US Wings is the official licensee for jackets

Post by **Tennessee Smith** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 4:13 pm

The word is out, US Wings is now the official licensee for Indy jackets for Disney and LFL.

https://www.uswings.com/product-categor ... s-jackets/

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Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 4:39 pm

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/ ... 406230022H

Here’s the official Disney announcement.

Regards! Michaelson

Ark101 · Post by **Ark101** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 4:59 pm

I wish they were half the price to better match Wested and the sleeves weren't so long! Love these jackets' strength but just doesn't fit my body type.
Really jealous of that map lining!

Thunderspy · Post by **Thunderspy** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 5:03 pm

They don't look very nice in the (quite weird) photos.
https://www.uswings.com/product/indiana ... er-jacket/

The Wested one looks nicer to me, and doesn't have that horrendous lining.

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 6:08 pm

Though it’s not going to appeal to the cosplay crowd, I like it. It’s different, and where USWINGS made the jackets for Temple of Doom, they’ve had a real hand in the IJ film franchise for a LONG time.

Congratulations to getting the official license! Those aren’t just handed out by Disney, let alone LFL.

Regards! M

WConly · Post by **WConly** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 6:42 pm

Michaelson wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 6:08 pm Though it’s not going to appeal to the cosplay crowd, I like it. It’s different, and where USWINGS made the jackets for Temple of Doom, they’ve had a real hand in the IJ film franchise for a LONG time.

Congratulations to getting the official license! Those aren’t just handed out by Disney, let alone LFL.

Regards! M

It definitely will have it's own special crowd who will be very comfortable with it, regardless of screen accuracy, etc. W>

IJJTM · Post by **IJJTM** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 7:37 pm

The pockets just look off to me. Especially near the scalloping.

Hollowpond · Post by **Hollowpond** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 8:27 pm

I agree with Michaelson. This is not aimed at us Gearheads. I mean, what licensed product has EVER been that accurate. (Dorfman Pacific anyone?)

The only issue I have with it is price. Unless this is a made in the USA product (and it may be, US Wings has used Schott Leather to produce jackets in the past) I bought a dead on SA custom jacket for half that price.

Having said that, I've owned US Wings jackets and they were pretty awesome in their own way. I still have 2 of the youth cowhide models and I will be giving them to my grandkids (when I have some). And they will probably give them to their grandkids. They are WELL made.

Congrats to US Wings

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 8:33 pm

From what I’ve heard, they’re all made by Schott.

Regards! M

Hollowpond · Post by **Hollowpond** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 8:35 pm

There you go then!

Canyon · Post by **Canyon** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 9:15 pm

OH NO!!! They misspelt Princeton in Indy's bio.

Mark Raats · Post by **Mark Raats** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 9:39 pm

Congratulations to Sarge and his team, this is richly deserved after so many years of work.

I agree with the comments here that these are aimed not at the gear heads but there is no question they are terrific.
I own three (soon to be four) Wing's jackets and they are incredibly hard working.

M

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 9:54 pm

Canyon wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 9:15 pm OH NO!!! They misspelt Princeton in Indy's bio.

That was already spotted last week and being fixed. That photo is the prototype.

Regards! M

Post by **Mike** » Tue Apr 11, 2023 7:54 am

As I still have my fan club jacket from the 80's I can attest to these lasting. Though it doesn't see much wear time these days, it's still a sentimental favorite and thus far the only brand that has remained in the closet.

...though admittedly my S&J isn't going anywhere either.

Post by **Mike** » Tue Apr 11, 2023 7:55 am

Gotta say I'm digging the ball caps they offer too.

IndyFan89 · Post by **IndyFan89** » Tue Apr 11, 2023 10:06 am

Do they plan on releasing any other hide types? I purchased the vintage cowhide from them back in 2008 and the color was very orange.

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Kokopelli · Post by **Kokopelli** » Tue Apr 11, 2023 10:23 am

Ark101 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 4:59 pm I wish they were half the price to better match Wested and the sleeves weren't so long! Love these jackets' strength but just doesn't fit my body type.
Really jealous of that map lining!

I have the opposite problem!! I’ve tried to get Sargent to make me a regular jacket with long sleeves, too no avail.

At least it looks like the extra 2” body length is gone!!

Indydawg · Post by **Indydawg** » Tue Apr 11, 2023 11:43 am

Completely agree with the "these ain't for the gear head/stitch counters" among us, but they are very well made jackets--especially the ones that have come from the Schott factory, which I also understand these will be.

Personally, I have always thought the Wings jackets had more of a Last Crusade vibe going for them. And I think the scalloping on the pocket flaps is very interesting...also kind of gives off a LC vibe to me.

This has been a long time coming, too...as Michaelson said, Disney/LFL doesn't just hand out these licenses.

Congratulations to Sarge and Co.!

Cheers!
ID

Charybdis · Post by **Charybdis** » Tue Apr 11, 2023 12:13 pm

Congrats to US Wings! They have a great selection and good products. That being said though, I have bought two US Wings Indy jackets over the years and I sold the first one and sent the second one back. For some reason, not what I was expecting. But this will appeal to many people wanting an officially licensed jacket.

Canyon · Post by **Canyon** » Tue Apr 11, 2023 1:07 pm

Michaelson wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 9:54 pm
Canyon wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 9:15 pm OH NO!!! They misspelt Princeton in Indy's bio.

That was already spotted last week and being fixed. That photo is the prototype.

Regards! M

Thanks Michaelson! I'm glad to hear that!

Canyon · Post by **Canyon** » Tue Apr 11, 2023 1:19 pm

And I even forgot to say this is awesome news. And you know what would be even more awesome? If Disney partnered with Akubra.

Indydawg · Post by **Indydawg** » Tue Apr 11, 2023 2:03 pm

And you know what would be even more awesome? If Disney partnered with Akubra.

You can say that again!!!

Dr. Jones, Jr. · Post by **Dr. Jones, Jr.** » Tue Apr 11, 2023 2:36 pm

My first Indy Jacket back in 2012 was a U.S. wings and it's held up to this day. Not the most screen-accurate jacket, but an absolute tank and I'm glad the business is going to them - I've never had a bad thing to say about them whatsoever.

Illinois_Jones · Post by **Illinois_Jones** » Tue Apr 11, 2023 10:38 pm

Well it makes sense given the long association with Disney and the stunt show. But I'm not sure what the market is for $700 jackets among the general public. And unfortunately I guess USW had to remove their regular branded Indy jackets from the lineup for the time being.

Canyon · Post by **Canyon** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 6:04 am

Thanks, Indydawg.

That reminds me of when I first went to the Queen Mary summit in 2005 and we went to Disneyland. I was in the Indy store and I remember seeing a woman with her son and she took a glance at the Dorfman fedora's on the shelf and then she looked at my Akubra, turned to her son and said "come on I'm taking you to a real hat shop".

Charybdis · Post by **Charybdis** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 11:58 am

Way to go, Canyon! For a second, I thought you were going to say that the woman said that the DP hat looked more like Indy than yours!!!

Indydawg · Post by **Indydawg** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 12:00 pm

Canyon wrote: ↑Wed Apr 12, 2023 6:04 am Thanks, Indydawg.

That reminds me of when I first went to the Queen Mary summit in 2005 and we went to Disneyland. I was in the Indy store and I remember seeing a woman with her son and she took a glance at the Dorfman fedora's on the shelf and then she looked at my Akubra, turned to her son and said "come on I'm taking you to a real hat shop".

LOL...exactly! If you're gonna wear a fedora, you're far better off getting the real thing!

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 12:48 pm

Charybdis wrote: ↑Wed Apr 12, 2023 11:58 am Way to go, Canyon! For a second, I thought you were going to say that the woman said that the DP hat looked more like Indy than yours!!!

Actually, ITG wore a DP to the first QM summit that had been reblocked and it looked really good!

Regards! M

henryindianajonesjr44 · Wed Apr 12, 2023 5:08 pm

Congrats to Sarge and US Wings. I'm glad I already own a few as that price is way too much for . I hope they find success with it and someday we get some better prices.
It's an exciting time to be an Indy fan again.

Indydawg · Post by **Indydawg** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 8:41 pm

Michaelson wrote: ↑Wed Apr 12, 2023 12:48 pm [quote=Charybdis post_id=950375 time=<a href="tel:1681315130">1681315130</a> user_id=8450]
Way to go, Canyon! For a second, I thought you were going to say that the woman said that the DP hat looked more like Indy than yours!!!

Actually, ITG wore a DP to the first QM summit that had been reblocked and it looked really good!

Regards! M
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Love it!!!

Charybdis · Post by **Charybdis** » Thu Apr 13, 2023 1:20 pm

What I find really interesting is that Indy-inspired Cape Buffalo A-2 jacket that they have listed. I wouldn't mind one of those!

Of course, it probably is just their regular A-2 and all you are paying for is the Indy lining on the inside...but it still is a cool jacket...

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu May 18, 2023 8:02 pm

Just received this from David Hack:

“ The official Indiana Jones Licensed jackets are here by June 30th. Over ten thousand licensed Indiana Jones The Dial of Destiny jackets are being made at this time and we will have a full supply of Kids and Adult Jackets for the grand showing of the Indiana Jones The Dial of Destiny Movie showing the 30th of June 6/30/23 " The Block Buster of the Year"
Visit www.uswings.com and place your orders
Regards,
Sgt. Hack
Licensed Indiana Jones TM”

Regards! Michaelson

fifthchamber · Post by **fifthchamber** » Thu May 18, 2023 8:57 pm

Has any one here bought one? I suspect the amount of perfectly screen accurate jackets we have access to in 2023 makes that a little more unlikely, but I'd still be interested to see the jacket in person on someone here...Size wise, I've always had issues with US Wings, but the leather selection they've had over the years is interesting to see...

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu May 18, 2023 9:42 pm

No one yet, far as I know, since they’re not available until June 30th.

Totally agreed on hides they find and use in small runs.

One of the mentioned hides is patina mountain goat which sounds interesting.

Regards! M

fifthchamber · Post by **fifthchamber** » Thu May 18, 2023 10:55 pm

Ahh, sorry, I thought they were available now but just hadn't shipped out just yet! I see, I see...

And yeah, they do get some interesting skins...I remember being amazed at the bison selections a few years back...Absolutely stunning depth of colour and texture to it....Size wise, I guess they're made for a certain market, but that aside, I'm interested in seeing what they manage to find for these jackets once they're on sale!

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu May 18, 2023 11:24 pm

That bison was absolutely amazing stuff. Physically heavy as hades, but tough as nails. I gave mine to Steve Delk and he loved it!

Regards! M

fifthchamber · Post by **fifthchamber** » Thu May 18, 2023 11:49 pm

Michaelson wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 11:24 pm That bison was absolutely amazing stuff. Physically heavy as hades, but tough as nails. I gave mine to Steve Delk and he loved it!

Regards! M

Yeah, looked superb! I'm sure Steve would have enjoyed the hades out of that one too!

Oh, happy Birthday! I hope the day is a good one! Warmest regards from Tokyo!

IJJTM · Post by **IJJTM** » Fri May 19, 2023 5:04 am

Anyone notice their “Satipo” hat? https://www.uswings.com/product/indiana-jones-fedora/

Post by **Michaelson** » Fri May 19, 2023 9:15 am

fifthchamber wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 11:49 pm

Oh, happy Birthday! I hope the day is a good one! Warmest regards from Tokyo!

Thank you very much!

Regards! M

Captain D · Post by **Captain D** » Sun May 21, 2023 12:28 am

I do like the adventure bag w/ Indy's name on it at least, lol.

fedoraguy · Post by **fedoraguy** » Wed Jun 14, 2023 2:53 am

..did anybody here order this jacket, maybe even received it already? I ordered mine on May 1st, but no jacket so far (I'm located in Europe), just the order confirmation. I asked them twice about a status, but no answer. The statement on their website changed from "shipping in May" to "shipping in June" recently. I have no idea what's happening here, last time I made business with US Wings was approx 15 years ago when I bought my cowhide IJ3 jacket, which was an absolutely superb experience back then.

br, FG.

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Jun 14, 2023 11:26 am

Last I heard, the first truck with orders didn’t roll until last week, so the deliveries have started.

Regards! M

fedoraguy · Post by **fedoraguy** » Tue Jun 20, 2023 4:36 am

..you know something, Michaelson? You're absolutely right!

Received a bunch of status updates from them last night with an USPS tracking ID saying that my jacket is on the way

Can't await to get it, just hope the customs clearance won't take long... If wanted I can post some pictures of the jacket.

br,
FG

PS, OT: I used to be that COW account: "TheFedoraGuy", but somehow I could not recover my pw after some years of idleness. Guess there is no way to merge the accounts, right.

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Jun 20, 2023 11:37 am

Drop Dalexs a line and ask!

Glad to hear you got your tracking number!

Regards! Michaelson

Mark Raats · Post by **Mark Raats** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 9:56 pm

A wonderful surprise shouldered its way into my studio today from USWings - officially licensed by Lucasfilm.
I have three other Indy jackets from them and they are all built like trucks.

My sincerest thanks to Sarge, Myke and the rest of the incredible team @USWings
MARK

Post by **Mike** » Mon Jul 10, 2023 8:13 am

Would love to see the pics, but they're broken for me.

Castor Dioscuri · Post by **Castor Dioscuri** » Sun Jul 23, 2023 8:30 pm

So does anyone actually have a US Wings DoD that they wouldn't mind sharing photos of? I can't be the only one that's curious how this turned out...

P.s. for folks thinking of buying one, I noticed that it is cheaper to buy the DoD jacket, hat, bag combo deal than it is to buy the DoD jacket alone by close to around 100 bucks. Must be a mistake, so I'd strike now if you're interested.

OldGringo · Post by **OldGringo** » Wed Sep 06, 2023 6:22 pm

Wow...thanks Michaelson....was wondering who got the contract.....good luck to the Sarge who created US Wings....love my A-2 from them.......but love my Wested LC jacket in Novapelle also....to each is own......lol

OldGringo · Post by **OldGringo** » Wed Sep 06, 2023 6:53 pm

Sorry Tennesee.....thank you also.....

OldGringo · Post by **OldGringo** » Wed Sep 06, 2023 7:00 pm

Love US Wings....but the Wested DOD......does look more filmwise......think might take the plunge.....love my LC jacket.....but DOD.....does have more that Raiders look.....now.what leather should I choose?????.....lol