Todd's Pants

knibs7 · Post by **knibs7** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:52 pm

Kinda funny, I suppose...

Kyle

indyclone · Post by **indyclone** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 12:16 pm

any new updates on the pants?
just wondering?

Puppetboy · Post by **Puppetboy** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 12:36 pm

We're still making samples, looking for the right fit. I have six pairs of pleated front pants here, none of them are cut the same through the seat. This is a vital detail we want to get perfect to achieve the right drape.

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 2:44 pm

...a good cut for posterior's....I mean poteritie's sake?

Nicolas Jones · Post by **Nicolas Jones** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 4:48 pm

I can't wait to see your pants!

Fell free to post some pictures of it when you are ready!

Regards,

Nico

Bartram · Post by **Bartram** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 5:41 pm

In any other context, don't you think our eagerness to "see Todd's pants" would be just creepy

Ok, as one who is also very "eager" I must say, keep up the good work Todd. Every detail I hear about you tweaking and correcting gets me more excited about the finished product. Take your time and keep working to get it right.

We will all be the beneficiaries and appreciate your craftsmanship indeed.

Cheers and happy new year!
B

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 5:45 am

Bartram wrote:In any other context, don't you think our eagerness to "see Todd's pants" would be just creepy

Well in the UK, where pants mean underwear, YES

I always laugh when I read "can't wait to see your pants"

generalFROSTY · Post by **generalFROSTY** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 2:29 am

What color(s) can we expect to see with these?

Digger4Glory · Post by **Digger4Glory** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 2:04 pm

Absolutely 100% Wool! Thats the only way to ensure the proper look. When we put on the garb thats what we all want in the end. Stick to your gut and go with 100% wool. If they had the weight and tight weave of WW2 Pinks that would be great! Those things can take a real beating.

lantzn · Post by **lantzn** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 3:34 pm

Erri wrote:
Bartram wrote:In any other context, don't you think our eagerness to "see Todd's pants" would be just creepy
Well in the UK, where pants mean underwear, YES I always laugh when I read "can't wait to see your pants"

So are pants (US) called trousers then?

rover smith · Post by **rover smith** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 3:40 pm

Yup in the UK pants are trousers and pants are what you where under them

generalFROSTY · Post by **generalFROSTY** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 3:53 pm

So everyone has been trying to see Todds underwear?? No wonder he hasn't posted any picture updates! $\:D/$

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 5:34 pm

lantzn wrote: So are pants (US) called trousers then?

rover smith wrote:Yup in the UK pants are trousers and pants are what you where under them

Many US members never noticed it because the British population on this board adapted to call trousers pants, but they won't be telling their wives they have just purchased a pair of "pants" for £100

Rover smith, sorry for the off topic but, do you by chance own a Last Crusade jacket? I spotted one in Christmas time in Glasgow city center

Bartram · Post by **Bartram** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 8:25 pm

generalFROSTY wrote:So everyone has been trying to see Todds underwear?? No wonder he hasn't posted any picture updates! $\:D/$

Fa!
Sorry about bringing this all up Todd

B

rover smith · Post by **rover smith** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 6:02 am

Rover smith, sorry for the off topic but, do you by chance own a Last Crusade jacket? I spotted one in Christmas time in Glasgow city centre

No, I've got a Raiders. I've yet to see someone else in Glasgow with any Indy jacket. You should've let me know you were coming over, we could've gone for a drink.

Back on topic, Todds pants erm... trousers, cant wait to see them.

indyclone · Post by **indyclone** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 4:28 pm

well just waiting on todd to perfect the best is a thing we can all appriecate, when he does have the pants available, will he then have the pants divided into raiders pants(trousers), temple of doom , or last crusade styles too? don't worry todd just messing with you but you know that will probably be the next thing we will want.

rover smith · Post by **rover smith** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 5:59 pm

He's not gone after any other jackets, I reckon it'll just be the one trouser option.

Noah · Post by **Noah** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 10:57 pm

I can't wait for these! I'm sure gonna be getting a pair. All of Todd's gear that I have gotten from him was great and the pants should be too. So they will be a Raiders pants?

Photoss · Post by **Photoss** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 11:33 pm

yes... for the millionth time..............

nicktheguy · Post by **nicktheguy** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 11:43 pm

Well we are all pretty good at waiting at least.

generalFROSTY · Post by **generalFROSTY** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 2:19 am

But I want an Oompa Loompa NOWWWWW!!!!!!!

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 8:52 am

That about sums it up, doesn't it?

Bartram · Post by **Bartram** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:34 am

generalFROSTY wrote:But I want an Oompa Loompa NOWWWWW!!!!!!!

This is so perfect!

B

nicktheguy · Post by **nicktheguy** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 7:34 pm

yup - the eternal wait.

raider 57 · Post by **raider 57** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:32 pm

We could all show up at Fort Mac next year wearing NO pants!

generalFROSTY · Post by **generalFROSTY** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 12:43 am

When Todd starts selling these, may I ask that customers sing this song?
(sung in the tone of "I've got a golden ticket")
I never thought my gear would be
anything but mediocrity
when suddenly I begin to see...more of Todds products for me...
cuz I've got a pair of Todd's pants
I've got a pair of pants to wear all day
And with a pair of Todd's pants it's an Indy dayyyyyy
GOODMORNING, LOOK AT THE GEAR!
Cuz they have said it coulden't be done (but it can be done)
I never thought that I would be, wanting this pair of pants for me
but suddenly half the gear is mine, what an amazing thing
cuz I got a pair of Todd's pants
And with a pair of Todd's pants it's and INNNNNDYYYYY DAYYYYYY!

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 1:08 am

Great, now I need glass cleaner for the monitor.

At least it's water & not milk.

This all reminds me of the Hinez "anticipation" commercials of the 70's.

Cheers!

Dan

Photoss · Post by **Photoss** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 2:10 am

L.O.L. quite the good song there chap.

A.J. Cairo · Post by **A.J. Cairo** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 9:10 am

I wonder if we'll be able to sing that song any time in the near future. I hope so!!! Can't wait to hear something from Todd about the pants.

Puppetboy · Post by **Puppetboy** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 10:54 am

Okay, here's the update:

We've been tweaking patterns for the last two months. We've made roughly 8 sample pairs, re-altering each one until they fell apart. I think we've got it and are doing our first trial in wool.

It's slow going because we are juggling so many things. Add to that the holidays and bad weather (I couldn't get to the office four days last week) and it just made things worse.

No predictions on dates - I have no idea. The unpredictable always happens.

Thanks for the patience!

Todd

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 11:02 am

Puppetboy wrote: No predictions on dates - I have no idea. The unpredictable always happens.

"What do you mean 'they only put on one leg?!'"

After all is said and done, I'm looking forward to seeing how these turn out!

Bartram · Post by **Bartram** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 11:39 am

Puppetboy wrote:
No predictions on dates - I have no idea. The unpredictable always happens.

Thanks for the patience!

Patiently and eagerly waiting indeed! Thanks for the update Todd.
2010's going to be a good year for gear;)

B

generalFROSTY · Post by **generalFROSTY** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 12:14 pm

So once Todd get's these rolling out, he will really be a 'one stop shop' for gearheads!
That's a good thing for those looking to put thier gear together quickly and affordably. The quality for the value is very impressive - my boots are still holding strong, very comfortable and as far as SA goes, just as good as Aldens and at a fraction of the price!

RaidersBash · Post by **RaidersBash** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 12:20 pm

generalFROSTY wrote:So once Todd get's these rolling out, he will really be a 'one stop shop' for gearheads!
That's a good thing for those looking to put thier gear together quickly and affordably. The quality for the value is very impressive - my boots are still holding strong, very comfortable and as far as SA goes, just as good as Aldens and at a fraction of the price!

I totally agree Frosty. Now that I replaced my Wested Goat with a Todd Standard, my gear set is 100% Todd's. Like I said, moving to the same town has really cost me (but like TundraRider said, at least I save on shipping).

Once the pants come in, then I'll be done (aside from the Bapty revolver when that's in).

i was waiting until i got the whip to do my full gear shots, but now I kinda want to wait for the pants because my "close enoughs" are no longer close enough for my tastes.

ohhhh, my poor poor wallet

generalFROSTY · Post by **generalFROSTY** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 1:12 pm

You can at least give us a shot from the waist up!

A.J. Cairo · Post by **A.J. Cairo** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 7:24 pm

generalFROSTY wrote:You can at least give us a shot from the waist up!

Technically, you can take a shot without pants at all and still be 100% screen accurate. Please don't do it though.

Noah · Post by **Noah** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 9:18 pm

generalFROSTY wrote:So once Todd get's these rolling out, he will really be a 'one stop shop' for gearheads!
That's a good thing for those looking to put thier gear together quickly and affordably. The quality for the value is very impressive - my boots are still holding strong, very comfortable and as far as SA goes, just as good as Aldens and at a fraction of the price!

I also agree he has good quality gear for a good price

I'm very eager for these thanks for the update Todd!

Post by **Holt** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 3:12 pm

thanx for the update Todd. Im really curious about this pants.

what color are you aiming for? more greyish like the Hawai/temple pants or the cairo/german mechanic fight pants color?

Puppetboy · Post by **Puppetboy** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 3:35 pm

I'm not sure I follow. Are you saying the pants are different colors?

rover smith · Post by **rover smith** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 3:37 pm

I think he means onscreen they look different colours in those scenes.

Post by **Holt** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 3:43 pm

yeah, I ment the onscreen color. not the original color. sorry for the confusion.

Puppetboy · Post by **Puppetboy** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 4:30 pm

I'm going to copy a MBA swatch. It's darker than what Noel Howard used. I'll throw in a set of photo filters so you can see them in shades matching your favorite scenes. (Kidding! Kidding! No offense intended! I just couldn't resist! Sorry!)

Post by **Holt** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 4:34 pm

non taken my friend

Ill look forward seeing the color!

whipcracker · Post by **whipcracker** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 4:40 pm

It's getting closer....!!!!!!!!!!
I am sure we'll get a $\:D/$

on the pants and not a

Todd has great stuff....

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 8:13 pm

Puppetboy wrote:I'm going to copy a MBA swatch. It's darker than what Noel Howard used.

Are you saying that MBA trousers were darker than the latest "NH" ones? (for who doesn't know Noel Howard produced and sold these trousers first as "MBA" and later by himself as "NH", same guy though)
I wasn't aware of a colour difference between the two. Is it consistently different? Just curious

Good joke about the fliters

generalFROSTY · Post by **generalFROSTY** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 10:34 pm

Tundrarider wrote:
Puppetboy wrote: It's darker than what Noel Howard used.
Darker is a good word here. Most complaints I've seen about Indy pants (including my own ) is " they're too light!"

Michael

Michael, stop shoving it in our faces! We know your gear is awesome including your pants and thier awesome color

(and I mean that in the nicest way possible)
Keep on Gearin'!

TenuredProfessor · Post by **TenuredProfessor** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:25 pm

As Tom Petty once said, the waiting is the hardest part!! Thank you Todd for keeping us up to date...And I'm with Michael...darker is good.

IndianaSean · Post by **IndianaSean** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 11:17 am

Dark is goooood!! $\:D/$

Sean

BaptisteTheFool · Post by **BaptisteTheFool** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 8:56 pm

Will there be a size 28 or 29 (preferably the latter)? I sometimes can wear a 30inch waist, but more typically I need a 29. I just find that often that size is difficult to find. 30 seems to be the starting size for most men's pants. My waist measures to a 30, but most 30s aren't true to size, I find.

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 5:30 am

28-29?? May I ask what age and gender are you? Those are extremely small sizes for an adult male. By the way if you get properly made trousers like i'm suere todd's will be, 30" should be true-size.
Oh and by the way, as I said before, I'm expecting size 33" to be available from Todd... screen accurate (and also my size hehe)

Choice of pants material