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by Insomniac
Tue Mar 08, 2011 8:14 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Redesign Indy (1920s)
Replies: 31
Views: 1087

Re: Redesign Indy (1920s)

BUMP.
by Insomniac
Sat Feb 12, 2011 11:58 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Star Wars Film Crew Jacket looks familiar
Replies: 11
Views: 566

Re: Star Wars Film Crew Jacket looks familiar

STUNT CREW MAYBE PYROTECHNICS? IDk
by Insomniac
Thu Jan 20, 2011 4:29 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Redesign Indy (1920s)
Replies: 31
Views: 1087

Re: Redesign Indy (1920s)

Sooooo.....
:anxious:
Any other thoughts?
I feel like I'm watching a cliff hanger.
:Plymouth:
[(BUMP)/color]
by Insomniac
Mon Jan 17, 2011 2:32 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Redesign Indy (1920s)
Replies: 31
Views: 1087

Re: Redesign Indy (1920s)

He's a college student in Chicago Again, to point out the novels, and maybe nobody cares about them but me, and that's fine, but Indy was already teaching in London at the beginning of the first novel (1922). He was fresh out of college, but no longer a student. This could put a big change into whe...
by Insomniac
Sat Jan 15, 2011 3:58 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Redesign Indy (1920s)
Replies: 31
Views: 1087

Re: Redesign Indy (1920s)

I guess this is a unexplored crossroad of his life, hard to tell exactly what he'd be waring on his early adventures. At the moment for most of the film I guess we'll be using his ushual foreign legion military-ek shirt. (noel howard) And, the hat and whip are both musts. And the Jacket will most li...
by Insomniac
Thu Jan 13, 2011 11:28 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Redesign Indy (1920s)
Replies: 31
Views: 1087

Re: Redesign Indy (1920s)

*hides* Monkey wrenches everywhere. :-k Right and wrong... Scripturally we are taking the Young Indy character and turning him into a rough and tumble Pre-Temple Indy, a confused young treasure hunter (not quite a mercenary) of fortune and glory if you will, he earns the hat while trying to find his...
by Insomniac
Thu Jan 13, 2011 1:54 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Redesign Indy (1920s)
Replies: 31
Views: 1087

Re: Redesign Indy (1920s)

*nods*
:-k
A western influence looks like a appealing possibility on the horizon!

I'll have to see what the "producer" says about Indy not having his jacket, idk... It's hard for me to envision a jacket-less Indy for a whole movie.
by Insomniac
Thu Jan 13, 2011 1:06 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Redesign Indy (1920s)
Replies: 31
Views: 1087

Re: Redesign Indy (1920s)

BEST PIC. http://www.webwombat.com.au/entertainment/dvds/images/young-indiana-jones-int-1.jpg Thanks for all the posting guys. I with agree and think it's a valid point that the period doesn't/shouldn't matter, all that much, as long as it kinda stay within that span of time.... Especially in contra...
by Insomniac
Wed Jan 12, 2011 3:36 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Redesign Indy (1920s)
Replies: 31
Views: 1087

Redesign Indy (1920s)

Me and a fellow board member are in pre-production for a Indy fan film taking place in 1920-1921... If you will, I would love input on Indy's gear in the 1920s.... Being just after the war and the fact he's in chicago going to college might have affected his wardrobe with additions and subtractions ...
by Insomniac
Thu Mar 11, 2010 11:35 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Was Indy's Fedora leather or wool???
Replies: 36
Views: 892

Re: Was Indy's Fedora leather or wool???

I thought it was a cowboy hat when I was little (a couple years ago) not a Fedora! :oops:
:Plymouth:
by Insomniac
Sun Feb 28, 2010 4:08 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: My YIJ fedora...
Replies: 40
Views: 1436

Re: My YIJ fedora...

:-k
Personally I really dig this bash...http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm1/ ... ijhat1.jpg
by Insomniac
Wed Feb 03, 2010 5:37 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Bullet Proof Indy Shirt VIDEO
Replies: 7
Views: 217

Re: Bullet Proof Indy Shirt VIDEO

lol...Amazing!
by Insomniac
Mon Jan 04, 2010 10:59 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Hamilton Conservation Watch- Harrison Ford Approved!
Replies: 26
Views: 1271

Re: Hamilton Conservation Watch- Harrison Ford Approved!

Interesting where did you get the background info?

P.S. The price tag is a bummer!
by Insomniac
Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:31 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: A few of my favorite hats; HJ, Fed III, Downtowner
Replies: 14
Views: 341

Re: A few of my favorite hats; HJ, Fed III, Downtowner

Please tell me more about this Downtowner. Ive never heard of it, and its a very cool hat. Is there a site where I can see these for purchase? Thanks.

Todd's
http://www.toddscostumes.com/
by Insomniac
Wed Nov 18, 2009 11:29 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Help Shrinking an Adventurebilt
Replies: 21
Views: 664

Re: Help Shrinking an Adventurebilt

So the sun thing will work just heat will shrink a hat?
Sweatband and all?
by Insomniac
Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:59 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: MY TOD HOLSTER
Replies: 9
Views: 331

Re: MY TOD HOLSTER

D@&#!
Nice find.
One of the lucky few with an original.
by Insomniac
Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:28 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: MK II Gas Mask Bag from Costumebase
Replies: 11
Views: 430

Re: MK II Gas Mask Bag from Costumebase

The only bag I've ever owned is a costumebase I've had for almost 2 years great bag good specs.

Flimsy material, and color not so good.
I love it to death thou.

So for $20+$10 it was a great deal.
:TOH:
by Insomniac
Wed Nov 04, 2009 5:00 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: What's a "Raven Bar" hat? What's a "Streets of Cairo" hat?
Replies: 37
Views: 1081

Re: What's a "Raven Bar" hat? What's a "Streets of Cairo" hat?

Neat idea.
Great for hat noobs like me.
by Insomniac
Tue Oct 27, 2009 5:16 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Shia wearing Harrison's hat!
Replies: 24
Views: 1147

Re: Shia wearing Harrison's hat!

Fedora wrote:Nice to see my sweatband in the gift hat to Shia. Yep, Harrisons own hat for sure.
I'm sure he love it.
:roll:
I know I would.
by Insomniac
Tue Oct 27, 2009 5:14 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Felt over time
Replies: 16
Views: 448

Re: Felt over time

Back in the old days there was actually a way to repair tears. It involved felting in new fur. Probably a lost art. Fedora http://www.hatshop.com/site/hat-repair.php I suppose you'd take it to the hat shop you bought it from and they'd make replacement or fix and probably all at the expense of main...
by Insomniac
Tue Oct 27, 2009 5:06 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Otter Fedora
Replies: 17
Views: 349

Re: Otter Fedora

Theoretically if you happened to find a dead one... Uhhh :-k It would in theory be shame to let the fine specimen decompose if "said" incident happens you could :-k ummmm... :[ Preserve him. Yes thats it. So that you would not let this fine specimen escape the viewing of this generation an...
by Insomniac
Tue Oct 27, 2009 12:20 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: CS lambskin?
Replies: 19
Views: 493

Re: CS lambskin?

Just a supple light cowhide!
by Insomniac
Tue Oct 27, 2009 11:51 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Shia wearing Harrison's hat!
Replies: 24
Views: 1147

Re: Shia wearing Harrison's hat!

Image
From KOTCS.
by Insomniac
Tue Oct 27, 2009 11:33 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Inside the Alden factory!
Replies: 17
Views: 680

Re: Inside the Alden factory!

Awesome!
Aldens are amazing!
Quality really took it's toll on Inflation !
Now to save some!
by Insomniac
Mon Oct 26, 2009 10:20 am
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: screenused just sold the Indy Raiders gun!
Replies: 19
Views: 995

Re: screenused just sold the Indy Raiders gun!

It is also rumored that this particular gun was also used on the car chase scene in Temple Of Doom.
It's rumored this is the temple gun also?
by Insomniac
Thu Oct 22, 2009 7:03 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Crystal Skull disarm
Replies: 20
Views: 593

Re: Crystal Skull disarm

I think if it was a 12ft. or longer it might be plausible because of the thicker braiding it would have stronger grip on the gun would also allow Indy to exert more pull on the gun the flick to Mac would be hard but if they got in as many jams as they implied he would have had a couple of very effec...
by Insomniac
Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:19 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Indy 0, by Tony Nowak (a.k.a. "The Struzan")
Replies: 76
Views: 2535

Re: Indy 0, by Tony Nowak (a.k.a. "The Struzan")

What a cool cool jacket!!! Some really nice real world features too. Please do NOT get a Staff of Kings jacket. There's something that really bugs me about the idea of that one! :) Congrats on a great idea, and Tony's execution! Really! I think this might be a bit too far out for my liking! I think...
by Insomniac
Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:36 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Indy 0, by Tony Nowak (a.k.a. "The Struzan")
Replies: 76
Views: 2535

Re: Indy 0, by Tony Nowak (a.k.a. "The Struzan")

Tundrarider wrote:Thanks for posting pics of you wearing the jacket. :tup:

It takes on a "life of it's own" when being worn.

You certainly have an "Original" Tony Nowak Original there! :notworthy:

Michael :TOH:
I do?
:anxious:
by Insomniac
Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:30 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Indy 0, by Tony Nowak (a.k.a. "The Struzan")
Replies: 76
Views: 2535

Re: Indy 0, by Tony Nowak (a.k.a. "The Struzan")

Heres mine and his... Image
They look a little alike.

More in person!
by Insomniac
Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:05 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Indy 0, by Tony Nowak (a.k.a. "The Struzan")
Replies: 76
Views: 2535

Re: Indy 0, by Tony Nowak (a.k.a. "The Struzan")

I own a jacket that has the same pockets and color as the Strutzan!
It could have been the jacket he based it off of!
I might post pics if anyone is interested!

Btw if it's any major correlation my name is Drew.
by Insomniac
Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:33 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Finally got a comment on my "look"
Replies: 82
Views: 3300

Re: Finally got a comment on my "look"

I also live in Texas and wear an AB fedora every time I go out (unless I am working in the yard - when I wear a straw cowboy hat). The only time I have been called a cowboy in Texas when wearing my fedora was by a small child riding in his dad's shopping cart at WalMart. I was walking in the opposi...
by Insomniac
Thu Oct 08, 2009 2:52 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Went to Wested, got a jacket...3 jackets....
Replies: 38
Views: 1728

Re: Went to Wested, got a jacket...3 jackets....

Jeez :Dietrich:
Sounds like a great experience!

Btw I've always wondered How many jacket can you get from a cows?
by Insomniac
Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:05 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Is the hat supposed to be the same throughout the movies?
Replies: 52
Views: 1741

Re: Is the hat supposed to be the same throughout the movies?

I am reading the new book "Indiana Jones and the Army of the Dead", and if you look at pages 8-9 it talks about this very subject. I don't know if you consider the expanded universe to be pertinent or not but Dr. Jones clearly states in the book his lucky hat that he wears on all of his a...
by Insomniac
Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:47 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Sources for safari shirts?
Replies: 48
Views: 1364

Re: Sources for safari shirts?

Here's a pretty good option for the Canadian brotherhood.. this used to be $34.99 http://www.sears.ca/gp/product/B002OJ9BS2/sr=1-0/qid=1254271445/ref=sr_1_0/183-3226919-1377862?ie=UTF8&searsBrand=core&mqnodeid=APS Awesome Price to go with an awesome shirt! :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy...
by Insomniac
Mon Sep 28, 2009 10:05 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: A new close enough boot from Red Wing?
Replies: 7
Views: 365

Re: A new close enough boot from Red Wing?

Wow!
Really good look and price!
I should look into these.
Is it steal toed?
by Insomniac
Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:14 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: General message about costs to all new members.
Replies: 74
Views: 2775

Re: General message about costs to all new members.

I shopped around ebay and I think almost everything was off ebay even Todds stuff! Final Rendition for now.... Herbert Johnson Poet $140 Wested Cowhide Raiders $120 WPG shirt $40 costumebase bag with WPG bag strap $25 Whip Todd's deluxe $35 I bought it in a set with other gear Raiders holster $25 Pa...
by Insomniac
Sat Sep 26, 2009 10:58 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: what is your opinion
Replies: 14
Views: 325

Re: what is your opinion

:CR: Wear It, Here wear it there! :CR:
by Insomniac
Tue Sep 22, 2009 11:07 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Shia LaBeouf in a fedora
Replies: 33
Views: 1114

Re: Shia LaBeouf in a fedora

Indiana Jeff wrote:
binkmeisterRick wrote:What do you mean bad shirt? It's a modern take on the Michaelson look. ;)
Fine, fine.

Hat is good. :)
Shirt is good. :)
Shoes are good. :)

But that watch! :shock: :roll: ;)

Regards,

Indiana Jeff
LOL...

When you said that I noticed a cast on his arm what the #### happened?
by Insomniac
Mon Sep 21, 2009 10:12 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Shia LaBeouf in a fedora
Replies: 33
Views: 1114

Re: Shia LaBeouf in a fedora

It looks pretty natural on him!
:Depp:
by Insomniac
Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:55 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Is the hat supposed to be the same throughout the movies?
Replies: 52
Views: 1741

Re: Is the hat supposed to be the same throughout the movies?

I think he rebashes it a lot like at the of Temple of doom he gets it wet so it's possible rebashes it into a taller version then he rebashes it again after it is returned to him in Raiders from Sallah or Katanga and then in Last Crusade he rebashes it in the beginning after Portagual and then twent...
by Insomniac
Wed Sep 09, 2009 9:10 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Indy arabian tunic...
Replies: 100
Views: 5624

Re: Indy arabian tunic...

So... Got back from Tunesia last night and it was a great trip... Unfortunately I didn't find a tunic that resembles Indy's :( I searches so many shops, the marked and the medina for it, but nothing came even close :( It wasn't actually a pleasure searching either because the tunesians I showed the...
by Insomniac
Sat Aug 29, 2009 1:12 am
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Leather Jacket Help
Replies: 11
Views: 279

Re: Leather Jacket Help

The classifieds not Todds! :Plymouth:
by Insomniac
Sun Jul 26, 2009 1:39 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Indy's arab disguise - the thobe
Replies: 15
Views: 516

Re: Indy's arab disguise - the thobe

Kredepops wrote:
I'm going on a holiday to Tunesia soon so I hope to find one there :) I might be persuaded to pick up a few for resale if I finde something really SA ;)
If you can find that would be cool I'm sure a few other might like one also!
by Insomniac
Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:46 pm
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Lightning a Cowhide
Replies: 14
Views: 357

Re: Lightning a Cowhide

Thanks again Michealson!
Are there any other good lightening methods that anyone has heard of other than alcohol?
by Insomniac
Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:08 pm
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Lightning a Cowhide
Replies: 14
Views: 357

Re: Lightning a Cowhide

I've read multiple threads about trying to lighten up a jacket and have a few questions. My plan is to lighten up my jacket by tanning it. I read something that Michealson posting only dyed Westeds will tan. Is this correct? Yes or No Thanks so much! :H: First of all, I have no idea what in the wor...
by Insomniac
Sun Jul 12, 2009 5:31 pm
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Lightning a Cowhide
Replies: 14
Views: 357

Lightning a Cowhide

I've read multiple threads about trying to lighten up a jacket and have a few questions. My plan is to lighten up my jacket by tanning it. I read something that Michealson posting only dyed Westeds will tan. Is this correct? Yes or No If so are all Westeds dyed? Or is there a better method to do? Al...
by Insomniac
Thu Jul 09, 2009 4:36 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Wolverine 1000 Mile boots
Replies: 33
Views: 1347

Re: Wolverine 1000 Mile boots

Awesome great find! :)
I hope there fairly inexpensive!
by Insomniac
Wed Jul 08, 2009 6:06 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Indy's Mark VII Usage...Ironic?
Replies: 51
Views: 1744

Re: Indy's Mark VII Usage...Ironic?

Better safe than sorry he probably has a pair of water wings and inflatable raft in there to ! ;)
by Insomniac
Sat Jun 27, 2009 10:49 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Indy Cologne
Replies: 19
Views: 599

Re: Indy Cologne

I always thought that Indy smelled like a combination of Smoke, Whiskey, Sweat, Blood and mostly and ironically so; after shave (Old Spice).
by Insomniac
Thu Jun 25, 2009 7:09 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: So wait???
Replies: 33
Views: 1524

Re: So wait???

;0 I WANT TO SEE THIS JACKET!!!