Quick! Pick a name for Todd's Costumes new hat!

Puppetboy · Post by **Puppetboy** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 1:39 pm

We have a new hat to announce, but we don't want to until we have a good name for it. I've narrowed down my idea list to a few top contenders - what do you think? I'm going to decide quick so I can make the announcement!

Please no questions about the hat yet... I'll announce everything after I have a name.

-Todd

bish · Post by **bish** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 2:25 pm

How about the "Out-of-Towner" As In out of town looking for artifacts.

Can't wait to see the new hat!

-Bish

knibs7 · Post by **knibs7** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 2:33 pm

It depends on the hat... Wouldn't make much sense to vote for the "Raider" if the hat looks like an LC

Kyle

Puppetboy · Post by **Puppetboy** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 2:39 pm

It depends on the hat... Wouldn't make much sense to vote for the "Raider" if the hat looks like an LC

I wonder how many people would be confused by that. But since we don't have a "Temple of Doomer" or "Last Crusader" or "Crystal Skuller" maybe they'd just accept it as a cool name.

-Todd

jlee562 · Post by **jlee562** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 2:39 pm

Kinda hard to pick a name without any details. If someone told me that they were going to pick between an "Explorer" hat and a "Metropolitan" hat, I would picture two different hats in my head if I only knew the name.

Puppetboy · Post by **Puppetboy** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 2:47 pm

Don't over-think this. What's a catchy name for an Indy hat?

I took "metropolitan" off the list. It doesn't conjure up an image of Indiana Jones. Okay, that's helpful. Forget "Metropolitan". It's an Indy hat.

-Todd

bish · Post by **bish** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 2:50 pm

I'm sorry, I was looking at this thread on Tapatalk on my iPhone and it didn't show the poll so I didn't see the names you had listed.

While I still like the Out-of-Towner

I think The Explorer is a good choice so I chose that.

-bish

Gorak · Post by **Gorak** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 3:03 pm

I personally like Raider as it is plain, simple, to the point and instantly conjures up the impression of Indiana Jones no matter what film.

trdaggers · Post by **trdaggers** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 3:18 pm

It's a tough call. I voted for the first one on the list, but I think "Raider: would be my vote if I had to do it over again.

Gailen

Puppetboy · Post by **Puppetboy** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 3:21 pm

You can change it.

When I removed "Metropolitan" it erased the previous votes, but no matter. You can change your vote anyway.

-Todd

kwad · Post by **kwad** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 3:36 pm

Todd,

Is this related to one of the hats you had on display at the Summit?
If so

Puppetboy · Post by **Puppetboy** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 4:06 pm

Hmmm... I had a couple there. I don't think it's the one you're thinking of. This is a replacement for the Downtowner.

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 4:10 pm

Doesn't Broner own the name 'Raider' for one of their early fedoras?

I used to own one back in the early 80's.

Regards! Michaelson

kwad · Post by **kwad** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 5:00 pm

Puppetboy wrote:Hmmm... I had a couple there. I don't think it's the one you're thinking of. This is a replacement for the Downtowner.

Gotcha

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 5:01 pm

I went with the explorer. It's simple, generic, and easily conjures up the Indiana Jones vibe.

Post by **Tennessee Smith** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 5:43 pm

I picked Raider just because "raiders" is Indy to me. Plain and simple, everything else is window treatments.

knibs7 · Post by **knibs7** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 5:45 pm

How about "The Archaeologist?"

Kyle

Puppetboy · Post by **Puppetboy** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 5:52 pm

"The Archaeologist" was on the list and "The Professor". I thought these four were more exciting and more evocative. What do you think?

-Todd

Hollowpond · Post by **Hollowpond** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 6:11 pm

The Raider...you said it yourself, don't overthink it!

darthbish · Post by **darthbish** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 6:13 pm

"The Crusader"

fifthchamber · Post by **fifthchamber** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 6:19 pm

"The Raider".....Why complicate things?

That is, if it's not already "owned"....If it is, that may be too literal a name...

bish · Post by **bish** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 6:44 pm

I'd change my vote to "The Archaeologist" if that was an option.

- bish

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 6:57 pm

fifthchamber wrote:"The Raider".....Why complicate things?

That is, if it's not already "owned"....If it is, that may be too literal a name...

If it's 'owned' and registered, it's copyright infringement, and I'm sure Todd isn't the least bit interested in getting into those murky waters, hense the reason I brought it up.

Michaelson

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 7:12 pm

How about "The Grave Robber?"

Agreed, the Raider is too obvious and overused, despite having been used for hat names already.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 7:14 pm

The Explorer also sounds a bit too close to the "Explorador," a current production Indy hat by another vendor.

Dr._J · Post by **Dr._J** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 7:16 pm

For the record, Garrison Hatters calls their Raiders hat "The Raider".

Mr. Lucky · Post by **Mr. Lucky** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 7:17 pm

'The Digger'?

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 7:21 pm

Dr._J wrote:For the record, Garrison Hatters calls their Raiders hat "The Raider".

Indeed!

Regard! Michaelson

Puppetboy · Post by **Puppetboy** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 7:25 pm

If it's 'owned' and registered, it's copyright infringement, and I'm sure Todd isn't the least bit interested in getting into those murky waters, hense the reason I brought it up.

TESS found 8 G&S registered with the name "Raider": A Sikorsky helicopter, a pesticide, a parachute, a backup drive, a metal detector, a crossbow, a motorcycle helmet, and a handheld stereoscopic nuclear detection instrument. No hat.

-Todd

Post by **Dalexs** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 7:44 pm

expeditionist would be my choicew if it did'n't sound so much like exhibitionist

I'd post examples, but I might get banned...

Puppetboy · Post by **Puppetboy** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 7:47 pm

darthbish · Post by **darthbish** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 7:55 pm

hey....it's a fedora worn by Ford..
So why not a play on words...

"The Fordera"

Post by **Tennessee Smith** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:03 pm

"Ford-era"

I think that term was coined after the "too big to fail" auto bail-out?

WConly · Post by **WConly** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:06 pm

Think simple. The hat is 'Indy.' It goes with him wherever he goes -- "The Companion" W>

Dr._J · Post by **Dr._J** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 9:55 pm

WConly wrote:Think simple. The hat is 'Indy.' It goes with him wherever he goes -- "The Companion" W>

Why stop there? How about "The Life Partner"? What? No good?

Indiana Bugs · Post by **Indiana Bugs** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 10:06 pm

Puppetboy wrote:
It depends on the hat... Wouldn't make much sense to vote for the "Raider" if the hat looks like an LC
I wonder how many people would be confused by that. But since we don't have a "Temple of Doomer" or "Last Crusader" or "Crystal Skuller" maybe they'd just accept it as a cool name.

-Todd

Temple of Doomer? Last Crusader? Crystal SKULLER?? BWAAA - HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA . . . hehehehe <whew!>

Long John Tinfoil · Post by **Long John Tinfoil** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 11:23 pm

The "Archaeologist" has the most appeal for me.

LJ

indyclone · Post by **indyclone** » Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:02 am

well i like "the raider" and i have gone about how much i like todd's hats in the past , i have two downtowners and one uptowner , so having araider would be awesome!!!! $\:D/$

Arch Stanton · Post by **Arch Stanton** » Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:03 am

It won't let me vote. But I'm going with 'Expeditionist', even though at first glance I thought it said Exhibitionist.

MARQ · Post by **MARQ** » Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:49 am

Hmmm...The Raider ...and Todd, It better look good!

Post by **Indiana Jeff** » Thu Feb 02, 2012 2:09 am

"the raider" might seem cliched to us, but for Todd to reach the general public I think that's his best bet.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

fenris · Post by **fenris** » Thu Feb 02, 2012 3:50 am

Long John Tinfoil wrote:The "Archaeologist" has the most appeal for me.

LJ

+1 on this... Too bad it isn't part of your choices.

IndianaSloan · Post by **IndianaSloan** » Thu Feb 02, 2012 8:19 am

Any word on the decision yet Todd? PICS PICS PICS PICS!

yuji · Post by **yuji** » Thu Feb 02, 2012 8:39 am

If not "Raider", then "Explorer" sounds good.

beaverlid · Post by **beaverlid** » Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:35 pm

The Tomb Raider.

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:52 pm

Where have I heard THAT one before....

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Thu Feb 02, 2012 2:46 pm

Well, one thing's for sure... WHATEVER it's gonna be called, you've definitely got everyone's attention!
Hope there's pictures SOON.

Kim Hoffman · Post by **Kim Hoffman** » Thu Feb 02, 2012 4:11 pm

I vote for "The Archeologist." A good fedora requires something more distinguished.

stones · Post by **stones** » Thu Feb 02, 2012 6:12 pm

What about the ' Dr Jones'

Stones

Hollowpond · Post by **Hollowpond** » Thu Feb 02, 2012 6:15 pm

The Dr. Jones' Stones?!?!?!?

I like it!

Name our new Indy hat!