File this under the ‘I Want’ department: “…Although the punk rock career of the Ramones was short lived, the Ramones were some of the most influential rockers on the planet. Now you can bring home a little punk rocker of your own with this amazing Joey Ramone action figure. The NECA Joey Ramone action figure features the Ramones singer in all his punk rock glory. The Joey Ramone action figure comes complete with figural base for display and microphone stand for added rock star credibility. This rock music action figure stands approximately 7 inches tall and is part of the NECA Ramones action figures series.
via Gothamist
Doc Martens released upon the world a new ad campaign starring some familiar faces: Kurt Cobain, Sid Vicious, Joe Strummer and Joey Ramone. The deceased musicians were depicted wearing the shoes in ‘heaven’, but there was no approval for using their images. Courtney Love promptly issued a statement, the ad company was fired and Doc Martens - though apologetic - looked really, really bad. Now Joey Ramone’s brother, Mickey Leigh, has issued the following statement:
“Obviously, we are in the same position as Courtney Love, as well as the Estates of the others depicted (in the ad). We were never consulted about this ad. We were never asked for permission to use Joey’s image, or paid for the use of it. As Executor of my brother’s estate I never would have approved this ad as Joey never wore these shoes. And, not that my brother was terribly religious, but the fact that he was Jewish, and this ad is not exactly Kosher, makes it that much more inappropriate, inconsiderate and contemptible.
“Though we were about to formulate a statement to the above effect, Courtney certainly has a louder, more influential voice, and I am thrilled that she got through to them.”
Continue reading ‘Ramone Family Responds To Doc Martens Ad’
It was inevitable… the late great Joey Ramone has been finally immortalized in… plastic! Joey stands at an impressive 12″ tall and features this punk pioneer with his trademark sunglasses, draped hair and microphone in hand. I’ve seen the figure at most of the better comic book stores around town (Minotaur, Alternate Worlds, Comics R Us and Just Collectables all have Joey in stock!). I think he’s gonna look kick ass on my desk! Gabba-gabba-hey!
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