Check out this 'KISS OFF' photo collage from the latest issue of Vegas Rocks magazine.

Here's a sneak peek of Mattel's new Love Gun Tour Hauler due to hit store shelves in the March/April time frame. Walmart and Toys R Us will both be carrying the KISS haulers.

KISS IS EVERYWHERE!

The latest Kerrang Special - "The 666 Albums to have before to die" features a two page article on KISS Destroyer and other KISS klassic albums.

Thanks to Roberto Ariberti & KISS NEWS for sending the image to KISSOnline.

On this day in KISSTORY - February 7, 2010, the KISS Dr. Pepper Commercial premiered during Super Bowl XLIV!

Bryan Wawzenek


For those of you who missed out on the original line of KISS action figures introduced in 1977 by the Mego toymakers, this is for you. Figures Toy Company has announced a line of KISS action figures made in the image of those collectibles.

In addition to recreating the original 12-inch toys that were popular in the late ’70s, Figures will produce the four original KISS members in 8-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,” said Figures CFO Paul Balasco. The next editions in the works will feature the band in the Sonic Boom, Dressed to Kill and debut album eras.

Both editions, which feature the band’s Love Gun-era looks, will be available starting in March. The 8-inch figures each come with a mini Love Gun album cover. The 12-inchers come with one of four mini KISS concert T-shirts.

Sadly, we have just been informed that Mikel Japp passed away last week at his home in Wales. Deepest sympathies go out to his friends & family, Mikel was an important part of KISStory and a great guitarist.

Mikel's credits include co-writing 'Ain't Quite Right', 'Move On', 'Take Me Away, (Together As One)' from Paul's solo, 'Saint And Sinner' from Creatures Of The Night and 'Down On Your Knees' from Killers.

RIP Mikel.

Here are some members of the Romanian KISS Army representing KISS at a recent School Party in Saint George, Romania.

Thanks to Boer for sending KISSonline this photo!

LETTERS

On this day in KISSTORY - February 5, 2002, KISS kicked off the New York Fashion Week with a rockin' performance at the Lane Bryant Fashion Show. The band performed 'Shout it Out Loud', 'Lick it Up', 'Love Gun', 'God of Thunder' and 'Rock and Roll All Nite.'

Here's "Love Gun" from the show:

I just wanted to share with the entire KISS Army this acrylic painting I recently finished. It was kind of my personal tribute to Paul to celebrate his 60th Birthday. So here is to the greatest frontman of the greatest and "Hottest Band in the World."

Hope you enjoy!
Jamie Sapp

LETTERS

Back in 1978, I was one of the lucky 8000 people to have won tickets to see KISS play at Magic Mountain. May 19, 1978!!! I was 14 and it was my first concert. From that night on, KISS was my favorite band!

John Luekemeyer

LETTERS

Here's the Nightline segment featuring Paul discussing his recent throat surgery.

Here's a clip of Gene showing off his KISS room to ABC's 20/20.

Here's Gene Simmons on the cover of the latest issue of Metal Hammer (Spain). The issue also features an interview with Gene.

Thanks to Javier Rueda / KISS Army Spain for sending the image to KISSOnline!

In Celebration of Chinese New Year, "Cyndi G," Star of "Senses" Rocks Out in Famous KISS Boots

"Cyndi G", leading actress as the 'Asian Goddess of Love' in the new action-musical show from China, "Senses", decorated her themed outfit in the official KISS Boots that are currently touring Las Vegas in celebration of the upcoming opening of KISS by Monster Mini Golf

(Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com).

On this day in KISStory - February 3, 1995, KISS stages the first Official Worldwide KISS Convention in Perth, Australia. The unique and revolutionary KISS Convention tour of 1995 features a traveling KISS Museum displaying vintage KISS stage outfits, instruments, and memorabilia. Performances by KISS tribute bands, KISS collectors/dealers buying, selling and trading KISS merchandise, precludes an evening appearance by KISS themselves, appearing live and in person, conducting a question and answer session, autograph signing, and a two-hour unplugged set comprised mostly of spontaneous fan requests.