Madame Tussauds London presents One Direction

One Direction fans were overcome with emotion on Thursday as they met the former X Factor band.

But while their excitement could be forgiven if they had actually come face-to-face with the boys themselves, the devotees were in fact getting up close and personal with the five-piece's waxwork doubles.

Around 60 fans of the band were on hand as the models were unveiled at Madame Tussauds in London.

The likenesses have taken months of work by Madame Tussauds sculptors and stylists, and even the chart-topping group were impressed by the results when they were given a sneak peek at the finished models earlier this week.

After being introduced to their doubles, Zayn Malik said: 'They look wicked, they're bang on.'

Niall Horan was taken aback by the experience, saying: 'This is weird - he's wearing my actual shoes.' 

And Harry Styles added: 'It's amazing and such an honour.'

Harry's waxwork appeared to be the most popular of the group, with girls clamouring to give him a kiss.

Liam Payne also said he considers it a 'privilege' that the boys have received their own wax figures from the famed tourist attraction, which has also immortalised the likes of Madonna, Michael Jackson and Queen Elizabeth.

 

He said: 'This is definitely a privilege, getting a wax figure.'

Visitors will have just 12 weeks to see the waxworks at Madame Tussauds London before they are taken to other Madame Tussauds attractions around the world including New York City and Sydney, Australia.

One Direction topped the charts for a third time last month with their Comic Relief single One Way Or Another.

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