Problem: giant squid, being invertebrates, when put on display tend to resemble old pancake batter instead of super-fierce tentacled monstrosity.

Solution: Plastination

Now for the first time, two huge giant squid specimens are being prepared to go on display. And the preparation is being done by controversial German anatomist Gunther von Hagens, who will use the “plastination” technique that he uses to display human bodies.

33 foot long specimens no less. Unfortunately they'll be set up in New Zealand, so it'll be a little tough to go see the exhibit from here. Ah well, another reason to visit "down under".

No Ellen, you can't have one.