The Leatherettes are an all-girl music band that appears in the Jem animated series. While they don't have any dialogue during the course of the series, they make cameos in two episodes, generally taking part in montages showcasing other bands.
Lineup[]
The Leatherettes are comprised of four members, each with their own distinctive hair color. None of their names are ever mentioned throughout the series. Their stage outfits are punk-esque, and they wear a lot of chains and spiked collars to represent their genre. Their outfits are also slightly garish, with the punk details clashing with the neon colors of their hair and pants.
Members:
- The girl with the purple and black hair is often seen wearing a pair of cool sunglasses.
- The girl with spiked, red and green hair is presumed to be the leader of the band as she stands in front of the other members.
- The girl with purple and white hair is wears numerous pendants, including one of an eagle.
- The girl with green hair is decked out in leather.
History[]
The Leatherettes' first appearance takes place in the episode The Beginning, where they are in competition with a number of other bands including The Space Cadets, the Limp Lizards and The Misfits in a small music contest in a park arranged by Eric Raymond.
When the audience cheer after their performance, they appear thrilled. However, the audience celebrate just as much for The Space Cadets, and their demeanor changes from positive to enraged.
The Leatherettes also make a short but sweet appearance in the IDW comic adaptation of Jem and The Holograms, with their characters redesigned as well as The Space Cadets'.
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Trivia[]
- Originally, there were only three bands, formed by The Misfits, the Limp Lizards and Jem and The Holograms. They were then one of the two bands added in the retakes to expand the episodes, as well as The Space Cadets, leading to a final five bands.