In 1977, KISS proved one of the most popular bands in America and Japan. People were fascinated by the band and their outlandish stage presence. Gene Simmons flicked his tongue as The Demon, Paul Stanley became the Starchild, Ace Frehley assumed the persona of Space Ace, and Peter Criss became the Catman. They wore platform shoes, leotards, big hair, and painted their faces white. Mego Corporation marketed their line of KISS dolls touting that you can ����_�create your own rock concerts with these authentic replicas of American����_��s #1 rock group.����_�_