Club Obi Wan

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Love the jacket! I recently started watching the Doctor Who series via Netflix and had gotten the urge to get one.

However, I don't know if I could pull it off.

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I remember having one of these back in the day and had the solvent issue within the first month of wearing it. Something splashed on the front of the jacket and I ended up with a two inch black spot on an otherwise brand new jacket. The skin might be light and tough as nails but the coloring wasn't....

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I heard a while back that J Crew would be selling Aldens. It's finally come to pass. The great thing is even though the Aldens are marked up a bit. J Crew offers up huge discount codes all the time.

I get a 20% discount code for J Crew emailed to me monthly...sometimes more.

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Very nice looking without all the wording on the inside. Love the constrast between the liner and the outer leather.

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I think a gearhead kind of goes through stages. At first, you just want "the look" and settle for close enoughs and inexpensive items, once you accomplished that then you want the real deal from the actual makers. Then you realize that the stuff from the actual makers aren't as SA as some ...

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With the tie, I think Indy was trying to portray more of a civilized "Professor Jones out in the field" look moreso than Indiana Jones, treasure hunter. Throughout the films, Indy tends to put on the sportcoat and tie when he is in professor mode. In his gear, Indy was definitely expecting...

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Great jacket!! Pricewise though, its up there with Aero and ELC.

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You also have to match the buyers. Are the new owners of a TN the same posters that blasted TN a few month ago? There's quite a few that simply stayed out of all the arguing and saved their money to get one. I'm still saving... :( Maybe next year. blueoakleyz, I agree with RC its not buyer's remorse...

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By your list, it sounds like you are a true 50L. Standard Westeds fit loose hence the 48 fits you and TN fits small hence the 52 fits you. Your 50s are on the money. Getting measured by a pro would definitely get you a proper starting point but that's only a starting point as manufacturers vary.

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Nope, still good as new. No wear at all. However, there is some SLOPPY stitchwork on my the lining of the right sleeve that I never notice until I turned them inside out.

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I haven't had any problems with my lining and I've worn my ToD quite a bit during the winter. However, the black paint is chipping off the sliders on the side tabs exposing the silver underneath. No biggie.

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I have seen them in person. They are great boots but because of the sole they are also more clunky then the Aldens. Still, I wouldn't mind getting a pair for everyday wear.

I hear J Crew will also be offering Aldens pretty soon.

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They look very close. I say keep the one you had and return the new one and buy more gear with the money returned.

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Yeah, best thing is to measure your own chest size and order accordingly. Suits have a lot more wiggle room than leather jacket because of their boxy cut at the shoulders. I've had to borrow my friends/brother sportcoats on different occassions and was very surprised to find how many different measu...

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Is the machete permanently attached to the plaque? Can it be removed. I might have to pick up one of these...

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I like Indy's jacket because of what it is and how it is designed. If he would have worn a leather blazer instead, I would still love the Indy character but probably would not mutiple Indy jackets because I don't look good in leather blazers (look too much like a thug). It much like the fedora. Not ...

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I never noticed the new sizes before....the XXL fits me perfectly after the shower treatment but by the description the XL+ would be even better! I might have to order yet another!

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Well I impressed. Got my Todd's shirt earlier than expected...overnight!

The Large + fits just a tad looser than the normal 16.5 x 36 dress shirts I normally wear. I think with its first wash it might shrink to perfection. Great product!

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I use mine for my Canon Powershot S5, memory cards, extra lens and slave flash attachment all the time. In fact when someone borrows my camera, I just hand them the Indy bag.

Which means from time to time, I get others to wear Indygear whether they want to or not.

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Looks good! I love how the pocket flaps took on a better shape AFTER the water treatment.

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I am curious as to the length and the sizing of the large + as well. Is your shirt true to the website's listed specs?

I just place an order for one which I should receive later this week.

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I like both the Indy back and the halfbelt designs. However I do prefer the Indy back just because its fairly unique in its design. I am currently waiting for my Aero Ace Cafe Ace. On Week 12 at the moment, so I should be getting it soon. I think, everytime I check it, it seems the wait time longer ...

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I remember there was a thread regarding this subject a while ago. I ended up getting a Saddleback Leather Company leather briefcase because of it. A bit pricey but they make great stuff!!!

http://www.saddlebackleather.com/

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I think they are going to sell a ton of these. Great price! I just might have to pick up that G-1.

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Nice jacket!! I have always loved the half belt back design. My next jacket will definitely feature that.

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I wouldn't size up unless you are planning on hitting the benchpress and gaining weight by adding muscle, its probably best just to use your actual chest measurement and see what the vendor recommends to get the fit that you want albeit loose or fitted. Guarantee you could eat all the pizza you want...

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US Wings pretty much standardizes the measurements of their Indy jackets to fit the masses. A 27+ inch back length though fairly long for an Indy jacket is pretty common for other types of jackets. The looser cut insures that it'll fit a wide range of people. Ford's Raiders did have a 23 inch back b...

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I agree. The thinness of the jacket is the best part. You can wear it comfortably in warmer regions (much like Indy wears his in the desert) yet there's also a lot of give so you can layer heavily if you need it. However, the leather does have an unusual look/feel to it. Still, it tends to be my go ...

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If you are worried about oversaturating your jacket, you could just take a spray bottle and spritz it wet then wear it until it dries. Keep the process going until you get the results you want. It should not take too long. Water is definitly the best thing help a leather jacket loosen up and fit bet...

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I’m into any shot where he looks cool. HF pretty much looks cool in every shot of Raiders for me. HF pretty much looks cool in every shot of TOD as well, even with the less than stellar hat seen in some scenes. The turning point for me was LC. I actually have to agree here. Not so say that HF/Indy ...

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LOL...alpaca isn't rare nor unheard of. :lol: Baby blankets are readily available in this material. I figure buy a thin alpaca baby blanket and have a tailor use it to replace the lining of the jacket. In fact, it doesn't necessarily have to be an Expedition; could just go with your current Wested a...

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I have had a few thinulate lined jackets in the past. I currently own one with a zip in vest. Truth be told I don't find the material any more warming than normal. Its just a quilted nylon lining.

If you want real warmth without adding bulk, you should do a dark alpaca wool lining.

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The G&Bs are great. The one I had was the nicest and easily the toughest jackets I had at the time. I definitely need to pic one up again in the future.

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Interesting concept. I wonder how hard it would be for someone to add it aftermarket. Thinsulate linings are pretty generic. You just need to find a zip-in Thinsulate vest small enough to fit into the Expedition.

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Honestly as great as that 60 year old jacket looks that Holt posted. It looks rarely, perhaps even, never worn. It seems a shame to me that the original owner never enjoyed it.

Buy the coat you want and wear it. If you find something else, buy that and wear it too.

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That's very "Indyesque" in so much as, that's how I picture him doing things, a DIY sort of guy.. Randy That's actually what I thought when I was reading the original post. :D I could see Indy taking a couple hours and doing it this way from materials/supplies that he had laying around. G...

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Are we just supposed to note the fabric only? Because the stitching looks a bit wonky at places but that might be due to handstitching.

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This is probably the reason I would either opt for the Indy I or ask the Indy IV to be made in a lighter leather. You don't get much use (1, maybe 2 months at the most) of heavier leather jackets where I am.

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If that was the case, US Wings quality control stunk because his first jacket was very flawed with different sized pockets. For those of you that recently bought your jackets, you aren't saving much ($50?) by buying a jacket now as it it quickly gets too warm to wear; than buying it a month or two a...

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Darn it! No longs will be made.

I was eyeing the WWII Goatskin G-1 as well but had the same issues with no longs. With military fit jackets, I need longer sleeves.

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Looks nice from the front. I actually don't mind no epaulettes since that's the one thing about the Indy shirt design that I really don't like. However, if you read Duluth Trading's description, this shirt has a bi swing back? How does that look? When I think bi swing backs and pleats I think bowlin...

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If you like this style shirt in particular, it looks a lot like the Orvis Bush shirt from the graphic drawing.

Orvis used to make this great summer weight bush shirt in the past but this season looks like they are only doing it in a checkered blue.

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I never had a bleed problem with my Todd's. And, I've been caught in a few downpours while wearing it. But then again, I dunked it in a tub of cold water a few days after I got it because I wanted that Raiders look. It might have preempt any bleeding. Good to know about the Wested. I haven't worn my...

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As long as the colors match, Aldens should be fine with many types of pants. Just piece them together, you should be able to tell if they combination works.

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Wow...some great prices on those Wested Specials! They are even giving Todd's a run for the money in terms of value and quality on an Indy!

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Tyrloch, that's a great looking jacket! Love the drape and the sleeve wrinkling! Was it like that out of the box or did you the water treatment?

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LOL :lol: All I know is that 60% of the time it works every time. /end of my off topic Again, I really not sure Wested needs to change thread per se. I think their thread works for their products. Perhaps stitching or other reinforcing techniques? Truth be told I have never beaten on any of my jacke...

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Great choice! The leather does soften and stretch with wear.

My Todd's is actually my favorite go to jacket because it fits right, looks the part and so light weight that when it heats up as the current weather cannot make up its mind I can still wear it.

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Leather is leather. Sure some leather is tougher than other leather, but that should not have a bearing on the techniques used for sewing and/or the thread used. Actually, adding “more” stitches per inch can make the thread go right through the leather. There is a specific margin that the stitch co...

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Leather is leather. It may be different thicknesses, and tanned differently, and made from different animals but essentially it's the same. Are you saying that Wested horsehide is weaker than Aero horsehide (for instance)? I understand the stuff Aero uses might be more costly because of how it was ...

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