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by sithspawn
Sun Apr 28, 2024 9:22 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: The Herbert Johnson Hall of Fame - A Display Thread
Replies: 93
Views: 24018

Re: The Herbert Johnson Hall of Fame - A Display Thread

Ordered my HJ DOD hat April 18, 2024. It's being delivered tomorrow. I was expecting to wait 6 months.
by sithspawn
Thu Nov 21, 2019 1:28 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: BAPTY BEING SOLD?
Replies: 10
Views: 772

Re: BABTY BEING SOLD?

Heard back from the Cow member that owned it. Apparently he sold it and the new owner is auctioning it off again.
by sithspawn
Wed Nov 20, 2019 6:36 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: BAPTY BEING SOLD?
Replies: 10
Views: 772

Re: BABTY BEING SOLD?

That's it. Is this the real deal? It's certainly not worth 5 million. Wasn't aware it had gone back up for sale since the last time.
. Sent a PM to owner via COW for
clarification. Wasnt sure if it was fishy or not.
by sithspawn
Wed Nov 20, 2019 2:38 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: BAPTY BEING SOLD?
Replies: 10
Views: 772

BAPTY BEING SOLD?

Someone is selling a gun claiming its the real BAPTY gun on gunbroker. They want 5 million for it. Can anyone in the know tell me if this is legit.
by sithspawn
Tue Sep 04, 2012 8:02 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: CS Boots Ford Wore - Cotton Duck or No Cotton Duck?
Replies: 3
Views: 302

Re: CS Boots Ford Wore - Cotton Duck or No Cotton Duck?

I think it's just been in the last few years that Alden has used the leather. Those boots were from 2007 so they would have used the cotton duck.
by sithspawn
Mon May 28, 2012 6:21 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: 1990 LEATHER CONCESSIONAIRES ROLA JACKET (LEE KEPPLER)
Replies: 22
Views: 1291

Re: 1990 LEATHER CONCESSIONAIRES ROLA JACKET (LEE KEPPLER)

That's how I got some of my first real Indy gear.
by sithspawn
Mon May 14, 2012 8:11 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: KOTCS satchel
Replies: 4
Views: 348

Re: KOTCS satchel

No. The HERO is from the archives and the others are original bags, but repro straps. Kyle The HERO is a bag used in LC. I believe they might have used repro bags for the stunts/background bags as well or at least that's what I thought they said in the DVD documentaries. I think if you look at the ...
by sithspawn
Tue May 08, 2012 3:46 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: So, whats the final word on Nowak and Riley?
Replies: 19
Views: 1866

Re: So, whats the final word on Nowak and Riley?

Sooo, you're saying Riley's post of September 17, 2010 is no longer true? :-s Hey guys (and gals?), Sorry to post this, but Tony Nowak Originals is scheduled to close its doors forever........ Maria (Tony's widow) and I have had numerous long discussions, and we can not see a viable future in leath...
by sithspawn
Tue May 08, 2012 7:58 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: So, whats the final word on Nowak and Riley?
Replies: 19
Views: 1866

Re: So, whats the final word on Nowak and Riley?

I've heard from a source that the business is alive and well. They have NOT shut down. They are focusing on large orders like the Arnold Classic and Riley just got done with his first film job. Like others have said before custom jackets are simply on hold for the time being. They are focusing on bu...
by sithspawn
Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:20 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Official shirts and pants made by?
Replies: 4
Views: 193

Re: Official shirts and pants made by?

Antos of Beverly Hills made the shirt for Western Costume.
by sithspawn
Sun Oct 02, 2011 10:16 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Nowak Jacket Owners Thread
Replies: 1636
Views: 123037

Re: Nowak Jacket Owners Thread

Does anyone have a definitive answer on what is happening with Nowak jackets? I keep reading that people are receiving new jackets, have tried emailing Riley but to no avail, anyone been to the shop lately? Is he still taking orders or just fulfilling the last remaining ones, is the shop even still...
by sithspawn
Fri Sep 23, 2011 2:48 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Boots / colors / stage light / distressing / yes again! ;)
Replies: 10
Views: 487

Re: Boots / colors / stage light / distressing / yes again!

There are behind the scenes shots in the Making of Indiana Jones book where the boots are clearly the AB color. I don't think it's a trick of the light.
by sithspawn
Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:49 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Terry Jacka replacement crackers and falls?
Replies: 2
Views: 136

Terry Jacka replacement crackers and falls?

Does Terry Jacka sell replacement falls and crackers for his CS whip? I've checked his website and it doesn't list anything.
by sithspawn
Thu Jul 28, 2011 5:11 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Crystal Skull Boots not Aldens?
Replies: 25
Views: 861

Re: Crystal Skull Boots not Aldens?

I know that the type of leather used in the jackets and the felt used for the hats was taken into account due to the amount of water that would be on set. Perhaps they did the same thing with the pants and went with a material that was more suited to getting wet. If you read interviews with Bernie ...
by sithspawn
Wed Jul 06, 2011 8:50 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Smith and Wesson 1917(?) UK + photos.. feedback anyone?
Replies: 14
Views: 606

Re: My Smith and Wesson 1917 UK

Sounds like a VICTORY model. The 1917's were 45.
by sithspawn
Tue Jun 28, 2011 8:24 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Indy Trousers from Todd's Costumes (With pictures)!
Replies: 345
Views: 21214

Re: Indy Trousers from Todd's Costumes (With pictures)!

I like the pants so much I ordered myself a 2nd pair. :TOH:
by sithspawn
Thu Jun 23, 2011 8:17 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Indy Trousers from Todd's Costumes (With pictures)!
Replies: 345
Views: 21214

Re: Indy Trousers from Todd's Costumes (With pictures)!

Got mine today. All I can say is (without screen shots in front of me) they are the most SA pair of pants I've ever seen. They blow MBA and Wested out of the water. If you're sitting on the fence about this I'd say get off your duff and get a pair. You won't regret it. ;) And I say an extra kudos fo...
by sithspawn
Wed Apr 27, 2011 12:29 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: WPG's W&G MKVII
Replies: 38
Views: 1514

Re: WPG's W&G MKVII

Just to clarify - but even a maker may have different looking bags depending on suppliers, etc. EXACTLY what I was saying Nick! :tup: Even purchasing these specifically stamped W&G bags, the looks could definitely be a @#$% shoot. As I have said before the one thing that has awestruck me about ...
by sithspawn
Sun Nov 21, 2010 9:29 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: "Fedora hats are rarely sexy" by Isabella Snow
Replies: 44
Views: 2698

Re: "Fedora hats are rarely sexy" by Isabella Snow

She left out Johnny Depp. Who looks quite stylish in his fedoras. Some of those hats like Timberlake wears, I don't care for myself. I call those "hat caricature" hats. Never trust a person who doesn't like hats is my motto. It's our heritage, not to be fooled with. It's as American as ba...
by sithspawn
Thu Oct 21, 2010 9:11 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: how many brown hats do you own?
Replies: 59
Views: 2349

Re: how many brown hats do you own?

1 Magnoli Herbert Johnson TOD

1 AB CS

1 Shuebert Hats ROLA "hawaii"
by sithspawn
Tue Oct 19, 2010 1:25 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Indy's 2nd Jacket?
Replies: 21
Views: 827

Re: Indy's 2nd Jacket?

Michaelson wrote:...you're also assuming that's even one of Indy's jacket in the first place. ;)

Regards! Michaelson
In the script , in a cut scene, Indy has a female student visiting when Marcus shows up. She's in another room. Indy was quite the lady's man. :TOH:
by sithspawn
Wed Sep 29, 2010 3:18 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: The end of a Legacy
Replies: 189
Views: 9951

Re: The end of a Legacy

Is he taking credit cards? (Says _ while standing on the edge of a slippery slope...) When he took my order in late May he asked for a cashiers check made out to him. Got the jacket 1 1/2 weeks after I sent it out. The company credit card accounts were still in Tony's name at the time. Don't know i...
by sithspawn
Mon Sep 27, 2010 10:40 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Adventurebilt Status Update Anyone?
Replies: 544
Views: 47064

Re: Adventurebilt Status Update Anyone?

Adventurebilt Deluxe update here. Myself and my brother ordered a couple of hats of Marc in the spring or early summer of 2008. I just had an email off Marc that mine is ready, and my brother's is next in the queue. Another ABD update here. I ordered on 7th July 2008 and have just heard from Stefan...
by sithspawn
Sat Sep 25, 2010 10:44 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Ordering a Terry Jacka
Replies: 20
Views: 669

Re: Ordering a Terry Jacka

Glad to hear that Terry's NOT "retiring". While this is not going to happen for the forseeable future those putting things off should see this as a wake up call to order a TJ whip as soon as you're able. No one knows what the future holds. Look at the example of Tony Nowak and his unexpect...
by sithspawn
Fri Sep 17, 2010 4:32 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: The end of a Legacy
Replies: 189
Views: 9951

Re: The end of a Legacy

Sad to hear this, Riley. :cry: Best of luck to everyone in whatever you decide to do. Long Live TONY NOWAK ORIGINALS.
Guess I'll have to add my TN CS and ROTLA to the retirement pile. Too irreplaceable now. I'll go back to wearing my Wested TOD. ;)
by sithspawn
Thu Sep 09, 2010 2:18 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Never argue with a man carrying a Webley
Replies: 28
Views: 836

Re: Never argue with a man carrying a Webley

At least he did Excaliber.
by sithspawn
Mon Jul 19, 2010 9:54 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: MK VII Lanyard Disc
Replies: 3
Views: 254

Re: MK VII Lanyard Disc

Maybe someone on the board has a worn out bag that they are throwing out. I threw one out 6 months ago without thinking. Should have saved the disc. #-o I could have helped.
by sithspawn
Mon Jul 19, 2010 9:48 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Neil Cooper Raiders jacket
Replies: 170
Views: 9160

Re: Neil Cooper Raiders jacket

Just sent my email to get on the list.
by sithspawn
Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:14 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Neil Cooper Raiders jacket
Replies: 170
Views: 9160

Re: Neil Cooper Raiders jacket

So I take it the COOPER RAIDERS jacket will be using the specs and pattern that was used on the film jacket?
by sithspawn
Sat Jul 10, 2010 10:31 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Gas mask bag sewing thread?
Replies: 6
Views: 336

Re: Gas mask bag sewing thread?

Checked with the local JoAnn's and the #520 is a little too light for my bag. I did find a shade in their regular all purpose that was a perfect match, but NOT in the heavy duty. Anyone know if Gutermann's makes their regular colors in heavyduty?
by sithspawn
Tue Jul 06, 2010 11:43 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: 1984 TOD Stetson
Replies: 14
Views: 918

Re: 1984 TOD Stetson

Even back in the day I got the deluxe furfelt version. Stayed away from the regular wool. :Dietrich:
by sithspawn
Tue Jun 29, 2010 11:58 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: TONY NOWAK Jacket by Riley Barrie
Replies: 147
Views: 12437

Re: TONY NOWAK Jacket by Riley Barrie

The reason why Riley cannot accept credit cards is because there are still some estate issues that need to be addressed. Once it's settled TNO will be taking credit cards again. I got my jacket as per my order from Tony several weeks ago and I recall from my conversations with Riley that he had man...
by sithspawn
Tue Jun 29, 2010 11:23 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: TONY NOWAK Jacket by Riley Barrie
Replies: 147
Views: 12437

Re: TONY NOWAK Jacket by Riley Barrie

The reason why Riley cannot accept credit cards is because there are still some estate issues that need to be addressed. Once it's settled TNO will be taking credit cards again. I got my jacket as per my order from Tony several weeks ago and I recall from my conversations with Riley that he had man...
by sithspawn
Sat Jun 26, 2010 1:24 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Western stage Props Indy Holsters?
Replies: 2
Views: 141

Western stage Props Indy Holsters?

Am I correct in assuming that the Indy holster from Western stage props is from Lee Keppler? Anyone have one? Is it made for the S+W 1917 4" barrell? hows the quality?
by sithspawn
Fri Jun 25, 2010 3:06 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Gas mask bag sewing thread?
Replies: 6
Views: 336

Gas mask bag sewing thread?

Anyone know what the thickness, type,color, etc. of thread I use for a MK VII gas mask bag. I want to do a minor repair and want to get as close as possible.
by sithspawn
Thu Jun 24, 2010 2:52 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Canyon fires a gun for the first time (DUCK)!
Replies: 35
Views: 1388

Re: Canyon fires a gun for the first time (DUCK)!

WOW! HOLY SMOKE! Dead shot. :Dietrich: I wouldn't want to be the criminal caught in her sites. :shock:
by sithspawn
Thu Jun 24, 2010 9:39 am
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Modern S&W M22 1917 ???
Replies: 17
Views: 443

Re: Modern S&W M22 1917 ???

So i went on S&W's website and see under the "classic" section that they still make the 1917 (they call m22). what's the difference between this modern offering versus indy's? :-s They are expensive. But still considering one. I'll be getting my pistol permit soon and love the look of...
by sithspawn
Wed Jun 23, 2010 9:34 am
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: New sale M1917
Replies: 29
Views: 1578

Re: New sale M1917

sithspawn wrote:Cool! Wonder how hard it would be to make it into the Stembridge pistol. :-k
The reason I asked was because a lot of these replicas guns are cast and I didn't know if they could handle the process. One wrong wack and they snap. :Dietrich:
by sithspawn
Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:37 am
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: New sale M1917
Replies: 29
Views: 1578

Re: New sale M1917

Cool! Wonder how hard it would be to make it into the Stembridge pistol. :-k
by sithspawn
Mon Jun 07, 2010 4:31 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Where the CS gun came from...
Replies: 16
Views: 513

Re: Where the CS gun came from...

Someone mentioned (_ I think) that there were 3 guns used in the production. George, Steven, and Harrison each kept one after production wrapped. Steven I know collects screen used props, George has his in the archives most likely, and i'm surprised Harrison would want the gun as from what I've hear...
by sithspawn
Mon Jun 07, 2010 10:55 am
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Raiders and Temple of Doom holsters
Replies: 13
Views: 486

Re: Raiders and Temple of Doom holsters

You are absolutely right. Karen Allen is one of the nicest, down to earth celebrities to meet. She's so low key you're not even sure its her untill she smiles. It's easy to meet her where I am since she lives in my neck of the woods. She owns a knitware business and if you're real lucky can be waite...
by sithspawn
Wed Jun 02, 2010 3:14 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: TN Raiders jacket shrunken lamb color help?
Replies: 21
Views: 1015

Re: TN Raiders jacket shrunken lamb color help?

Thanks for your help guys. :TOH: Just sent out cashiers check by EXPRESS MAIL. Riley doesn't have the ability to take credit cards yet as it's being set up now in his name. Ordered the darker brown in shrunken lamb. Am getting an EXACT size copy warts and all with just the serial # inside the pocket...
by sithspawn
Tue Jun 01, 2010 9:52 am
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Best way to darken S+W grips
Replies: 2
Views: 165

Re: Best way to darken S+W grips

They are made by Keith Brown. Do an internet search and you'll find his site. He makes the best custom grips in the US. Scroll down a little further in the COW gun section and you'll see another similar thread I started where I got more feedback. There are PICS. As you'll see they are pretty spot on...
by sithspawn
Sat May 29, 2010 4:40 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Adventurebilt Status Update Anyone?
Replies: 544
Views: 47064

Re: Adventurebilt Status Update Anyone?

Awhile ago I read Steve mention that by years end he would be all caught up with his orders( if his count is correct) ;)
by sithspawn
Sat May 29, 2010 4:34 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: TN Raiders jacket shrunken lamb color help?
Replies: 21
Views: 1015

Re: TN Raiders jacket shrunken lamb color help?

W Two different brown: http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/4346/dsc0663h.th.jpg Regards.- Ahh, wait a minute there folks. That's my pic of #12 and 13. #12 was made from an old supply of lamb that Tony had laying around. He made three jackets out of that before he ran out. I think there is only one shad...
by sithspawn
Fri May 28, 2010 7:35 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: TN Raiders jacket shrunken lamb color help?
Replies: 21
Views: 1015

TN Raiders jacket shrunken lamb color help?

Just got done talking to Riley about getting a TN Raiders jacket. He told me the Shrunken Lamb comes in a lighter color and a darker color. That's the only thing holding me back. By any chance would anyone that has that jacket know what color I should pick? :-k On the other hand i could get leather ...
by sithspawn
Sat May 08, 2010 9:40 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: TONY NOWAK FOREVER (New Jacket)
Replies: 106
Views: 5236

Re: TONY NOWAK FOREVER (New Jacket)

Thats good news indeed about the Company. I'm hoping to be able to get a ROTLA jacket in the not too distant future. Tony may be gone, but his spirit will live on in the company and the jackets. :tup:
by sithspawn
Sat May 08, 2010 11:13 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Your thoughts on LC buckle (pics).
Replies: 2
Views: 196

Re: Your thoughts on LC buckle (pics).

You've got the correct buckle. That was pretty much the style buckle used in LC , TOD, and CS.
by sithspawn
Sun May 02, 2010 11:13 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: I just need help with the jacket thing!
Replies: 67
Views: 1467

Re: I just need help with the jacket thing!

Had the same thing happen to me. Put the notice under a paper pile and forgot about it. Never paid it and haven't heard from them again. Must NOT have been that important. :- Oh, well!
by sithspawn
Sun May 02, 2010 11:05 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: CS Fedora "Screen Used" Auction
Replies: 60
Views: 2534

Re: CS Fedora "Screen Used" Auction

Wow. To think I only paid a couple hundred bucks for my SA CS fedora. The only think it's missing is some marker scribble inside it. :lol: I was thinking the same thing. I have one of Steve's special CS hats made with the SA liner and other materials. All I have to do is get HF to sign it and I too...