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KISS MR. POTATO HEADS

KISSONLINE EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK

KISS Mr. Potato Heads are being released by licensee, Promotional Partners! The estimated release date is March 2009.

The top image is the color comp for the KISS Mr. Potato Heads, and the bottom images are the actual KISS Mr. Potato Heads "in development" prototypes.

ONE LIVE KISS

Check out the promotional trailer for Paul's ONE LIVE KISS DVD!

PHOTOS FROM KISS FAN EXPO

Thanks to Bruce Kulick for sending us these photos from his appearance at last weekend's Baltimore KISS Expo! Both Bruce, and the KISS Army, had a great time catching up with old friends and celebrating everything KISS! Bruce told KOL that he is really excited about his upcoming solo CD, especially the track featuring Mr. Simmons!

DC AREA MEDIA APPEARANCES

Paul will be appearing on several Washington, DC area media outlets on Friday. Below is the current schedule of appearances:

1) DC 101 @ 6:30 a.m.
2) Big 100.3 @ 7:00 a.m.
3) Mix 107.3 @ 8:20 a.m.
4) WUSA-TV @ 9:50 a.m.

PROMISES MORE ALIVE 35 DATES

KISS guitarist Paul Stanley banked millions of dollars last year. Not from touring, but from his paintings.

For the past year, Stanley has been touring his original artwork and will open a new exhibit this Saturday at a Washington, DC area gallery. “It’s been terrifically successful,” Stanley tells Rolling Stone. “And the great thing is I never expected it. I paint for myself. If no one else likes it at least I do. I have never approached things to please other people in both art and music.”

No stranger to art, Stanley studied at New York’s High School of Art and Music, the inspiration for the film Fame. “My best ...Full Story

KOL FAN LETTER

Greetings,

It was a cool sunny day but that did not keep the diehard Eric Singer fans away from his meet and greet in Hamilton, Ontario this past Monday. Although he was 20min. late to arrive at the music store, it was well worth the wait.

I was lucky enough to be 3rd in line. Eric was professional yet open to signing anything that was presented to him. Since he was rushed for time, he stood up and told everyone to have what they wanted signed ready and their cameras set if they wanted a picture. That was all I needed to hear.

I had my Carnival Of Souls CD that Bruce Kulick had already signed, in one hand and my camera in the other. He signed it, chatted with me and even handed me another photo, which he personalized with his signature on it. I got beside him for a photo and what took 4 hours of waiting in line, took less than 4 minutes to be over.

I've included a couple of pictures from that day.

Cheers,
Mike

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PAUL WITH CAMP FREDDY

Last Saturday, at private party in Malibu, Paul jumped on stage with Camp Freddy for killer versions of 'Whole Lotta Love', 'All Right Now' and the KISS classic 'Strutter'!

CAMP FREDDY, headed up by Billy Morrison (The Cult/Circus Diablo), Dave Navarro (Janes Addiction/The Panic Channel), Matt Sorum (Guns N Roses/Velvet Revolver), Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots/Velvet Revolver), Donovan Leitch (son of legendary folk singer Donovan), and Chris Chaney (Janes Addiction/Alanis Morrisette) was created for the sole purpose have having a good time.

Photos by Fran Stuart for PaulStanley.com

KOL FAN LETTER

Hello fellow KISS Fans!

Just wanted to share a photo of the Groom's cake, from my Wedding!

Mark

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THIS WEEKEND IN VIRGINIA

Wentworth Gallery, one of the nation’s leading fine art retailers, is proud to present an art exhibition by artist and rock icon Paul Stanley. The KISS front man will present his work at a special appearance at the Wentworth Gallery in Tyson’s Galleria on October 11, 2008.

His appearance will be open to the public and free of charge.

Paul Stanley’s Wentworth Gallery Appearance
Saturday -- October 11, 2008, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Wentworth Gallery – Tysons Galleria
1731 M. International Dr.
McLean, VA 22102

703-883-0111 or 800-732-6140

VIP Reception 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Call for details)

KOL FAN LETTER

Hey KISS!!

This photo was taken 3 years ago on the island of Pag in Croatia. Pag in a small town with only 4000 citizens. Every summer there is a Summer Carnival, and that year we won 1st prize!!

It was total improvisation, but everyone was so into their roles that we were simply the best!!

Galichoza

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COME CELEBRATE PAUL STANLEY

The Dayton KISS Fan Expo returns next Saturday Oct. 11 with a Tribute to Paul Stanley!! To celebrate the October release of Paul's concert DVD, 'ONE LIVE KISS', the Dayton KISS Expo will honor Paul throughout the day!

And what better way to honor our main man then to show his amazing new concert film, 'ONE LVE KISS'! Paul Stanley has authorized a special preview screening of his new concert movie, ‘PAUL STANLEY* ONE LIVE KISS’ for this Expo event. The feature length movie was shot during Paul’s sold out ‘Live To Win’ solo tour of America in 2006, capturing the power and intensity of Paul’s legendary songwriting and showmanship at full throttle! The movie will be shown in its entirety, in High Definition on a large screen.

Director Louis Antonelli will introduce the screening, and do a Q&A with the audience following the movie. Antonelli recently told KOL, “ These fullscreenings of the movie are very special, they will give fans a chance to see this highly anticipated film in a unique, entertaining way! In the past when we have done previews of scenes from the film it was great because fans felt like they were at the concert right in the front row singing along with Paul, cheering, and doing their all to SHOUT IT OUT LOUD! Seeing the movie like that with a packed house of the great KISS ARMY is a very immediate ‘live’ experience! I’ve had fans tell me many times now that watching the movie that way made everyone feel Paul was right in the room rocking with them!”

As a bonus for celebrating with us, EVERYONE attending the event will receive a 'ONE LIVE KISS' collectible Laminate and other special surprises!! Requires paid admission.

KISS Tribute bands, MR.SPEED and KIDS both will perform, and KISS merchandise dealer, including KISSONLINE, will be on hand selling great KISS collectibles throughout the day. We'll also have a Paul Stanley trivia contest and merchandise giveaways too!

The 2008 Dayton KISS Expo will be held Saturday
October 11th from 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
2455 Dryden Road
Dayton, OH 45439
Tel: 937-294-1471 (Please do not call the hotel about tickets they will not have that information.)

Ask for the KISS Expo rate!

Visit www.getalifeinc.com for more info on the event.

KISS ARMY GUITAR LIGHTER

Check out this cool KISS ARMY Guitar Lighter from KISS licensee, C&D Visionary. You can strum the strings and the lights light up when the lighter is used! Pictured is the actual production sample - approved and ready for production.

ORDER YOUR KISS VANS NOW

The KISS Sk8-Hi features photos from the September 1978 solo releases from each of the legendary band members of KISS, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss and Paul Stanley. All four faces are brought together on one pair of shoes with each face on a different side. This Sk8-Hi is constructed with black canvas and suede uppers.

CLICK HERE to order your KISS VANS now!

HIS PAINTBRUSH DOES THE ROCKIN'

By Rachel Beckman
Washington Post Staff Writer

Perhaps it was inevitable. Paul Stanley -- known for wearing red lipstick, white foundation and a black star over his right eye -- has transferred his makeup skills to canvas. The Kiss frontman has a booming art career, to the tune of $2 million in sales last year, and will visit the D.C. area next week when his paintings go on display at Wentworth Gallery in Tysons Galleria.

"Art has been a means to connect with myself emotionally and to kind of mirror, I guess, whatever's been going on inside of me or outside of me," Stanley, 56, said in a phone interview from ...Full Story

KISS FAN ART

Check out this cool KISS fan art created by Stephen Moore! Thanks Stephen for sharing it with the KISS ARMY!

Please keep sending KOL your tattoos, artwork, photos, etc. ... the band really enjoys seeing it all, and so do the fans! You can send letters and upload images at http://www.kissonline.com/letters/ .

CREATURES BLANKET

Here is the latest approved KISS merchandise item, the KISS Creatures of The Night blanket from licensee, Classic Imports. The blanket is now available at retail stores.

I WAS MADE FOR LOVIN' YOU

Here's another fan filmed clip of KISS performing "I Was Made For Lovin' You" last month in Las Vegas:

BALTIMORE FAN EXPO RETURNS

The 2008 Baltimore KISS Fan Expo will take place next Sunday, October 5 at the Pikesville Hilton Hotel. This year's Special Guest is Bruce Kulick. Bruce will be at the event all day signing autographs and taking photos. KISS tribute band Love Gun will perform live, and KISS merchandise & collectibles will be on sale throughout the day.

KISSONLINE will be attending the expo...We hope to see you there!

CLICK HERE for more info on the Baltimore KISS Fan Expo.

PRE-ORDER ONE LIVE KISS NOW

Paul Stanley’s concert DVD, ONE LIVE KISS, will be released on October 21 and can now be pre-ordered at Amazon.com. Mixed in 5.1 surround and stereo, highlights include not only KISS favorites such as “Lick It Up,” “Love Gun” and “Detroit Rock City” but also songs from his hit solo album. Backed by the amazing house band from the CBS shows “Rock Star: INXS” and “Rock Star: Supernova,” Stanley ignites the stage as he performs his first new songs in more than eight years, including “Live To Win” (Top 10 Classic Rock on the Mediabase Chart), “Bulletproof” and “Lift.” “Live To Win” was also pivotally featured in the Emmy-winning “South Park” episode “Make Love, Not Warcraft.” The Star Child draws up every ounce of adrenaline and showmanship, leaving nothing behind but a crowd exploding into cheers at near rioting levels.

CLICK HERE to pre-order ONE LIVE KISS at Amazon.

PRE-ORDER IKONS NOW

KISS. Four musicians. Four characters. Four icons (“IKONS” in KISS speak)—the Demon, the Star Child, Space Ace, and the Cat Man. Today, the KISS juggernaut shows no signs of slowing down as the KISS Army marches on with a new generation. Now fans can celebrate 35 years of “The Hottest Band in the World” with IKONS (Mercury/UMe), released October 21, 2008, a four-CD box set with each disc specifically dedicated to showcasing the lead vocal performances of one of the original KISS members—with half of the 56 selections appearing on a compilation for the first time. Issued on the same date will be Paul Stanley’s first live solo DVD, One Live KISS (New Door Records/UMe), filmed during his first ever solo tour while supporting his widely acclaimed solo album Live To Win.

IKONS, conceived by a fan for the fans, spotlights each “ikonic” founding member—Gene Simmons (the Demon), Paul Stanley (the Star Child), Ace Frehley (Space Ace), and Peter Criss (the Cat Man)—on separate discs within the box set. No other band has been able to showcase members individually like this. Not only do these artists play their instruments with fierce intensity, but they each can stand in front of a microphone and sing. With IKONS, their four separate characters allow listeners a choice of favorites and a choice of attitude.

IKONS brings together almost four hours of rockin’ KISS music with 14 songs per disc. Included are the original recordings of the band’s biggest hits and fan favorites spanning their career from “Strutter,” “Deuce” and “C’mon And Love Me” to “Rock And Roll All Nite,” “Beth,” “Detroit Rock City” and “I Was Made For Lovin’ You.” Of the 56 songs included, 28 make their debut on a KISS collection. Among them are “Love ‘Em & Leave ‘Em,” “All American Man,” “2000 Man” and “Hooligan.” The deluxe packaging features a 24-page booklet with liner notes by longtime KISS fans Curt Gooch and Jeff Suhs.

CLICK HERE to pre-order KISS IKONS at Amazon.