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PAUL STANLEY, GENE SIMMONS Featured In KISS Toothbrush Commercial - Oct. 14, 2007
Tooth Tunes — a $10 musical toothbrush from Hasbro's Tiger Electronics — recently released the slectronic KISS toothbrush. In the immortal words of KISS' Paul Stanley, "brushing never rocked this hard!"

According to the New York Times, the toothbrush doesn't have a speaker. Instead it uses a patented technology that transmits songs and musical vibrations via the bristles and teeth to the inner ear. (It takes pressure, not a brushing movement, to make Tooth Tunes play; kids can trick the brush into playing without actually brushing.)

The song lasts for two minutes, meaning it essentially acts as a timer to keep your kids brushing. And keeping a child brushing longer increases the odds that he or she will hit all the surfaces of the teeth. In one 2005 British study, kids spent about two minutes in the bathroom for tooth brushing, but most of the time the brushes weren't even inside their mouths. They spent 10 seconds brushing the front teeth, 13 seconds on the back teeth…and 30 seconds biting the brush and sucking water out of it.

Sold in drugstores or wherever you buy a regular toothbrush, the Tooth Tunes lasts about six months. Hasbro music entertainment president Dave Capper said it's been easy to sign artists to allow their songs to be used in the brush. According to Capper, KISS bassist Gene Simmons put one of the brushes in his mouth, smiled and said, "We're in."

Now kids in bathrooms everywhere are swaying to the classic "Rock and Roll All Nite". Said Capper, "The song has to be great for brushing."

A Tooth Tunes commercial featuring Stanley and Simmons can be viewed below.

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COMMENT |
posted by : Fani Dilth
10/14/2007 1:54:52 PM

I have yet to see one in the stores but they are all over E Bay...

COMMENT |
posted by : ozzman67
10/14/2007 2:08:31 PM

What next from kiss a musical toiletroll dispenser?

COMMENT | $8.96 at walmart.com
posted by : fullshred
10/14/2007 2:12:26 PM

Idiots are paying 15.00 at Ebay + shpping.

COMMENT | Normally I Want To Defend Them . . .
posted by : Angry Johnny
10/14/2007 2:12:57 PM

but at this point, I've got nothing.

COMMENT | KISS > Cavity Creeps
posted by : KISSman24
10/14/2007 2:22:48 PM

They need to make an iBrush and have it with a whole bunch of songs to choose from.

As much as I like KISS, I'd even go mental listening to "Rock and Roll All Nite" 2 to 3 times a day, everyday, for six months.

COMMENT |
posted by : bigsled
10/14/2007 2:42:32 PM

how pathetic !! i can see gene acting like a fool but now paul ? its 1980 all over again . pauls qoute in 1980 " we are not about the music anymore we are turning into a circus show " does kiss really need the little amount of money this will pay in order to try to maintain the most merchandised band status at the expense of tarnishing the band ?? no pre schooler listens to what a couple of old men in tights have to say about brushing their teeth. gene and paul why dont you just go play vegas every weekend you've embarrased me as a fan the last 5 years

COMMENT |
posted by : MarkTexas
10/14/2007 2:52:43 PM

every day they are one step closer to the Ki$$ toilet! its coming...it has to be.

COMMENT | I have one! (two actually)...
posted by : nodeerforamonth
10/14/2007 3:04:12 PM

You guys are all jealous!

COMMENT |
posted by : Dee67
10/14/2007 3:05:27 PM

I'LL GIVE YA THE P&L STATEMENT!


...peace to all who are suffering

COMMENT | Can't a brother change his mind??
posted by : KISSman24
10/14/2007 3:09:24 PM

<-- pauls qoute in 1980 " we are not about the music anymore we are turning into a circus show " -->

Dude, that was 27 years ago!! Isn't a guy allowed to change his mind?

Let's face it; KISS isn't an active band anymore. I don't see the problem with them making musical tooth brushes. If they've already sold a million of them at $9 a pop, I'd say it was a smart deal that any of us would have LOVED to have said "yes" to.

COMMENT |
posted by : metalcock
10/14/2007 3:53:09 PM

"In one 2005 British study, kids spent about two minutes in the bathroom for tooth brushing, but most of the time the brushes weren't even inside their mouths. "

Jeez looking at most British teeth, you would wonder it was even THAT long

COMMENT | Seriously...
posted by : woundead
10/14/2007 4:07:59 PM

... a kiss toothbrush... at least the kiss kasket was something with a little humor in it. A toothbrush... by the way, who would ever wanna hear that annoying song every night?

COMMENT | Kiss rock
posted by : RiotAct666
10/14/2007 9:58:00 PM

Gotta make money someway right?

COMMENT | Whauuuuuuuuuut!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
posted by : chewbonzz
10/14/2007 10:09:36 PM

what the fuck was that? Man those guys have no shame and im suprised they havent though of a kiss theme fast food restraunt or some ridiclous kiss burger.
Yeah.... i want the love gun combo with the supersize alive and a cold gin time again, and easy on the ice.

COMMENT | metalcock^^^^
posted by : Space Ace
10/14/2007 10:44:18 PM

best comment in ages man.....

COMMENT |
posted by : Metalman6561
10/15/2007 3:18:44 AM

That's nothing. I've been predicting for 10 years that Gene will take it even a step further one day, by selling authentic Ki$$ SHIT. A fresh lump straight outta Gene's ass, encased in a special individually #'d KISS display case with maatching Certificate of Authenticity.

Sad thing is, people will buy it.


And If you order now ...Along with the Lump of S**T You will receive the official toilet paper that was used to wipe his big bison ass. all with the KISS logo and one of Peter Criss's left nut.


COMMENT | This is the kind of shit KISS is known for...
posted by : petehagen
10/15/2007 6:11:59 AM

And you know what, I love it. I'm surprised it didn't happen sooner. Like in the '70s. Keep hating them, it doesn't matter. But shit like this is hilarious. I hope they come out with floss next.

COMMENT | metalcock
posted by : EarthSkynSea
10/15/2007 7:36:08 AM

nevermind the brit, visit some states like ohio , ny or the southern states. those rednecks havnt seen a toothbrush for yrs

COMMENT | metalcock
posted by : Lapdog1
10/15/2007 7:52:18 AM

EarthSkynSea said a bunch. Take heed. Seems there are some US folk who aint as anal as you, bud.

COMMENT | tooth brush?
posted by : mdc
10/15/2007 10:05:58 AM

You gotta be shittin' me. How about a product that they could market, something like a new KISS album.

COMMENT |
posted by : jimi999
10/15/2007 10:53:14 AM


I really hope Ace's album is really coming out in January,it would be great if he came out with 10 smokin' new tracks,Gene and Paul look like such fools with everything they do.

COMMENT | Wow!
posted by : jvm138
10/15/2007 12:39:49 PM

Never knew Kiss fans brushed their teeth.....

COMMENT | toothbrush
posted by : the-reader
10/16/2007 3:15:09 PM

Theses have been out for at least 8 months I bought my 9 year old son one and of corse I bought 2 for my own collection. I like them the aren't very good they wear out fast. I am a huge Kiss fan and it doesnt bother me about all of this stuff coming out. Some stuff I buy some stuff is just lame. A new album would be the most lame because no one would buy it well maybe about 400k people. PC only sold just over 500k pauls solo sold about 250k and Gene was lucky to hit 125k. My point is that 3 albums and with all combined they didn't even sell 1mil so why put the effort into a new album when you can make just as much selling tooth brushes.



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