Kiss Custom-Made Doll

Kiss fans are famous for creating their own collectible category. One of the best examples of this is the custom-made Kiss figure dolls. These can often vary in size but creations in the form of actual 1:6 scale custom figures are customary.

Figures and their faces are often meticulously sculpted and made to genuinely reflect a respected era of "kisstory". You can find custom creations that are 100% pose-able bodies. The dolls celebrate an era in the bands history and are sculpted in the likeness of each member to fully bring them to life.

Background
Some doll designers can be in their “infancy” stage or “research & development.” Following individual designers can give collectors an incredible source for developing their collections. Often you'll find after months of trials and following the detailed development in individual designs, you'll see steady improvements approaching store-bought quality dolls.

Some collectors encourage their doll designers to sign or place the name of the creator somewhere on the doll in order to track it's history. Many collectors think this is a good idea for it encourages individual designer development and easy trade among collectors.

Custom figures are often created by fans but some collectors like to find professional doll makers. It's really up to the individual tastes of the collector.

Gene Simmons Dolls
Some Gene Simmons dolls use actual hair. This makes it easier to style and maintain. The faces will also often be done in the many various possible expressions we remember from popular performances.

If you're buying a Gene Simmons doll, every costume should be fully detailed and adorned, articulated, styled, sculpted and vacuum formed (studs, gems, mirrors, feathers, hair, platforms, etc.). They should be modeled after costumes and makeup from years of "kisstory" (1973-present). Figures should measure 13-14” inch in height (with the hair and platforms!) and the makeup should be carefully painted to model the style of the given year/era.