Official Factory Produced KotCS AdventureBilt Fedora (Henry)
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I think this is great news and I too will likely pick one up, however I don't think we should forget about all the other hats we love out there. They will we no less than they are now, Great Indy Style Fedoras!
The original block, the original factory, even the original felt, will not give us an original Raiders fedora. Those were lightning in a bottle. Screen used has one, maybe Ford, Lucas, Speilberg, maybe even others, but these hats will just be great repro's.
At least that's what it seems like to me.
The original block, the original factory, even the original felt, will not give us an original Raiders fedora. Those were lightning in a bottle. Screen used has one, maybe Ford, Lucas, Speilberg, maybe even others, but these hats will just be great repro's.
At least that's what it seems like to me.
im in the same boat with you Pitfall. I acquired an AB recently, and its awesome. But i had reordered the new Fed Deluxe and have been debating canceling. I almost think i should now. I loved how the Fed deluxe turned out for me, and with these new changes i thought it would be a great hat to get again. But now i am hesitant to cancel and wait to factory AB. Hmm....
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No, it wont give us the original Raiders fedora, but it will be just about the closest thing we can ever get to it. I wont shun my other fedoras and recognize what all the other hat maker do here (just look at Ken's Lucky #13), but this is a great opportunity and one that we should all take advatage of. If I can have factory AB I am going to get it, the fact that it will have the orignal Raiders block, felt, and ribbon is an added bonus as I think everyone that has posted on this thread was palnning on getting one even before we knew that it would have the original Raiders block and felt.
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The goal is to give us an affordable well made Indy hat with little to no wait time.
I haven't heard them say anything about not making these KOTCS hats either. The only thing that was mentioned about Raiders is that they found the original maker of the Raiders hat.
Besides, didn't Steve say the only real difference between the Raiders hat and the KOTCS hat is the way it was styled?
I guess if these hats end up being produced open crowned you can style it however you like.
I haven't heard them say anything about not making these KOTCS hats either. The only thing that was mentioned about Raiders is that they found the original maker of the Raiders hat.
Besides, didn't Steve say the only real difference between the Raiders hat and the KOTCS hat is the way it was styled?
I guess if these hats end up being produced open crowned you can style it however you like.
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Yup, thats why I am so excited. Its the same hat with a different pinch. I already have a CS on order with Steve so I can bash this into a Raiders hat on my own. No matter how you want your hat, this is going to be a great fedora, and relatively inexpensive above all! Any news Marc on the progress of the hat?
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Well, I've ordered my handmade CS hat from Steve already (Steve, can't wait!), but if a factory made replica with the AB seal of approval and standards was available at a less expensive price, I'd buy one of those as well so I can keep my handmade one for more special occasions and not be afraid to beat up the factory one. I search for all "made by the original maker" items as much as possible, not the "looks as close to what was on screen" versions of items anyway, so if it has the AB name on it and Steve and Marc's approval, I'd be good with one.
Sounds like a nice idea!
Sounds like a nice idea!
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I didn't realize that. Bummer. I've never shaped a hat before, and I'm about as artistic as Jar Jar Binks, so that may count me out.DR Ulloa wrote:I don't think we are going to be able to specifiy specific scenes for this one. For that, you are still going to have to go with a handmade AB. I think the idea is for this fedora to come unbashed, I believe thats called open crown.
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Don't Fear the Felt!
Hey Mr. Z
Don't fear the felt!! (Bink and I were talking about this last night).
Bashing a hat is a lot easier than you think and what you think you've done wrong is easily changed with a bit of steam.
It also recognizes that you will very likely repeatedly adjust and tweek your lid over the years.
In a way..it's like learning to drive by buying a standard. You jump right in and are never afraid again! Take the plunge my friend.
Cheers
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Don't fear the felt!! (Bink and I were talking about this last night).
Bashing a hat is a lot easier than you think and what you think you've done wrong is easily changed with a bit of steam.
It also recognizes that you will very likely repeatedly adjust and tweek your lid over the years.
In a way..it's like learning to drive by buying a standard. You jump right in and are never afraid again! Take the plunge my friend.
Cheers
Kilgour
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I thought it was the dents in your head that made the marks?
Shoot...if I'd known this It would have saved a lot of time with my head in a mold! 8-[
Forget wood, My head is the perfect KotCS block! (Hope Lucas isn't reading this!)
Most of the time I can just wrap a ribbon around my head and cut out brim from a cereal box and no one can tell.
I was going to lend my head out to Jersey and a few others but it only comes in a size 7
Ahh well...at least I don't have a propeller popping out the top like somebody I know!
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Shoot...if I'd known this It would have saved a lot of time with my head in a mold! 8-[
Forget wood, My head is the perfect KotCS block! (Hope Lucas isn't reading this!)
Most of the time I can just wrap a ribbon around my head and cut out brim from a cereal box and no one can tell.
I was going to lend my head out to Jersey and a few others but it only comes in a size 7
Ahh well...at least I don't have a propeller popping out the top like somebody I know!
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Fantastic!
Easybox! You found the long lost
missing HJ block!!
After all these years we now know the secret of the
"Reverse taper, and the strange flat spot on the back of the hat!"
It's also great to know there are other less than normal
gearheads who can share in our unconventional hatmaking
research Muahahahahahaha.......
Cheers
Kilgour
missing HJ block!!
After all these years we now know the secret of the
"Reverse taper, and the strange flat spot on the back of the hat!"
It's also great to know there are other less than normal
gearheads who can share in our unconventional hatmaking
research Muahahahahahaha.......
Cheers
Kilgour
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Yeah, I'm right there with you. I hope this time everything works out for Marc and Steve. It certainly sounds like they found the "Holy Grail" of hat factories.
I'm certainly not one that totally buys into "Fate" and all that other stuff but when you read about the discovery of this factory it certainly makes you scratch your head. It almost seems like all of this was destined to happen.
I'm certainly not one that totally buys into "Fate" and all that other stuff but when you read about the discovery of this factory it certainly makes you scratch your head. It almost seems like all of this was destined to happen.
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Don't wait. Things are starting to appear.Mr. Z wrote:I know what you mean Dave; I can't wait to walk into Wal-Mart or Target and see Indy figs adorning the pegs!
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Oh cool! I'll have to check these out!Tron7960 wrote:Don't wait. Things are starting to appear.Mr. Z wrote:I know what you mean Dave; I can't wait to walk into Wal-Mart or Target and see Indy figs adorning the pegs!
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Me too The problem is, that the first factory we spoke with wasn't up to it. The sample sent to us, would never ever be able to carry the AB name. So we had to go out and find a new manufacturer at a point in time, where we had hoped this to be almost ready to go. But as with CS, sometimes the late commers aren't the worst choice after all
Regards,
Marc
Regards,
Marc
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Well, all I know is that when this thing finally happens it is going to have been well worth the wait. I haven't purchased another fedora because I'm waiting on this and will continue to wait on this until its ready. Hopefully this factory will be up to the challenge and meet your standards. If they meet yours, then they definately meet mine.
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Well said Marc!Marc wrote:Me too The problem is, that the first factory we spoke with wasn't up to it. The sample sent to us, would never ever be able to carry the AB name. So we had to go out and find a new manufacturer at a point in time, where we had hoped this to be almost ready to go. But as with CS, sometimes the late commers aren't the worst choice after all
Regards,
Marc