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Rock Iconz at Powertrip in California Oct 2023 – Live AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne, Iron Maiden and More

New fall festival for 2023 announced today that will feature the absolute top tier of rock arena headliners. October 6 thru 8 will see the mighty AC/DC return to the stage with what we hope will be a lineup featuring Brian Johnson on vocals and Phil F#ckn’ Rudd of the drums. Other headliners will be Ozzy Osbourne. Iron Maiden, Guns N’ Roses, Metallica and TOOL. Quite a value if you are up for the long weekend.

The venue is the Empire Polo Club in Indio California. Go past Palm Springs, CA on the 10 and you can’t miss it. Tickets are reported to go on-sale April 6th. Check you favorite authorized ticket dealer for sales. Don’t get fooled by scams sites…there are many out there looking to fleece us Superfans trying to score the best tickets.

We currently have many collectibles for Metallica, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Ozzy and Guns N’ Roses. The only missing band in the KnuckleBonz lineup is Tool. We worked with a Perfect Circle a few years back, will have do do something with TOOL in the future. Should off if you would dig that…

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The Making of AC/DC Powerage 3D Vinyl – KnuckleBonz Collectibles

The Making of AC/DC Powerage 3D Vinyl® – KnuckleBonz® Collectibles

AC/DC Powerage is one of the album covers that presents some special challenges to bring it to life in 3D. The cover art works off a photo of AC/DC co-founder and wielder of the “guitar-bite,” Angus Young. There are numerous photo effects on this album cover that are truly “photo” effects. There was no digital editing at any scale in 1978 when Powerage was released so all these effects we done with traditional photo techniques. The effects give the cover a orange glow/posterized feel, and it’s shot from a long angle which distorts the facial features to a degree. Angus is also making one of his classic scream faces which also moves further away from his actual likeness to complicate things further.

The KnuckleBonz AC/DC POWERAGE original design was in our 12×12 inch flat plane format with the figure protruding in relief out of the front.  We set out to keep as much of the details from the original photo cover image as possible, and after about (2) weeks working in the 12×12  format, we felt like we had something that captured the 2D cover art. However, while it did accurately portray what we were seeing in the 2D album cover art, our sculpt was not really working as a piece of 3D sculpture. When you moved away from the very front view of the 12×12 design, it just wasn’t translating, and just felt “off” for lack of a better way of describing it. We shared the design with AC/DC band management and they agreed. Rather than trying to revise that 12×12 design, we decided to start again with Angus Young in a full 3D design on an oval shaped statue base. The electric cables coming out of his coat sleeves flow into a glowing mass inset in the base. This sculpt still worked toward the feel of the original album art, but was a much better representation of Angus Young on the whole…we knew immediately this was the right call.

So, over (2) years after we started the first design, we now offer you for viewing pleasure, AC/DC POWERAGE 3D Vinyl Limited Edition Statue. This hand cast collectible statue design is limited to  only 1978 worldwide.

Don’t Miss Out Pre-Order AC/DC POWERAGE 3D Vinyl Ltd. Edition Statue Exclusively from KnuckleBonz HERE

Check Out all the cool KnuckleBonz AC/DC Collectibles like the Hell’s Bell and the AC/DC For Those About to Rock Cannon HERE.

KnuckleBonz 3D Vinyl as a category was conceived for those music Superfans,  that for what ever reason, just may not be into traditional  “live moment” figure based statues that has been our trademark for 20 years. 3D Vinyl is inspired by the great album art we all hold so dear from the past 50 years. The same level and design, artistry and craftmanship goes into the 3D Vinyl Series as the original Rock Iconz limited edition statues and everything that KnuckleBonz creates. The production processes are the exact same…sculpting, hand-made molds and painted details with the certificate of authenticity screen printed on the back.

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AC/DC Powerage Album – The Most Underrated ?

Released in 1978, AC/DC Powerage was a “jagged edged gem,” but underrated in many years. This was the 5th studio album from the band, and the first to feature bass player Cliff Williams who would also add backing vocals. During the recording in 1977, the AC/DC w/ Bon Scott was really coming into their own. Tracks like Riff Raff, Sin City and Down Payment Blues told you all you needed to know about the band. Not a better combo of speed and raw energy, founded in the blues, existed at this time.

Powerage did perform slightly better than the previous AC/DC Let Their Be Rock, reaching #133 on the Billboard Charts.  The practice of multiple releases for different US markets was still in use with the Australian, UK and USA releases all having alternate mixes and album art.

Perhaps the best case that this is the most underrated album comes from the pinions of rock royalty, Eddie Van Halen and Keith Richards have both stated this was their favorite AC/DC record.  But the most ringing indorsement comes directly from the AC/DC camp. The album remained a favorite of AC/DC co-founder Malcolm Young, who was quoted in AC/DC: Maximum Rock & Roll saying, “I know a lot of people respect it. A lot of real rock and roll AC/DC fans, the real pure rock and roll guys. I think that’s the most under-rated album of them all.“

The AC/DC cover art we know best features the mighty Angus Young with photo effects to make it look like he is being electrocuted. Very coo, for the pre Photoshop era where all effects were film-based. Also totally in step w/ the bands early imagery. This is a KnuckleBonz 3D Vinyl® design we have been working at on and off for about 2 years. The band has approved the design and we will be rolling that out to you for a limited edition on only 1978. This is in the 3D Vinyl format that sets the limited edition number to match the year the album was releases.

Check out all the current officially licensed KnuckleBonz AC/DC Collectibles here.

We also have a very small inventory of our Bon Scott Rock Iconz Ltd. Edition Statue here.

Rock Hard this week!

 

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RIP AC/DC’s Malcolm Young – A member of the KnuckleBonz Rock Iconz Series Since 2007

On this day we lost Malcolm Young, described as the driving force of AC/DC. Although younger brother Angus Young was always the face and the focus of the band in the music press, Malcolm was that “right boot,” kicking the band in the rear every night to deliver their brand of hard rock that has never waivers to this day.

Our original licensing deal back in 2007 saw release Angus and Malcom Young in sperate limited edition statues. Long since SOLD OUT, those AC/DC statues are some of the most sought after in the 19 years of KnuckleBonz.

You can see the ACDC current KnuckleBonz collectibles here

Rock in Peace Malcolm, we miss year every time we drop the need on AC/DC.

Rock Hard this Holiday Season !

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KnuckleBonz Production Update April 2022

KnuckleBonz Production Update April 2022

Here’s a quick update on all the KnuckleBonz Pre-Order and Back-Order Products.

Good news, we have just had a shipment clear customs and it is being set-up in our US warehouse.  Pre-Orders for the following products will begin shipping over the next few weeks. You will get an email notice when your pre-order has been shipped.

*Pantera Reinventing the Steel Rock Iconz® (Phillip Anselmo, Dimebag Darrell, Vinnie Paul and Rex Brown)

*Candlemass 3D Vinyl® Ltd. Edition Statue

*Billy Idol and Steve Stevens Rock Iconz® Ltd. Edition Statues

*Pink Floyd DB Screen On Tour™ Ltd. Edition Statue

*Misfits Earth AD 3D Vinyl Ltd. Edition Statue

*Bon Scott Rock Iconz Ltd. Edition Statue

These KnuckleBonz Collectibles have hit the US Port and are waiting to clear customs to then go to our US warehouse to ship to pre-orders. Stay tuned here for updates, port congestion is getting slightly better so hopefully this will be soon:

*Metallica Lady Justice On Tour Ltd. Edition Statue

*Kiss Dynasty Rock Iconz ( The Demon, The Starchild, The Spaceman and TheCatman)

*Iron Maiden Number of the Beast 3D Vinyl Ltd. Edition Statue

* GHOST Cardinal Copia (Red Tux Color Variant) Rock Iconz Ltd. Edition Statue

Ask always, thx for supporting KnuckleBonz and all the great music artists we work with. We don’t exist without all you great music fans.

Rock Hard!

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Bon Scott Rock Iconz Statue – LIVE at KnuckleBonz

Thought we would share a nice shot of our Bon Scott Ltd. Edition Rock Iconz Statue in a typical display set up for Superfans worldwide. This is LIVE from the KnuckleBonz Studio in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Like all KnuckleBonz Collectibles, Bon Scott is a limited edition hand cast statue. Not more than 3000 will be created for AC/DC and Bon Superfans worldwide.

BON SCOTT, the charismatic frontman of the legendary hard rock band AC/DC®, was born Ronald Belford Scott in Kirriemuir, Scotland on July 9, 1946.  The Scott family moved to Australia when Bon was     6 years old. He showed interest in music in those early days, performing in his Dad’s pipe band. After quitting high school, he formed a local group called The Spektors in 1964 where he played drums and did occasional vocal work. This was the first hint at what was to come. In 1974, Bon joined AC/DC as lead singer and thus began a rise to hard rock superstardom. Bon’s combination of bluesy vocal riffs and gritty song writing was amazing. His power on the live stage was even more lethal. AC/DC would morph from domestic rock heroes in Australia, to global fame. The band’s fan base, ever loyal, grew with each album release right through Bon’s last recording, “Highway to Hell.” This was a breakthrough for AC/DC reaching number 17 on the Billboard charts in the USA and multi-platinum sales. Sadly, we lost Bon Scott shortly after on February 19th, 1980. However, he will never be forgotten and remains one of rock music’s greatest Rock Iconz®. Let There Be Rock !

Each KnuckleBonz Rock Iconz Limited Edition Statue is hand-crafted. Never more than 3000 pieces are cast for super-fans worldwide. 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 making them 8 to 9 inches tall. Each statue comes with a certificate of authenticity on the base of the statue.

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AC/DC For Those About to Rock Anniversary…The Cannons Fire !!!!

This month marks the anniversary of AC/DC For Those About to Rock album release in 1981. Imagine having to follow up Back in Black with a new studio recording. No place to go but down right? AC/DC’s 8th studio release did nothing but go to #1 in the USA and receive rave critical reviews. Gone on ya’ Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Phil Rudd, Cliff Williams and Brian Johnson!

The For Those About to Rock world tour added new stage craft with the addition of the AC/DC Cannon. The band closed the set by firing an entire back line of prop cannons that hammered AC/DC Superfans with pulverizing site and sound. The Cannon has been a staple for AC/DC live ever since. We created the Rock Iconz®  On Tour™ Limited Edition Statue to celebrate this iconic piece of stage-dress. The Knucklebonz blog photo shows the Cannon atop amps just like the AC/DC lives shows. Each statue is hand cast and detailed with a hand numbered certificate on the statue top. We have new inventory arriving soon, reserve your AC/DC Rock Iconz On Tour Cannon here.

Check out all the KnuckleBonz Collectibles from the worlds greatest bands and performers here at www.knucklebonz.com

Rock Hard This Holiday Season !

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AC/DC PwrUp Beer Now Available Across the USA !!!!

AC/DC PwrUp Beer Now Available Across the USA !!!!

If you were paying attention this summer you saw that KnuckleBonz has launched a new craft beer line that will serve music Superfans just like the Rock Iconz, 3D Vinyl and  On Tour Collector Series.

AC/DC PwrUp Juicy IPA Order Online at Craftshack

Check out all the great KnuckleBonz collectibles statues officially licensed with AC/DC here.

Stay tuned for more KnuckleBonz Beer collaboration with the same great bands we have worked with for the 20 years of KnuckleBonz, Inc.

Rock Hard this Holiday Season!

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KnuckleBonz Production Update November 2021

KnuckleBonz Production Update November 2021

Hi All,

Here’s the latest for all KnuckleBonz Ltd. Edition Products. This includes Live Productions, Pre-Orders as well as Back-Order products…

PRODUCTS CURRENTLY IN PRODUCTION: Here’s an update on the announced products currently in production.

*  Misfits Earth A.D. 3D Vinyl® – Production is in final stages and currently on schedule for the announced early 2022 ship date.

*  Pink Floyd Division Bell On Tour™ – Production is in final stages and currently on schedule for the announced early 2022 ship date.

* Billy Idol and Steve Stevens Rock Iconz®– Production is in the final stages and currently on schedule for the announced early 2022 ship date.

* Candlemass Epicus Domicus Metallicus 3D Vinyl®– Production is on schedule for the announced Spring 2022 ship date.

* Metallica Lady Justice On Tour™ – Production is going well and all is currently on schedule for the announced Spring 2022 ship date.

* Pantera Reinventing the Steel Rock Iconz® – Production just kicked off on the heals on the launch. Initial casting is going well and all looks good for a late spring ship date 2022.

BACK-ORDERS:  The following products are on back order and have completed production. The latest update on shipping has an estimated arrival date to our warehouse in early to mid-December. It is scheduled to hit the US ports in mid to late November and then have to get through customs and trucking to set up at our US warehouse. Because we can’t ensure how long these could be held up at the ports or in customs, we would not be able to guarantee these products will be available to ship for the holidays. We will give any new updates as we receive them from the shipping companies.

**  Tony Iommi Rock Iconz®

**  Bon Scott Rock Iconz®

** KiSS “On Tour” Sign and Roadcase

** AC/DC – Highway to Hell On Tour Roadcase

** AC/DC Cannon On Tour

** AC/DC Hell’s Bell On Tour™

** Pantera Far Beyond Driven 3D Vinyl®

** Pink Floyd Pig On Tour Roadcase

** Ghost Ghoul White Guitar

 PRE-ORDERS: The following Pre-Order products have completed production. The latest update on shipping has an estimated arrival date to our warehouse in early to mid-December. It is scheduled to hit the US ports in mid to late November and then have to get through customs and trucking to set up at our US warehouse. Because we can’t ensure how long these could be held up at the ports or in customs, we would not be able to guarantee these products will be available to ship for the holidays. We will give any new updates as we receive them from the shipping companies

*** Twisted Sister – Dee and Jay Jay Rock Iconz®

*** Scorpions Blackout 3D Vinyl®

*** AC/DC Angus and Brian Rock Iconz®

*** Pantera Road Case and MJ Leaf On Tour™

Thanks for your continued support and patience for Rock Iconz, 3D Vinyl and On Tour Collectibles at KnuckleBonz, Inc.

 

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All Things KnuckleBonz and AC/DC

A rare time when we have all things we are working on with a particular band live on our lighted stage at the same time. Pictured here on the KnuckleBonz® Blog is the current work we have in production with AC/DC. Here’s ‘a quick run down on what’s current:

The Angus Young and Brian Johnson Rock Iconz® Limited Edition Statue has wrapped production and is beginning the journey to us here in the USA to go our to Pre-Orders. This will be the only wave of production for this super complex design. Don’t miss out. Reserve your here with a Pre-Order.

Our AC/DC For Those About to Rock Cannon On Tour™ Collectible is on back-order and has also finished what will be the final wave of production. Order this live moment in rock music here.

The Hell’s Bell On Tour Collectible from the “Back in Back” tour 1980 has also just finished a new production lot and will soon be back in stock. Don’t miss this amazing piece of stage-dress from AC/DC’s biggest album era. Order here.

Our new craft beer line was kicked off last month with AC/DC and we have (2) amazing beers that are in the market now in partnership with Calicraft Brewing for California residents and a few other states that allow us to ship directly to you. AC/DC beer will be coming to a store near you soon. Click here for all the latest info.

As always, check out all the great Rock Iconz, 3D Vinyl® and ON Tour Collectibles here at www.knucklebonz.com

Rock Hard!