Retro 3-3/4" O-Ring Action Figures embattled in the 80s Cold War!
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Clarification on All-in Pledges
about 4 years ago
– Mon, Jun 13, 2022 at 05:50:48 PM
What does All-in mean?
If you are receiving this message, it means that your pledge to the CALLSIGN: LONGBOW™ Kickstarter included some form of "All-In" package. This update is just a little bit of housekeeping that we weren't able to get to as the campaign closed.
As the Kickstarter was wrapping up in the final few hours things were moving fast and we missed updating the FAQ on the Kickstarter page for what was included in the "All-In". (The HENCHMEN did not make it into the FAQ). Now that the campaign has ended, we can no longer edit the FAQ on the site. We've had a few people ask about it so we wanted to clarify/update what's included in the final "All-in".
- (1) HENCHMEN (TRACKSUIT) Action Figure
- (1) Additional CALLSIGN: LONGBOW™ Action Figure of your choice
- (1) Kickstarter Exclusive Comic Book
- (1) LONGBOW™ Unit Emblem and MTF: RETRO-OPS Patch 2-Pack
For anyone with a "Double All-in" package, You just get to double everything on that list!
You can select the additional figure(s) of your choice during the Backerkit phase of the project in a few months.
This isn't a change, but because the FAQ is out of date, we just wanted to make sure everyone had a clear understanding of how things shook out in the end. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you again for your support and we look forward to updating you in the future!
-GRINDSTONE TOYS
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! - THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
about 4 years ago
– Sun, Jun 12, 2022 at 11:33:32 PM
VICTORY!!!
The CALLSIGN: LONGBOW™ Kickstarter campaign is officially complete, and we can DECLARE VICTORY over the enemies of freedom, because of YOUR support!
YOU funded this campaign for FOUR figures in a mere 6 hours!
YOU unlocked FOUR stretch goal figures in addition to TWO Instant Unlocks!
Because of YOUR support the campaign has ended with TEN figures in the line!
YOU funded the first ever MARAUDER TASK FORCE o-ring figure!
And most of all YOU built the foundation for a whole new world of LONGBOW™ to explore in the future!
Final 10 Figure Assortment!
THANK YOU!
We at GRINDSTONE TOYS cannot thank each of you enough for supporting this project! Thank you for your pledge. Thank you for sharing the project and helping to get other people involved. Thank you for joining us on this adventure to produce an all-new world of awesome o-ring figures!
None of this would have been possible without YOU.
We'd also like to thank all of our collaborators again, who have helped us make these ideas into reality:
Dave Proctor (Spartan Toys), MJ Sullivan (Marauder "Gun-Runners"), Ben Conway & Mark O'Byrne (Skeletron), Douglas Hart, Rod Whigham, Eric Watkins & Nick Wentland (Broken Icon Comics), Paul Kirschstein (Raginspoon Toys), Phil Albritton (Power Kid Design), George Greenoe, Brian Sauer, Mikey Kukovich, R Carson Mataxis (3djoes), and our extremely understanding families.
What Happens Next?
In a couple of months, Backers will receive an email inviting them to participate in the Backerkit. This is where you will be able to choose what figures you want. You will also be able to add additional items to your order if you wish to. We'll share more about the Backerkit as we get closer to launching it
For us, the work is just beginning. We will continue to work with talented artisans to complete the sculpting and engineering of all the figures. Then we will work with our production partners to bring these awesome retro figures into full factory production!
We’ll be sure to update you when we hit milestones in the various processes and let you know how things are shaping up.
COME SEE US AT SHOWS!
John and Troy will attend Joefest (Augusta, GA) in a couple of weeks. If you are at the show, please stop by and say hello!
If you can't make it to Joefest, we'll also be at ASSEMBLY REQUIRED (Des Moines, IA) in November.
Thank you for your continued support!
- GRINDSTONE TOYS
HENCHMEN (TRACKSUIT) UNLOCKED! IT'S CHAOS IN THE STREETS!
about 4 years ago
– Sun, Jun 12, 2022 at 12:49:58 AM
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap!
What good are the good guys if they don't have bad guys to fight? You need bad guys. Sometimes you need bank robbers, kidnappers, mob hitmen, or just roving street gangs of Gopnik. We've got you covered with the HENCHMEN (TRACKSUIT) figure! He's your all-purpose thug! Once Unlocked, the "HENCHMEN" can be added to any package or selected as part of a pledge reward in the Backerkit.
HENCHMEN (TRACKSUIT) figure is UNLOCKED!!!!!
These HENCHMEN (TRACKSUIT) figure is now UNLOCKED and can be added to any package or selected as part of a pledge reward in the forthcoming Backerkit. As with all items from the campaign, "All-In" backers will receive this figure as part of their pledge.
NEXT OBJECTIVE - KRASNY-NINJA - $229,000
But we're not done yet! YOU asked for it, and we heard you loud and clear! There are still many adversaries for team LONGBOW™ to defeat!
The KRASNY-NINJA are the elite martial arts soldiers of the Soviet Union. They train in some of the USSR’s harshest environments in a wide range Martial Arts. The threat they pose is very different from anything LONGBOW is prepared for!
YOU funded this campaign in 6 hours!
YOU unlocked FOUR awesome Stretch Goal figures in addition to TWO Instant Unlocks!
YOU now have a wave of TEN figures in this new toy line!
Help to get the word out so everyone knows about CALLSIGN: LONGBOW! We KNOW we'll unlock that sweet, sweet Ninja in no time!
Thank you for your continued support!VICTORYAWAITS!
- GRINDSTONE TOYS
GHOST GEAR UPGADE UNLOCKED!
about 4 years ago
– Sat, Jun 11, 2022 at 03:25:18 PM
GHOST IS NOW A DELUXE FIGURE!
Thanks to YOUR support, GHOST has UPGRADED his equipment to make himself even stealthier! Now that he is finally at full strength, GHOST is now the first CALLSIGN: LONGBOW™ DELUXE FIGURE!
GEAR UPGRADE for GHOST figure is UNLOCKED!!!!!
GHOST can be added to any package or selected as part of a pledge reward in the forthcoming Backerkit. As with all items from the campaign, "All-In" backers will receive this figure as part of their pledge.
NEXT GOAL - HENCHMEN (TRACKSUIT) - $198,000
Time is running out for the Kickstarter! As of this writing, we have just a little over 10 hours left in the campaign. The HENCHMEN (TRACKSUIT) figure is the next unlock at $198,000. Share the campaign so everyone knows about CALLSIGN: LONGBOW™ and he'll be unlocked in no time!
Thank you for your continued support!
- GRINDSTONE TOYS
ADAPT TROOPER (TACTICAL) STRETCH GOAL ADDED!
about 4 years ago
– Thu, Jun 09, 2022 at 11:37:00 PM
ADAPT TROOPER (TACTICAL) STRETCH GOAL -$259,000
Advanced Defense/Assault/Peacekeeping Team (ADAPT)
ADAPT has many mission profiles. Some include defense and weapons testing, others include more direct action. For these assault missions ADAPT deploys with a more tactical uniform.
The ADAPT TROOPER (TACTICAL) is perfect for all your night raid missions!
When unlocked, this EXCLUSIVEADAPT TROOPER (Tactical) can be added to any package or selected as part of a pledge reward in the forthcoming Backerkit. As with all items from the campaign, "All-In" backers will receive this figure as part of their pledge.
NEXT UNLOCK - GHOST Gear Upgrade (Surprise Stretch Goal)
Our next stretch goal at $183,000 will unlock an ALL NEW Gear Upgrade for GHOST! When reached, GHOST will become a CALLSIGN: LONGBOW DELUXE FIGURE! This Gear Upgrade will be included FREE with every GHOST action figure!
Mystery GHOST Gear Upgrade!
All of this is possible because of backers like you. And we'd like to take this opportunity to once again thank you for your support and positivity through this campaign.
But the fightis not finished yet!
The push is on for the final days of the campaign. We have many more awesome retro stretch goals to unlock. And we KNOW that with your support we can reach them!
Share the campaign, and help us reach new backers!
Join us on Saturday
As we come to the conclusion of the campaign, we want to invite all our backers to celebrate with us! Join us Saturday, June 11th at 8 pm (central time) on a special episode of WHAT'S ON JOE MIND? for the CALLSIGN: LONGBOW COUNTDOWN™ TO VICTORY live stream.
