Club Obi Wan

zaynecarrick

Steve was always great to talk to and getting that Indy 4 beaver was one of my highlights in my Indy fandom. RIP and my condolences to his family.

zaynecarrick

RIP Steve. Was a privilege being able to get an Indy 4 beaver from him. Wish I still had my old emails but alas Yahoo is stupid. He will be very much missed.

zaynecarrick

Just as an FYI to everyone, this is the current response email to those trying to contact HJ via workshop@herbert-johnson.co.uk : "Thank you for contacting us at the Herbert Johnson Hatters Workshop. We are experiencing a high volume of enquiries so please bear with us. If you are inquiring ab...

zaynecarrick

I'd buy the HJ if low on funds and really really want the logo/sense of authenticity from the "makers of the original". But if I had money, I'd go with Penman/Adventurebilt.

zaynecarrick

Jeremiah wrote:Did it look better or worse?

zaynecarrick

Saw my AB on TV during the Jason Derulo segment of the Disney Parks Christmas Special!

zaynecarrick

Jeremiah wrote:Looks great man. How old is your AB?

Thanks man! Just a few years young!

zaynecarrick

Thanks!

zaynecarrick

Got to wear my Adventurebilt Raiders and Wested Raiders to the Stunt Show! First time in 5 years, when I lived there!

zaynecarrick

In the past, Indy had it's own store. Now it's overflow table seating.

zaynecarrick

IndyFan89 wrote:

Rocking my ‘07 Delk at Disneyland’s Halloween Party last week.

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I think I saw that hat! I was there as well!

zaynecarrick

IndyFan89 wrote:It seems the website is operational again. Wonder if they’re taking orders?

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They are. My 44 is shipping.

zaynecarrick

Mulceber wrote:FYI, the website is back up. As to whether they're taking orders, I have no idea.

I just ordered one. We'll see.

zaynecarrick

Sad news. I was finally gonna pull the trigger on a Raiders jacket till I heard the news. I hope they eventually carry on his legacy as a great way to memorialize him.

zaynecarrick

But closer to Disneyland now!

zaynecarrick

My beaver AB Raiders got squished by the Indiana Jones ride transport again. Still came out of it in pristine shape again.

zaynecarrick

I have a Raiders AB Beaver hat and it's survived a lot of punishment, including being run over by the Indy ride car at Disneyland. I also own a CS HJ rabbit and Akubra FedIV grey rabbit but I just like the feel of the beaver hat more. You can guess which one I take outside more!

zaynecarrick

I wear an adventurebilt beaver Raiders in the SoCal heat. Feels the same as a baseball cap to me haha. I may look into an Akubra Federation carbon grey though.

zaynecarrick

I wear it when traveling or to Disneyland. It's too hot out here to wear it every day, or at least for a guy like me.

zaynecarrick

I have one. Rarely wear it due to weather. It's fine for a jacket if you don't pay a lot for it. No idea it was going for so much.

zaynecarrick

While it doesn't excuse his rudeness, everyone who works at Disney should have some level of courteousness and politeness, the performers at the stunt show do have a better excuse than everyone else. This could also be an excuse behind the non SA costumes too. As explicitly stated in the show, thes...

zaynecarrick

Steve sends his in plain white. So I guess you got yourself a bonus gift then.

zaynecarrick

Got my 10 footer budget Magnoli this week! Tried it out and knocked a lemon out of my tree unintentionally.

zaynecarrick

Just got my Magnoli's whip!

zaynecarrick

I have a 10 ft ordered from Magnoli but still waiting on stock.

zaynecarrick

Making the rounds at Disneyland Resort behind the Benz troop transport that's supposedly in Raiders.

zaynecarrick

I was lucky enough to land a Steve Delk recently. After seeing and feeling a Penman, I can certainly put him in the same tier. A custom beaver felt fedora is always worth saving and waiting for if you can wait that long.

zaynecarrick

DR Ulloa wrote:Oh, cool. I didn't know you cleaned Steve's ABs gratis as well. I will be sending it shortly.

Dave

I didn't know either. That's a very amazing service.

zaynecarrick

As you stated, he walked away so it sounds like just luck of the draw and he had to be pulled into something else, something I've been at the brunt of numerous times with celebs (not including awkward urinal encounter with Brad Pitt). Had you been one of the earlier lucky folks, you probably could'v...

zaynecarrick

Props! I have a HJ Poet Crusade bash to complement my Raiders AB. Never regretted it and it's a good price for the States. Enjoy!

zaynecarrick

Michaelson wrote:If Disneyland is anything like Disney World, you'll find more people will try to BUY your hat off your head too! I know I do when I go down.

Regard! Michaelson

Yep!

zaynecarrick

This is my first year wearing a fedora. You'll get looks but you'll more often than not get compliments as well (though as a pretty big guy, it could be why I don't get much negativity). If you really feel uncontrollably self-conscious about it, I'd recommend weaning yourself into it. Find a social ...

zaynecarrick

car96 wrote:It does shoot, revolves but I can not figure how to open and load bullits

It's a Denix non-firing replica so I'd be amazed if it does shoot. You can break it open like the real gun to "load" but supposedly, it may never go back to it's original config.

zaynecarrick

I haven't worn mine at all (Southern California and Florida weather rarely permitted it!). Heck, the tags and foam protectors are still attached. But one day.

zaynecarrick

I've had my AB Raiders beaver squished in a suitcase and by an Indy ride troop transport, whacked at, rained on, stepped on by man and horse, as well as sat on. Still looks the same as the day I got it. Haven't subjected my newer Herbert Johnson LC rabbit to that abuse just yet so I can't quite comm...

zaynecarrick

The HFC HG-131 replicas come up for auction from time to time. Generally more than $60, though I've seen them go for around $70 so if you can squeeze a few more dollars out of your budget. Western Stage Props has a resin Indy S&W for $79.95. http://www.westernstageprops.com/indiana-jones-style-...

zaynecarrick

Less than $10 for some good trousers is a steal! Wish the surplus stores around me had them in stock.

zaynecarrick

Hmmmm ok, all helpful information. I noticed no one is mentioning the Adventurbilt option, is that not a good way to go these days? There is nothing wrong with ordering from Adventurebilt. I have 4 of Steves hats plus a Magnoli HJ blocked by Steve back when you could get them. I also have 9 or 10 P...

zaynecarrick

The longest conversation I had with someone my AB there was with one of the animators in one of the art stores. He was VERY interested, until he heard the price....then said there was no way he could convince his wife. :lol: Regards! M Wives, why did it have to be wives. Chances are most guys don't...

zaynecarrick

Was recently complemented for my AB at Disneyland again by someone wearing a Dorfman Pacific. However, that someone tried to boast that he has the official Indiana Jones hat and the same as the one in the movies. Oh, how I wish Disneyland lets you bring a revolver or a whip into the park.... I unde...

zaynecarrick

albert jones wrote: I want to order one AB, but I am afraid wenn I musst wait a Long time.......1,or 2 years. Ist normal ???

I ordered late Sept, was initially stated by Steve to arrive in late Oct/mid Nov. Got it late Feb of the next year. Still pleasantly surprised.

zaynecarrick

Was recently complemented for my AB at Disneyland again by someone wearing a Dorfman Pacific. However, that someone tried to boast that he has the official Indiana Jones hat and the same as the one in the movies. Oh, how I wish Disneyland lets you bring a revolver or a whip into the park....

zaynecarrick

Thank you all for the responses. I'll work at getting some pics up this weekend. Any suggestions on what type of hat brush to purchase? I've seen the Sarah's AB Hatboxes - a good buy? Fellow SoCal-er. I currently have my months old one in a Sarah's AB Hatbox but mainly to avoid damage by dog. Any g...

zaynecarrick

Only in Disneyland.

zaynecarrick

I agree with the outside. Just make sure it's covered if you live in an area with heavy bird populations. This comes from personal experience...

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1BAT4U wrote:
SpeedRcrX wrote:
Charybdis wrote:Btw, there was a question as to which liner Steve was using for the hats. Mine came with the Staff of Ra liner..
Same here.
Mine too

Yep.

zaynecarrick

Very cool, put my bid down though I doubt it will last.

zaynecarrick

I likely need a new camera and phone but here's the new week-old AB Raiders beaver http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j190/tallazndood/AB%20Beaver%20Raiders/af92a48a-5553-444c-96c7-ab1f11ebf84d.jpg In front of an actual Benz troop transport used in Raiders and the Indy ride at Disneyland http://i80.p...

zaynecarrick

Thanks all for the well wishes. Will be posting pics hopefully sometime next week.

zaynecarrick

Just got my new AB Raiders beaver from Steve! It had been a pretty awful week for me both personally and professionally so to see that box from Mississippi finally at my door was a welcome respite, even if USPS beat up the box a bit. That new hat smell is unlike any other, strong enough to get throu...

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