KISS NOVELTY PICKS

A pictured reference guide to various KISS related novelty guitar picks. These are picks that were not produced for any sort of touring.  They generally are produced as giveaways or specifically for the purpose of sale to the general public in some fashion.

I have not yet collected a lot of these myself, but I am interested in obtaining picks I do not have. Descriptions in this color green are ones I do not have.

There are also different re-printed versions of these over the years for the NAMM Conventions. Some use different plastics, different size picks or different size logos.  Here are a few of them:

ESP-BK2 - black with white logo & sig / ESP

ESP-BK3 - black with white logo & sig / ESP (larger logo)

ESP-BK4 - black with white logo & sig / larger ESP (with box around it and larger speaker in the E) - Japanese version

ESP-BK5 - white with black logo & sig / ESP (speaker E) - Japanese version

ESP-BK6 - white with black logo & sig / ESP

ESP-BK7 - white with black logo & sig / ESP (larger logo)

ESP-BK8 - white with black logo & sig / larger ESP (with box around it and larger speaker in the E) - Japanese version

ESP-BK9 - transparent green with silver prism logo & sig / ESP  This one has an interesting story: This was actually supposed to be for the band ESP (Eric Singer Project).  But the pick company used the Electronic Sounds Products logo.  Since Bruce endorses their guitars, they allowed him to have the picks rather than destroying them.

Notes: There are unconfirmed rumors of a white on purple pick. If you look closely, the US versions have a slightly different E. Electrovoice in Japan actually has a copyright on the speaker in the E, so the E had to be modified for the US versions of the pick.

Oversized promotional pick (5" x 3") to commemorate the Unholy Down Under featuring Bruce and Eric Singer. It was a series of clinics and jams in Australia in the wake of the KISS make-up reunion of the original 4 members

With the success of the Creative Communication/ KISS phone card picks,  a metallic set in each of the characters' colors was later made and sold at various fan expos.  As they ran out of stock, new versions were made with slightly different variations.

MET-AF1 - blue prism on black with the dash

MET-GS1 - red cubed prism on black with the dash

MET-GS2 - red foil on black with the dash - different signature

MET-PS1 - purple fractured prism on black with the dash

MET-PS2 - pinkish-purple interlocking circles prism on black with the dash - different signature

MET-PC1 - green fractured prism on black with the dash

MET-PC2 - lighter green glitter prism on black with the dash

RET1 - Bruce Kulick - silver on transparent blue

RET4 - John Regan - silver prism on white

RET2 - Eric Singer - white on powder green

RET5 - Karl Cochran - silver on transparent red

RET3 - Richie Scarlett - gold on red

RET6 - Dimebag Darrell - gold on black

12P-AF1 - silver on black

12P-AF2 - silver on white

12P-AF3 - gold on red - RARE!!

12P-AF4 - gold on white

12P-AF5 - gold on black

12P-AF8 - white on green

LOA-AF1 - gold on dark blue - sig / "promo only not for sale" [over] spade

LOA-AF2 - white on green - sig / "promo only not for sale" [over] spade (From Japan import)

LOA-AF3 - white on purple - sig /"promo only not for sale" [over] spade (From Japan import)

LOA-AF4 - white on blue - sig /"promo only not for sale" [over] spade (From Japan import)

Oversized promotional picks (5" x 3")  commemorating the release of the Carnival of Souls album featuring Bruce on vocals on "I Walk Alone". The black one is silver foil print. Both are blank on the back.

EC10 - white on black bass pick - issued by his family, this pick commemorates the 10th anniversary of his untimely passing

KFJ-KISS - gold on semitransparent white - from the 1/27/01 Japan KISS Fest in Yokohama, Japan

KFJ-GS - red on semitransparent white - from the 1/27/01 Japan KISS Fest in Yokohama, Japan

KFJ-AF - blue on semitransparent white - from the 1/27/01 Japan KISS Fest in Yokohama, Japan

KFJ-PS - purple on semitransparent white - from the 1/27/01 Japan KISS Fest in Yokohama, Japan

KFJ-PC - green on semitransparent white - from the 1/27/01 Japan KISS Fest in Yokohama, Japan

KFJ-ES - black on semitransparent white - from the 1/27/01 Japan KISS Fest in Yokohama, Japan

AD1 - gold on black

AD2 - black on semi-transparent white

AD3 - black on canary yellow (only 60 made)

AD4 - black on thin canary yellow (error)

MSJ1 - black on white - one line sig. - Mark had these made to give away at his fan expo appearances.  These are what his Animalize picks would have looked like if he did not incur the Reuter's Syndrome.  Unlike real Animalize tour picks, these promos are pad printed not stamped.

MSJ2 - black on white  - two line sig. -Mark had these made to give away at his fan expo appearances.  These are what his Animalize picks would have looked like if he did not incur the Reuter's Syndrome.  Unlike real Animalize tour picks, these promos are pad printed not stamped.

ABB-1 - silver on black - given away at Ace's birthday bash on 4/27/02

ABB-2 - blue on solid white - slightly different logo design

ABB-3 - blue on semi-transparent white - slightly different logo design

PROTOTYPES

Note: Prototypes (only 6 of each) were made in the following colors on thin gauge picks:

ABB-P11 - red on white (same as ABB-P7)

ABB-P2 - white on red (blank back)

ABB-P12 - red on semi trans white (same as ABB-P7)

ABB-P3 - silver on dark blue (blank back)

ABB-P13 - red on white (same as ABB-P8)

ABB-P4 - white on dark blue (blank back)

ABB-P14 - red on semi trans white (same as ABB-P8)

ABB-P15 - blue on white ( same as ABB-P7)

ABB-P7 - silver on black/ two-sided

ABB-P17 - blue on white (same as ABB-P8)

ABB-P8 - white on black/ two-sided

ABB-P18 - blue on semi trans (same as ABB-P8)

ABB-P9 - silver on black (same as ABB-P7)

ABB-P10 - white on black (same as ABB-P8)

ABB-P20 - white on tortoise shell (same as ABB-P8)

EKE02-GS1 - red on semi-transparent white

EKE02-PS1 - purple on semi-transparent white

EKE02-AF1 - blue on semi-transparent white

EKE02-PS2 - MISPRINT - green on semi-transparent white

EKE02-PC1 - green on semi-transparent white

                    Note: All 5 of these exist in varying shades of semi-transparent white picks.

NY02-1 - metallic red on thin white pick - from 16th annual NY convention on 4/28/02

NY02-2 - metallic blue on thin white pick - from 16th annual NY convention on 4/28/02

NY02-3 - metallic green on thin white pick - from 16th annual NY convention on 4/28/02

NY02-4 - metallic purple on thin white pick - from 16th annual NY convention on 4/28/02

NY02-5 - gold on thin white pick - from 16th annual NY convention on 4/28/02

NY02-6 - silver on thin white pick - from 16th annual NY convention on 4/28/02

NY02-7 - metallic red on medium black pick - from 1 6th annual NY convention on 4/28/02

NY02-8 - metallic blue on medium black pick - from 16th annual NY convention on 4/28/02

NY02-9 - metallic green on medium black pick - from 16th annual NY convention on 4/28/02

NY02-10 - metallic purple on medium black pick - from 16th annual NY convention on 4/28/02

NY02-11 - metallic aqua on medium black pick - from 16th annual NY convention on 4/28/02

NY02-12 - gold on medium black pick - from 16th annual NY convention on 4/28/02

NY02-13 - prism gold on medium black pick - from 16th annual NY convention on 4/28/02

NY02-14- oil slick on medium black pick - from 16th annual NY convention on 4/28/02

NY02-15 - prism silver on medium black pick - from 16th annual NY convention on 4/28/02

SIL1 - promo pick - Paul's picture / sig & Silvertone - powdered black pick w/ white print and red lips

Note: Made as giveaway for the 2003 NAMM Convention, these most often were seen attached to a keychain like the photo at right.

ECC1 - ECC5 - Five pick set of photo picks issued by the family of Eric Carr.  Limited edition of 100 sets. --->

ECC6 - Photo pick of the oil painting of Eric in the likeness of the 1978 solo albums.

KFRK1 - white on red

KFRK2 - red on white

KFRK3 - white on blue

KFRK4 - gold on black

NY03-1 - black on powder green

NY03-4 - black on powder purple

NY03-2 - black on pearl

NY03-5 - black on white

NY03-3 - black on powder blue

WIN03-BK1 - black on yellow

WIN03-BK2 - white on black

WIN03-BK3 - black on white

WIN03-ES1 - black on yellow

WIN03-ES2 - white on black

WIN03-ES3 - black on white

Note: There were other picks made for this expo for other guests, promoters, etc., but I am only cataloging the Bruce & Eric picks for this site's purposes.

TRA1- black on powder blue

TRA2- white on transparent red

TRA3- black on yellow

TRA4- white on purple

TRA5- white on green pearl V-resin

TRA6- white on green

TRA7- white on black

TRA8- black on white

TRA9- black on red

TRA10- white on blue pearl V-resin

NY04-1 - black on pearl

NY04-2 - black on powdered blue

CIN05-1 - gold on white

(The back side says "Grover Allman AUSTRALIA H" in raised lettering referring to the pick company, their country and that this is a heavy gauge pick)

Note: Two entrepreneurs in Melbourne, Australia attempted to bring the world a KISS megastore. They manufactured about 2 gross of picks in December, 2004 to commemorate KissWorld. Unfortunately, a variety of complications prevented the physical store from opening, but exclusive items are still available through their website.

CIN05-1 - black on silver pearl

CIN05-2 - black on pearl

Note: Slight production run variance in the pick color

NY05-1 - black on pearl

NY05-2 - black on powdered blue

NY05-3 - black on yellow

NY05-4 - white on black

POK-1 - gold logo on white - early prototype

POK-2 - silver logo on white - early prototype

POK-3 - black on white

POK-4 - gold logo on white

POK-5 - gold logo on red

Note: Promotional giveaways to support a proposed unofficial book about the KISS Army that never got off the ground.

ECL1 - ECL5 - Five pick set of photo picks issued by the family of Eric Carr.  Limited edition of 300 sets.

                    ECL6 - "God Gave Rock And Roll To You" photo pick  ------->

BAL05-1 - red on semitransparent white

BAL05-2 - blue on semitransparent white

KAW05-1 - white on red

NY06-1 - black on red

NY06-2 - black on white pearl

NY06-3 - white on pearl blue

Given out to fans on June 27, 2006 who went through line to meet Gene and Paul at the Grand Opening of the first KISS coffeehouse in Myrtle Beach, SC .

KCMB-1 - black on white pearl

Included in the limited edition signed Paul PS80 type guitars (3 per guitar) sold exclusively through Target stores.

WASH-PS3 - promo pick - Lyon logo / sig & KISS - black on white

MSJ1 - silver on black - two line sig.

 Note: Mark had these made to give away at his fan expo appearances.

NY07-1 - silver on pearl red

NY07-2 - silver on pearl white

NY07-3 - black on pearl blue

STL07 - gold on black