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KnuckleBonz Announces QUEEN II Collectible Statues for 2023

KnuckleBonz®, the world-famous creators of high-end and hand-crafted collectibles for Music SuperFans, announced today with Bravado the production of the new Limited Edition Queen II Rock Iconz® Statue Set (Set of 4). Only 3,000 statues of each Queen band member will be crafted using a fine-arts process, making these highly collectible. Each statue is cast, painted, and numbered on the base with a certificate of authenticity – all by hand. Work created by KnuckleBonz is officially licensed and approved by the artists and their management.

The collectible statue set includes Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon performing during their first US tour in support of the new “Sheer Heart Attack” album in 1974/1975. Sheer Heart Attack was the third studio album by the British rock band. It featured more pop-centric and conventional rock tracks and marked a step towards the “classic” Queen sound.

“This is the statue set I have wanted to create ever since we founded KnuckleBonz 20 years ago,” said Tony Simerman, CEO & Founder of KnuckleBonz. “I was fortunate enough to see Queen during this era at the Kennedy Center in DC Feb of 75′. An amazing setting to see Queen as they began their ascent to become one of the greatest bands of all time.”

Since 2003, KnuckleBonz has been developing iconic, high-quality limited edition collectible statues featuring the legends of rock music and the company is recognized worldwide for creating the Rock Iconz® music collectible series.

These limited-edition iconic collectibles are currently in production and pre-order is now available to reserve on a first-come basis at http://knucklebonz.com/product-category/queen/. The statues are scheduled to ship in Fall 2023 and can be purchased as a complete set of four, or are also available for purchase individually.

The Queen II Rock Iconz statues sell individually for $164 USD each, or for a limited time KnuckleBonz is offering a special pre-order price of 10% off the set of four only for $590.40 USD. After the pre-order price expires the set of four will be $656 USD. To pre-order, or for more news and updates, visit http://knucklebonz.com/product-category/queen/

About KnuckleBonz, Inc.
KnuckleBonz, Inc. is recognized worldwide as the leading creators of high-end and hand-crafted collectibles that feature iconic moments in rock as well as music legends. Its commitment to fine craftsmanship is showcased in the artistry and detail of each hand-crafted statue created especially for the discerning collector of licensed properties. KnuckleBonz developed the Rock Iconz®, 3D Vinyl® and On Tour™ collectible series, a series of limited-edition collectibles specifically created for rock music fans worldwide. KnuckleBonz products are available online at knucklebonz.com, as well as through international distribution and specialty retail.

About Bravado
Bravado is the leading global provider of consumer, lifestyle and branding services to recording artists and entertainment brands around the world. Part of Universal Music Group, the leader in music-based entertainment, Bravado represents artists in more than 40 countries and provides services including sales, licensing, branding, marketing and e-commerce. Their extensive global distribution network gives artists and brands the opportunity to create deeper connections with their fans through apparel, consumer packaged goods and unique experiences. For more information: http://www.bravado.com

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KnuckleBonz Turns 20 ! ! !

For 20 years, Knucklebonz has been creating stunning collectibles and art pieces that celebrate some of our most beloved music artists. From our Rock Iconz® Series – showcasing realistic 3D statues of iconic performers – to our 3D Vinyl® series featuring limited edition collectibles inspired by the greatest album art of the past 50 years, Knucklebonz has consistently produced unique limited edition collectibles for what we think is an underserved fan base….US! the music Superfans!

Throughout 2023, we will be celebrating our 20th year with super rare limited statues from all our series Rock Iconz, 3D Vinyl and On Tour™. As well as some super cool merch featuring our classic KnuckleBonz Skull as well as the “KnuckleKidd,” KnuckleBonz official/unofficial mascot.

First up for January, we will drop our new QUEEN Rock Iconz statues inspired by the band’s image circa 1975. Think Shear Heart Attack when the band was arrayed in the white and black themes from the QUEEN II album. Our original QUEEN set from circa 1982 and The Game and Flash Movie Soundtrack  eras as SOLD OUT.

Queen, formed in London in 1970, and achieved massive success over its 45-year career. The original lineup consisted of lead vocalist Freddie Mercury, guitarist Brian May, and drummer Roger Taylor. Bassist John Deacon joined the band in 1971 to round out the band that would grow from progressive rock torch bearers to one of the greatest acts in music history.

Rock Hard in the New Year!

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Fall Production Update and a Sneak Peak – All Your KnuckleBonz Collectibles

Hi All,

Here’s a quick update on the all the live KnuckleBonz productions as of this AM here from our SF Bay Area studios…

Iron Maiden Piece of Mind 3D Vinyl Ltd. Edition Statue – Production is in the final stages and should wrap up near the end of November.  Sales are super hot on this one so make sure to get in the per-order queue here and Save 20%. No FoMO! All on track for early 20223 ship date for pre-orders.

John Lennon Rock Iconz  Ltd. Edition Statue  – Production continues on John Lennon, the casting of his glasses just finished. Very intricate for the 1mm details on this part. All looks good for early 2023 ship date. You can still pre-order here.

Cliff Burton Rock Iconz Ltd. Edition Statue – Cliff Burton production is rolling along with final paint detailing happening over the next few weeks. All is still on track for an early 2023 ship date. This very special limited edition is one of the hottest sellers in the KnuckleBonz 20 year history. Pre-Order now to make sure you are part of the few Cliff Burton Superfans to own this very special ltd edition.

Thin Lizzy Phil Lynott Rock Iconz Ltd. Edition Statue – Mass production on Phil Lynott the legendary singer, songwriter, musician and ultimate frontman just got underway. All looking good for a late Q1 2023 ship date. Pre Order Thin Lizzy here.

KnuckleBonz Black Sabbath Rock Iconz Statue Set – The production team is in the casting stages at the very beginning of the production for Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward. Once casting finishes over the next couple of weeks, each part goes thru a hand-cleaning and refining process to set up for the primer coat of paint. Production is on track for a late Q1 2023 ship date. Don’t miss out on the massive pre-sale special pricing here…

Misfits Jerry Only Rock Iconz Statue – Initial molds are ready and casting begins next week. All is looking on track for a late Q1 2023 release. Pre Order The Misfits Jerry Only here.

Behind the scenes “Sneak Peaks” from KnuckleBonz – If your are part of the KnuckleBonz faithful following us on the Blog, here’s some down-low on what we are up to for future KnuckleBonz collectible releases later this year and in 2023. Chuck Schuldiner, founder of DEATH Rock Iconz Statue and a super sic Scream Bloody Gore 3D Vinyl, a new Queen Rock Iconz statue set for Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon circa 1975 and a new Guns n’ Roses set for Axl, Slash and Duff from circa 1992…

Stay tuned here for more specific updates as we get closer to the holidays.

Rock Hard this Weekend !

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Happy Bday Freddie Mercury – The Definition of Rock Iconz

Look in the dictionary next to “Rock Star” and you will see Freddie Mercury’s picture…The definition of Rock Iconz

The life of Farrokh Bulsara began on the East African island of Zanzibaron September 5, 1946. 25 years later in London under the name of Freddie Mercury, he was fronting the now legendary rock group named Queen.

The Bulsara family moved to Middlesex in 1964 and from there Freddie joined up with a blues band called Wreckage while studying graphic design courses at Ealing College of Art. While singing for Wreckage, a fellow student introduced Freddie to Roger Taylor and Brian May, founder members of a band called Smile. Smile metamorphosed into Queen when Freddie joined Roger and Brian as the lead vocalist. The final member of the band, which was to stay together for the next 20 years, was bassist John Deacon, who joined the band on 1st of March 1971.

The rest is rock history. EMI Records and Elektra Records signed the band and in 1973 their debut album Queen was released and hailed as one of the most exciting developments ever in rock music. Very soon Queen’s popularity extended beyond the shores of the UK as they charted and triumphed around Europe, Japan and the USA where in 1979 they topped the charts with Freddie’s song Crazy Little thing Called Love. Freddie Mercury, who majored in stardom while giving new meaning to the word showmanship, left a legacy of songs, which will never lose their stature as classics to live on forever.

Despite twenty years having passed since Freddie lost his life to HIV complications, he remains in the minds of millions throughout the world as one of the greatest artists we will ever see.

We are at the end of the release of our 2nd KnuckleBonz Ltd. Edition Statue. No FoMO ! You can order Freddie Mercury here

All KnuckleBonz 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 1/9th 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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Happy BDay Rock Iconz John Deacon of QUEEN

KnuckleBonz wishes a very Happy Birthday to Rock Iconz John Deacon of QUEEN…Have a great day Deacy !

Queen bass player John Richard Deacon, born on this day 1951. John’s interest in music was growing at an incredibly early age and he took the decision to learn how to play the guitar. He was soon well practiced enough to form his first band, The Opposition.

Over the next few years, The Opposition went through numerous line-up changes and played many gigs. The Opposition’s bassist left the band, it fell to John to fill the gap. John was now playing the bass.

In October of 1970, John went to see a performance by a new band called Queen. Several months later, in early 1971, John again encountered Queen, when he was introduced to Brian May and Roger Taylor. Queen had just lost their seventh bass player and they asked John if he was interested in auditioning. Days later John found himself at a lecture hall at Imperial College where the band was rehearsing. Not long after, on 1 March 1971, John Richard Deacon became the fourth and final member of Queen.

John’s image as ‘the quiet one” began to evolve on the band’s third album, Sheer Heart Attack. His first song first composition for Queen appeared, with the rather catchy Misfire. John’s writing skills flourished in the recording sessions which followed. He would go on to compose some of Queen’s biggest and most popular hits including You’re My Best Friend, I Want To Break Free’ and Another One Bites the Dust, propelling Queen’s career to new heights.

Today John lives a life retired from Queen but still takes an interest in the continuance of the legacy of the band, and remains in contact with former bandmates, Roger Taylor and Brian May.

We are coming to the end of our QUEEN Rock Iconz set and it will be SOLD OUT very soon. Order here today…Don’t Miss Out

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 1/9th 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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ALERT – Queen KnuckleBonz Rock Iconz Statue Set Almost Gone….

ALERT – Queen KnuckleBonz Rock Iconz Statue Set Almost Gone….

Only a handful of this KnuckleBonz Statue set of Queen from the early 80s era remain in inventory. Once these are sold, this limited edtion set featuring Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon are gone forever. In our 20 year history, we have never re-released any statue design once it is SOLD OUT. No FoMO !

Even better is the fact that a RARE sale from KnuckleBonz continues to celebrate the July 4th weekend along with other select KnuckleBonz Collectibles. Order the Queen Rock Iconz Set HERE.

Also save up to 50% on great bands like Mercyful Fate, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC, Pink Floyd, Billy Idol, Steve Stevens, Pantera, GHOST, Megadeth, Scorpions, KISS, Motorhead, Yngwie Malmsteen, Guns N Roses and more….Check Out the Holiday Sale Here.

Rock Hard !

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QUEEN Robot – KnuckleBonz Ltd. Edition Statue “NOW SHIPPING”

Happy to announce the shipping of our QUEEN Robot Limited Edition statue began shipping this week. This is the newest edition to the KnuckleBonz 3D Vinyl Series.

This is not a pre-order….this statue is in stock and the limited edition if going out fast. NO FoMO! Don’t Miss out. Order Here.

The QUEEN Robot is limited to only 1977 for QUEEN SuperFans worldwide. The Robot affectionally known as “Frank” by the band stands 10.5″ inches tall. Full dimensions are (10.5″ H x 10″ W x 10′ D). Shipping weight is approximately 7.5 Lbs.

We also have a very limited amount of the QUEEN Rock Iconz set left in stock. The full set will be sold out in the coming days. Check out Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon circa 1981. Order Here

We are also beginning a new set for QUEEN from the earlier days of the band, maybe before some of you had every heard of QUEEN…pre Night at the Opera. Stay tuned for details.

Rock Hard!

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QUEEN A Night at The Odeon – The Before and After Moment

On December 24th, 1975 QUEEN recorded a live show at the legendary Hammersmith Odeon in London. The was not released until 2015 and it’s a must listen and see for any QUEEN fan. The set is of course amazing with the first 2 albums featured heavily, but what is really captivating this show is the “before and after” moment for the band. They had peaked at #12 on the US Charts with Sheer Hear Attack and have just released the A Night at the Opera album. Bohemian Rhapsody is featured in a melody of song snippets with no particular fanfare, giving no hint of how the lives of the band would change over the next year. Once A Night at the Opera and the mania of Bohemian Rhapsody takes hold, QUEEN is not longer that super cool progressive rock band that early fans had to themselves….they become one of the biggest recording/live acts in the world. A bitter sweet before and after moment for the fans that were there at the beginning.

KnuckleBonz is currently working with QUEEN and are coming to the end of our initial Rock Iconz Statues for the band. As you know, all KnuckleBonz work are officially licensed limited edition. Check out Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon  circa 1982 here.

We are beginning to design the new QUEEN Rock Iconz statues for tentative release late in 2022. KnuckleBonz is thinking of going back to this QUEEN A Night at The Odeon era for inspiration. Sound off here and let us know what QUEEN fans would like to see.

Rock Hard!

 

 

 

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QUEEN Rock Iconz Statues NOW SHIPPING from KnuckleBonz !

QUEEN Rock Iconz® for Freddie Mercury,  Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon have landed at the KnuckleBonz USA warehouse and will start shipping the week of September 20th. As always, KnuckleBonz® pre-order Superfans have priority and these orders will go out first, based on the order they were received. Once those orders have all been filled, we will start shipping orders per our usual in-stock methods that usually process within 48 hours of an online order at www.knuckleBonz.com. Note: Very limited inventory remains for additional sales for 2021…Don’t miss out.

The KnuckleBonz QUEEN Rock Iconz set captures the band circa 1982. You can get a great live look at the stage-wear of the band on the QUEEN “Live in Montreal” concert film that has been recently remastered. It might be some of the best DH footage of the band from that early 80s era.

Order you QUEEN Rock Iconz Limited Edition Statues here.

Also take a look at the QUEEN Rock Iconz launch video here.

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Happy Birthday Freddie Mercury, Rock Iconz of QUEEN

Happy Birthday Freddie Mercury, Rock Iconz of QUEEN. He would have been 75.

The life of Farrokh Bulsara began on the East African island of Zanzibaron September 5, 1946. 25 years later in London under the name of Freddie Mercury, he was fronting the now legendary rock group named Queen.

The Bulsara family moved to Middlesex in 1964 and from there Freddie joined up with a blues band called Wreckage while studying graphic design courses at Ealing College of Art. While singing for Wreckage, a fellow student introduced Freddie to Roger Taylor and Brian May, founder members of a band called Smile. Smile metamorphosed into Queen when Freddie joined Roger and Brian as the lead vocalist. The final member of the band, which was to stay together for the next 20 years, was bassist John Deacon, who joined the band on 1st of March 1971.

The rest is rock history. EMI Records and Elektra Records signed the band and in 1973 their debut album Queen was released and hailed as one of the most exciting developments ever in rock music.

Very soon Queen’s popularity extended beyond the shores of the UK as they charted and triumphed around Europe, Japan and the USA where in 1979 they topped the charts with Freddie’s song Crazy Little thing Called Love.

Freddie Mercury, who majored in stardom while giving new meaning to the word showmanship, left a legacy of songs, which will never lose their stature as classics to live on forever. Despite twenty years having passed since Freddie lost his life to HIV complications, he remains in the minds of millions throughout the world as one of the greatest artists we will ever see.

KnuckleBonz ® is in the final days of Pre-Orders of our QUEEN Rock Iconz® Ltd. Edition Statues for Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon. You check them out and Pre-Order here.

Rock Hard!