Live Nation

Hot Picks and Big Idea Guys decided 2011 was the year to really bring everything together, and it was done with yet another of the biggest licensing deals to be seen in the music instrument industry - Live Nation!

The roster at Live Nation includes one the the biggest rock bands ever - AC/DC! Also licensed are Def Leppard, Judas Priest, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Mana from Mexico, Maroon 5, Motley Crue, Rush, and the Sex Pistols!

2012 has also seen the addition of the House of Blues to our line up of picks and straps!

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift helped bring an immediate amount of attention to Hot Picks when we debuted her brand at the 2007 NAMM show.

Taylor Swift fit in perfectly with our Girls Rock product line and was an instant hit. In addition to the retail channel, the Swift Organization sold the 6 packs of picks at their merchandise table during concerts, realizing the incredible sales potential of such an affordable item.

Lethal Threat

Speed, Aggression, Thrill Seeking, Controlled Danger, Living on the Edge...

All these are characteristics of what Lethal Threat Designs represents. For those who never settle for second place, you live life to the fullest with no regrets, pushing the boundaries of oneself and your speed weapon of choice. Our goal is to create well designed and powerful images that represent the Lethal Threat Lifestyle.

Walt Disney

Hey, it's Disney... do we need to say more? Not only did this include the brands everyone associates with Disney, such as Mickey Mouse and other animated characters, but we also obtained licenses to The Nightmare Before Christmas, Pirates of the Caribbean, High School Musical, and Hellraiser brands!

The Disney license helped propel Hot Picks into the spotlight at the 2007 and 2008 NAMM trade show, where Hot Picks was awarded the "Best in Small Goods" award. Considering that there are a tremendous amount of small goods companies at NAMM, we take a lot of pride in this distinction!

CreatorX

Dimitri Patelis started drawing quite late in 1987. After developing his skills in drawing with the help of his favorite Masters like DaVinci, Michelangelo, Durer and contemporaries like Dali and Escher and also learning techniques in lithography, silk screen and copperplate etching he picked up the airbrush. His classic training with the combination of his unique airbrush technique has lead him to develop his own personal style of work.

Alchemy Gothic

The Alchemy Carta was started in Leicester, England in 1977 by two self-taught artist/model maker/designers from Manchester: Geoff Kayson and Trevor Phillipson.

Their imaginative, high quality work and products soon earned them the attention of some influential and high profile clients. This established them in the, 'promotional products' business, designing and producing items as diverse as bronze statues, album covers, collectable giftware and Rock 'n' Roll merchandise.

The Hot Picks division is currently in their 5th year of licensing with Alchemy and has enjoyed great success with the line... and they plan on many more years to come!