Official KISS Replica Costumes are coming...

DAVIDYR1 · Post by **DAVIDYR1** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 8:01 am

Hey Everyone,

So what is 'KISS Replicas?'

KISS REPLICAS is your source for Officially Licensed High End KISS Replica Costumes under license by Epic Rights.

http://WWW.KISSREPLICAS.COM **Website is under construction!!**

Licensed KISS Costumes, Armor, Platform Boots and KISS Accessories all produced by UD Replicas, the licensed division Universal Designs Ltd.
Product breakdown will consist of High End KISS Costume Replicas of their stage wore costumes.

1974 – Present Day.
All band members Demon, Starchild, Spaceman, Catman consisting of the following:

Costume Armor Parts, Spandex Costumes (tops, leggings), Platform Boots, Jackets, and accessories such as Demon Wings, Cod Pieces, Capes, and Gloves.

Officially Licensed High End KISS Costumes are coming....and they're unlike anything you've ever seen!
Keep an eye on the website http://www.kissreplicas.com as it will go live very soon!

Rock On Everyone!
David Pea
KISS Replicas - UD Replicas

fissaman · Post by **fissaman** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 8:46 am

Looks awesome, David.

Good luck with this.

IStoleYourLove · Post by **IStoleYourLove** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 8:49 am

I wouldn't mind a pair of Ace or Gene's Destroyer boots. Ace's DTK and Dynasty boots were decent too.
All depends on the prices.

redinthesky · Post by **redinthesky** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 8:50 am

Will they cost a small, medium, or large fortune?

IStoleYourLove · Post by **IStoleYourLove** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 9:32 am

redinthesky wrote:Will they cost a small, medium, or large fortune?

I'm going to guess a large fortune.

TomKISS · Post by **TomKISS** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 10:11 am

I fear that these costumes will cost too much for the (financial) average fan.
And I bet it will be these outfits:

- Dressed to Kill / Alive!
- Destroyer / Rock and Roll over (maybe extended with the sleeveless versions of Paul and Peter)
- Love Gun / Alive II
- Dynasty (maybe extended with the Unmasked Version of Paul's Outfit and Eric Carr's... but I would not Count on this because it said Demon-, Starchild-, Spaceman- and Catman-outfits)
- Sonic Boom outfits
- Monster outfits

StarPower · Post by **StarPower** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 10:16 am

Good luck with that. I think these will do much better than those Kiss jackets.

SaintN'Sinner83 · Post by **SaintN'Sinner83** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 10:32 am

I was about to PM you and congratulate UD Replicas when I saw this on KISSonline. Awesome stuff!

lord71 · Post by **lord71** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 11:51 am

Ace and Peter are naturally not getting a penny of this.

Well, they didn't design the costumes anyway...

Pieter Kriss · Post by **Pieter Kriss** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 11:54 am

Great news for those of us looking to incorporate a cod piece into our everyday work wear!

PUNCHLINE · Post by **PUNCHLINE** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 1:14 pm

No Asylum replica costumes then?

Kissologist · Post by **Kissologist** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 2:56 pm

I predict Ace's outfits will be the most wanted.

Even Paul would get one.

TheDemon · Post by **TheDemon** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 3:23 pm

I want Paul's chest hair. I hope they have it in XL (?)

EricCarr91 · Post by **EricCarr91** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 6:07 pm

Offer me a replica Fox outfit and I'll purchase a full one.

IStoleYourLove · Post by **IStoleYourLove** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 6:09 pm

TheDemon wrote:I want Paul's chest hair. I hope they have it in XL (?)

Oh my. This made me laugh way too hard.

missingdiver · Post by **missingdiver** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 6:17 pm

Cod pieces will sell out.

His Majesty · Post by **His Majesty** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 6:23 pm

I see this, and am excited because I want an Ace Love Gun costume, but then logic takes over and I bum the fuck out because it's probably going to cost a fucking mint.

Fractured Quantum · Post by **Fractured Quantum** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 6:32 pm

This is exciting stuff, I've always wanted Ace's 79/80 outfit!!

shandi777 · Post by **shandi777** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 7:22 pm

Yes, I would imagine the time and effort that goes into making custom costumes will price out a lot of fans.

Look!ItsRock&Roll! · Post by **Look!ItsRock&Roll!** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 8:39 pm

Hmmm,,,while I do have 2 arms and 2 legs, I'm feeling like giving up 1 of each wouldn't be pleasant. Wonder if I can interest them in a kidney?

Doobiewah · Post by **Doobiewah** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 8:42 pm

Look!ItsRock&Roll! wrote:Hmmm,,,while I do have 2 arms and 2 legs, I'm feeling like giving up 1 of each wouldn't be pleasant. Wonder if I can interest them in a kidney?

There's a special offer for Valentine's Day!
You can get a discount for the costumes in exchange of your heart. Just go to kissonline.com and find out about the promo!

Planet Caravan · Post by **Planet Caravan** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 9:43 pm

Pieter Kriss wrote:Great news for those of us looking to incorporate a cod piece into our everyday work wear!

Live_To_Win_07 · Post by **Live_To_Win_07** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 11:11 pm

Kissologist wrote:I predict Ace's outfits will be the most wanted.

Even Paul would get one.

Well I want my Ace Dynasty costume so yeah

PitViper · Post by **PitViper** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 11:21 pm

Pieter Kriss wrote:Great news for those of us looking to incorporate a cod piece into our everyday work wear!

Lol....

Me too, I'm looking forward to the cape myself.

NIGHTTHING · Post by **NIGHTTHING** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 11:47 pm

Wigs included?

Homer Simpson · Post by **Homer Simpson** » Sat Feb 14, 2015 3:19 am

redinthesky wrote:Will they cost a small, medium, or large fortune?

My guess is XXL.

That said, it will be interesting to see the quality of these replicas.

JimiG · Post by **JimiG** » Sat Feb 14, 2015 5:18 am

kick ass!

Look!ItsRock&Roll! · Post by **Look!ItsRock&Roll!** » Sat Feb 14, 2015 10:42 am

Doobiewah wrote:
Look!ItsRock&Roll! wrote:Hmmm,,,while I do have 2 arms and 2 legs, I'm feeling like giving up 1 of each wouldn't be pleasant. Wonder if I can interest them in a kidney?
There's a special offer for Valentine's Day!
You can get a discount for the costumes in exchange of your heart. Just go to kissonline.com and find out about the promo!

Oh if only I weren't using it!

DAVIDYR1 · Post by **DAVIDYR1** » Mon Mar 02, 2015 11:31 am

Hey everyone,
Just a little update as to where we're at...what's going on and what's happening as we speak.

KISS Fans have not only wanted the best, but you all deserve the best!
Our Official KISS Costume Replicas are nearly ready to go online.
The official website at http://www.kissreplicas.com is in the final stages of coding, and once ready will go online publicly.

**Once it does, remember to sign up for our Newsletter so that you can receive advance notice of all new product releases.**

The last few weeks here have been very 'intense' to say the least. ‪KISS Replicas‬ Director of Operations David Pea has been hard at work with our lead pattern maker and factory manager finalizing all designs, patterns, stud placement, and 'hard armor' development for numerous Official KISS Replica Costumes. From initial mold making to production ready hard armor plastics to boot shell engineering....it's all happening and fast!

Furthermore, our line of Official KISS Replica Costumes will feature our own platform boot pattern accurately replicating KISS' actual stage worn boots.
Strong, stable, comfortable and of course featuring our now proven and well documented level of quality as seen in all of our Officially Licensed Merchandise at UD Replicas - Universal Designs Ltd.

This is merely just the beginning...and without a doubt - the calm before the storm.
KISS Fans be ready....we're about unleash the Ultimate Replica KISS Costume Line and it's going to be unlike anything seen to date.

- KISS Replicas

David

kisshall2 · Post by **kisshall2** » Mon Mar 02, 2015 2:33 pm

This should be interesting. Based on those jackets, these will be of very high quality. And even better, we won't have to deal with any weirdo, temperamental independent and unlicensed costumers.

shandi777 · Post by **shandi777** » Mon Mar 02, 2015 2:47 pm

DAVIDYR1 wrote:Hey everyone,
Just a little update as to where we're at...what's going on and what's happening as we speak.

KISS Fans have not only wanted the best, but you all deserve the best!
Our Official KISS Costume Replicas are nearly ready to go online.
The official website at http://www.kissreplicas.com is in the final stages of coding, and once ready will go online publicly.

**Once it does, remember to sign up for our Newsletter so that you can receive advance notice of all new product releases.**

The last few weeks here have been very 'intense' to say the least. ‪KISS Replicas‬ Director of Operations David Pea has been hard at work with our lead pattern maker and factory manager finalizing all designs, patterns, stud placement, and 'hard armor' development for numerous Official KISS Replica Costumes. From initial mold making to production ready hard armor plastics to boot shell engineering....it's all happening and fast!

Furthermore, our line of Official KISS Replica Costumes will feature our own platform boot pattern accurately replicating KISS' actual stage worn boots.
Strong, stable, comfortable and of course featuring our now proven and well documented level of quality as seen in all of our Officially Licensed Merchandise at UD Replicas - Universal Designs Ltd.

This is merely just the beginning...and without a doubt - the calm before the storm.
KISS Fans be ready....we're about unleash the Ultimate Replica KISS Costume Line and it's going to be unlike anything seen to date.

- KISS Replicas
David

I'm looking forward to this. Can't wait to see the designs and find out the prices.

cgtrman · Post by **cgtrman** » Mon Mar 02, 2015 3:38 pm

I can finally replace the Ace love gun boots I made in wood shop in middle school!!

Post by **KissJJM** » Mon Mar 02, 2015 4:41 pm

These mite of been interesting 20 years ago when Kiss collecting was off the charts, but today people just dont buy shit like this anymore. Ive grown up & out of this stuff. I hav a family & Im just not 20 years old anymore.

goinblind · Post by **goinblind** » Mon Mar 02, 2015 4:58 pm

KissJJM wrote:These mite of been interesting 20 years ago when Kiss collecting was off the charts, but today people just dont buy shit like this anymore. Ive grown up & out of this stuff. I hav a family & Im just not 20 years old anymore.

Yea, I can't see who would buy this stuff other than a couple of KISS tribute bands.

Doobiewah · Post by **Doobiewah** » Mon Mar 02, 2015 5:00 pm

goinblind wrote:
KissJJM wrote:These mite of been interesting 20 years ago when Kiss collecting was off the charts, but today people just dont buy shit like this anymore. Ive grown up & out of this stuff. I hav a family & Im just not 20 years old anymore.
Yea, I can't see who would buy this stuff other than a couple of KISS tribute bands.

Hardcore KISS collectors would. I guess Mark from Three Sides of the Coin will buy one.

KissAlive35_09 · Post by **KissAlive35_09** » Mon Mar 02, 2015 10:51 pm

I know that it is not an "apples to apples" comparison, but check out the website (http://www.udreplicas.com)

The 2 versions of the Batman costumes range between $1,800 - $2,000.

The GI Joe and Superman costumes are approximately $1,300.

goinblind · Post by **goinblind** » Mon Mar 02, 2015 11:02 pm

KissAlive35_09 wrote:I know that it is not an "apples to apples" comparison, but check out the website (http://www.udreplicas.com)

The 2 versions of the Batman costumes range between $1,800 - $2,000.

The GI Joe and Superman costumes are approximately $1,300.

I wonder how many of these they have sold/will sell, which are about half those costume prices at $800:
http://www.udreplicas.com/products/kiss ... acket.html

Also, I see Sebastian Back bought a Demon leather jacket:

DAVIDYR1 · Post by **DAVIDYR1** » Tue Mar 03, 2015 7:15 am

KissAlive35_09 wrote:I know that it is not an "apples to apples" comparison, but check out the website (http://www.udreplicas.com)

The 2 versions of the Batman costumes range between $1,800 - $2,000.

The GI Joe and Superman costumes are approximately $1,300.

I'm glad you posted that.

Not ''apples to apples" because while those goods are in fact Movie Replicas....in reality they're 'Themed' Leather Motorcycle Wear...Not Costumes. So they're made up of 2mm Leather with tonnes of real Kevlar, all sorts of other Carbon Fiber, Impact Absorbing Gel, form molded leather over motorcycle grade body armor, removable interiors and body armor - and on and on and on. And despite that fact, they're rather accurate replicas of their respective movie interpretations.
Now, with this KISS Replica 'Costume' License...no actual functional armor is needed, no Kevlar...as a matter of fact we can even consider high grade pleather instead of real leather...something that has the exact look, feel and overall appearance of leather but being pleather will be far easier to maintain AND will have a reduced cost. Still, this KISS Replica Costume line is not without its challenges, but your comparison does serve to show that we're serious about 'replicas' and that our leather goods come pretty darn close and those are NOT costumes.

Just consider what's to come now that we ARE making Replica KISS 'Costumes'.

David

Wildwood75 · Post by **Wildwood75** » Tue Mar 03, 2015 7:31 am

Very cool David. Gene's looks great! I look forward to your line. I would were it anywhere- Lady Gaga show. Nothing like sticking out in the crowd!

kisskrazyjim · Post by **kisskrazyjim** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 6:34 am

That will be one arm and one leg please!

DAVIDYR1 · Post by **DAVIDYR1** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 12:47 pm

kisskrazyjim wrote:That will be one arm and one leg please!

Nah, after all we already have plenty of those...but your soul...one can never have too many of those.

Just kidding!
Sure, prices are just as important when considering any kind of purchase...but, we're working very hard to maintain a very fair price point to the public...all the while considering the high end nature of our production made merchandise. I suspect many will be pleasantly surprised though.

David

alivecatman · Post by **alivecatman** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 12:55 pm

DAVIDYR1 wrote:
kisskrazyjim wrote:That will be one arm and one leg please!

Nah, after all we already have plenty of those...but your soul...one can never have too many of those.

Just kidding!
Sure, prices are just as important when considering any kind of purchase...but, we're working very hard to maintain a very fair price point to the public...all the while considering the high end nature of our production made merchandise. I suspect many will be pleasantly surprised though.

David

Can't wait! I know it'll be damn cool!

DAVIDYR1 · Post by **DAVIDYR1** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 1:39 pm

alivecatman wrote:
Can't wait! I know it'll be damn cool!

Hey Andrew!

David

alivecatman · Post by **alivecatman** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 2:24 pm

DAVIDYR1 wrote:
alivecatman wrote:
Can't wait! I know it'll be damn cool!
Hey Andrew!

David

Ya got me! Huge supporter of yours David. Looking forward to costumes.

DAVIDYR1 · Post by **DAVIDYR1** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 2:51 pm

alivecatman wrote:
Ya got me! Huge supporter of yours David. Looking forward to costumes.

Thanks bud and once we start with our Catman line/s I'll probably hit you up for some opinions. All of us here really want this done right and who better to talk to than the fans who know all the ins and outs of their respective costumes.

Cheers bud.

David

JohnBergless · Post by **JohnBergless** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 4:58 pm

Yes and for all you travelers out there, You'll breeze right through the TSA security checkpoints. Good luck with your middle seat on Southwest wearing your Demon suit.

The really smart thing to do, is the Jerry Jones/Dallas Cowboys method.... once you sell a bunch of these first ones, have the band change to new costumes... then, you can sell everyone the NEW ones too!

tasmith72 · Post by **tasmith72** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 5:07 pm

Looking forward to seeing these.

How close are you to launching the website with photos?

RockSteady · Post by **RockSteady** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 5:14 pm

It amazes me that THIS took so long for them to OK.

I wanted to be able to get real ones since the 70s.

DAVIDYR1 · Post by **DAVIDYR1** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 7:32 am

JohnBergless wrote:Yes and for all you travelers out there, You'll breeze right through the TSA security checkpoints. Good luck with your middle seat on Southwest wearing your Demon suit.

Damn right they will!

We'll be using a brand new alloy, created specifically to breeze right through the TSA. Now...While still in the development phase, and not unlike Adamantium - which is real - just don't let the pretty pictures in comic books fool you...this new allow which we call 'Strutter', is currently being reverse engineered by the Canadian military so we've got to keep it on the down low...but trust me, this wont show up on any metal detectors so it's absolutely worth a Deuce.

The really smart thing to do, is the Jerry Jones/Dallas Cowboys method.... once you sell a bunch of these first ones, have the band change to new costumes... then, you can sell everyone the NEW ones too!

Great Idea!!! With a career spanning 40+ years and STILL going strong...I wonder why they never thought of that. I'll be sure to bring it up at the next board meeting.

David

alivecatman · Post by **alivecatman** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 7:37 am

DAVIDYR1 wrote:
alivecatman wrote:
Ya got me! Huge supporter of yours David. Looking forward to costumes.
Thanks bud and once we start with our Catman line/s I'll probably hit you up for some opinions. All of us here really want this done right and who better to talk to than the fans who know all the ins and outs of their respective costumes.

Cheers bud.

David

Hell yes! No one knows Peter's costumes better than me!