THIS IS TONY NOWAK - AND THIS IS OUR THREAD!!!
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Hi Folks, and Tony. Since my quest began for Indy gear a few months ago with Tony, it's only fitting my first post be here. The above photo is the blue Tony Nowak sample he sent me. He literally can eyeball you in the sample coat, ask you a few questions, and then runs off to sew! I chose to post it in black and white, since the blue color is quite distracting. I have since mailed it back to him and am awaiting mine. I've run across the nicest people, in my quest, and Tony is at the top of a short, but growing list. Just so I don't leave my other new good friends out, ie: John Penman and Paul Nolan, they are up there with Tony.
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I'm curious about this myself. Does Tony use CGI to construct the final jacket?Tundrarider wrote:This is the first I have read about the 'blue jacket' system. Very clever and certainly innovative.
Welcome, DetectiveJones! It's clear you plan to acquire some very nice gear.
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TR and Satipo, thanks for the kind words. I just spoke to Tony Yesterday. He has been working like a mad man. He told me he had just finished up with alot of costumes for GI Joe and Iron Man 2, and some new Bruce Willis movie. He will be making my jacket this week. I'm so excited. I am like a kid in a candy store on this forum. I've been in and out of the other ones for a few months, but couldn't get into this one, based onmy freebie e-mail address. Jon Penman suggested I e-mail the admin and let them know I am a real boy, not a spammer. His suggestion worked! Anyway, I'm glad to be here, among the elite, and can't wait for the excitement for Indy 5 to ramp up. I will definately get pics up, when the jacket arrives.
TR- I discovered the Webley WG thread yesterday. Any of those replicas still floating around?
TR- I discovered the Webley WG thread yesterday. Any of those replicas still floating around?
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Dennis Quaid does wear a cool looking leather jacket in the end sequence, was hoping it was a TN.........otherwise a fair flic only IMO.....not on par with first Iron Man but that Sienna Miller is 'smokin'.......DetectiveJones wrote:TR and Satipo, thanks for the kind words. I just spoke to Tony Yesterday. He has been working like a mad man. He told me he had just finished up with alot of costumes for GI Joe and Iron Man 2, and some new Bruce Willis movie. He will be making my jacket this week. I'm so excited. I am like a kid in a candy store on this forum. I've been in and out of the other ones for a few months, but couldn't get into this one, based onmy freebie e-mail address. Jon Penman suggested I e-mail the admin and let them know I am a real boy, not a spammer. His suggestion worked! Anyway, I'm glad to be here, among the elite, and can't wait for the excitement for Indy 5 to ramp up. I will definately get pics up, when the jacket arrives.
TR- I discovered the Webley WG thread yesterday. Any of those replicas still floating around?
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Thanks, I found it previously. As you can imagine, I would like one very badly! I was considering a new S&W Model 22, and then a MK VI, but then this was brought to my attention. It would give me some "Authenticity", without the huge cost. My goal is to get everything purchased and delivered for this halloween season, that's why I went with the gear I did, zero wait. Which reminds me, now that I have a veritable expert's ear, I'll send you a pm.Tundrarider wrote:Detective,DetectiveJones wrote:TR- I discovered the Webley WG thread yesterday. Any of those replicas still floating around?
Rook (Russ) has one of his WG Replicas on the Cairo Bazaar:
viewtopic.php?f=40&t=42159 However, he says that he has several offers to buy, but what he really wants is to trade for a whip.
You might send him a PM of interest anyway. You never know what the future could bring; for some reason one could come up available again like #27 did.
As an aside, there are several other W/G replicas in the works right now from other members. Rest assured, your detective skills and patience will definitely pay off!
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Ok, now that THAT'S settled, let's steer this back to the discussion of TN's jackets, if you please....
Regards! Michaelson
Regards! Michaelson
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Tundrarider wrote:..........
This is the first I have read about the 'blue jacket' system. Very clever and certainly innovative.
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not just blue. There is a green one as well and it also has funky coloured pockets. lantzn posted about it.
There may be others too.
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I love that green jacket!
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Sorry. I still get a little excited sometimes!Michaelson wrote:Ok, now that THAT'S settled, let's steer this back to the discussion of TN's jackets, if you please....
Regards! Michaelson
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No problem at all!
Regard! Michaelson
Regard! Michaelson
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Hey DetectiveJones! I`m waiting for my TN LC, too! I`ve ordered at the 24th july... I talked with Tony last week, and he said he would be ready this week, like yours...
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Sounds good. I can't wait to see both of ours!
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Yeah! Which one did you order? CS or LC or ROTLA???
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Sorry for the delay. It is Tony's "Indy IV" jacket.
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Hey DetectiveJones? Whats about your jacket??? I`m still waiting...
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Tony is pretty busy. I ordered a jacket from him on July 13, and he called me yesterday to confirm the measurements and let me know he's making it. (He also thanked me for my patience a couple of times and was emphatic that the jacket should meet my expectations and specs... however I wanted it is how he is going to make it. I just hope I know as much about how the jacket should fit as I think I do!)
Given the nature of Tony's business and the fact that all of his jackets are custom made, I don't think the wait is unreasonable at this point. Getting something custom made by a true craftsman is a treat. It may require a bit of patience, but in my experience it is well worth it....
Given the nature of Tony's business and the fact that all of his jackets are custom made, I don't think the wait is unreasonable at this point. Getting something custom made by a true craftsman is a treat. It may require a bit of patience, but in my experience it is well worth it....
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Well, there's that, plus the fact that Tony also has quite a lot of "other" orders It's not only the custom aspect: Hollywood is keeping him busy as well.
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Yeah, that's pretty much what I meant by "the nature of Tony's business." While he gives us a lot of time and attention, I'm pretty sure we pale in comparison to his primary customer base....
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Tony called me last night. Apparently he is putting the final touches on it, and it is to be shipped out this upcoming Monday. I picked the lowest still available number, 005/777. I chose the black stitching inside the black lining, just to make it more subdued. Definately will post pics when it gets here.
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YEAH!!! My jacket is on the way!!! Tony send me the fedex no...!
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Congrats, nephilo!
I know we're looking forward to (hopefully) seeing some photos of this jacket of yours once it arrives.
All the Best,
Mitch
I know we're looking forward to (hopefully) seeing some photos of this jacket of yours once it arrives.
All the Best,
Mitch
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Can't wait to see some pics!nephilo wrote:YEAH!!! My jacket is on the way!!! Tony send me the fedex no...!
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My TN "INDY IV" arrived the other day. I started a thread in the Jacket category. Please check it out over there. (I didn't want to get in trouble by double posting pictures!)
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That's one of the things that's always impressed me about dealing with Tony.........he makes you feel like he cares as much about getting you the jacket you invision as he would about pleasing 'Bernie' when getting ready for KOTCS........that_dog wrote:Yeah, that's pretty much what I meant by "the nature of Tony's business." While he gives us a lot of time and attention, I'm pretty sure we pale in comparison to his primary customer base....
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OK...I`ve ordered the second TN...the Crystal Skull with the dark cowhide and the SA distressing...
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That's gonna look GREAT on you, my friend!
I look forward to when you get your next jacket and post more photos here for us all to see... your only problem THEN will be deciding WHICH jacket to wear on any given day!
Decisions, decisions...
I look forward to when you get your next jacket and post more photos here for us all to see... your only problem THEN will be deciding WHICH jacket to wear on any given day!
Decisions, decisions...
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Yeah, I've been talking to Tony about another jacket. He sent me a bunch of swatches, but didn't send me the 747, which he is about to do.
I already have a Washed goat LC Wested, a ROTLA Lambskin Wested, and a TN CS, but I just really feel this urge to have a Raiders TN, probably in 747 Cowskin. I love my TN, but it's a bit too reddish and kinda light. I really want a DARK Raiders, but tough and rugged and custom. And Tony is the only man to do it . . .
Darn this jacket obesession! Wouldn't be so bad if I weren't so obsessed with whips!
And hats!
ARGGHH!!!!
I already have a Washed goat LC Wested, a ROTLA Lambskin Wested, and a TN CS, but I just really feel this urge to have a Raiders TN, probably in 747 Cowskin. I love my TN, but it's a bit too reddish and kinda light. I really want a DARK Raiders, but tough and rugged and custom. And Tony is the only man to do it . . .
Darn this jacket obesession! Wouldn't be so bad if I weren't so obsessed with whips!
And hats!
ARGGHH!!!!
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Here's my new 747 Raiders!
I LOVE YOU, TONY!
DHW
I LOVE YOU, TONY!
DHW
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You really pull off the look Darin!
Send Tony the photos, he'll love it
Your jacket will only get better
Send Tony the photos, he'll love it
Your jacket will only get better
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That's a (edit, edit,edit) beautiful jacket, daren! Congrats!!!
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That's a thing of beauty, Daren!
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That's a thing of beauty, Daren!