Club Obi Wan

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I still have my cheap 1980s Indy hat made by Stetson. It doesn't have the nice looking liner and sweatband, but it does have a cool TOD label inside of it. They made a grey one at the time, too, and I had one until I lost it crossing a precarious bridge in the NC mountains. This 7Up hat is a nice fi...

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Please, just what is cowboy curl? Any pics here? Couldn't find any. And, if it's what I think, how could I get rid of it? This scene comes to mind first. The sides of the brim are especially curled up here. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211126/6004376348b86f05bee7d0b279fa5e13.jpg Sent from my ...

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Funny that this came up. I got a leather sling for my M1 carbine not too long ago, and it goes on similarly to the bag strap, so I took a second look at it and wondered if it would work as a replacement for my bag someday, or vice-versa.
Great detective work by Knibs and Indiana Jerry!

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Very cool find! It's amazing the lengths Gearheads go to really understand every part of the costume. I don't think any other costume in movie history has been so scrutinized! And we are the richer for it, and I am glad for it!

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59? Just my size! No way I could afford that hat, though!

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On the excellent write-up on the fedora on the gear page, it says Todd's Costumes offered the option for people to put the Herbert Johnson label into their hats, and that it used the white Herbert Johnson liners. I am probably wrong on this, but I thought the hats sold through Todd's were called Chr...

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Is the XL an "American XL" ? (Asking for an XL friend...)

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The wool Stetson with no liner was my first fedora. When I got into cosplay I actually sought out one of those hats just for the nostalgia factor it held for me. I still have it, but my Fed IV is my everyday hat, my Jimmy Pierce is my photoshoot and convention hat, and my Stetson is a display piece ...

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Reminds me of Mr. Rogers who did segments on how things were made long before the History channel did it. Interesting to see how my hat was made!

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On Facebook a couple people said the shirt seems too thin- that it seems like it is just waiting to tear apart. Others say it is light, soft and comfortable and wears just fine. What do you think about how durable the shirt is? Does it feel fragile or very comfortable? Thanks!

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I have one, but it does not have the flap and the closure. Now I'm thinking I have to save up for one of these. But I use the phone holster when I am at conventions or events- it slides next to the holster and keeps my phone out of view and prevents any butt-dialing!

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Great looking choice!

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It used to be one could get into a show with a Denix replica- be it a Webley, M-1 Carbine or a Thompson. These days not so much. (A couple years ago I took my Denix Webley to a deputy at Heroes Con and showed it to him. This guy holds it, inspects it and looks at me and says, "This is a real gu...

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You might want to try just making the Raiders S&W holster longer. I can manage to get my Denix into my Raiders holster, but it fits much better in the one it is made for. Look at some photos from TOD and LC and you will see the holster is an inch or two longer to accommodate the barrel. Also, ch...

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What's the difference in the three versions of pants on the WPG website? Rob I know (from previous comments in COW) one of them is considered to be heavier weight material, and thick where it is stitched- especially the waist. The other two are lighter weight, one a newer version. Looking at them, ...

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I have a pair of the WPG and I think they are very comfortable and fit well. I like the color. I can't speak to how screen accurate they are to each of the films, but they certainly check off the boxes- back pocket flaps, color, "pinks" styling, button fly. My only complaint is there is so...

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I never realized how "unique" Fedora's jacket was. I guess I never paid close attention to what he really had on...

It's a treat to see this prop, this way. Thanks for posting it!

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I have a pair of Todd's, and if I am doing a photo shoot I will wear them, but for conventions or anything else, I avoid them. I find them to be the heaviest shoes/boots I own, and they are not comfortable after three or four hours. I also think that while they are a faithful visual reproduction, th...

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The same phenomena was once known as the Berenstain effect, named after the creators and the characters of the Berenstain Bears books. There are people who believe the name used to be Berenstein. I mess with the parents at storytime every so often and show them different logos- one actual and one TH...

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Nice find, Michaelson, sir!

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Yep! Knibs7 nailed it. Of course you could get a paintbrush, dip it in stain, cut the handle off and shape it to get the look you want. Maybe an old hand wisk from a fireplace would work, too.

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When I bought my Fed IV, everyone here told me to include a note indicating how I was going to use the hat (everyday, as a bad weather hat, as a shelf piece, whatever) and things to consider in sizing. I sent them a note indicating I wanted to bash the hat into an Indy style and wear it all the time...

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For real? Words are escaping me. https://www.ebay.com/itm/INDIANA-JONES-BROWN-FEDORA-HAT-DISNEY-LUCAS/323858407561?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20190212102350%26meid%3Db58ea51ef7864b449ffb4b293bb91fbe%26pid%3D100012%26rk%3D12%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D193285040662%26itm%3D3238584...

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Based on the D23 photo which features Harrison Ford and Johnny Depp, I think Ford is probably 5'11" nowadays, As Johnny is 5'10". http://hype.my/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Harrison-Ford-Johnny-Depp.jpg Azuma It is likely Depp has a heel on his boot adding one to one-and-a-half inches to h...

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Steranko is a first-class guy! I've met him a couple times at HeroesCon in Charlotte, and had him sign a blank journal. He loved talking about Indy, Nick Fury and being a magician. Quite a guy!

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Did you sand it smooth before painting, or did you use a 3D filler or a little of both?

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Wow! That is beautiful! I would be very proud to have that in my collection! Did some of that shine come from using Rub-n-Buff?

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It doesn't look bad! Of course, now comes the joy of sanding, or in some cases you can get a clear "filler" that will make the print lines much less obvious. And, yes, it will be light. If you attempt to print it again, and you want to make it denser and finer (and use a lot more plastic) ...

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Great to find out! It certainly helps me identify my gear more accurately! Thanks!

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I say it certainly is appropriate, so include in your gear if you like! Those kinds of details really add to creating the character.

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What about bleaching the color out, then recoloring it using Tea or coffee?

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I can vouch for the Akubra as well for being a great budget hat. It is my day-to-day hat (but very rarely do I use it for cosplay- I have a handcrafted one that was gifted to me a few years ago for that purpose!), and the bash I put into it is, to me, more reminiscent of LC or KOTCS. The key, when o...

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If the hat was poorly made (or made to look that way) has anyone considered the time period of the movie? I mean, it's in the heart of the Depression- something that not only affected the US but the whole world. Indy is risking life and limb to get paid for artifacts. I don't think he would justify ...

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Thanks for sharing. Wise choice to check with your police. Another note is to check with the con you will be attending. Different cons have different rules regarding weapons. Most have a "weapons check" where the items will be inspected and then tagged as compliant to con rules. This goes...

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It really has the cowboy flair of the DP hats. I had one and wore it quite often a few years back but I got lucky and found an 84 Stetson to upgrade to for about $30. I still have that one and use it from time to time. My DP hat ended up going to a very cute young lady!

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I own a Wested LC which I think is horsehide (very tough, pretty thick, and I swear it feels like it weighs 20 pounds!) and a thin cowhide jacket by Flesh & Hide. Living where I do, the F&H gets much more use, and it is weathering so well as I continue to wear it. The Wested doesn't show muc...

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I have three whips I can crack. The first one was a cheap, black one that I now use with my Zorro outfit. Another one is dark brown, but doesn't have a leather handle- I am trying to sell that one. The third is my "Indy whip". I also just picked up a damaged whip from IndyMagnoli that I ca...

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Looks great! I found an old salesman's bag and did something similar. I love seeing old things being saved or given a new purpose!

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I agree with Jeff. The Last Crusade jacket is the best general fit. I have one and find it very forgiving of my large frame.

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I lost a similar part on mine, but it looked more like a pin. Wish I could find it or replace it!

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I had heard of the cornmeal treatment before- maybe from someone else, who said the results also were not great when the hat got any moisture! I dusted a hat for a photoshoot using baby powder. The effect looked more like the dust from the Chacapoyan temple to me. It also brushed out easily the next...

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Wow! I think it looks pretty amazing! Job well done!

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https://youtu.be/U7jyth3FQ9Q" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Here is Jeremiah's video explaining his whip holder When I got it and tried it out, it performed as promised- it gave a quick release of the whip to use it, and it held the whip with no slipping- and I was doing an...

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Jeremoah, I am more than pleased with the strap, the whip holder & the gun belt. I now have the most accurate Indy gear I've ever had.

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My Akubra arrived a few days ago. I am still getting it broken in, but I honestly like it- even with me having to bash it! The hold up in getting it was the 8 days it sat in NY! I think I will look into ordering a grey one next year for my "Clipper" hat. http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums...

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I recently commissioned fellow COW member Jeremiah to make a bag strap and gun belt. He also suggested a whip holder he had made, similar to a double wrap. The whip holder worked to perfection when I did a photoshoot as Zorro. Jeremiah's communication during the process was amazing. He asked questio...

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I have two Indy jackets and I am happy with both. I did have to rrturn one for a larger size, but the comlany was very responsive and cooperative. My other jacket I bought from someone else and I got lucky in that I thought the fit was fine. Since there are parts of your jacket you don't like, take ...

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I think one thing you will learn is you will like different jackets for different reasons. My Flesh & Hide jacket is cheap, light, and I can wear it almost year round in NC. Plus it is distressing nicely because of the everyday wear. My Wested is thick, heavy, feels luxurious, and it's the compa...

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Mine is sitting in New York. Has been for about two days according to the tracking....

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See? Told ya Chewie was the expert. No disrespect to you, Michaelson- you know and have probably forgotten more than I could ever hope to!

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