Jimmy Page 'Stormtrooper' Rock Iconz Statue

Jimmy Page took the stage at the Chicago stadium in April 1977 with his double neck guitar slung and ready for action as the house lights dimmed. By this time in his career, the mere sight of this instrument mesmerized fans as it served as the driving force behind live performances of classics like “Stairway to Heaven”, “The Rain Song” and “The Song Remains the Same”.

However, on this night, fans would witness a true one of a kind moment in rock music. As the set erupted, fans were greeted by a dark figure astride stage left. With scarf flowing, Jimmy assumed the persona of “The Stormtrooper” to pilot the Zeppelin mothership for this single performance. Only a few photos of this concert exist today, but the image of Page on this night was instantly etched into music history.

THE JIMMY PAGE II “STORMTROOPER” ROCK ICONZ
“Growing up in the 70’s, there was a lot of Zeppelin imagery, but Jimmy with his hat pulled down over his eyes and the double neck is the poster on the wall that was permanently etched into my memory,” says Tony Simerman, President and Creative Director of KnuckleBonz, Inc.

“We had to make extra efforts in working with the sculptors to achieve the proper attitude in this piece. Subtle things like the angle of the shoulder and how the shadow is cast over the face from the hat were quite significant in capturing the right vibe. These were key elements in setting the tone for the finished piece.” 

“It’s the intangibles that we feel are important when we put our Rock Iconz brand on a finished sculpture,” explains Simerman. “Portraying the attitude, the expression during a performance, is our goal in creating a figure. With this piece, it’s very important to us to portray Page’s mystique, charisma and magnetism though a still medium. We hope we have achieved this and are honored that Jimmy Page likes the work; that in itself is an honor.”

The “Stormtrooper” is the second sculpture of Jimmy Page created in a limited edition by KnuckleBonz. The first figure was released in ‘07 and featured Page in his white “poppy” dragon suit and violin bow held high overhead. All work is fully licensed and approved by Jimmy Page.

Pricing and Availability:
The Jimmy Page II “Stormtrooper” Rock Iconz is expected to ship in November 2008.  The figure stands 9” tall on top a wooden display base. This is a limited edition created by KnuckleBonz (only 3000 available worldwide). SRP is $115; available at www.knucklebonz.com and through select retailers worldwide. Pre-ordering is available online to reserve this limited edition collectible.

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About KnuckleBonz, Incorporated:  KnuckleBonz, Inc., established in 2003, is committed to the artistry of creating high-end collectible figure series for the icons of popular music.