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by Minnesota Jones
Tue Feb 23, 2010 4:24 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Last Crusade Bag Stap
Replies: 20
Views: 578

Re: Last Crusade Bag Stap

All my bag straps and buckles are Lee Keppler's, and they're all top drawer too! Raiders, Temple, LC, and Crystal Skull too... :tup:

Hi Lee!
by Minnesota Jones
Thu Jul 02, 2009 4:29 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: jacket pics A Go-Go
Replies: 13
Views: 603

Re: jacket pics A Go-Go

I always liked this one of Holly (ITG) and Indy myself...

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by Minnesota Jones
Tue Jun 30, 2009 3:36 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: What's your favourite Indy hat?
Replies: 90
Views: 4304

Re: What's your favourite Indy hat?

My brown PBBM has had the "Venice Pier" side brim swoops in it for years now. For the Finger Lakes Summit, I finally unswooped 'em for a more ToD look. So you could say my "favorite Indy hat" is my "Minnesota Jones" PBBM fedora, regardless how I've got it bashed. A clos...
by Minnesota Jones
Wed May 27, 2009 4:47 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Simple Jacket Q's for Jacket Gurus
Replies: 29
Views: 845

Re: Simple Jacket Q's for Jacket Gurus

One question I would have is as there are plenty of jackets in the Lucasfilm archives ("screen used" - "purchased by LFL" - and more), why outsource to a jacket they don't even "own" anymore? The Smithsonian jacket is owned by the Smithsonian (and therefore the U.S. peo...
by Minnesota Jones
Thu Apr 02, 2009 3:25 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Our visit to DM in October.
Replies: 5
Views: 250

Re: Our visit to DM in October.

We're so pleased you're not dead! :clap:

Don't be a stranger Pyro!!!!!!!!! Glad you're still around my friend!
by Minnesota Jones
Thu Mar 26, 2009 1:04 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: It is impossible to own a Raiders HJ.
Replies: 68
Views: 2468

Re: It is impossible to own a Raiders HJ.

We can film it and promote it as the sequel (sort of) to Fanboys. We'll call it.... Indy Fanboys! :-$
by Minnesota Jones
Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:50 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: It is impossible to own a Raiders HJ.
Replies: 68
Views: 2468

Re: It is impossible to own a Raiders HJ.

Very true. We can get "close" to the first three hats - but no cigar. And to agree with Ulloa, the ONLY way to get an actual Raiders hat... is to get an "actual" Raiders hat... :lol: And we know Desi isn't selling (not that I blame him... I wouldn't sell it either!). So that leav...
by Minnesota Jones
Wed Mar 18, 2009 12:01 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Where's Fedora?
Replies: 24
Views: 1040

Re: Where's Fedora?

Glad you're okay my friend! Good to know where's your at as well (sept - nov 07) - hopefully that will give people the timeframes they're looking for. :tup:
by Minnesota Jones
Thu Mar 12, 2009 1:10 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Magnoli Pankot Bowtie
Replies: 16
Views: 375

Re: Magnoli Pankot Bowtie

Looking good McFly. But you HAVE to shave off that soul patch! [-X They're SOOOO yesterday! :twisted: Grow some friendly chops (long muttonchop type sideburns connected to a mustache, but with a shaved chin) instead like me and Michaelson! When I first grew it out, a friend at work said I looked lik...
by Minnesota Jones
Thu Feb 19, 2009 1:58 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Cold in Illinois
Replies: 19
Views: 974

Re: Cold in Illinois

In cold Minnesota winters, I normally wear my brown cardigan under either my USWings Goat or Cowhide with scarf, fedora, and ear bags (ear muffs that you pop on each ear that aren't connected to each other, great for wearing with fedoras) and I'm usually good to go. Layers is always the key... :lol:
by Minnesota Jones
Thu Jan 29, 2009 10:12 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Sergei (funeral service held 1/17/09)
Replies: 126
Views: 11640

Now that the Bullwhip Section is now offically "Sergei's Place" - we've also tweaked the thread showing "Bullwhip usage" by adding a small tribute to Walt in there as well (cut and pasted from Walt's Staff Bio on Indygear.com). It used to be a Sticky, but now it's an Announcement...
by Minnesota Jones
Thu Jan 29, 2009 9:23 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Notice - Sergei's Place/Bullwhip Usage
Replies: 0
Views: 2553

Notice - Sergei's Place/Bullwhip Usage

This area is for the discussion of all things regarding the bullwhip, as inspired by the tool used by Indiana Jones. With that said, let it be remembered that the bullwhip (or any type whip) should be considered a tool that can cause great bodily injury, and if used incorrectly, even death. Do not ...
by Minnesota Jones
Fri Jan 16, 2009 3:29 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Sergei (funeral service held 1/17/09)
Replies: 126
Views: 11640

One of my favorite stories he told here (from an old thread) about Whip Safety... do NOT try this at home.... ...But I will tell you my story. I got a brand new 10 foot whip when I first started. Only having cracked 8 footers up to that time, I tried to do a "reverse horizontal" for the fi...
by Minnesota Jones
Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:08 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Sergei (funeral service held 1/17/09)
Replies: 126
Views: 11640

I still remember the very first time I met him in person. It was at FlightSuits in San Diego in 2003. We roadtripped it out that year for the QM and stopped in San Diego the Thursday before the QM to meet up with Walt, Lee Keppler, Dan and Josh, and Dave Marshall at Flightsuits to get a tour and I g...
by Minnesota Jones
Wed Jan 14, 2009 1:33 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Sergei (funeral service held 1/17/09)
Replies: 126
Views: 11640

I'm in shock from this. I'll miss you my friend.... :(

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by Minnesota Jones
Fri Jan 09, 2009 4:23 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Where is his Browning kept?
Replies: 29
Views: 925

Off topic, but reminds me in Young Frankenstein how Marty Feldman kept moving his hump from one shoulder to another until they figured it out and wrote that "joke" into the movie... :twisted: In "our" world, I'd say to come up with a "Indy universe" reason is yes, Indy ...
by Minnesota Jones
Fri Dec 12, 2008 2:51 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Temple jacket proto for US Wings.
Replies: 177
Views: 11652

Ok here is probably a REALLY STUPID question, but was the maker of the TOD "Cooper" named "Cooper"? The whole US Wings/ Cooper thing has me confused :-k Nibs More info from the main page on the site: Neal Cooper had previously claimed to have submitted prototype jackets to Debor...
by Minnesota Jones
Fri Dec 12, 2008 11:21 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: what is a member's only jacket?
Replies: 77
Views: 3402

Yeah, I think it's time to sell my Indygear, get a Members Only Jacket, some striped Zubaz, a pair of checkered Van loafers, and grow my late 1980's mullet back.

Yeah, that's the ticket.... :Plymouth:
by Minnesota Jones
Wed Dec 03, 2008 1:25 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Date You Ordered Your AB
Replies: 475
Views: 37278

indy1936 wrote:Didn't see my info on page 1 yet. I posted this awhile back but here it is again:
ordered: 1/15/08 7 3/4 Raiders idol grab
Done... :[
by Minnesota Jones
Thu Nov 06, 2008 10:25 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Seaplane / Washington Tie... any clear picture?
Replies: 10
Views: 469

http://magnolic.ipower.com/catalog/prod ... 815ca6bb4a
by Minnesota Jones
Tue Nov 04, 2008 9:19 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Good fedoras that aren't for Indy? Where, how much?
Replies: 13
Views: 663

I'll move this to the Fedora section, you may get more reponses there...
by Minnesota Jones
Tue Sep 16, 2008 11:03 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: MythBusters AB?
Replies: 75
Views: 3894

Is it me, or does he look a LOT like Bink in a couple of those photos above.... hmmmmm..... :wink: As for the RPF. Think COW, but it's Indy, Star Wars, Aliens, Predator, Star Trek, Rocketeer, Dr. Who..... any sci-fi/adventure type movie or tv show with cool "stuff" in it. People there have...
by Minnesota Jones
Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:56 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Birth of the Akubra Federation: How did it happen??
Replies: 44
Views: 3617

There are a LOT of ties from this group to various gear items available today. The Fed above is a prime example. Also Peter Brother's confers with us on a project here and there. In fact, they've named a couple fedoras AFTER Michaelson and _ in their honor. The Flightsuit Expedition jacket was made ...
by Minnesota Jones
Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:52 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: quick SOC question
Replies: 40
Views: 2050

When did we get guest accounts? A "guest" is actually a terminated membership to call it anything. They are posts of former members who were either banned or left of their own accord. In the past, the Staff had "deleted" their account, which turned "off" their profile,...
by Minnesota Jones
Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:27 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Waterproof pocket
Replies: 11
Views: 486

Holy Moley, it's the "Dawg!" :shock:

Welcome back! 8)
by Minnesota Jones
Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:12 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Since I'm a Kid...
Replies: 8
Views: 476

Also, depending on your age, you may "outgrow" it as well. But USWings, Gibson and Barnes (Flightsuits) and many other manufacturers all make good A2's today. You can even find some good deals on eBay. That may be the best route to start. Not sure what your budget is on one, but it would b...
by Minnesota Jones
Tue Jul 01, 2008 12:23 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: The Shoulder Bag... A question?
Replies: 11
Views: 821

From our main page on IndyGear.com....
There seem to be many different variations of the now famous MkVII bag. Color varies from mustard yellow (typically the Canadian ones) to an olive green.
So they can be either. 8)
by Minnesota Jones
Wed Jun 25, 2008 2:29 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Date You Ordered Your AB
Replies: 475
Views: 37278

'Blues, I popped in your first post and added my order (11-8-07) to the list as well. So you don't have to.... :wink:
by Minnesota Jones
Fri Jun 20, 2008 11:27 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Seen God today?
Replies: 17
Views: 1153

Re: Seen God today?

Satipo wrote:
mooniteman wrote:Seen God today?
I saw a dog in a mirror, does that count? :wink:
That took me a second or two to figure out.... good one! :lol:
by Minnesota Jones
Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:29 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: CBS SUnday Morning had a segment on hats making a comback
Replies: 58
Views: 3429

I see some teenage kids wearing pinstripe hats similar to the one belloq wore In radiers at the end of the cario street fight seen. Not sure what style hat it is. Pinstripe hat? Are you talking about his panema hat he's wearing? I have a Monticristi Panema from Optimo fairly close to Belloq's, and ...
by Minnesota Jones
Mon Jun 16, 2008 1:18 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Looking for Advice, Starting Leatherworking
Replies: 7
Views: 521

I'll move this to the bullwhip section and keep a shadow of it in Lao Che's, a lot of the "leather guys" here hang in the Whip Section and may be able to give you some pointers.... :)
by Minnesota Jones
Tue Jun 10, 2008 1:29 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Sorry to report Noel Howard- Deceased
Replies: 82
Views: 4409

OMG... this is just heartbreaking news. My thoughts as well to his family and friends.

Godspeed Noel... :(
by Minnesota Jones
Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:30 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Indy Suitcase
Replies: 5
Views: 511

For a vintage suitcase in that style, I'd either try eBay under "vintage suitcase" or hit some antique stores too.
by Minnesota Jones
Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:59 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: My fedora
Replies: 11
Views: 724

Love the Grand Canyon photos. I took this one at the Grand Canyon and was praying the wind would behave....

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by Minnesota Jones
Fri May 30, 2008 9:39 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Indy's Shirt...For the Fans?
Replies: 28
Views: 1354

I had an uncle on my mother's side who always work the same green work clothes for years and years. Indy had "normal" clothes for daily wear, but his "field gear" is the same. Not nessessarily the same exact shirt or pants or jacket, but the same tried and true style he's comfort...
by Minnesota Jones
Thu May 29, 2008 4:24 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Indy Hero Jackets - Where Are They Now?
Replies: 12
Views: 1137

Smithsonian jacket also had the storm flap snaps. Only LC (and now CS) have those. Raiders and ToD didn't have the snaps.
by Minnesota Jones
Thu May 29, 2008 2:41 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Collector's Hat
Replies: 54
Views: 2992

I do remember the ads prior to Last Crusade by Stetson. They showed the familar Struzan painting of Indy from the teaser poster (the image is on ALL the new toys and such currently... yeah, that one!), and it said... Indy's Back! And he's wearing a Stetson! or maybe it was And this time he's wearing...
by Minnesota Jones
Tue May 20, 2008 3:55 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Belstaff "Indy 4" replica pricing (Now with Pics)
Replies: 37
Views: 2873

Even the old Cooper/US Wings "officially licensed" jackets back in the day didn't have emblems/logos on the outside of the jacket.

Other than that, it doesn't look too bad. But it's gotta be the highest priced "Indy" jacket we've seen yet.
by Minnesota Jones
Tue May 20, 2008 11:50 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Making a Dorfman into a Raiders bash
Replies: 18
Views: 1142

Yeah, cold water is about the only thing that can work a bit on a wool fedora. Steam works on a fur felt thou. So did it come with the center dent or did you tweak it from a teardrop crown?
by Minnesota Jones
Tue May 20, 2008 11:17 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Nowak's L.E. Screen Accurate Jacket: RE. SCREEN ACCURACY
Replies: 27
Views: 2339

SA ideas have sent some people mad around here. Yes. Ask 10 people and you'll get 10 versions of what SA is. Remember in 4 movies, we probably had 50-80 jackets (just guessing here), and made by 3 manufacturers. Would you consider my Wested LC jacket SA, since it's sized differently from the movie ...
by Minnesota Jones
Fri May 16, 2008 4:30 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Indy Hat Sighting
Replies: 8
Views: 959

Yeah, it seems to be a trunkated version of how the Poet ended up on Harrison head. They mention "the hat store" - but not that it was Herbert Johnson. Interesting.

Don't worry, the full (and long!) fedora story will be up on the main page VERY soon..... 8)
by Minnesota Jones
Fri May 16, 2008 3:37 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Did Marion raid Indy's closet?
Replies: 9
Views: 1343

Re: Did Marion raid Indy's closet?

TonyRush wrote:Just saw this pic....is Marion wearing a pair of Alden 405s?
Nope. Red Wings.


Kidding!

They sure LOOK like 405s.... :)
by Minnesota Jones
Fri May 16, 2008 3:01 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: how much do you wear your fedora?
Replies: 53
Views: 4181

I had a "nice hat" comment the other day wearing my AB. Didn't even get into "Indy." He asked me if I got it in the Minneapolis area, and said no, unfortunately it was online, as there aren't many "good" hatters locally anymore. He said he agreed too, and had asked beca...
by Minnesota Jones
Fri May 16, 2008 1:47 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Indy Hat Sighting
Replies: 8
Views: 959

Yes, it was either a current Dorfman Pacific, or one of the older Stetsons that had the license back in the 1980's. Between the two, I'd guess a DP over a Stetson. They can be MANY varieties of DP, from Australian styles, to ones that sometimes can resemble an Indy Fedora... :wink: But they'd all ty...
by Minnesota Jones
Wed May 14, 2008 1:11 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: But,...what about the children?
Replies: 17
Views: 1256

Looks great! 8)
by Minnesota Jones
Tue May 13, 2008 9:28 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: USW "scarred" leather sidenote..
Replies: 16
Views: 1095

...and that it would change the appearance due to the distressed nature of the leather.
by Minnesota Jones
Mon May 12, 2008 11:56 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Bernie Pollack's Challenge?
Replies: 10
Views: 1056

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Also being talked about above. I'll close this one down to keep it in one spot.
by Minnesota Jones
Mon May 12, 2008 11:55 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: LA Times article on Bernie
Replies: 9
Views: 733

Some more comments here (I'm gonna lock the one below to keep discussion here in this thread):

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by Minnesota Jones
Mon May 12, 2008 11:53 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Bernie Pollack's Challenge?
Replies: 10
Views: 1056

Maybe it's in reference to MBA Costumers and Herbert Johnson's Richard Swales instead of Nadoolman and Anthony Powell... :?:
by Minnesota Jones
Mon May 12, 2008 11:50 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: USW Collectors Jacket
Replies: 42
Views: 3260

Yup, the cowhide Indy IV leather IS heavy. After the movie and a parade and a Convention, mine is definately being retired for the summer. Great pic. Just smile next time... :wink:

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