GENE SIMMONS has issued the following update:

"We are going to be in Las Vegas for The Magic Show on February 13th thru the 15th. The Magic Show is the wearing apparel industry's big yearly convention. My long-in-the-planning Moneybag clothing line will finally have its debut. And, I intend to be there to make sure everyone knows I'm behind it. We will be meeting all of you at the convention, and in the evening, I'm sure there's going to be some hell raised -- I mean that in a good way, of course.

My Joint Venture partner, is an interesting and creative Canadian guy by the name of Jason Dussault. Jason grew up a KISS fan, among other things and has quickly made a name for himself in the Great White North with his line of Deuce Custom Ink clothing (since changed to Dussault). Jason not only designs and manufacturers his own stuff, he also has his own stores. We were introduced to each other by Terry Fitzgerald, who works with Jason and within the Mcfarland organization -- the same people who brought you the KISS Psycho Circus comics and action figures.

Our intention is to put out cutting edge hoodies, leather goods, belts and other items featuring the Moneybag logo, which I have owned for over 25 years. I have used the logo in my Gene Simmons Tongue magazine, Simmons Books/Audio, Simmons Records, and for a short time, I tried the clothing line with another entity, but couldn't find a happy working relationship.

This one feels right. So much so, that our Gene Simmons Family Jewels will be filming/chronicling our venture, from the beginning, to its birth in a few months, when the first Dussault store on Melrose Ave. in LA will debut.

Until then, you can watch this space, or log on to Genesimmonsmoneybag.com to see/order stuff. The site should be operational in a day or so.

Click on to Kissonline.com to see fotos of Paul and I receiving our 5x Platinum Award for Kissology DVD, as well as the debut of our very exciting new venture, the KISS Comics Group.

Other news is brimming, but too early to talk about here. Maybe next time."