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:
Heading out to the Highway! The US Tour Continues!!!
9 months ago
– Mon, Oct 20, 2025 at 05:34:01 PM
Hello Boils and Ghouls!
Grindhouse Toys here with our monthly update! We have been very busy this last month working on World War HELL and gearing up for the great toy show pilgrimage of 2025. It was so great to see everyone who came out and seen us and the booth at JOELANTA last month!
Our next show will be Spooky Empire October 31st, November 1st and 2nd in our backyard of Orlando, FL.
Spooky Empire is always a horrifyingly good time, so come on out, check out the World War HELL prototypes and pick up a Grindhouse Toys shirt or World War HELL poster!
After that we will be hitting the road! Legionscon, Code Name: Iowa, Retro Toy Con and then back home for the Dirty South Meetup!
Over on our socials we shared the new artwork for Sgt. Graves by the amazingly talented Shane Pierce.
This artwork really captures the grit and hopelessness that is World War HELL. I hope you all dig it as much as we do!!
Speaking of packaging, here is your first look at the packaging for everyone's favorite vengeful spirit/machine gun haunt, Sgt. Specter! Artwork by Tim Baron.
The Toy Attics also did a quick update on World War Hell over on their youtube channel. Go check out their page and give them a like and subscribe.
Ok everyone! Thats it for now!
Remember to be kind and rewind!
-Grindhouse Toys
Shows on the horizon!!!!
10 months ago
– Sat, Sep 13, 2025 at 03:26:34 PM
Hello everyone!!! Just wanted to pop in here and give an update! We are on the road for the rest of the year. We will be hitting 5 more shows. Come on out and check out the booth and the prototypes. Plus we will have shirts and prints for sale as well! (Don't worry if you can't make any of the shows! The shirts and prints will be added to the Grindhouse Toys website as well!)
Files have been sent to the factory!!! They will be making 3d printed check models (to make sure everything moves properly and works correctly). Then the tooling process can begin (Molds). I will be sharing any and all updates I get with you all. The journey is just as fun as the finish! Backerkit is not set up yet but we are still finalizing everything that will be offered.
What is an update without a reveal you say? I've gotten a lot of questions about accessory packs. Well you ask and you shall receive!
Thank you everyone for backing this project and I look forward to sharing more soon!
-Grindhouse Toys
Hard at work behind the scenes!!!!
11 months ago
– Sat, Aug 16, 2025 at 10:18:54 AM
Hey everyone! We are hard at work on World War HELL and wanted to update everyone on what’s been going on! All of the sculpting is being double and triple checked by the amazing James Carter, so that we will have no issues once we start tooling. Which will be very soon. We now also have a working prototype of the articulated jaw on the skeleton and the zombie headsculpts. Let me just say it definitely kills!!!!
Backerkit should be going up in the next month or so. There may be a surprise or two in the backerkit when it launches so definitely keep your eyes peeled. Here is a teaser….
We are also gearing up for our fall convention season. We head back out on the road and will be at Retro-Horror Con in Greenville, SC September 5-7 (https://retro-horrorcon.com) and then Joelanta Toy Show in Duluth, Ga September 26-28 (https://www.joelanta.com). So please come on out and visit the Grindhouse Toys Video Store! More toys that look like movies than anywhere in the world!!
**** diorama by Jimmie Harrowvex of HVX Customs
You will choose your figures in backerkit. Emails will be going out at a later date.
12 months ago
– Thu, Jul 17, 2025 at 09:26:56 AM
Hello everyone! Ive been getting a lot of questions asking about when you will get to choose your figures. This will be done in backerkit and you will get to not only choose your figures but also add on more if you would like. We are working on setting up backerkit and you will get an email at a later date when it is available. I'll be making an update on here as soon as its available. Thank you everyone and I can't wait to get these figures out to you!!!!
-Grindhouse Toys
We did it!!!! World War HELL has been unleashed upon the world!!!!!
12 months ago
– Sun, Jul 13, 2025 at 08:37:33 PM
Thank you all so very very much! This has been a dream come true and that is because of each and everyone of you. Thank you for believing in a small time independent creator. Without you all, none of this could happen. This line is dedicated to you.
The last push was no joke. We raised over $16,000 today to unlock the Revenant HORDE!!! You all did this!!! Now every "ALL-IN" pledge will include him at no extra charge. You will be able to add more to your pledges as add ons as well in backerkit. We will get everything worked out and keep you all updated on when backerkit goes live.
Here is the entire "ALL-IN" package now.
I also want to thank every one of the hardworking professionals who worked on this amazing new toy line. We couldn't have done it without them. Thank you so much to James Carter, Arlen Pelletier, Mark Gerwig, Mark Pennington, Tim Baron, Brian Sauer, Scott Brown, Bill Murphy and Ben Conway for helping me craft this horribly beautiful world!
Thank you again to all of you! I'll continue to thank you all until I'm blue in the face. World War HELL is here.... Now let's make some kick ass toys!!!
