RELATED STUFF: Belt Buckles
1978, REMCO
Fact: Released in 3 versions (one with water removable, one with cold cream and another). This make-up kit allowed you to paint your face like KISS. Watch the commercial here
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Thanks to KissedCriss for the extra info!
1978, COLLEGEVILLE
Fact: This costume and mask set featured a plastic mask with hair and a one piece plastic costume that managed to look nothing like a KISS costume. Two versions exist one with real (synthetic!) hair and the other with plastic hair.
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Thanks to KissedCriss for the info and JHDRUMR for the pic!
Fact: These Australian-only masks were sold in discount stores or released in the KISS Show bags. The designs were differemt from the 1978 masks as they seem to have been made from the first LP cover: Complete with over-elaborate Catman and no eyebrows on the Spaceman. Gene also has fangs!!!
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Thanks to Donna & Brett Bartlett for the info!
1997, TECHNI-FACE/PAPER MAGIC GROUP
Fact: Released in time for the Reunion Tour. This came in two packaging variations and a 1998-released boxed set with wig and stencils.
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1997, ILLUSIVE CONCEPTS
Fact: These featured a costume four all 4 members of the band. Hard to find.
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1997, ILLUSIVE CONCEPTS
Fact: Released in 2 versions: with hair or without hair. The Gene one is pretty impressive and will scare the hell out of the kids, but the "one hair style suits all" is a bit weird with Paul having straight hair and Peter's being very long.
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Fact: Very weird and almost impossible to find Helmet masks. Didn't look very good but collectible all the same. ((Does anyone know what year this was released. Email me))
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2007, CINEMA SECRETS
Fact: One box for each member. The pictures on the boxes looked a little creepy. Later released in steel grey revised boxes.
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Thanks to Ron Buckley for the extra info!
2008, COSTUMES GALORE
Fact: These two Firehouse Hats came as part of the 2008 costumes & masks range. This red, polyfoam hat has a detachable polyfoam faceplate that has Paul Stanley's authorized signature on it (the faceplate attaches with snaps). The hat has a soft interior and an adjustable Velcro strap.
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2008, COSTUMES GALORE
Fact: New KISS costumes featuring the band in their LOVE GUN/ALIVE WORLDWIDE costumes.
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2008, SIGNATURES NETWORK
Fact: One box for each member. Very similar to the 2007 Cinema Secrets EZ Makeup FX.
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2008/09, RUBIE’S COSTUME CO.
Fact: These KISS rubber masks look a bit freaky. The Paul Stanley one, in particular, has a Michael Myers from Halloween feel to it! The Demon and Starchild ones were re-released in 2009 with SONIC BOOM packaging in Walmart to coincide with the CD release.
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Nation Boots
2008 CORNERSTONE
Fact: Well actually they are ALIVE! boots but who's counting? eh, Gene. Came in Men's AND ladies sizes for all you Kissettes out there.
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2008/0910, RUBIE'S COSTUME CO
Fact: Kiss wigs to complete your KISS look. Wonder if Gene and Paul have extra stocks for themselves. Featured the most over-retouched shots of the band members. The Demon wig was also re-released in 2009 with SONIC BOOM packaging in an exclusive Walmart deal. The range was updated again in 2010 with the current band on the packaging
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2008 COSTUMES GALORE
Fact: What good is having kids if you can't force them to like something you like. These kids costumes were released in 3 sizes plus also a toddler version. Featured the band in their ALIVE! costumes. Coming soon!
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2008 COSTUMES GALORE
Fact: This metal belt buckle is perfect for finsihing off your Catman outfit (or starting if you've not bought anything else!)
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2009 COSTUMES GALORE
Fact: Catman and Starchild belts to go with your KISS costume
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2009 COSTUMES GALORE
Fact: Catman and Starchild belts to go with your KISS costume.
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2009 COSTUMES GALORE
Fact: Expensive ALIVE! era replica costumes. The Gene one oddly costs $100 more than the others.
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2009 COSTUMES GALORE
Fact: New rubber masks that look a lot less like the KISS members than the 1997 versions.
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2009 COSTUMES GALORE
Fact: This vinyl-studded jacket goes with the Starchild outfit.
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2009 RUBIE’S COSTUME CO.
Fact: Released in time for the new album and tour this make-up kit (with blood capsules) was the first of the SONIC BOOM wave of merchandise.
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Thanks to Hans Paulson from kiss4sale.com for the info!
2009 COSTUMES GALORE
Fact: Fantastic looking boots from the DESTROYER era. Must... Buy... Gene... Boots!!!
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2009 COSTUMES GALORE
Fact: Temporary KISS make-up, that's applied like a temp tattoo to your face. Hilarious results will ensue if you have a less than normal sized face.
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2010 COSTUMES GALORE
Fact: Screen-printed (and cheaper) versions of the kids costumes above
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Kids Wigs 2010 COSTUMES GALORE
Fact: Kids-sized versins of the 2009 wigs. Scary pictures, huh?
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2010, COSTUMES GALORE
Fact: Plastic version of the Firehouse hat. Similar to above but not vinyl and no headstrap.
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2010 RUBIE’S COSTUME CO.
Fact: The latest make-up kit (featuring a current band shot) with 6 Color Makeup Sticks, Black Nail Polish, White Base Cream Makeup, Fake Blood and Sponge Applicator
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Fact: Blow-up Gene Simmons bass
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