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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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Ria Romano, Partner
RPR Public Relations, Inc.
Tel. 786-290-6413

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Steve Stevens w/ Billy Rock Iconz Statues Launched

Check out the newly released Steve Stevens and Billy Idol Rock Iconz® statues now…you can Pre-Order Here. Not more than 3000 per design will be cast for music Superfans worldwide.

Billy Idol and Steve Stevens Rock Iconz are sold separately, or as a set.

Steve Stevens is a Grammy-winning guitarist, songwriter, and composer, as well as one of the most recognizable and original guitarists to emerge from the 80s rock scene. Best known for his 38-year partnership with Billy Idol, his work on Michael Jackson’s “Dirty Diana”, his Grammy award-winning performance on the “Top Gun Anthem” and the release of three successful solo records, including the genre-crossing, “Flamenco A-Go-Go”.  Stevens’ catalog of hit songs that he co-wrote and performed alongside Idol include “Rebel Yell”, “Eyes Without a Face” and “Flesh for Fantasy”.  They sound as fresh and relevant today as the day they were released.  Stevens has performed on numerous movie soundtracks in addition to “Top Gun” including “Matrix Reloaded”, Once Upon Time in Mexico, “Speed”, “Big”, “Dogtown”. “Coyote Ugly”, “Look Who’s Talking Too”, “The Upside of Anger”, “Ace Aventura; Pet Detective”, “The Wedding Singer” and “Heavy Metal”.

Stevens has released new music with Billy Idol. Billy Idol and Steve Stevens will be in residence in Las Vegas in October…get out there and rock!

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Music You Can “See” – The Great Album Cover Artists and Designers of Rock

Not all heroes in the the KnuckleBonz Rock Iconz®, 3D Vinyl® and On Tour™ and On Tour Series played an instrument. The paint brush and camera lens also made music for all of us when wielded  by the great album cover artist and designers.

Before the digital age of music, Album and Poster art was and essential part of the music Superfan experience.  It the same flag many of us still fly today on the art we have in the house or the clothes we wear. Can you imagine  Pink Floyd’s legacy with the designs of Storm Thorgerson? The “Dark Side of the Moon” Prism, all of the “Wish You Were Here” “Hand Shakes” the “Delicate Sound of Thunder” “Lightbulb Man.” Aubrey Powell founded the great Hypgnosis (In Collaboration w/ Storm Thorgerson) and gave us classic Led Zeppelin cover art from “Houses of the Holy” and .  Could we ever  separate Pink Floyd “The Wall” from the illustrator and cartoonist Gerald Scarfe? We think not. So many of the great bands we love are so closely tied to the great artists that were associated with their album releases. Roger Dean defined the band “Yes” with unbelievable illustration and graphic design that almost let you here the albums before you dropped the needle. Many of us discovered the fantasy art master Frank Frazetta, from the album art of Molly Hatchet before we ever heard of “Conan the Barbarian” The list goes on. Can you imagine Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow without the “Rainbow Raising” cover painting of Ken Kelly? Oh yes, what we owe the KISS Destroyer cover to him as well…

For us, these images are as  as important as the music that plays when you drop the needle. It’s an essential part of why we are in our 18th year here at KnuckleBonz.

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The Power of Album Art – KnuckleBonz 3D Vinyl

KISS 3D Vinyl Collectible Statues

The Power of Album Art – 3D Vinyl Collector Series from KnuckleBonz®

The digital music firehose began to run at full force either side of the new millennium. With it came more choices and access to music of all kinds than ever. It was also the footsteps of doom, and the beginning of the end for perhaps the most precious aspect of new music buying. The experience of going to retail and flipping through new music releases on Vinyl and other formats. Can’t tell you the number of times super classic bands where discovered by first connecting with album art. KISS for sure was a buy-at-fist-sight based on the original black debut cover with the make-up on Gene Simmons “The Demon”, Paul Stanley “The Starchild”, Ace Frehley “The Spaceman”, and Peter Criss “The Cat.” Destroyer also was a call to arms for early soldiers of The KISS Army. It was perhaps the most valuable form of marketing and creating awareness for bands.

While the Vinyl format has seen a resurgence and has been the only growing aspect of the music business in recent years, it’s hard to imagine the reverence for music that we once had returning.

What we do here is Rock Hard! everyday to try to make sure music Superfans never have to be without that special feeling when seeing great performers or album art represented in fine arts collectibles. That’s the sole focus of the KnuckleBonz 3D Vinyl®, Rock Iconz and On Tour™ Collector Series.

Check them all out here: www.knucklebonz.com

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