MBA or not MBA

PETER · Post by **PETER** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 11:40 am

Let me tell you a story.
MBA under the leadership of Noel Howard was entitled to sell the shirt and trousers as he was involved in the production as an employee of the then Bermans and Nathan.
Bermans and Nathan have subsequently become Angels and Berman and now Angels the Costumiers.
When Bermans and Nathan was sold to Angels Noel left to form MBA but had recently run into financtial problems and had to close. However he was able to sell the business and premises to Hand and Lock a long established embroiderers.
So the situation is now that although they intend to sell the shirt and pants they have had nothing to do with the original film production and have no more rights to replicate than the likes of flighsuits or USwings.
The irony is that their xmas card sent to me has Indiana Jones on it with the claim that they made the costume and leatherwork.
Now out respect to Noel I have not produced the shirt or pants but it seems that he has sold that with ther company so I am free to act accordfingly.
I will be producing the the shirt at an estimated £35-£40 and the pants at an estimate £65-£70. in the new year with the approval of the original company Bermans and Nathan now Angels.
So to bore you
Cheers
Peter

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 11:49 am

To be blunt, it's about durn time, Peter. We were talking about this with you at Indyfan back in 1998. Glad to see the doors FINALLY opened. Full speed ahead.....High regards. Michaelson

Mr. Das · Post by **Mr. Das** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 11:50 am

I think I might be needing a new shirt and pair of pants in the new year.

skywlkr · Post by **skywlkr** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 11:51 am

AWESOME!!!!

That's why Peter is "The Man"

Luke

Gater · Post by **Gater** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 12:14 pm

well well well....Peter steps up to the plate...*tock*..AND IT'S A HOME RUN!!!!! Gearheads of the world rejoice!!!!!

PETER · Post by **PETER** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 12:21 pm

I know what you said Michaelson but there is a thing here called
protocol and ethics, its a thing us silly Brits worry about.
Anyway the field is now clear and I am up for it.
Seasons greetings
Cheers
Peter

Rabittooth · Post by **Rabittooth** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 12:23 pm

Awesome.

-Rabittooth

Herr Doktor · Post by **Herr Doktor** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 12:25 pm

Indiana Gater wrote:well well well....Peter steps up to the plate...*tock*..AND IT'S A HOME RUN!!!!! Gearheads of the world rejoice!!!!!

Since Peter is in the UK, perhaps saying he's "knocked it for 6" would be more appropriate?

My new New Year's Resolution is to send a large chunk of money to the UK, addressed to Wested. I don't think I'll fail on this one!

Best,

Chris

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 12:26 pm

We try to practice the same things in the U.S., Peter. You are indeed a fine example of how to do both.

Regards. Michaelson

antiquity collector · Thu Dec 11, 2003 12:29 pm

That's great news Peter! I think everyone, including Noel would rather have someone reliable who also was involved with the films. Not just someone who might have a copy of the patterns.

What really bothers me is the fact that they are passing the items off as if they originally produced them. Costume design and production is an art form and as an artist I am disgusted with the mentality of the new M.B.A.

Keep up the outstanding work,

Rob

Tollan · Post by **Tollan** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 12:38 pm

That's great news!!! Will you be selling the shirts and trousers in a variety of materials (like the variey of leathers for the jackets).... ooohhhhh.... imagine.... a full leather indy outfit

.... maybe even pvc....

you're a gent Peter!

Seasons gtreetings to you sir

Gater · Post by **Gater** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 12:49 pm

I was hoping to one day get another pair of Raiders pants, so now not only do I have to send Wested the $$ for a Raiders Lambskin, but pants too! gee, it's gunna be a costly New year.

One the flip side, I think that Peter will find that with our insurmountable admiration and respect for his products and service, he will have yet another lucrative part of his business that we will all support happily and whole-heartedly.

good on ya, mate!

Mulceber · Post by **Mulceber** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 12:59 pm

Peter, I don't think you know just what a great boon you are doing for gear-head-kind. I salute you. :junior: -IJ

Mulceber · Post by **Mulceber** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 1:06 pm

I just calculated the cost in US dollars and it's about $53 for a shirt, and $100 for a pair of pants! Bravo, Peter, not only are you making a reproduction, but you're making them at a cheaper price than Noel did! :junior: -IJ

Shishak · Post by **Shishak** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 1:22 pm

First, the all-cotton Indy jacket and now the trousers and shirt. I can't wait to see pictures of the first samples.

Post by **Mike** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 1:24 pm

This is indeed good news, Peter. I do have to wonder, though. Will you be as detail oriented as with your jackets? I know there were some that found fault with how MBA produced the shirts, i.e.: single stiching, the epulet not correctly placed, etc.

But before we diluge you with too many requests, we should all sit back and revel in the moment. This is indeed great news!

Mike

Cooler King · Post by **Cooler King** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 1:38 pm

WHAT TOOK YOU SO LONG?!?!!?!?!?

Wow! This is excellent! Three Cheers for Peter!

So, does this mean you'll be creating the pants and shirts for Indy IV?

Renderking Fisk · Post by **Renderking Fisk** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 1:44 pm

This is the best news I've read in a long time.

Peter... you're great!

ob1al · Post by **ob1al** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 2:02 pm

Peter, I AM DELIGHTED to hear this news, thank you.

Consider my order well and truly placed for both items!

BTW, will there be a new link on your website in the new year?

A very Happy ob1al

agent5 · Post by **agent5** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 2:11 pm

Thanks for coming through, Wested.

Pyroxene · Post by **Pyroxene** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 2:49 pm

I am stunned. Wow.

Kit Walker · Post by **Kit Walker** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 2:59 pm

Peter all I can add is another big THANK YOU!

IndyK · Post by **IndyK** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 3:19 pm

Thanks Peter... Thanks. Thanks and thanks.
You saved the day for me. I cancelled my order at Handembroidery yesterday and now this news! Must be a sign... Indy IV could have the working title: "Return of the shirt".

best regards and happy new year Peter

from IndyK - Denmark

Indiana · Post by **Indiana** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 3:33 pm

Hurrah! Now I'll finially be able to AFFORD authentic pants and shirts!

indybill · Post by **indybill** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 4:19 pm

Once again Peter saves the day for the Gearheads!
Thank you Peter for keeping the dream alive. $\:D/$

Post by **Dalexs** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 4:21 pm

Thank you very much Peter. This is indeed grand news!
I look forward to making a few new purchases (shhh, don't tell my wife...)
And if you ever make it to the "New" England area, a round of pints
are on me!

Dalexs

IndyBlues · Post by **IndyBlues** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 4:27 pm

Peter is the Patron Saint of Indy Gear

. Kudos. Now we can get 3/4 of our costume from one place. AWESOME!

whipwarrior · Post by **whipwarrior** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 4:42 pm

SWEET!

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 4:49 pm

Excellent!!! Thanks a lot Peter.

Best Regards,

Marc

Marcus Petrius · Post by **Marcus Petrius** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 5:15 pm

That's great new. Now even a poor student like myself can afford them (I really should look for a job

)

Jsoftz · Post by **Jsoftz** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 12:02 am

Just a quick question, will you be making holsters and gunbelts? Perhaps straps?

Captain D · Post by **Captain D** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 12:34 am

I THINK I CAN SPEAK FOR CLUB OBI-WAN WHEN I SAY THAT WE SHOULD HAVE PETER, FROM WESTED LEATHER COMPANY, "KNIGHTED" AS "SIR PETER BOTWRIGHT"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE HAS "DEFINITELY" EARNED THAT TITLE HERE AT THE CLUB AND IN OUR HEARTS AS INDIANA JONES COLLECTORS!

High Regards,
Captain D
p.s- Peter, I will "definitely" be a future buyer of your fine products in the coming year once again!!!!

Indiana Texas-girl · Post by **Indiana Texas-girl** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 12:56 am

Peter, if my arms were long enough, I'd be reaching across the Atlantic Ocean to give you a big hug! Your dedication to the Indygear hobby amazes me. Thank you!

Farnham54 · Post by **Farnham54** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 1:12 am

Peter, your service to this great hobby cannot be outdone!

Thanks a bunch for taking this on, I may just buy them for the sake of sending you some business!

Highest regards and compliments of the season,

Regards,

Craig Whitton

Spatterdash · Post by **Spatterdash** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 4:28 am

Oh, man...

I'm gonna get to own both the Indy shirt and trousers. It's actually gonna happen!

I'll bet Peter is really Father Christmas..or at least has union ties with the elves

Peter, good sir, thank you for professionalism and your extraordinary craftsmanship!!!

JAN · Post by **JAN** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 4:40 am

That was really good news, Thank You Peter!

When are we to see an update on your webside? And when are You ready to take orders?

Impatient?, Me... no.. no.. well, ok just a little...

Best regards

JAN

TheMantis · Post by **TheMantis** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 7:57 am

OK, the big question now is, how do we start a sign up list with Peter and when will these be ready?

Indiana Janice · Post by **Indiana Janice** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 8:28 am

This fantastic news! Great to hear Peter. Thanks!

Janice

Renderking Fisk · Post by **Renderking Fisk** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 10:30 am

Dalexs wrote:Thank you very much Peter. This is indeed grand news!
I look forward to making a few new purchases (shhh, don't tell my wife...)

Make that two! [I wonder if my wife still Lurks here... D'oh!]

And if you ever make it to the "New" England area, a round of pints
are on me!

Ditto's... and I swear we'll plan it better then our LAST get togther!

Cassidy · Post by **Cassidy** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 10:42 am

Amazing...just amazing. Peter, am I to understand that Noel will have some input on this project, perhaps more than just giving his blessing?

Also, I suppose Wested will now be the one-stop shop for the costumers of Indy IV, eh?

Cheers,
Cassidy

JerseyJones · Post by **JerseyJones** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 3:34 pm

=D> $\:D/$

Okay, I can say it....

this is like a hyperactive airconditioner....

TOO COOL !!!!

Thanks Peter !

KEn

JerseyJones · Post by **JerseyJones** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 3:36 pm

IndianaJones wrote:I just calculated the cost in US dollars and it's about $53 for a shirt, and $100 for a pair of pants! Bravo, Peter, not only are you making a reproduction, but you're making them at a cheaper price than Noel did! :junior: -IJ

So much for the custom Land's End's for $99.00 ! WHEEE !

skywlkr · Post by **skywlkr** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 4:17 pm

TheMantis wrote:OK, the big question now is, how do we start a sign up list with Peter and when will these be ready?

I imagine Peter will let us know when the patterns are ready and he has the materials needed in stock. Then there will probably be an update to the Wested site listing the new gear.

Luke

IndyMo · Post by **IndyMo** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 6:13 pm

Peter,

All I can say is Merry Christmas to us.

Thank You!

Mo

IndianaJames · Post by **IndianaJames** » Sat Dec 13, 2003 12:21 pm

SurfinGorilla · Post by **SurfinGorilla** » Sat Dec 13, 2003 3:05 pm

Hey All RIGHT!!!

Now Peter, oh where are my manners, SIR Peter if we could only talk you into making a Wested version of the Mk VII bag that would be great! Not only for us GearHeads but anyone looking for a good quality day bag. I know of a few people around here that would love a Leather version of a Mk VII.

OK...I will be satisfied for now, cant wait to get the rest of my stuff straight from your High Quality factory! SO.... From all of US to YOU.

LONG LIVE SIR PETER!!!!!!
GOD SAVE THE KING!!

Your humble servant,
Reggie the Snake

Spatterdash · Post by **Spatterdash** » Sat Dec 13, 2003 11:29 pm

England has a King now?

sigh...I have got to keep up with current events.

So, is the new King of England a lush and is the Queen even aware he exists? Will Tony Blair irritate him? Is His Majesty a Doctor Who fan, or does he prefer old reruns of Dangermouse?

Finally, and most importantly, will His Majesty bring spats back into fashion?

thePawn · Post by **thePawn** » Sun Dec 14, 2003 10:17 pm

It looks like Santa has brought us an early Christmas present with this good news.

conceited_ape · Post by **conceited_ape** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 5:31 am

I can't offer any gratitude outside that which has already been expressed by all those above but you truly are a "Gearhead's Man", Peter.
Fed's off to you, sir! Have a wonderful New Year!

auntsugar · Post by **auntsugar** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 5:52 am

Peter, Peter, Peter...
Hoorah, Hoorah, Hoorah!
Since I never got a shirt or trousers from Noel, I'm more pleased to be able to get them from Peter. He did a fantastic job with my jacket, so I can't wait to get a shirt/trouser set from him.

MBA or not MBA

MBA or not MBA

SANTA'S GIFT