World War HELL is a vintage inspired 1/18 World War II horror O-ring action figure line. Combining the nostalgic fun of Friday nights at the video store, 3-3/4 action figures and ridiculously over the top low budget horror movies. Featuring classic O-Ring construction with a twist. Extra articulation, killer sculpting, highly detailed interchangeable accessories, all with premium deco. Incorporating VHS style packaging design, every figure comes in a slipcase box that beautifully shows off the movie poster artwork.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
TOOLING has begun!!!
8 days ago
– Mon, Oct 19, 2026 at 04:38:41 PM
Hello Boils and Ghouls!
It's your old pal Chris from Grindhouse Toys with another update on World War HELL!
We have begun the TOOLING process!!! I cannot express how excited I am to share this news with you all. Chris Gawrych recently sent me pictures of the 104% red wax prints that they use to make the molds. Check them out!
Behold all of the sculpted detail!!!
Oh shit! I just realized theres a head in there that I haven't unveiled yet. Avert your eyes!!!
That netting just looks so good on that steel pot!
Not only are we tooling but I also decided to add some more articulation. I know, I know, I just couldn't help myself!
Tired of your action figures not being able to fire in the prone position? Well fret no longer!
Each neck (minus the skeleton neck) will now have a neck disc peg for more range of motion. We aren't the ultimate O-Ring action figure out there for nothing.
We recently wrapped up shows at Retro Horror Con and JOELANTA. Both shows were a a ton of fun. Thank you all for coming by the booth and hanging out!
Just hanging out with the legendary Mark Pennington, no big deal... Mark did the absolutely bad ass connecting cover artwork on the World War HELL figure packaging!
We are hitting the road again in less than 3 weeks! First off we will be set up at LEGIONSCON November 6-8 in Whippany, NJ at the Hanover Marriott. This will be our second LegionsCon and we cannot wait. This show does not disappoint. https://www.legionscon.com
Next we will be set up at Retro-Toy Con in Greenville, SC November 20-22 at The Embassy Suites Verdae Greenville, SC. This will also be our second time setting up at Retro-Toy Con and what a fun show. Ryan puts on an amazing show and that lobby swap is worth the price of admission on its own. https://retro-toycon.com
Okay a bunch of you seemed to be pretty excited about the new Necromancer figure reveal. So do you want to see the new artwork? Of course you do.
Artwork by the insanely talented Yannick Bouchard.
Yes we will have prints and t-shirts available at Legionscon and Retro-Toy Con.
BTW I'm still waiting on 80 of you to finish your backerkit surveys! Please let me know if you need any help with completing them.
Thats it for now! Remember be kind and rewind!!!
-Grindhouse Toys
The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round! Busy! Busy! Busy!
2 months ago
– Wed, Aug 19, 2026 at 07:45:04 PM
Hello Boils and Ghouls!
It's your old pal Chris from Grindhouse Toys with another update on World War HELL!
"Say hello to my little friend!!" Yes that is a 1:1 scale "Devil's Piano", your eyes do not deceive you! Our good friend Mark Gerwig of Mark2Design blew up the original sculpt file by James Carter. He then printed it out, built it and painted it! It was a huge hit at Joefest 2026. Unfortunately Sgt. Specter didn't make any appearances. Thats the thing with ghosts, they just aren't very predictable with their hauntings.
Speaking of Sgt. Specter, we unveiled a new accessory at the Joefest panel. Every Sgt. Specter will now come with an apparating Sgt. Specter blast effect that will plug into the barrel of "The Devil's Piano"!
Sgt. Specter apparition sculpted by James Carter.
The booth at Joefest was loaded to the gills with cool shit, if I do say so myself. Thank you to BigDub60 for the photos!
But wait.... Let's see those test shots a little bit closer!
Damn! How many action figures can aim down the sights that well? Let alone O-Rings?!
This undead bastard isn't hip firing!
Tactical reload!
Come on over here... I saved a seat for you... Now about that soul....
We are in the last stages of signing off on these check models. All of the files have been adjusted. I put these things through the wringer. They still need to have the proper rivets installed into the elbows. But everything else is great. Unfortunately, these adjustments have taken longer than I had anticipated. So it does not look like these will be in hand by the end of the year as I had hoped. I will update you all as soon as I know a more solid date. We had to make sure these were the ultimate O-Ring figures. We have worked very hard to make something, that not only we are proud of, but you are too. Thank you all for your continued patience.
We are hitting the road again and have two more shows coming up. Retro-Horror Con and Joelanta!
Retro-Horror Con in Greenville, SC September 11-13 (This is our second year at Retro-Horror Con and man let me tell you, it is a blast! Horror mixed with toys! I mean what more could you ask for?! Plus we will have a panel at 12 on Saturday!)
Joelanta in Duluth, Ga September 25-27 (Joelanta has become a staple for us over the years and we actually debuted the World War HELL lineup back at Joelanta 2024.)
Please come by and say hello, check out the booth, and pick up a shirt!
For those of you who cannot make it to either show, we have a new website! Please go check it out. It is still growing but Jalin Burton absolutely killed the design.
Lastly, we are sitting at 86% complete on the Backerkit. Check those emails, so you can fill out your Backerkit and pick all of your figures. If you're missing it, please reach out and I'll get you squared away!
Wait you guys might want to see what's coming up in the future? I get hounded left and right to rerun the sold out Necromancer and I always tell people sorry its just not happening. Well I'm not rerunning it, but I never said I wouldn't make a new one!
Thats it for now! Remember be kind and rewind!!!
-Grindhouse Toys
Grindhouse Toys Invades JOEFEST!!!!
5 months ago
– Mon, Jun 08, 2026 at 04:07:55 PM
Hello Boils and Ghouls!
It's your old pal Chris from Grindhouse Toys with another update on World War HELL!
Feeling nostalgic? Check out this vintage video ad we unearthed!
GRINDHOUSE TOYS Vintage Video AD by Brian Sauer and Chris Scott.
We have received another round of check models for WORLD WAR HELL! Check out this evil bastard!
The HARBINGER OF DOOM reciting Shakespeare...
The newest round of check models are incredible. Unfortunately though, there is still some tweaking needed to get them perfect before tooling. I have gone over the notes with our Production Manager Chris Gawrych. Mostly articulation issues. Once those are locked in we can move into tooling these bad boys!
Don't worry guys, it's nothing to lose your head about!
I told Graves he did, in fact, not want to pet that dog.
Ok how many of you will be coming to JOEFEST this month? JOEFEST is an amazing show every year and is in Augusta, GA. It will be June 26-28 at the Augusta Convention Center. We will be set up with the full video store display, BOOTH 150 right next to the Big Bad Workshop Booth and right across from the living legend Larry Hama! Come on by the booth and say hi! We will also be having another panel. Had to keep that tradition alive after our amazing panel last year, where we funded after Dirk of Dirk's Designs and the Purple Gang Gang backed us and put us over the funding goal! Our panel will be Saturday at 1pm, so don't miss it! There may be a couple surprises!
Thats all I have for you guys right now, oh wait.... I forgot about story time with Uncle Mallum!
Thats it for now! Remember be kind and rewind!!!
-Grindhouse Toys
FIRST CHECK MODELS HAVE ARRIVED FROM THE FACTORY!!!
7 months ago
– Tue, Apr 07, 2026 at 02:39:38 PM
Hello Boils and Ghouls!
It's your old pal Chris from Grindhouse Toys with another update on World War HELL!
Chris Gawrych from The Four Horsemen sent us our first articulated check models, just in time for Toylanta! We were able to get check models of The Revenant H.O.R.D.E. Trooper and The Green Army Men From HELL! These are sized at 100% and are 3D printed but articulate. We use these check models to check size and to make sure everything moves/looks right before we start cutting the molds. I just uploaded a deep dive video going over these models. So go check em out!
Thank you to everyone who came by the booth for Toylanta! It was amazing to see everyone and I hope you all had a great time seeing the booth. Brett Barton really goes above and beyond making a truly unforgettable show. For those of you, who couldn't make it. Here are some pictures!
Killer diorama created by Jimmie Harrowvex of HVX Customs!
Heres Jimmie and myself being proud papas.
What movie is playing?
The booth all set up! Thanks to Dave West, Jonny Kertulis, Don Koehne, and Jimmie Harrowvex!!
We have some awesome vintage ads that were printed by Brian Sauer! We will have these again at Ishcon next month!
Look how cool that packaging looks!!! So many killer artists here! Adam Riches, Yannick Bouchard, and Shane Pierce! Boxes printed by Brian Sauer!
Dont forget guys, the surveys have been sent out. So pick those figures! About 78% of you have filled out your surveys so far. Also remember that even if you have filled out your survey, you can still adjust your order at anytime!
Our next show will be ISHCON in Durham, NC May 29-31. So come on by and say hello!
Thats it for now! Remember be kind and rewind!!!
-Grindhouse Toys
Backerkit is upon us! World War HELL cometh!!
8 months ago
– Fri, Mar 13, 2026 at 03:47:38 PM
Hello Boils and Ghouls!
Its your old pal Chris from Grindhouse Toys with another update on World War HELL! Most of you know that we launched the World War HELL kickstarter back on Friday the 13th last June. Well today is also Friday the 13th, so what do we have in store for all of you? How about backerkit surveys?! Not only will the surveys be going out as soon as I publish this update, but we are also offering 3 new products! The World War HELL Accessory Pack, The Devil's Rejects Trooper, and the highly requested Harbinger of DOOM as "Steamboat Willie"! But don't take my word for it. Check out this week's Grindhouse Toys ad!
Now remember, if you want to purchase the new products you will have to add them after you confirm your initial pledge. The Backerkit pledge manager is pretty straight forward and should be easy for all of you. If there are any issues do not hesitate to ask and I'll get you all squared away.
The preorder store will be opening at the same time as well, so tell your friends about it. Anyone who didn't back the kickstarter can now get in on the World War HELL fun! There are no bulk all in packages though, as I wanted to keep those special for all of you who backed this project and brought it to life.
We are just two weeks away from Toylanta in Duluth, Ga March 27-29. https://www.toylanta.net/ We will be setup and showing off some new package prototypes. Plus I was informed by Chris, our production manager, that we will have 2 articulated check models to show off as well. The display at the show is going to be next level and you guys are just going to have to come see it to believe it.
Things are moving at the factory, just not as fast as I would like. Once the check models arrive, I can send my notes and make sure everything is perfect. Then we can start cutting the metal tools. WE CANNOT WAIT TO GET YOU THESE FIGURES.
Here is a an amazing render of all of the spines matching up to create the beautiful battle mural. Artwork by Mark Pennington and rendered by Mark Gerwig.
Seeing all of the packaging together for the first time really blew me away. These are going to be some serious shelf candy.
Ok thats it for now. Hope to see a bunch of you at Toylanta! Don't forget to check those emails and respond to the backerkit surveys!
Happy Friday the 13th and remember be kind and rewind!
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