KISS Retro Action Figures Coming In March - Jan. 27, 2012
Figures Toy Company toy company is about to introduce KISS action figures, reminiscent of the action figures first released in 1977-1978 by the Mego toy company. These figures will have rooted hair, cloth clothing, 16 points of articulation and for the first time will be available in 8-inch as well as a re-release of the 12-inch.
Figures Toy Company CFO Anthony Balasco states, "I never understood why 8-inch KISS action figures were not produced back in the 1970s when the Mego toy company had already released the 12-inch versions.
"Our first release will have the retro look from the 1970s, but future releases will cover all time periods in KISS's almost-40-year musical career from 1973 to 2012."
Look for special exclusives and limited-edition releases. Collectors will be able to find these at toy stores, comic shops, music stores and on-line retailers starting in March 2012.
Each 8-inch KISS action figure comes with a mini replica "Love Gun" album cover, and each individual 12-inch figure comes with 1 of 4 retro mini KISS concert T-shirts!
The "Love Gun" action figures will be followed by "Sonic Boom", "Dressed To Kill" and the first KISS album figure series!
Each 8-inch KISS action figure comes with a mini replica "Love Gun" album cover, and each individual 12-inch figure comes with 1 of 4 retro Mini KISS concert T-shirts!
Why a Mini Kiss concert shirt? Why not a regular Kiss concert shirt?
And I can't tell from the picture - do those dolls not look like Ace and Peter, or do they not look like Tommy and Eric?
Alan
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KISS Series 2 Action Figures Unveiled - Sep. 14, 2012
Figures Toy Company is about to introduce KISS Series 2 action figures, reminiscent of the action figures first released in 1977-1978 by the Mego Toy Company. These figures will have rooted hair, cloth clothing, 16 points of articulation and are based on the very first KISS album from 1974, titled "Kiss".
Figures Toy Company CFO Anthony Balasco states, "I never understood why eight-inch KISS action figures were not produced back in the 1970s when the Mego Toy Company had already released the 12-inch versions. Our second release will have the retro look from the 1970s but updated with more detailed costumes. Future releases will cover all time periods in KISS' 40-year musical career from 1972 to 2012."
Look for a Demon "Hotter Than Hell" and Starchild with "Bandit Makeup" exclusives and limited-edition releases. Collectors will be able to find KISS Series 2 at toy stores, comic shops, music stores and on-line retailers starting in late October.
I believe that someone other than KISS owns the rights to Eric Carr's "fox" makeup and persona. When McFarlane toys issued an Eric Carr figure years back, it was sporting the "mask" makeup that Carr wore in the first promo pictures. And I believe Vinnie may own his own makeup/persona as well.
But if they do issue a Vinnie Vincent figure, it will come with a lawyer figure (to sue Gene and Paul) and a restraining order.
I believe that someone other than KISS owns the rights to Eric Carr's "fox" makeup and persona. When McFarlane toys issued an Eric Carr figure years back, it was sporting the "mask" makeup that Carr wore in the first promo pictures. And I believe Vinnie may own his own makeup/persona as well.
But if they do issue a Vinnie Vincent figure, it will come with a lawyer figure (to sue Gene and Paul) and a restraining order.
I didn't know about any of that. I'm pretty shocked that Gene & Paul would've let the rights to Eric's likeness slip away, given their sheer ruthlessness when it comes to anything in the area of branding & trademarks.
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