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snogrog

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Gene Simmons does it again.
« on: November 10, 2008, 02:37:04 PM »
Proving that he just can't not endorse something...

The story from Reuters:

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Gene Simmons rushes to cash in on rock videogames

DENVER (Billboard) - Amid the flood of third-party instrument peripherals emerging for the new "Guitar Hero" and "Rock Band" music simulation games, God forbid if Gene Simmons would miss an opportunity to get his brand on.

The entrepreneurial Kiss bassist and reality TV star has created a replica of the bass he uses while touring, which is compatible with all PlayStation versions of both games. The Gene Simmons AXE Guitar is, yes, shaped like a battle axe, and includes Simmons' superimposed autograph as well as his betongued likeness in full makeup.

It has a wireless range of up to 30 feet, two sets of fret buttons, and whammy and strum bars. It should be available November 15 from Hip Street (http://www.hipstreetonline.com) for $80.

Annnnnnd the item in question:



To be honest, I'm a little surprised there's not some sort of lady on it doing something inappropriate but I'm sure Gene knows kids play these games and wants to keep it classy and leave it with his stupid face on there...of course I'm sure any kid who might use this will wonder who the hell that person is but that's another story.
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iAmBaronVonTito

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Re: Gene Simmons does it again.
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2008, 02:43:50 PM »
by kid, do you mean those college boneheads that are obssessed with this crap and the only thing they know about gene simmons is that he's some sort of novelty.
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Re: Gene Simmons does it again.
« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2008, 03:50:21 PM »
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on November 10, 2008, 02:43:50 PM
by kid, do you mean those college boneheads that are obssessed with this crap and the only thing they know about gene simmons is that he's some sort of novelty.

What else is there to know about Gene Simmons?
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AaronC

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Re: Gene Simmons does it again.
« Reply #3 on: November 10, 2008, 04:31:56 PM »
A bass with a whammy bar?
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snogrog

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Re: Gene Simmons does it again.
« Reply #4 on: November 10, 2008, 04:45:38 PM »
Quote from: AaronC on November 10, 2008, 04:31:56 PM
A bass with a whammy bar?

also has lower frets for "shredding".
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iAmBaronVonTito

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Re: Gene Simmons does it again.
« Reply #5 on: November 10, 2008, 04:48:45 PM »
that's if you have time for shredding with BOTH of his signatures taking up all your attention. 
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« Reply #6 on: November 10, 2008, 07:00:37 PM »
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Trembling Eagle

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Re: Gene Simmons does it again.
« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2008, 01:16:25 AM »
I don't get why they don't make these out of keyboards or actual guitars so people can really learn to play
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Re: Gene Simmons does it again.
« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2008, 02:24:41 AM »
Quote from: Trembling Eagle on November 11, 2008, 01:16:25 AM
I don't get why they don't make these out of keyboards or actual guitars so people can really learn to play

They did it to spare the human race from the spike in DragonForce cover bands that would emerge after it's release.
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Pete Velcro

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Re: Gene Simmons does it again.
« Reply #9 on: November 11, 2008, 08:06:04 AM »
God willing, there will be mass, unintentional beheadings when very young children turn their axe basses on their siblings, and then Gene Simmons will be sued to death.
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Steve in North Hollywood

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Re: Gene Simmons does it again.
« Reply #10 on: November 11, 2008, 05:22:25 PM »
Frankly, I can't believe it took this long.
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Re: Gene Simmons does it again.
« Reply #11 on: November 21, 2008, 10:36:13 AM »
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Overheard on NYSE trading floor:

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Re: Gene Simmons does it again.
« Reply #12 on: November 21, 2008, 12:11:14 PM »
Quote from: Trembling Eagle on November 11, 2008, 01:16:25 AM
I don't get why they don't make these out of keyboards or actual guitars so people can really learn to play

I agree! And why don't the 'good' people at Activision recreate Normandy with real actors and gun that fires actual bullets for me everytime I play Call of Duty???
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Re: Gene Simmons does it again.
« Reply #13 on: November 21, 2008, 05:37:38 PM »
did Gene Simmons new hair plugs venture go public that day.  that could only explain why he would be there.

Quote from: THE YELLOW CHAIR on November 21, 2008, 10:36:13 AM
Ringing the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange on 2008-11-19




Overheard on NYSE trading floor:

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AaronC

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Re: Gene Simmons does it again.
« Reply #14 on: November 21, 2008, 05:46:09 PM »
Euy boy...from genesimmons.com

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