Callsign Longbow?

THEDARKONE508 · 04-05-2023, 03:24 PM

i was thinking the adapt troopers were more on the lines of a specialized UN type force in that story.

CADPAT · 04-05-2023, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by THEDARKONE508

i was thinking the adapt troopers were more on the lines of a specialized UN type force in that story.

They seem more like the "Steel Brigade" to Longbow's "G.I. Joe." The literature calls the Adapt Troopers "G.I.s" and refers to their being a product of "the Pentagon's ADAPT Protocol" and being intended to supplement U.S. Special Operations Forces:

Ford · 04-05-2023, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CADPAT

Yeah, the lack of a U.S. army-builder (not counting the fanciful "Adapt Trooper") is very strange to me. I mean, what O-ring collector wouldn't want to have a bunch of troops in Woodland and PASGT gear backing up their Joe team? It's not like they aren't already planning on adding the necessarily elements to the line ("Double-Tap" will have the Fritz helmet and "Boxcar" will have the kevlar vest).

The Marauders figure kind of fits that bill though. He's a desert trooper in this, but I'd be thrilled to get a woodland version in the next kickstarter. For me, one of them will be Dusty v.3.

CADPAT · 04-05-2023, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ford

The Marauders figure kind of fits that bill though. He's a desert trooper in this, but I'd be thrilled to get a woodland version in the next kickstarter. For me, one of them will be Dusty v.3.

Yeah, but I don't want the Marauder figure. I want a bog-standard US Army GI in Woodland BDUs and jungle boots with a PASGT helmet and vest and an M16.

ztisnoa · 04-11-2023, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dusty777

Unfortunately, whether fair or not, this will be held up to previous paper io action figure Kickstarters for perceived value.

Most recently the Marauders Vietnam KS took 64k to launch with 4 figures... and each new figure unlocked at 14K..

The author has done an excellent job of presenting a balanced perspective on the topic. They have considered different viewpoints and provided a thoughtful analysis.

The Commander · 04-30-2023, 11:43 AM

Update with new artwork (which I love and the 3d sculpt of Outlaw!)

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...gistered_users

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!

Photos courtesy of Dave Proctor

DFW G.I. Joe and Action Figure Show
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!

deanhp · 04-30-2023, 02:54 PM

nice he looks a lot like Beach head in the artwork

Highlander · Today, 03:17 AM

There has been another update regarding figure stands being available to purchase. What is a really great touch is that all in backers get them for free.

The best thing though is the bag of the packaging showing a Spez trooper on the stand. Wow that figure looks really good. I just cannot wait for this line. Really want to see wave 2 now too

wehrmanm · Today, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Highlander

What is a really great touch is that all in backers get them for free.

Oh, I missed that part of the email, that's what I get on 5 hours of sleep. Sweeeeeeet!

04-05-2023, 03:45 PM	#982
CADPAT Great White Northerner Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Canadian Imperium Posts: 1,290	Quote: Originally Posted by THEDARKONE508 i was thinking the adapt troopers were more on the lines of a specialized UN type force in that story. They seem more like the "Steel Brigade" to Longbow's "G.I. Joe." The literature calls the Adapt Troopers "G.I.s" and refers to their being a product of "the Pentagon's ADAPT Protocol" and being intended to supplement U.S. Special Operations Forces: __________________ "The scriveners and scribblers are not the keepers of the canon, the audience is. If the public doesn't like it, they blot it out of the collective consciousness, and make it go away" Larry Hama, Snake Eyes Deconstructed (March, 2006)

04-05-2023, 03:50 PM	#983
Ford Used, some broken pieces Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cleveland Posts: 5,119	Quote: Originally Posted by CADPAT Yeah, the lack of a U.S. army-builder (not counting the fanciful "Adapt Trooper") is very strange to me. I mean, what O-ring collector wouldn't want to have a bunch of troops in Woodland and PASGT gear backing up their Joe team? It's not like they aren't already planning on adding the necessarily elements to the line ("Double-Tap" will have the Fritz helmet and "Boxcar" will have the kevlar vest). The Marauders figure kind of fits that bill though. He's a desert trooper in this, but I'd be thrilled to get a woodland version in the next kickstarter. For me, one of them will be Dusty v.3. __________________ Larry Hama: "My problem with the fans, I think, is that they're trying to see something in the medium that's not there - trying to rationalize their involvement in something that they should have given up when they were fourteen by trying to read something into the comics that isn't there and, in a way, shouldn't be there. They take it too damn seriously. Read real books." https://joeguide.com/interviews/larryhama_ci.shtml

04-05-2023, 03:57 PM	#984
CADPAT Great White Northerner Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Canadian Imperium Posts: 1,290	Quote: Originally Posted by Ford The Marauders figure kind of fits that bill though. He's a desert trooper in this, but I'd be thrilled to get a woodland version in the next kickstarter. For me, one of them will be Dusty v.3. Yeah, but I don't want the Marauder figure. I want a bog-standard US Army GI in Woodland BDUs and jungle boots with a PASGT helmet and vest and an M16. __________________ "The scriveners and scribblers are not the keepers of the canon, the audience is. If the public doesn't like it, they blot it out of the collective consciousness, and make it go away" Larry Hama, Snake Eyes Deconstructed (March, 2006)

04-30-2023, 11:43 AM	#986
The Commander The Boss Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 6,551	Update with new artwork (which I love and the 3d sculpt of Outlaw!) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...gistered_users 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! Photos courtesy of Dave Proctor DFW G.I. Joe and Action Figure Show 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! __________________ My eBay listings! B/S/T Listing Feedback Last edited by The Commander; 04-30-2023 at 11:46 AM..

04-30-2023, 02:54 PM	#987
deanhp Crimson Guard Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1,121	nice he looks a lot like Beach head in the artwork __________________ Heres my feedback rating. Im SGT SLAUGHTER AT COBRAISLAND. http://www.cobraisland.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41 Feedback at Hisstank. http://www.hisstank.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6193

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