Starting mid-August, we will begin shipping orders that include ONLY"INVISIBLE" BATTLE STANDS and/or Comics. If you add these items to an existing order or place an order with figures, they will not ship until all of the items in the order are available.
Please let us know if you need help unlocking or modifying an existing BackerKit order.
CALLSIGN: LONGBOW™ COMICS
CALLSIGN: LONGBOW™ issue #1 comics (Kickstarter, Standard, & AR Covers)
As we said, we have received the printed copies of the Issue #1 comic, published by our partners at BROKEN ICON COMICS! We are processing these comics and will have them ready to ship shortly (again for orders that contain only available items).
Our friends at ASSEMBLYREQUIRED will have an exclusive cover for LONGBOW™ #1. This cover is very limited and features a cover by Brian Sauer (Codename: Iowa, Assembly Required). These covers will be available first at ASSEMBLY REQUIRED 2023, and we understand that any reaming stock will be offered online after the show.
(DIS)Assembly Required
Assembly Required by Code Name: Iowa
While we're on the subject of ASSEMBLY REQUIRED 2023, come see the LONGBOW™ team November 3rd & 4th in Des Moines, Iowa. This is a fun and intimate show that grows stronger every year!
More figure progress will be included in our August update, so keep your eyes peeled at the end of next month!
Thank you again to all of our backers for making this project a reality!
-GRINDSTONE TOYS!
LONGBOW™ Sit-Rep: June 2023
over 3 years ago
– Fri, Jun 30, 2023 at 08:22:09 AM
Hello CALLSIGN: LONGBOW™ Backers!
June is drawing to a close and we've covered a LOT of miles this month. Thank you to everyone that came out to see us at JoeFest, the DFW G.I. Joe and Action Figure Show, and everyone following along online.
Paint masters on display at Joefest 2023
We shared some new paint master figures at these shows painted by the very talented Mikey Kukovich of (JMK Designs). The display box we use at the show has really bright lights that make the figures look great in person, but unfortunately, the lights make getting good pictures difficult. So please also enjoy this in-progress shot from Mikey's workbench that gives you a much better idea of the details on these prototypes.
Paint master prototypes by Mikey Kukovich
Note: The elbow rivet alignment on these figures is incorrect, and the finished figures will have elbow rivets that match vintage figures.
Art Update
This month we are featuring the invisible infiltrator 霞-死神 AKA "GHOST"! As with all CALLSIGN: LONGBOW™ figures, this art is done by legendary illustrator & painter Douglas Hart (G.I. Joe, Air Raiders, Street Fighter). "GHOST" is also our first offering of a deluxe figure with even more gear to dominate the battlefield.
"GHOST" by Douglas Hart
(DIS)Assembly Required
Assembly Required by Code Name: Iowa
We are happy to announce that the CALLSIGN: LONGBOW™ team will once again be in attendance at ASSEMBLY REQUIRED 2023 presented by Code Name: Iowa. November 3rd & 4th in Des Moines, Iowa. This is a fun and intimate show that grows stronger every year. If you're planning to come to the show, please drop by the LONGBOW™ booth and say hello!
Thank you again to all of our backers for making this project a reality!
-GRINDSTONE TOYS!
CALLSIGN: LONGBOW Update - "INVISIBLE" BATTLE STANDS
over 3 years ago
– Fri, Jun 02, 2023 at 06:54:01 PM
Hello CALLSIGN: LONGBOW™ Backers!
We've got big news to share for Joefest!
New Product - LONGBOW™ "INVISIBLE" BATTLE STANDS
Grindstone Toys is pleased to announce a new product offering, CALLSIGN: LONGBOW™ "INVISIBLE" BATTLE STANDS. These clear battle stands are designed to work with LONGBOW™ and other retro o-ring figures (like the upcoming Retro Wolf-Trooper/SKELETRON by Skeletron and Operation: Recall figures by 3Djoes). They are designed to be the same peg size as those used on most o-ring figures of 1980 and 1990.
CALLSIGN: LONGBOW™ "INVISIBLE" BATTLE STANDS
Note: Becausevintage figures can shrink and warp as they get older, we can not guarantee that thesestands will work with all vintage figures.Grindstone Toys is not responsible for any damage to figures. Use them at your own risk.
These "INVISIBLE" BATTLE STANDS come carded on a traditional 6" x 9" cardback in two bubbles. The packaging features a great new battle scene painted by Douglas Hart(G.I.Joe, Visionaries). This art features LANCER, VOLK, OUTLAW, UPTOWN, and a STEEL WEB SHOCK-TROOPER!
"INVISIBLE" BATTLE STAND packaging art by Douglas Hart
This isn't just a pre-order. We had a limited amount of these BATTLE STAND packs flown over from the factory to be available early at Joefest 2023. Those at the show can purchase a pack of stands to take home!
If you aren't at the show don't worry. In the coming weeks, once the rest of the packs come in, they will be added to the BackerKit pre-order store. If you purchase a pack of stands and only stands, your order will ship out ASAP. If you order the stands with something else or add it to an existing order, your stand pack will ship out with the rest of your order when it is available (early 2024).
CALLSIGN: LONGBOW™ "INVISIBLE" BATTLE STANDS
But wait, there's more!
We couldn't do any of this without our backers. You make it all possible. Our "ALL-IN" backers supported the project knowing that they would get one of every item in the campaign. Even though this BATTLE STANDS pack was not part of the Kickstarter, It would feel a little odd if you went all-in on the initial Kickstarter and didn't get the first LONGBOW™ item released right?
We agree! So we will be adding one pack of "INVISIBLE" BATTLE STANDS to every "ALL-IN" package, for FREE. These stands will ship with the rest of your order when the figures are available (early 2024).
JOEFEST 2023
We are focused on getting ready for Joefest and will have more information to share at the show (June 9-11, 2023). As you read this the Grindstone Team is already on the march to Augusta!
We'll have a limited supply of non-figure items for sale this year. We've got posters, stickers, patches, and "INVISIBLE" BATTLE STANDS!
CALLSIGN: LONGBOW Update - OUTLAW
over 3 years ago
– Sun, Apr 30, 2023 at 08:24:50 AM
Hello CALLSIGN: LONGBOW™ Backers!
Can you believe April is over? We've been busy making progress on all things LONGBOW™ and preparing for the trek to Joefest (June 9-11, 2023) in Augusta, Georgia. Come see us at the show: https://www.joefestusa.com/
Art Update
This month's art is KEITH “OUTLAW” OVERBY. This wise-cracking operator specializes in SWAT tactics and Close Quarters Battle (CQB). As with all CALLSIGN: LONGBOW™ figures, this art is done by legendary illustrator & painter Douglas Hart (G.I. Joe, Visionaries, Stargate).
KEITH “OUTLAW” OVERBY by Douglas Hart
Sculpting Update
To go with this month's art preview, here is the digital sculpt for OUTLAW.
KEITH “OUTLAW” OVERBY comes with a removable gasmask, SMG, and satchel bag (not pictured)
"OUTLAW" Action Figure sculpt with Gasmask accessory.
First Shots
Our friends at SKELETRON shared an update last week, including First Shots of the Retro Wolf-Trooper/Skeletron( and GHOST) o-ring figure. The next part of the process is that we will review these first shots and ask the factory to make adjustments to fine-tune the fit and details of the figure. With each of these steps, these figures get closer to delivery!
Join John in Grapevine, Texas at the Dallas/Fort Worth G.I. Joe and Action Figure Show on June 24th! Find out more at: https://www.dfwjoeshow.com/
Thank you again to all of our backers for making this project a reality!
-GRINDSTONE TOYS!
CALLSIGN: LONGBOW Update - UPTOWN
over 3 years ago
– Fri, Mar 31, 2023 at 07:28:46 AM
Hello CALLSIGN: LONGBOW™ Backers!
It's time again for a progress update. February and March have been busy months for our team and we've been hard at work on everything CALLSIGN: LONGBOW™.
Art Update
This month's packaging art update is LONGBOW™ 2-2's newest member, ALBERTO “UPTOWN” CHAPMAN! Uptown may be the new guy, but he's already an accomplished soldier and keeps his cool in combat. As with all CALLSIGN: LONGBOW™ figures, this art is done by legendary illustrator & painter Douglas Hart.
While we're on the subject of UPTOWN, let's take a look at his newly completed digital sculpt!
ALBERTO “UPTOWN” CHAPMAN comes with a helmet, backpack, rifle, and knife. The knife accessory can be stored on the side of the backpack.
"UPTOWN" Action Figure sculpt with accessory storage.
STEEL
And to the most exciting part of the update, CUT STEEL!
This tooling includes accessories for "GHOST" as well as the "RETRO WOLF TROOPER / SKELETRON" figure for the ROBOSKULL MKII by our friends at SKELETRON!
Steel Tooling for LONGBOW "GHOST" and SKELETRON "RETRO WOLF TROOPER" accessories.
JoeFest
We will once again be in attendance at JoeFest, June 9-11 in Augusta, GA. You can find out more about the show here: https://www.joefestusa.com/
Thank you again to all of our backers for making this project a reality!
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