Robert Pattinson waxwork unveiled in Blackpool

Robert Pattinson's waxwork will be unveiled in Blackpool Credit:

Hundreds of excited Twilight fans are expected in Blackpool today, ahead of the unveiling of a Robert Pattinson waxwork.

His Edward Cullen character is so popular that Madame Tussauds have brought in four extra security guards to keep an eye on the waxwork

Robert is the latest star immortalised in wax to join the interactive attraction in Blackpool. His wax figure has joined other iconic, best of British celebs including the Beatles, HRH The Queen and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Detail being added to Robert Pattinson's wax sculpture Credit:

The actor had two sittings with the Madame Tussauds' team and hundreds of precise measurements taken, to ensure his wax double is as lifelike and accurate as possible.

The lifelike figure took four months and £150,000 to create and will stay in Blackpool until the end of November.