the challengers were seen in a few of 1980s surf band reunion concerts. richard delvy always kept in contact with his bandmates. his surf band history was extensive and he maintained his friendships with his former bel-airs guitarist paul johnson (pj and the galaxies) and eddie bertrand (eddie & the showmen). in 1992 a local surf company owned by brad jennings (the early sixties company) signed a contract with delvy to reproduce the challengers band lp covers and rick griffin artwork for tee shirts and surf related products. that successful relationship lasted for over 20 years.