Scorpions Rudolf Schenker, Klaus Meine, Matthias Jabs "Live" via Rock Iconz Collectible Series

Scorpions were founded in Hannover Germany in 1965 by Rudolf Schenker. From the outset, the band has laid down hard rock and heavy metal that has excited fans across the planet. The soaring vocals of Klaus Meine along with the dual guitar attack of Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabs has been the engine driving classic albums such as “Lovedrive, Blackout, Love at First Sting” and many others. Perhaps no other band in rock history has been able to master hard driving riffs alongside power ballads. In 1988, Scorpions were the first band major rock band to play in the Soviet Union with (10) SOLD OUT shows. The following year, they headlined the Moscow Music Peace Festival which was the inspiration for this statue design. Scorpions have influenced countless contemporary bands and to this day remain a stadium and festival headliner. Scorpions celebrated their 50^th anniversary in 2015, and there is no end in site with new tour dates to come. See you on the road…

The Rock Iconz® Series celebrates the world’s greatest music performers in a limited-edition collector series. Rock Iconz are hand cast and detailed with a numbered certificate of authenticity. Never more than 3000 is created for super-fans around the world. Rock Hard!

Check out the new Knucklebonz Scorpions Rock Iconz Limited Edition Collectible Statues at https://bit.ly/KnuckleBonz-Scorpions . These products are slated to ship late 2020.

What Role Does Ghost Papa Nihil Have to Play?

With the bloodline of Papa Emeritus at an end, Papa Nihl tapped Cardinal Copia to lead the band through a tumultuous time for the GHOST faithful. Many thought Cardinal Copia would earn the right to ascend and perhaps become the new Papa Emeritus. He has so such promise. However, Those hopes for fans of the Cardinal were dashed in Mexico City on March 3^rd, 2020 with the coronation of Papa IV.

During a time of pandemic and global strife. What part does Papa Nihil have to play? Stay tuned as KnuckleBonz creates new Rock Iconz® collectible statues. Papa Nihil and the Nameless Ghoul Guitarists Rock Iconz statues are now in production. Also coming to Ghost fans worldwide is a new “On Tour” limited edition statue of the “The Ultimate Tour Named Death” stage backdrop.

Each KnuckleBonz Limited Edition  is hand-crafted. Only 3000 pieces created. All Rock Iconz statues are officially licensed, limited edition collectibles. This is a fine-arts production process where each statue is hand-cast, painted and numbered. Rock Iconz are created in 1/9 scale make each 8 to 9 inches tall. Each statue comes with a certificate of authenticity on the base of the statue. Check the work out at www.knucklebonz.com

Diary of a Madman Ozzy 3D Vinyl – Created for the Music Super-Fan

The 3D Vinyl® Collectible Series from KnuckleBonz was created for the Super-Fan that just may not be into the statue and figure category we have created over the past 17 years. 3D Vinyl brings the great album art to life in 3D that can be both wall-mounted or desktop mounted.  Wall mounting was a big addition as we heard from fans, “this work is great, but I don’t have a good place to display it.” Wall mounting to the rescue…

Not every great album makes a great subject for a 3D Vinyl limited edition, but hard rock and metal fans around the world agree Ozzy Osbourne’s 2^nd studio album " Diary of a Madman ", the last with the great Randy Rhoads, is a perfect subject. Ozzy’s figure reaches toward you in the crazed-gaze from this 1981 photo shoot.  The candle chandelier and wooden ceiling beams round out the 3D sculpture.

Check out all the great KnuckleBonz 3D Vinyl and Rock Iconz Limited Edition Collectibles at www.knucklebonz.com

AC/DC Hell's Bell Rock Iconz "On Tour" - New KnuckleBonz Collector Series

The AC/DC “Hell’s Bell” first graced the AC/DC live stage in support of the “Back in Black” world tour in 1980. This was the band’s 7th studio album and the 1st with new frontman Brian Johnson. For anyone associated with that tour, it quickly became clear that this was not just another stage prop. It was, in fact, a 1300kgs bronze colossus that actually smashed through many concert stages during load-in as it was wheeled into position in the custom road case. This bell was special, as it was not only an amazing sight during live performances, but it was the very same that was rang out (13) times on the “Hells Bell” track on the album.

“HELLS BELL ACROSS THE SKY”

The new Rock Iconz® “On Tour” Series brings music fans and collectors moments in and around the world’s great live performances and world tours. Each On Tour collectible is hand detailed and is an officially licensed limited edition.

Rock Iconz ® is a Registered Trademark of KnuckleBonz, Inc.  ©2019 Leidseplein Presse B.V. Under License to Perryscope Productions LLC /Epic Rights LLC

----------------SOURCE

A Band On The Rocks, author G.D Praetorius. https://www.loudersound.com/features/acdc-a-story-of-the-hells-bell

Motorhead Lemmy III Rock Iconz Limited Edition Statue

Lemmy Kilmister began his musical career in the early ‘60s  before finding fame with the pioneering space rock legends Hawkwind. After departing in 1975, Lemmy formed Motörhead and would go on to create a non-stop 40+ year barrage of the loudest music in the world. This would combine his love for the roots of rock ‘n’ roll and heroes like Chuck Berry and Little Richard, with an innovative quality that would spawn a new level of speed and aggression. A straightforward, no-nonsense style of bass playing and song writing found favor with both rockers, and the emerging punk scene of the late 70s. This new, raw prototype sound was the progenitor of modern heavy metal. Lemmy, and, Motörhead had triumphantly forged new ground and laid the foundation that speed/thrash metal would follow. What magnificent bastards, eh?!!!

KnuckleBonz 3^rd Rock Iconz® Limited Edition Collectible Statue captures Lemmy from this “Ace of Spades” era of the band. The pose has Lemmy gunning down the audience at the end of the Motorhead set…a classic moment of any Lemmy performance. Rock Hard! Kbonz

Scorpions - Moscow Music Peace Festival 1989 “Rock Iconz, Egos for Change”

There were many hard rock and music festivals in the 80s and 90s, but none quite so unique as event that spanned August 12^th and 13^th 1989. The Soviet Union was thawing, but still behind the red curtain. None had any sense of the change was queued up.  Nobody that played or attended this festival could imagine the Berlin Wall would come down just 2 years later.  

Organized by Doc McGee’s “Make A Difference” foundation to promote world peace and establish international cooperation in fighting the drug war in Russia, a top tier lineup of hard rock and metal acts would assemble at Central Lenin Stadium in Moscow. Some would question the motivations for staging this event, but it was none the less, it was the 1^st major rock festival in the USSR. A true moment in music history.

Rock Iconz Ozzy Osbourne, Motley Crue and the Scorpions where the established hard rock and metal veterans on the bill and would be joined by newcomers Cinderella and Skid Row. Egos and controversy were ignited when the more pop centric Bon Jovi was also on the bill and was perceived to receive preference from manager Doc McGhee. Bon Jovi got the closing slot and allowed a longer set and a more elaborate stage production. In “The Dirt”, Crue members Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee reported that McGhee was made to pay a physical price for this slight as well as being fired at the end of the festival.

Perhaps only the Scorpions who has played 10 SOLD OUT shows in Moscow the year prior had any clue of what life is Russia was like at that time. While the west hailed Gorbachov, the typical Russian citizen had a hard time coming by basic necessities in this era. The bands openly talked about trying to find anything to eat during their trip to the festival.  Luckily, the music won out and all the groups put their egos and stomachs aside to deliver top level performances that where broadcast globally by MTV. Yes, they were still playing music on MTV then…sigh.

KnuckleBonz chose this era of the Scorpions as the basis for their new Rock Iconz® Collectible Statues. The Scorps were at the height of their power and perhaps the only band on the bill that could have filled a stadium on any continent in the late 80s. These new limited-edition collectible statues are currently in production and are slated to ship in late fall 2020. They will be joined by a 3D Vinyl® version of the classic “Blackout” album as well a collectible Road Case from the Rock Iconz “On Tour” Series. See all the information on this and other KnuckleBonz Rock Iconz at www.knucklebonz.com

2018 will be another behemoth year for KnuckleBonz with even more new products to be announced.  Along with these new additions to our Rock Iconz™ series, there will be a price increase, our first in almost a decade. This is needed to allow us to continue to deliver the same great official licenses from top bands and artists, statue quality, and level of detail we have been creating since our founding in 2003. On March 20^th, all shipping Rock Iconz as well as any Pre-Order statues will increase to $149.

Take this time to lock in at our current $125 price and add any Rock Iconz that are missing from your collection.

KnuckleBonz products are all hand-crafted. They are now (and will always be) created in very limited editions. It’s a way for super passionate fans and collectors to connect with our music past and present. We do our best to create value for our customers, yet still have a product that is accessible to all. That said, we know our work is not for everyone and is not meant to be. A Rock Iconz Limited Edition is an investment; a factor that we take very seriously. Each limited edition brings together never more than 3000 people worldwide as part of the brotherhood and sisterhood who honors the great music performers in music. 

We are so pleased and privileged to continue the Rock Iconz Series into our 15^th year.

Thx and Rock Hard ! Kbonz

Here’s a quick production update for Live KnuckleBonz Rock Iconz projects....

King Diamond – Production is wrapping up next week and the King Diamond Rock Iconz™ Limited Edition Statue will begin the trip to our US warehouse. Looks like and end of February or early March ship. King Diamond has signed all the special certificated and statue bases for the pre-sales give away. They are being set aside now. Looks like and end of February or early March ship date. Stay tuned here for updates next month.

GHOST Papa Emeritus III – GHOST is in final paint revision and will finish production over the next 10 days. Drop testing on the package design was completed this wee and all is go to ship. Looking like early March for Papa. There’s still time to have a chance to get one of the hand-signed Certificates of Authenticity with a pre-order. That will end sometime next month. 

Janis Joplin – Janis production is complete, and the statue is being boxed for shipping now. Janis should ship at the end of February. Thanks for your patience on this production.

Rob Zombie – Rob Zombie production is in final stages. We made a small revision to the base over the last few weeks to make it more-sturdy for shipping. The statue is being matched with the hand numbered bases now and will begin packaging this week. A word in your ear, we are pleased to tell you that Rob has also signed (44) special Certificates of Authenticity and they will be given to random fans that have pre-ordered this Rock Iconz Ltd. Edition.

Billy Idol – The newly announced Billy Idol statue is complete and will begin shipping the US warehouse at the end of this month. Looks like an early March ship. This production captures Billy Idol from his debut album era in 1982/83. We have taken some grief on this one from KnuckleBonz fans saying, “we are moving away from metal”. Just because we create something that is, or is not, in a certain musical genre does not say anything about us. We are music fans and will continue to create Ltd. Editions for great music artists. Artists we like and that fans around the world want to see.

Billy Gibbons – The founder of the “Texas Trio” ZZ Top is in final paint and production will wrap up at the end of this month. We has some delay with all our final approvals from Billy because of the holidays, but all’s good and looking like an early March ship date.

Thanks to all for your continued support for KnuckleBonz…we are turning 15 years old, seems like s minute ago we were meeting with Mrs. Rhoads about creating the first KnuckleBonz Ltd. Edition.

Rock Hard ! Kbonz

Syd Barrett, co-founder of Pink Floyd Rock Iconz®

 Ltd. Edition Statue production in in final stages.

Syd Barrett perhaps had more impact on rock music, over a shorter span, than any song writer and frontman in history. Syd’s life began with a simple and pleasant childhood in Cambridge, England. He then gained prominence as a local art and musical bohemian figure, who would become the original creative genius behind of one of the world’s greatest bands, Pink Floyd. In 1965, Syd joined former school mate, Roger Waters, in the band that Syd named Pink Floyd, along with Richard Wright & Nick Mason. Syd immediately emerged as the main creative and songwriting drive that would lay the groundwork for the UK psychedelic music scene. This would grow beyond an underground movement and become the massive musical genre we know today. Syd’s early compositions “See Emily Play” and “Arnold Layne” were the original Floyd tent poles, and their first UK chart singles. The epic “Interstellar Overdrive” fused a long musical jam session and an elaborate live visual performance, these elements forming the road map Pink Floyd would follow over the next decade. After appearing on only the first two Pink Floyd albums, Syd began to show serious signs of mental illness that would challenge his creative and personal life going forward. Syd split from Pink Floyd in 1968 and released the well-received solo album “The Madcap Laughs” followed by “Barrett”.  After this period, Syd’s interest and ability to focus on his music waned and he withdrew to Cambridge. He was occupied by his painting and other creative endeavours, far away from the spotlight, never to re-emerge. He had become and would remain the “Crazy Diamond” until his

death in July of 2006. Shine On…

Megadeth Rock Iconz Limited Edition Statues

It's Thrash Tuesday at KnuckleBonz! Megadeth

Rolling out our Megadeth Rock Iconz(R) Limited Edition statues for Dave Mustaine with his Angel of Deth Guitar. It's a timeless image of Dave in a signature military top and the black and yellow radiation logo. Our 2nd design brings the Peace Sells, But Who's Buying? album cover art to life. Vic Rattlehead is hunched of the "For Sale" sign atop a pile of war rubble..."It's Still WE, the people right?"

These statues have been almost 2 years in the making. We originally contacted  Dave 2 years ago and agreed to create these Rock Iconz limited edition statues. For various reasons, most of which we had no control over, it's taken that long to get these ready for all the Megadeth and KnuckleBonz Rock Iconz faithful. Dave approved our prototypes a couple of weeks ago just before Megadeth headed our on tour for their dates throughout Asia Pacific.

We hope to catch up with Mustaine to present the finished 1st castings in the Megadeth limited edition Rock Iconz statues sometime  later this summer. Will try to capture some video from that for you. 

More Rock Iconz announcements coming literally every week for the balance of the year and we are listening to your feedback. Tell us what you want to see us create in 2017. #Megedeth #DaveMustaine #KnuckleBonz

Rock Hard!

Kbonz

At long last a new logo and new products. A new age is upon us...

14 Years of KnuckleBonz

http://knucklebonz.blogspot.com/2015/08/blog-post_29.html

Ozzy Osbourne Rock Iconz #666 Sweepstakes

KnuckleBonz has pulled the Ozzy Osbourne Rock Iconz Statue Ltd. Edition number #666 from "The Vault" here at our and will give it away to a lucky fan or collector. To enter you just need to go to the Ozzy Sweepstakes tab on our KnuckleBonz Facebook fan page. There is no purchase necessary just enter via your name and email address. Contest ends November 15th.

Here's a link http://www.facebook.com/pages/KnuckleBonz-Rock-Iconz/21249584249

RUSH Snubbed....Agaaain !

RUSH Snubbed - The Rock Hall of "Lame" did it again. No RUSH nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year. . . at what point is it no longer funny ?

Jen Heals Kira via the Power of the Dark Crystal

"Jen & Kira" from our Dark Crystal series in production now. In the final scenes of the movie Jen & holds Kira close hoping to heal here with via the power of the Crystal. Very proud to be working with such a great bunch of people...Kbonz.

Very pleased and honored to be associated with the Jim Henson 75th B-Day celebration. Check at the fun stuff at the Google Home page http://www.google.com/ and http://www.henson.com/main.phpw.henson.com/main.php. You can actually be a digital puppeteer. Our press release for the Dark Crystal statues is up...more soon on that.

RUSH Neil Peart, DIO and Yellow Submarine Rock Iconz all shipping !!!!

thx,

Kbonz

KnuckleBonz "The Vault" Opening Soon

"The Vault" Opening Soon - Once a year we open the Knucklebonz Vault to auction rare low # and SOLD OUT Rock Iconz editions...post what you would like to see for auction this Fall

 on our Facebook Wall -

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/KnuckleBonz-Rock-Iconz/21249584249

Hey All,

A new video is up at our YouTube Channel. Kayla Riley from Satellite Radio fame did an interview with us to disucss some of the details that go into making our Rock Iconz Collector Series. We share some cool never before seen concept art and work in progress shots of Slash, RUSH Starman and Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin....enjoy. Check it out here: http://youtu.be/RAVeR2pWdZA

Suubscribe to our YouTube Channel and be set up for exclusive holiday promos and Giveaways...stay tuned.

Sign up for KnuckleBonz YouTube Channel here:  http://www.youtube.com/user/KnuckleBonz

Thx as always,

Kbonz