Dangerous Toys are giving fans another chance to get their hands on The Definitive Edition of their RIAA Gold-certified 1989 debut album after the initial vinyl and cassette releases sold out in just 72 hours.
The Austin, Texas hard rock veterans, together with Kenyon Records, have announced a new collection of limited-edition vinyl pressings, signed collectibles, exclusive merchandise and a second pressing of the expanded 2xCD edition, all arriving in December 2026.
The overwhelming response followed the September 22 announcement of Dangerous Toys: The Definitive Edition. The original Picture Disc LP and double cassette sold out in less than 24 hours, while all four double-LP colour variants were gone within three days.
“We had no idea what to expect with The Definitive Edition of our first record. The fans have been rabid! The first pressing damn near sold out in just a few days. With the second pressings we tried to make them a little different from the first with the gatefold layout and poster. I think the fans will dig it with all the different options for colors. I think fans are gonna be pretty excited when we do it all over again next year with Hellacious Acres. That record never even came out on vinyl in the United States!” said frontman Jason McMaster.
The new releases include signed exclusives through TalkShopLive, a limited Double Picture Disc available directly from Kenyon Records, four new hand-numbered vinyl variants distributed through Select-O-Hits and an updated double-CD edition.
Dangerous Toys Team Up with TalkShopLive for Signed Exclusives
Dangerous Toys and Kenyon Records have partnered with TalkShopLive for a collection of exclusive releases and merchandise arriving December 14, 2026.
Among the highlights is Horrific Holidays, a new Christmas-themed merchandise collection featuring the band’s iconic clown mascot, Bill Z. Bub.
The holiday design was created by artist Claudio Bergamin, whose work includes artwork for Judas Priest.
The TalkShopLive exclusives include:
- “Horrific Holidays” T-Shirt and Raglan: Featuring the new Christmas artwork by Claudio Bergamin.
- “Horrific Holidays” Christmas Card: Autographed by all five current band members — Jason McMaster, Scott Dalhover, Mike Watson, Mark Geary and Paul Lidel.
- Blood Red Splatter 2xLP: Limited to 250 copies, featuring blood-red vinyl with black and white splatter and a 12-inch album flat signed by all four original members.
- Signed 2xCD Definitive Edition: The second CD pressing featuring a 24-page booklet autographed by all four original members.
McMaster will also appear live with Steve Harkins on TalkShopLive on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET, to discuss the releases.
Fans can watch the event at TalkShopLive.
Limited Double Picture Disc Coming to Kenyon Records
For collectors who missed out on the original Picture Disc, Kenyon Records is introducing an expanded Double Picture Disc Edition, limited to just 250 hand-numbered copies.
The new edition features the original studio album alongside previously unreleased Live in ’89 recordings, both presented on picture discs.
The deluxe package includes a gatefold jacket with a hot-foil red-stamped logo, a 16-page large-format booklet featuring previously unseen photographs from 1989, and a new 24-by-36-inch poster showcasing the original album artwork and band photography.
Original producer Max Norman returned to remaster the recordings specifically for vinyl.
The package also includes liner notes from former RIP Magazine editor Katherine Turman, documenting the making of the album, along with McMaster’s recollections of the live recordings.
The Double Picture Disc will be available exclusively through the Kenyon Records webstore beginning December 18, 2026.
Four New Limited-Edition Vinyl Variants Announced
Four additional double-LP colour variants will arrive at record stores and online retailers on Friday, December 18, 2026, through Kenyon Records’ distribution partner Select-O-Hits.
Each edition is individually numbered and available in strictly limited quantities.
- “Here Comes Trouble” — Bill Z. Bub’s Back Soul Variant: Limited to 125 copies.
- “Take Me Drunk” — Bill Z. Bub’s Box Variant: Limited to 250 copies.
- “Outlaw” — Moonshine Blue Variant: Limited to 250 copies.
- “Sport’n a Woody” — Rotten Candy Variant: Limited to 250 copies.
All four variants feature heavyweight 180-gram vinyl and include the remastered original album and nine previously unreleased Live in ’89 performances.
The deluxe packaging also includes a gatefold jacket, poly-lined inner sleeves, a 16-page photo booklet, a 24-by-36-inch poster and expanded liner notes from Katherine Turman and Jason McMaster.
With only 125 copies being produced, the “Here Comes Trouble” edition will be the rarest of the four new variants.
Fans interested in securing a copy are encouraged to contact their local record stores about reservations.
Expanded Double-CD Edition Returns in December
The 2xCD Definitive Edition will also receive a second pressing on December 18, featuring updated artwork and additional photographs inside its deluxe eight-panel digipak.
The first disc contains the original 1989 album, newly remastered by Max Norman.
The second disc features 10 previously unreleased live recordings from 1989, including a CD-exclusive performance of “That Dog.”
The package also includes a 24-page booklet with previously unseen photographs and extensive liner notes based on new interviews with the band.
Revisiting Dangerous Toys’ 1989 Debut
Originally released on May 9, 1989, Dangerous Toys introduced the Austin rockers to a worldwide audience and helped establish them as one of the memorable hard rock acts of the late 1980s.
Produced by Max Norman at the legendary Sound City Studios, the album featured the singles “Teas’n, Pleas’n” and “Scared,” both of which received exposure on MTV’s Headbangers Ball.
“Teas’n, Pleas’n” also reached No. 1 on MTV’s Dial MTV, knocking Bon Jovi from the top position.
The album peaked at No. 65 on the Billboard 200 and eventually earned RIAA Gold certification.
Other fan favourites include “Sport’n a Woody,” “Outlaw,” “Queen of the Nile” and “Take Me Drunk.”
The album’s unforgettable cover artwork, featuring the sinister jack-in-the-box clown Bill Z. Bub, was created by artist Tommy Pons and remains closely associated with the band’s identity.
For The Definitive Edition, Norman returned in 2026 to remaster the original recordings, preparing separate masters for vinyl and CD.
The bonus Live in ’89 material comes from McMaster’s personal collection of original soundboard cassettes. The recordings had never been duplicated or heard outside the band before being prepared for this release.
Dangerous Toys: The Definitive Edition Track Listing
Disc One — Original Studio Album
- Teas’n, Pleas’n
- Scared
- Bones in the Gutter
- Take Me Drunk
- Feels Like a Hammer
- Sport’n a Woody
- Queen of the Nile
- Outlaw
- Here Comes Trouble
- Ten Boots
- That Dog
Disc Two — Live in ’89
- Outlaw
- Here Comes Trouble
- Ten Boots
- Queen of the Nile
- Bones in the Gutter
- Take Me Drunk
- Sport’n a Woody
- Teas’n, Pleas’n
- Gimme No Lip
- That Dog (CD exclusive)
Official Dangerous Toys Merchandise
Alongside the new music releases, Kenyon Records is offering a collection of officially licensed Dangerous Toys merchandise inspired by the band’s original logo and Bill Z. Bub artwork.
The collection includes screen-printed T-shirts, hoodies, raglans, enamel pins, patches, stickers, wall flags, tapestries, battle jackets and slipmats.
The merchandise is available exclusively through the Kenyon Records webstore.
Release Dates and Ordering Information
The new editions of Dangerous Toys: The Definitive Edition are available for pre-order through Kenyon Records, TalkShopLive and participating retailers.
Important dates:
- November 11, 2026: Jason McMaster’s live TalkShopLive appearance at 9 p.m. ET.
- December 14, 2026: TalkShopLive signed exclusives and Horrific Holidays merchandise arrive.
- December 18, 2026: Double Picture Disc, four new vinyl variants and second 2xCD pressing arrive.
All editions are officially licensed and have been produced with the full authorization and participation of Dangerous Toys.
For more information:
Dangerous Toys: dangeroustoys.us
Kenyon Records: kenyonrecordsusa.com
TalkShopLive: Watch Jason McMaster Live
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