, the artist behind Model Idols would like to wish everyone

The very best of the season's greetings and for the new year

and to thank all of you connected with Model Idols for your support in 2006

Model Idols is now featured on the Dress Circle website, detailing the current models on display in the shop that are available to purchase or order. Follow this link to open the relevant page - Dress Circle Artwork

Model Idols moves right up there with the movers and the shakers by introducing LL Cool J to the showpiece collection complete with body to die for as depicted from the CD cover of "Control Myself" - a warning to all viewers - this model sizzles!

The "Only Fools And Horses" trio of hapless Trotters is now complete with the arrival of Buster Merryfield as Uncle Albert arrives in the showpiece collection.

Model Idols' showpiece collection has a new addition to its animal contingent in the shape of Maf who was Marilyn Monroe's dog - a gift from Frank Sinatra. Check out the details on his profile in the catalogue to discover why he was called Maf.

One of the last photographs of Marilyn Monroe is recreated in the showpiece collection where Marilyn is seen wearing her favourite green Pucci dress. Once again, if you register for the newsletter (opposite) you can see further exclusive pictures of this model and why it was a very special commission.

One of the trickiest models to create, Marilyn Monroe as divorcée Roslyn Tabor arrives in the showpiece collection. The reason this model was so tricky was in the recreating of the famous cherry dress - every single cherry is done with clay and pressed individually into the white clay to avoid any marks with dye from my fingers marking and ruining the effect of the dress.

Model Idols' showpiece collection is putting the sex into sex appeal with another model of Marilyn Monroe as scheming adulteress Rose Loomis from "Niagara". Register for the Model Idols newsletter (opposite) where you can see exclusive pictures of the fine detail in this model.

Forever immortalised with her breathy seductive singing of Happy Birthday to President Kennedy,  Marilyn Monroe arrives in the showpiece collection resplendent in the infamous flesh coloured dress adorned with over 2500 rhinestones. Remember to check out the other model of Marilyn Monroe from that same event in 1962 where she walked onto the stage wearing her white fur coat.

Dress Circle - the theatre, film, music and memorabilia shop in Central London has another addition to the exclusive display of models in the shape of a new Carol Channing. These models have been exclusively made for display purposes and can be viewed and ordered in the shop as well as the opportunity to look at the Model Idols portfolio detailing some of the current models in the showpiece collection or any you want to order - please see the website at www.dresscircle.co.uk

Today's exciting dance styles has brought Model Idols up to date with JP Omari from the BBC's hit reality dance show "Strictly Dance Fever" arriving in the showpiece collection inspired by watching the show and meeting JP in person

A special commission arrives in the showpiece collection - Woody Allen as Alvy Singer and Diane Keaton as Annie Hall from the classic comedy "Annie Hall". This model also personally comes with a very sincere and heartfelt dedication to Philip and Sandra and I would like to take this opportunity to wish them congratulations and every best wish for the future.

A new Links page is added to the website with sites of relevance and connected to Model Idols

Classic comedy dating from the 1920's is alive and well today with Oliver Hardy and Stan Laurel as the unforgettable Laurel and Hardy arriving in the showpiece collection. this model is also on display at "Magpies Nest", 1553 London Road, Norbury SW16 4AD Tel: 020 8679 3491 who supply the bases and plaques for Model Idols.

Model Idols achieves a dream reuniting! 1979 was the last time they appeared together as husband and wife, John Cleese as Basil Fawlty joins Sybil from Fawlty Towers in the showpiece collection.

Composer Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber takes his place in the showpiece collection and he's not alone...

Model Idols is pleased to announce a new way of keeping up-to-date with news in the launching of a regular newsletter that will contain information of new models, website changes and extra snippets of information that won't be included on the website as well as unpublished photographs of new models.

If you would like to register to receive the newsletter by e-mail, please click here.

Marilyn Monroe in an incredibly rare depiction of her as a model, wearing the fur coat as she makes her entrance ready to sing the infamous Happy Birthday Mr President arrives in the showpiece collection and is available to bid on at E-bay -

Marilyn Monroe Unique Happy Birthday Mr President model

item number - 200018125147

Want to see some of the models?

Dress Circle - the theatre, film, music and memorabilia shop in Central London have an exclusive display of models including Bette Davis, Carol Channing, Gene Kelly, Julie Andrews, Liza Minnelli and The Thenardiers (from Les Misérables). These models have been exclusively made for display purposes and can be viewed and ordered in the shop as well as the opportunity to look at the Model Idols portfolio detailing some of the current models in the showpiece collection or any you want to order - please see the website at www.dresscircle.co.uk

Strike a different pose! A new Liza Minnelli arrives in the showpiece collection where you can see her as the indefatigable Sally Bowles from "Cabaret" in a different iconic pose - is this your favourite?

Patrick Swayze as Vida Boheme from "To Wong Foo Thanks For Everything, Julie Newmar" arrives in the showpiece collection proving that such a sex symbol is comfortable with his sexuality and can play a most convincing man in drag

A music legend arrives in the showpiece collection! Michael Jackson takes his place complete with the famous jewelled white glove

Shrek, Princess Fiona and Donkey arrive in the showpiece collection as a specially commissioned piece by Mr and Mrs Holah to celebrate their wedding with the characters dressed in the outfits they wore as the Bride and Groom for their wedding cake topper - see further pictures here - Wedding Cake and Topper

20 Jul 2006

14 Jul 2006

Marilyn Monroe in one of her most iconic poses as photographed by Milton Greene arrives in the showpiece collection and is available to bid on at E-bay -

 Marilyn Monroe - Unique one of a kind handmade figurine

item number - 200008203249

13 Jul 2006

25 Jun 2005

See John Wayne on display at "Magpies Nest", 1553 London Road, Norbury SW16 4AD Tel: 020 8679 3491 who supply the bases and plaques for Model Idols

05 Apr 2006

27 Mar 2006

12 Mar 2006

Model Idols full portfolio of photographs printed for visits to show examples of models for interested clients

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Well known cartoonist Gary creates the Model Idols logo for me