Celebrity wax figures are an interesting contradiction. On the one hand, they're often brilliant, beautiful works of art, capturing the detailed essence of some of the most famous people in the world. On the other hand, there's something unsettlingly creepy about them.

With Captain Phillips sailing into theaters this weekend, we couldn't help but check to see if there was a collection of Tom Hanks wax figures online. This being the Internet, that answer was a resounding yes. You can view the full collection on this Tumblr, but here are some of the creepier Tom Hanks wax figures we found. Some of these cannot be unseen.

 

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