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I just wanted to know peoples opinions of the 'Official Lucasfilm Indiana Jones Hat' shown here:



I wanted to know: Is it any good? Is it Crushable? Is it accurate in size? Is it the right coulour? Does the badge leave a large hole in the ribbon when removed? Does it have a decent sweat band? If it good value for money? How would you rate it for a Teen fan on a budget?

Regards
Luke

Luke, it's not a particular favorite among the troops here, but you're talking to folks who have been on a steady diet of the Adventurebilt hats, and it's no comparison. The hat you're considering, to answer your last sentence, is just fine. The teardrop top bash is wrong, but good enough for now. No, the pin is a straight pin just stuck through the ribbon, and will leave no hole when removed. It's been the standard on these hats since the 1980's. The color is dark, but still workable. The dimensions are incorrect, but still useable for your requirements.

It is a serviceable hat for your particular needs.

Regards! Michaelson

Its a good starter hat *if* you just want it as a novelty item and are not going to wear it much. These things taper and shrink like crazy.

If you really want a good hat without breaking the bank there are some better, still affordable, choices available IMO.

EDIT: What Michaelson said...

If you really want a good hat without breaking the bank there are some better, still affordable, choices available IMO.

What are these better still affordable choises?


Regards
Luke

What is the current price on this one, Lukmas? I haven't looked for a while.

For comparison, HatsDirect has the Akubra Federation at around $76 (U.S. dollars, that is. The dollars shown on the website are in Australian dolloars, and must be converted) plus shipping, which IS correct in dimensions, and can be shaped and bashed to YOUR design as an Indy fedora. The color is still a bit dar, but everything else works great. MUCH better hat, and one you can wear for literally years, and have rebuilt and rebashed by the professionals here at the site.

Regards! Michaelson

Lukmas wrote:

If you really want a good hat without breaking the bank there are some better, still affordable, choices available IMO.

What are these better still affordable choises?


Regards
Luke

Guess it depends on whether you are looking at the "wool" or "fur" hat. If, wool, thats about as cheap as you can get in an Indy hat, around $35.00. The felt goes for around 95.00 (check Ebay, but remember you get what you pay for and both of these will begin to shrink and taper immediately! I know from experience having gotten them when that was all there was)

You can go for the Akubra as M mentioned, for just a tad more and its a better hat.

Lukmas wrote:How would you rate it for a Teen fan on a budget

Hey Luke,

I'm a teen fan on a budget, and I just saved up for the Akubra. I've owned a couple of those official hats in the past, and I really don't think that they can compare much, if not at all, with the Akubra.

Again, it is a good starter hat, but why not just save up a little more and get something that will last you longer?

The Akubra is the best fedora I've owned in 6 years.

In Christ,
Shane

Now THAT'S the kind of information you needed, Lukmas....one from a brother in arms! Thanks McFly! High regards! Michaelson

It's an okay hat. I got one a little over a year ago. What bothered me was that it's tapered and it has the teardrop bash, as Michaelson mentioned. There's no liner, but it's not meant to be a high quality hat. Mine was fairly easy to shape with some steam at first, but I wore it in the rain once and now it's flimsy.

I don't wear it anymore since I got my Adventurebilt, but it's still a good beginning hat.

Lukas, you can see my opinion on this other thread you started:
viewtopic.php?t=13017

Sorry Indiana Texas-girl. Its just im fairly new to Indy costuming and thus i am not yet sure of which hats are different etc.

Regards
Lukmas

The official hat is produced by Dorfman Pacific. They make two types - the wool felt and fur felt. The wool felt is the cheaper of the two both in terms of construction/durability and price. The fur felt isn't too bad, but as Michaelson said, the bash is incorrect.

They're good starter hats for someone on a budget. Or as a collectable. But if you're looking for a fedora to last a while, go fur felt instead of wool. And like they said, an Akubra is probably the next up the line in terms of price and durability, and many people that have them enjoy them a lot. Fedoras are like cars. You have Chevys and Cadilacs both. Depending on your wants, and pocketbook requirements, you can make your selections. Remember, a $30 fedora is a $30 fedora and a $400 fedora is a $400 fedora.

Michaelson wrote:Now THAT'S the kind of information you needed, Lukmas....one from a brother in arms! Thanks McFly! High regards! Michaelson

Glad to be of service! I even found room for a Renderking-esque quote! lol

I think these are some good pictures with my Akubra. I particularly like the 2nd one:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/ ... 62c01b.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/ ... d77e1b.jpg
And one most of you have seen...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/ ... 06ffa6.jpg

Lukmas wrote:

If you really want a good hat without breaking the bank there are some better, still affordable, choices available IMO.

What are these better still affordable choises?


Regards
Luke

STRIDER BUYING YOU A HAT AT A MAD DISCOUNT.

Oh, sorry.

Regards,

Sorry Strider! I was just researching all my options! I had better start saving! I will tell you if i can buy a hat off you at a later date. I am afraid we have had probelms with buying over the Internet, which left us weary!

I will PM you shortly

Regards
Luke

VP! Where are you?! OK, I'll fill in...

[VP Mode]http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting.php[/VP Mode]

Sorry! Im a newbie! I have just realised the wonders of the search button!

Thank you for pointing out this may have been posted before

Regards
Luke

No problem. That's why we're here, to help. But it's probably good to read up on fedoras on IndyGear's main page, and the FAQ's about fedoras on IndyGear as well. A lot of that information is good and still valid. That will give you more "ammo" when asking a question here. And it's also better to try not to post multiple questions in multiple threads all at once. You're new, so we'll let you live.

Seriously, don't be afraid to ask a question, but also try to research it a bit first as a lot of Newbie questions are already out there. Welcome to the fun of Indygear and we hope you stay awhile!

Lukmas wrote:Sorry! Im a newbie! I have just realised the wonders of the search button!

Thank you for pointing out this may have been posted before

Regards
Luke

My apologies, Lukmas; that was a bit rude on my part.

I meant it as more of a poke at VP, but he doesn't seem to have taken the bait...

Mojave Jack wrote:VP! Where are you?! OK, I'll fill in...

[VP Mode]http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting.php[/VP Mode]

that was very funny... thanks Mojave! lol

In Christ,
Shane

Mojave, that was a hilarious link!

Sorry, I was busy reading these subtitles.

Mojave Jack wrote:VP! Where are you?! OK, I'll fill in...

[VP Mode]http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting.php[/VP Mode]

That has got to be one of the funniest thigns I've seen is quite a while.
And I'm sure VP won't mind... That's worth bookmarking here somewhere!

Thanks Mojave!

Dalexs

VP wrote:Sorry, I was busy reading these subtitles.

Star Wars Episode 3: The Backstroke of the West?

OMG, that was screamingly funny!

Thanks a bunch for that link, VP!

Luke - save up for a better hat (like the Akubra reg. Fed, or go with Strider's excellent offer)... you'll be happy you did. Don't succumb to the evil of the Dorkman-Horrific "official" Indy hat.

VP - great link! Space general, you and not equal to I think severe.

VP - that link's just crazy. My stomach hurts from laughing.

"The wish power are together with you." Whuhahahahaaaa

Scandinavia Jones wrote:Luke - save up for a better hat (like the Akubra reg. Fed, or go with Strider's excellent offer)... you'll be happy you did. Don't succumb to the evil of the Dorkman-Horrific "official" Indy hat.

VP - great link! Space general, you and not equal to I think severe.

im going to agree,save up for a real hat not a souviner hat that is one notch above the Dorfneyland special.

It seems that Striders offer is one of the best things i have found.

Thanks guys, special thanks to Strider!

Regards
Luke