The Original Grimm Gripp

A project in Galax, VA by Grimm Brothers Grimporium
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The Ultimate Hobby Painting Handle for Miniatures and Models Designed for comfort, ergonomics and precise control.
Backers: 134
Average Pledge Per Backer: $48

Funded: $6,432 of $3,600
Dates: Jul 9th -> Aug 6th (28 days)
Project By: Grimm Brothers Grimporium
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Latest News

The Last Leg of the First Journey.

August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, Supporters and Friends, I want to thank all of you, I would like to sit down at some point and send you all a one on one email and personally thank you and will at some point. It has been a crazy 27 Days and we are entering the last... (Read More)

Beyond expectations.

August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
After taking a weekend to rest and see to life stuff, I feel good going into this week and getting this campaign wrapped up and prepping everything to get the Rewards delivered to you Incredible folks out there. So this week I will be planning out... (Read More)

Hey Backers, Friends and True Believers!

July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
We have exceeded the numbers that i needed to make this happen and that's wonderful and allows us some wiggle room for developing addons and other products. But that isn't the update. The update is considering the time it takes to make these initial... (Read More)

Thank You All

July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, here we are, funded and ready to fire up the tools, place the deposits on the bulk supplies and get these things made up for you all. There is a feeling that I am sure all of you know so well, when you set out wanting to do something but you... (Read More)

Aloha Captain Maddlove Here...the I "AM" Durp oh my

July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
OMG....HI everyone ...This whole time I didn't realize I could make a comment, or post an update, and now here we are. ..and here i am. A moment when you really see what this Captain's brain is made of.🤣... Plastic? Maybe too many Catalist fumes... (Read More)

What happened? Who pulled the all hands on deck alarm?

July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
You folks are just Amazing! Today has been a total surprise. Here I am thinking its another day in the life of, and all day long, you guys have been increasing pledges, sending messages cheering me (which is really all of us) on. I have watched the... (Read More)

Due to the UK shutting down their Campaign.... We are opening up rewards for people in the UK.

July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Now shipping to the UK Due to the UK partner needing to shut down his campaign, we wanted to support the people who have been supporting us so strongly from over there. So I am opening up the Rewards for the UK. Shipping is  expensive, for a single... (Read More)

Another review? I'm getting swamped here 😮

July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Cygnarly reviews the Grimm Gripp on Youtube! Ok, I met Cygnarly like most of the other reviewers on Twitch. We started talking over miniatures and about the Grimm Gripp and I was like, why not get another one into a streamers hands to see if I missed... (Read More)

I am Amazed by this community.

July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
There is always so much to say, and normally, I live a quiet life where I just tinker, work and try new approaches to little things. I normally don't talk a lot, but when I get excited or I get rolling, its hard to shut me up, especially about... (Read More)

Now for the Black Beauty of handles! I present...

July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Another honest user review. You wanted to see it so here is the Grimm Gripp in Black in the very capable hands of Streamer and Miniature painter @sir_yakob_miniatures who Does a wonderful job showing things about the Grimm Gripp's capabilities even I... (Read More)

You asked for pictures of the colors, and they are here.

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Natural Natural, these are in Poplar, NOT Birch as its a lighter wood that is much more vibrant for dye. These will all be unique Blue Poplar Wood, again, not Birch, in Keda Blue Dye. You will get this vibrant Blue in your handle. It will blow your... (Read More)

We have 2 weeks left of our goal and are at 62% funded. Thank You all.

July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Right now, this project has done much better than I had anticipated. The original 47 backers and 125 followers is all we need to fund the project and get things rolling. I have made the decision, after spending money on advertising and sending demo... (Read More)

Well, It should be lined out for you guys now!

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
I removed the time limit, and added all of the handles in their various colors as addons and this should allow you fine folks to order multiples. I did set the limit per backer to 10 of each color cause that is the default and maybe there is a family... (Read More)

After a lot of Backers asked.....

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
So, several of you have pointed out that there is something going on where you can only order one Gripp color and then you are locked out. I have updated it to unlimited to see if that will allow you to order as many of the different colors as you... (Read More)

Great News! We spoke with our Suppliers.

July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
After speaking with our suppliers (sorry for the delay getting back to you, had to wait myself), they have determined a new price point for us that allows us to offer the US Grimm Gripp at a discount. Combined with the fact that we have purchased a... (Read More)

New Review from an unpaid Miniature Painter. Words and function over pretty CGI graphics.

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We Keep it real here, we don't make promises we can back. So, I believe in putting a product in the persons hand and letting THEM see what this handle can do. Each Generation of handle gets better, each review gets better. We are batting 1000, not a... (Read More)

See the US Version (The Original) Grimm Gripp in Action tonight.

July 16th - via: kickstarter.com
News of the day for our Backers! So, here are a few screen grabs for ya from testers who have the Grimm Gripp in their hands. First up is  @razorkneespaints A mini Painter in the UK who has a story of how it has helped him. Follow him, ask him... (Read More)

Nearly a third there and still chugging along.

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for all of your support and faith in this project. We have talked to our suppliers and they will be getting back to us with figures for us so that we can decide on the add-ons for the Hobby Handle. I know it is frustrating not knowing,... (Read More)

Here is a review of the handle from VoodooGraphix1965 on Instagram.

July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Drew over at Inschcraft_Customs, our UK Branch, got a review form one of his customers ( voodoographix1965 ) who purchased an Custom from him. Here is what he had to say. This was unsolicited and his own words he sent to me via IG. You can ping him... (Read More)

Want to see the colors of your Grimm Gripp?

July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Here you go, excuse the video quality, we are getting the pro photos of the units done up soon. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

Thanks for all of the inquiries!

July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
I have gotten a lot of messages and questions about the additional steel balls, magnets etc. So, I will be adding those into the add-on section as close to cost as I possibly can for you all. I will contact the suppliers and I will be running a... (Read More)

We have come out of the gate strong thanks to you!

July 9th - via: kickstarter.com
It's amazing to see a simple idea getting life breathed into it by people who believe in the project. Hard to believe that we hit 24% of our goal within the first 24 hours on our first Kickstarter. So many people to thank for spreading the word on... (Read More)

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