I'm not any sort of dedicated fan fulfilling any life goal of meeting someone that helped make an iconic film, but the experience was really enjoyable. The exhibit is in an unassuming house along Front Street next to all of the other shops. Mr Maley was very friendly and personable (given the video playing on loop across from his desk...
More
Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit, Philipsburg
- Home
-
Philipsburg
-
Hotels
- Flights
- Holiday Rentals
- Restaurants
- Things to Do
- Best of 2013
- Your Friends
-
More
- Write a Review
-
Sign in with Facebook
- Sign in
- Register Now!
- FREE Mobile App
-
Home
- >
- >
- >
- >
- >
- > Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit
Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit
19a Front Street | Planet Paradise, Philipsburg, St Maarten-St Martin
1 721 542 4009
Website
Update attraction details
89 visitor photos
Ranked #1 of 10 attractions in Philipsburg
Type: Speciality Museums
Owner description:
The Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit, nestled amongst Front Street's duty free jewelry stores, is possibly the most surprising enterprise in the Caribbean. Who...
more »
Owner description:
The Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit, nestled amongst Front Street's duty free jewelry stores, is possibly the most surprising enterprise in the Caribbean. Who would expect to find Darth Vader, Pinhead from HELLRAISER and Riddley Scott's ALIEN in St Maarten? But this unprecedented showcase has that and a whole lot more. There are displays that span six decades of movie making, relics from THE TERMINATOR, MEN IN BLACK and even THE MALTISE FALCAN. There's also an incredible collection of lifecasts, the actual faces of Hollywood stars, From Bogart & Brando, though Sean Connery & Jack Nicholson to Michael Jackson, Johnny Depp & Angelina Jolle. The collection is extended to include famous historical figures too… the actual faces of Abraham Lincoln, (cast 3 months before his assassination), Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, (cast in. 1778 and 1783 respectively by french sculptor Jean Antoine Houden), and death masks of both Oliver Cromwell, (1658) and Vladimir Lenin (1924). The Exhibit is the brainchild of Hollywood creature effects wizard Nick Maley, known as "that Yoda Guy" for his contribution to the creation of Yoda for the STAR WARS sagas. If you don't know who Nick is, just google his name. He made over 50 movies, including SUPERMAN, HIGHLANDER, KRULL & LIFEFORCE, worked with Hollywood legends like Sean Connery, Sir Anthony Hopkins and Harrison Ford, (you will see them all in the exhibit), was featured in CINEMAX and HBO specials, won a place in THE GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS and was nominated for an EMMY. Nick shares his professional perspective on the making of famous movies via DVD and, if you are lucky enough to find him there, he will dedicate purchases from the Yoda Guy Shop and do photos with customers. The Shop sells signed movie memorabilia, posters, antique STAR WARS comics, behind the scene photos and storyboards… unique autographed slices of STAR WARS history that become a legacy to pass on through the family. There's also Nick's celebrated Caribbean artwork, (exhibited in galleries in 18 countries and toured the world with UNESCO. Nick and his wife Gloria have created the Yoda Guy Movie Museum Foundation, a not for profit group to oversee the Exhibit's development. Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to support the museum and visit a STAR WARS celebrity. It is recommended on all major cruise lines as a MUST SEE for art and movie fans.
« less
Boston, Massachusetts
Senior Reviewer
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
1 review
This a great place to stop by and walk through some great movie magic. Before CGI, everything was done by hand. And you can't get any better than Nick Maley. I stopped by this place during a cruise stop and found it to be more than I imagined. Everything is organized and well presented. I even got a chance to...
More
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
Richmond, VA
Senior Contributor
My wife and I stayed in St. Martin from 4-22-2013 through 5-1-2013 at a condo unit owned by the owners of this exhibit and everything about it was fabulous. The exhibit was awesome and I was so happy to have had the chance to speak with Nick a little about Sci Fi special effects and Star Wars stuff.
In the...
More
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
2 reviews
I had the great opportunity to visit "That Yoda Guy" in Philipsburg, St Maarten while on vacation in April 2013. What a priviledge to meet Mr. Nick Maley who worked on the Star Wars movies, Yoda and many of my favourite films such as Krull! Many wonderul and beautiful art prints and movie art is available to purchase. Also available...
More
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
Orlando, Florida
Senior Contributor
A great stop for any Star Wars fan while your on the island. I took my son while the girls were shopping. pay a modest fee to go see all his private historical stuff pertaining to all things starwars and other projects he has worked on.
some very cool stuff in his exhibit that i never knew about star wars....
More
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
Outside Atlanta GA
Top Contributor
Nick Malley is a legend - and yet one the nicest, most approachable people I've ever met. His story is so inspiring, and he has contributed so much to the world of science fiction and special effects. This man could sit back and hide away, but he and his wife have a great little store and museum - they have...
More
Was this review helpful?
1
Problem with this review?
YodaGuy, Owner at Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit, responded to this review
4 May 2013
THANK YOU for your kind comments and support for our cause. Look forward to seeing you again next time.
More
Salt Lake City, Utah
1 review
I was near tears - what if this wonderful man believed his mentors that he had nothing to give. Yoda could have been another Jar Jar Binks - thank God he didn't believe! Thank you for everything this experience brings to the world.
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
Orlando, Florida
Contributor
We have been visiting Nick and his wife for over 10 years, as well as having lots of movie history he is a great artist, we have several of his original artworks
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
Bonney Lake, Washington
Senior Contributor
Not what you'd expect to find on a tropical island, but hey, why not?!?! Nick "That Yoda Guy" is more then willing to take time out to talk with any visitor about whatever you might wish to inquire. Which made this stop that much more special. The small part of the "museum" that is viewable is wonderful. Not for the...
More
Was this review helpful?
1
Problem with this review?
Atlanta, GA
Top Contributor
Nick, "Yoda Guy", is one of the most delightful and helpful people you'll meet anywhere! And he's not only knowledgeable and helpful about the island, itself, he's part of the ORIGINAL Star War's Engineers who designed the mechanical workings of Yoda!
You'll love Nick's Star War's exhibits and he is an incredible artist whose works are for sale in the...
More
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
See 5 more reviews by AlongTheJourney for Philipsburg
Travellers who viewed Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit also viewed
-
Been to Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit? Share your experiences!
-
Owners: What's your side of the story?
If you own or manage Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.
Manage your listingHotels travellers are raving about...
-
St Maarten-St Martin, Caribbean
-
Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
-
Grand Case, Saint-Martin
Browse nearby
Free Guide to Philipsburg
Popular Philipsburg attractions
Hotels around Philipsburg
Explore the world
Sightseeing
Hotels
-
4.0 out of 5, 201 reviewsLast reviewed 16 Apr 2012
- Visit TripAdvisor's international sites:
-
-
© 2013 TripAdvisor LLC All rights reserved. TripAdvisor Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Some photos provided by VFM Leonardo.
* TripAdvisor LLC is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site... (more)
We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
TripAdvisor LLC is not responsible for content on external web sites. Taxes, fees not included for deals content.