NH Contacts

conceited_ape · Post by **conceited_ape** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 10:53 pm

Hey all,

Noel Howard isn't responding to any of my emails these past few weeks. I was thinking about calling him instead and am wondering if anyone here has his contact number(s). I read somewhere that he may have relocated and therefore the number on the Indygear main site may no longer be valid. If anyone could 'VP' me some current digits that would be dandy.

Ape out.

Toldog07 · Post by **Toldog07** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 10:55 pm

he emailed me this morning!

PLATON · Post by **PLATON** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 5:04 am

Hey conceited_ape
Maybe you have done something bad to him?

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 11:02 am

Give him time, he responds to emails, just not quickly sometime. If you don't hear from in a day or two, just email him again.
Just gotta let him know your not trying to bug him
Good luck, whatcha goin after?
Croft

Doug C · Post by **Doug C** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 4:57 pm

Where are ya'll finding his contact info? I only see M.B.A. Costumes, is that the info used to find Noel Howard? I'm confused on who he is in regards to MBA cause people refer to the two seperately sometimes. Also, MBA has a price list that show the shirt as $85 USD, Croft mentioned in another thread that the shirt was priced at $115 or something like that...so is that price list outdated or what?

Doug C

Post by **Ken** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 6:09 pm

As I understand it...

Noel worked for Bermans and Nathans at the time of production on Raiders of the Lost Ark. Andre Dometakis then supplied Bermans and Nathans with the shirts used for Raiders.

MBA was Noels own company after the end of Bermans and Nathans.

When MBA went out of business relatively recently, Noel has offered the shirts himself to the same spec as he did when operating as MBA.

The people who took over MBA (I cant remember if they changed the name or still operate under the name MBA) also decided to offer the shirts and pants, however as I believe it was at an extravagently high price which brought people to the conclusion it was designed to be prohibitive and discourage the practise of them manufacturing them.

Ken

Doug C · Post by **Doug C** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 6:21 pm

Thanks for that Info Ken. I am still in the dark however about where his contact info is then, seperate from the MBA info that's on the main page. Well, I actually just used that info anyway and emailed NHoward (at) aol.com. Just not sure if that's gonna get to him or not.

Doug C

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 6:51 pm

Hey Doug C, not sure if that'll work or not. This is the email address I've used.

NHowardUK@aol.com

Below is a price list sent to me by Noel on May 23rd 2006
All prices should be confirmed w/Mr. Howard as thing always tend to go up when you least expect it.

Hope this is helpful.
Croft
(MODS if you think I'm overstepping by putting these price just PM me and I'll do a edit, thanks)

INDY WEAR.
Ref: ITEM: REMARKS: PRICE £'s PRICE $'s
IJ01a INDIANA JONES ORIGINAL PATTERN TROUSERS (CUSTOM - HAND MADE) Made to your own Measurements TOD & LC £195.00 $335.00
IJ01b INDIANA JONES ORIGINAL PATTERN TROUSERS (OFF THE PEG - MACHINE MADE - UNFINISHED BOTTOMS) 1). 30" waist 2).32" waist 3). 34" waist 4). 36" waist 5). 38" waist 6). 40" waist 7). 42" waist

. 44" waist TOD & LC £105.00 $185.00
IJ01c INDIANA JONES ORIGINAL PATTERN TROUSERS (CUSTOM - HAND MADE) Made to your own Measurements ROLA £195.00 $335.00
IJ01d INDIANA JONES ORIGINAL PATTERN TROUSERS (OFF THE PEG - MACHINE MADE - UNFINISHED BOTTOMS) 1). 30" waist 2).32" waist 3). 34" waist 4). 36" waist 5). 38" waist 6). 40" waist 7). 42" waist

. 44" waist ROLA £105.00 $185.00
IJ02a INDIANA JONES SHIRT (PALE BUTTONS) 1). Small (14-141/2) 2). Medium (15-151/2) 3). Medium - Long Sleeve 4). Large (16-161/2) ROLA £65.00 $115.00
IJ02b INDIANA JONES SHIRT (DARK BUTTONS) 5). Large - Long Sleeve 6). XL (17-171/2) 7). XXL (18-181/2)

. XXXL (19-191/2) TOD & LC £65.00 FOR ALL SALES WITHIN THE EU A SALES TAX OF 17 1/2% WILL BE ADDED.

Post by **Mike** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 9:25 pm

I have Noel's full price list. I thought I'd posted it, but maybe did so in a self pruning section, or maybe it was during all the latest round of bruhaha and got over looked.

It's at work so I'll post it next week.

And the contact info for Noel as posted by Croft is correct. It just may take a while as he's now doing this in his spare time.

Mike

VP · Post by VP » Sat Aug 19, 2006 4:11 pm

Yes you did Mike, http://indygear.com/contacts/noel.shtml.

conceited_ape · Post by **conceited_ape** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 2:00 am

It's all good, I got him now. My hotmail was just being a twat.

Doug C · Post by **Doug C** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 9:25 am

Yes and I also contacted him after Croft's post.. He's put one of his shirts in the mail for me, can't wait to get it.

Doug C

Bufflehead Jones · Post by **Bufflehead Jones** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 7:38 pm

I was in contact with him about a month ago, about ordering a shirt and a pair of pants and a bag strap. He didn't have a RotLA shirt in my size, and I told him I would just wait until he had all of it.

He contacted me yesterday and said he had some RotLA shirts in X-Large, so I placed my order. I was a little surprised when I saw how these items were listed on his invoice. I think Noel would be fun to have around when we have these in depth discussions about the color of items in the films such as the gray/brown fedora.

My shirt and pants were listed as:

1. Pink/fawn trousers
2. Green/beige shirt

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 3:21 am

are those the Raiders trousers right?

Canyon · Post by **Canyon** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 7:32 am

To quote Indy about the level of service that I recieved from Noel Howard...

"He was good. He was very, very good."

Bufflehead Jones · Post by **Bufflehead Jones** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 10:08 am

erri_wan wrote:are those the Raiders trousers right?

Yes, they are. Pink, fawn trousers is not exactly a manly sounding description. But, if Indy could wear 'em, I can wear 'em.

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 10:16 am

Canyon wrote:To quote Indy about the level of service that I recieved from Noel Howard...

"He was good. He was very, very good."

Canyon, do you remember how long have you waited your NH stuff from the day he posted it?

Bufflehead Jones wrote:
erri_wan wrote:are those the Raiders trousers right?
Yes, they are. Pink, fawn trousers is not exactly a manly sounding description. But, if Indy could wear 'em, I can wear 'em.

true

Canyon · Post by **Canyon** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 6:38 pm

erri_wan wrote:
Canyon wrote:To quote Indy about the level of service that I recieved from Noel Howard...

"He was good. He was very, very good."

Canyon, do you remember how long have you waited your NH stuff from the day he posted it?

Oh, about a week.

Post by **Michaelson** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 7:46 pm

Let's see....Noel is in England....Canyon is in England.....

Anyone think that might have something to do with the quick turn around?

JUST kidding.....

I've heard the same for everyone who deals with him. Once the order is in the hopper, so to speak, it's out the door if the item is on the shelf.

Regards! Michaelson

conceited_ape · Post by **conceited_ape** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:04 am

Noel doesn't muck about. That's why I love dealing with him...
...and obviously his gear is second to none if you want the real thing.
Definitely one of the nicest vendors we have.

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 10:32 am

Canyon wrote:
erri_wan wrote:
Canyon wrote:To quote Indy about the level of service that I recieved from Noel Howard...

"He was good. He was very, very good."

Canyon, do you remember how long have you waited your NH stuff from the day he posted it?
Oh, about a week.

Funny, I just received my trousers and he sent them on wednesday

$\:D/$

VP · Post by VP » Mon Aug 28, 2006 10:40 am

Were they custom?

Gater · Post by **Gater** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 10:55 am

VP wrote:Were they custom?

Being custom made wouldn't really affect how long it took the post to deliver them. They were sent Wed., not necessarily ordered then.

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 10:55 am

VP wrote:Were they custom?

no no, just normal 32", no customization

VP · Post by VP » Mon Aug 28, 2006 11:03 am

Indiana Gater wrote:
VP wrote:Were they custom?
Being custom made wouldn't really affect how long it took the post to deliver them. They were sent Wed., not necessarily ordered then.

I was mostly referring to the fact that custom NH pants cost almost 300 bucks.

independent · Post by **independent** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 6:06 pm

erri_wan wrote:
Funny, I just received my trousers and he sent them on wednesday
$\:D/$

pics?!!?

Post by **Ken** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 6:31 pm

I remember my first purchase from him, years ago, was a bag strap. I ordered it at 3 pm in the afternoon. It arrived in the morning post the enxt day. I was flabbergasted.

I also remmber ordering a pair of pants/trousers from him. Same speed of delivery but for some unknown reason the mailman, not being able to fit the package through the door, took it upon himself to open it and manually stuff 2 pairs of pants through my letter box slot. Fortunatly nothing was damaged but I was terrified it could have been. Nothing to do with Noel of course.

Ken

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 4:48 pm

Indiana Ken wrote:
I also remmber ordering a pair of pants/trousers from him. Same speed of delivery but for some unknown reason the mailman, not being able to fit the package through the door, took it upon himself to open it and manually stuff 2 pairs of pants through my letter box slot. Fortunatly nothing was damaged but I was terrified it could have been. Nothing to do with Noel of course.

... and I thought the Italian postal service is bad!!!

milesfides wrote:
erri_wan wrote:
Funny, I just received my trousers and he sent them on wednesday
$\:D/$

pics?!!?

Soon soon, I have send them to the taylor because I ordered them "unfinished legs". I guess I could take a picture anyway... avoiding the lower part

Now I'm just back from Rome, I'll see what I can do on thursday

agent5 · Post by **agent5** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 11:09 pm

not being able to fit the package through the door, took it upon himself to open it and manually stuff 2 pairs of pants through my letter box slot.

I'd have to see that to believe it. That is simply astounding. I'd be livid.

independent · Post by **independent** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 9:36 pm

erri_wan wrote: Now I'm just back from Rome, I'll see what I can do on thursday

It's FRIDAY.

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Sat Sep 02, 2006 6:55 am

ok ok, incoming today!

Sorry guys but I don't have much time these days... see you soon

independent · Post by **independent** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 1:20 am

liar

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Erri · Post by **Erri** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 5:49 am

viewtopic.php?p=265419#265419

independent · Post by **independent** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:12 pm

erri, those pics are sick. Very nice. You need to snap a full profile when you get the pants finished.

Can I ask you a few questions?

1. Are you a true 32" waist? What size pants do you usually wear?

2. Also, how's the taper on the pants. Is it cut more or less straight, or tapered like I've heard wested's are?

3. Did you get a 3 or 4 inch upturn hem?

4. Did you get a military hem (1 inch higher in front)

Thanks

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 3:12 am

milesfides wrote:erri, those pics are sick. Very nice. You need to snap a full profile when you get the pants finished.

I surely will

1. Are you a true 32" waist? What size pants do you usually wear?

2. Also, how's the taper on the pants. Is it cut more or less straight, or tapered like I've heard wested's are?

3. Did you get a 3 or 4 inch upturn hem?

4. Did you get a military hem (1 inch higher in front)

Thanks

1. I'm 33" but I usually wear trousers lower than they should... so yes I'm 32".

2. I haven't noticed the taper yet, right know I would say they look more straght than the Westeds but I'll confirm you that when I'll try them again

3. Sorry but I don't know what's an upturn

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4. I don't know this either

... but I suppose the answer is yes. the front is pretty high compared to anyother pair of trousers that I have (wested included)

PS we can continue this information sharing here viewtopic.php?p=266007#266007 so no one can accuse me of going off topic all the time

indean · Post by **indean** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 4:10 am

Milesfides,

As erri_wan suggested, I've posted answers to your questions on the other thread:

viewtopic.php?p=266007#266007

VP · Post by VP » Thu Sep 07, 2006 9:33 am

Hey, where did indean come? No posts since December 6, 2002. Welcome back.

indean · Post by **indean** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 10:51 am

Thanks, VP! It's good to be back, although I do lurk from time to time. I've been out of the loop a while trying to finish some academic work. That, and it's taken this long for my bank account to recover from my last gear binge!