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A vendor on Feebay is selling these and has many available (10 at the moment).

I normally don't ever give ebay notices, but this is a pretty good one for all those who want a Lucky Clover Zippo.

They are $37.00, with some in his other auctions starting at much less, just check out his 'other auctions' in the 'list' view, and are the original factory Clovers that were available. I've had one of these for several years, and they are a goody to have!

type in [b]INDIANA JONES ELSA CLOVER ... it. TR

I guess I should check it out. I wonder if they run on lighter fluid, or butane.

I have the same exact thing.

Imahomer, they run on the basic Zippo lighter fluid.

I have this zippo as well as the Relic Raider one. Wow...I think they have gone up in price if they are selling @ $37 and that's considered a good price.

Anyone snag one of these?

TR

Not me. I'm going to research it a little bit first.

IIRC, the application on those isn't very good and is likeyl to scratch off with just mild abrasion.

Imahomer wrote:I guess I should check it out. I wonder if they run on lighter fluid, or butane.

most are lighter fluid but you can have the inside changed to a butane like i did to use it for cigars.

You can? How so? Is there a kit and if there is, is it a zippo kit and what's the price tag?

The butane replacements were discussed here. Toward the bottom of the thread.

http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?t ... highlight=

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

Thanks Jeff...

Darth Indiana wrote:IIRC, the application on those isn't very good and is likeyl to scratch off with just mild abrasion.

Yeah, it's not the greatest, it'll hold up to more than just mild abrasion. This lighter is more for collectibility, as it's a REAL zippo clover, not one of the fan made repros.

TR

I have one that Indy Magnoli used to sell YEARS ago, and even with pretty regular carry, it's held up pretty well. It's definitely not something you'd carry in the same pocket with change, but by itself, it's fine. It's the perfect weight for carry in light weight jacket pockets. Not NEARLY as heavy as RR's versions (which I also own).

Regards! Michaelson

;-)

I have an older (two sided) reel art version of Elsas lighter. I compared it to actual film prop photo in the book From Star Wars to Indiana Jones: The Best of the Lucasfilm Archives: Mark Cotta, Shinji Hata: and reelarts is almost dead on!! Unfortanately I think they are now doing them one sided (for display only I guess)

Here's the original write up from Indyfan of the first lighters we were able to purchase through Indy Magnoli.

Scroll way on down the page, and you'll find it, or click on 'lighter' at the to of the page for instant access.

http://www.indyfan.com/xmarks/

This was the ONLY available writeup of vendor's lists we had compiled back then.

Regards! Michaelson

Wow, see, even back then it was $39.95. Who was complaining of the $37.00 price tag?? ;-)

TR

Yep, but then, they were the ONLY game in town! ;-)

Bless Indy Magnoli's heart, he was selling them to us with a 10% discount, so he was right in the thick of things back then! We're talking over 11 years or so ago too!

Regard! Michaelson

Michaelson wrote:Here's the original write up from Indyfan of the first lighters we were able to purchase through Indy Magnoli.

Scroll way on down the page, and you'll find it, or click on 'lighter' at the to of the page for instant access.

http://www.indyfan.com/xmarks/

This was the ONLY available writeup of vendor's lists we had compiled back then.

Regards! Michaelson

Looks like it's still available from the listed source http://www.studioshowroom.com/zippo/exclusiv.html

Sure looks like it, and at the same price too! Amazing!

Like I said, I've carried mine for YEARS, and it's never failed me. (I carry it with a ziplite flashlite insert too!)

Regard! Michaelson

Texas Raider wrote:A vendor on Feebay is selling these and has many available (10 at the moment).

I normally don't ever give ebay notices, but this is a pretty good one for all those who want a Lucky Clover Zippo.

They are $37.00, with some in his other auctions starting at much less, just check out his 'other auctions' in the 'list' view, and are the original factory Clovers that were available. I've had one of these for several years, and they are a goody to have!

type in [b]INDIANA JONES ELSA CLOVER ... it. TR

When I bought mine of Ebay it only cost $19.99, and really you're better off spending a little bit more and getting a more authentic looking one from Relic Raider, I use mine with the Zippo light every day.

What is different about the one Relic Raider sells?

nice lighter

RCSignals wrote:What is different about the one Relic Raider sells?

Well for one thing it's pretty SA, if that matters to you. You pay a little more but you don't get the painted on design like Zippo's lighter. He actually has resign badges that he applies to the lighter, which makes it more authentic looking to the film.

Here's the link to his site, the difference should really need no explanation.
http://relicraider.110mb.com/zippo_07B.html

Frankly if your willing to pay $37 for Zippo's mediocre 4 leaf clover you should look and Relic Raider's stuff first, for $10 more and a few bucks for shipping you can get something a whole lot nicer.

Thanks. It looks like he's out of them at the moment and there is no depiction in that link. A photo of his version is here though. http://relicraider.110mb.com/
It does look good. It isn't clear if it's one side or two, and looks like he's going to a RONSON WIND II lighter or offering badges for it as well.

Just to clarify on RelicRaiders lighter. Yes, it is THE best repro! Yes, it is two sided. He makes a few different versions (or used to) resin, metal, hybrid (both combined). There is an all metal version on Feebay right now, it's a brass version. Search "Indiana Jones Clover Zippo Lighter"

TR

Relic Raiders repro is very nice and a practicle durable style being resin but its not SA! The LC SA lighter had more of a flat baked enamel painted look to it, not raised or glossy. The Zippo that sells for 39.95 isn't SA either, Elsa's lighter in LC had a more cream colored two sided clover design that actually ends even with the bottom of the lighter not shortly above. See the book pictures an actual lighter prop used in the film!

From Star Wars to Indiana Jones: The Best of the Lucasfilm Archives: Mark Cotta, Shinji Hata:

Thanks for the clarification Texas Raider.

No problemo! ;-) I'm a huge RelicRaider advocate! He's the man, I've had about 15 different colors (and still have a few) of his lighters and a few other trinkets from him. He's the man!

TR

Agreed, TR. He's made several custom orders for me for several of the summit 'give aways', and his work is fantastic.

I have one of his lighters in each of my jacket pockets, all holding a zip-lite flashlight.

Regards! Michaelson

I have a modified ziplight and a custom designed lighter from him which are fantastic. The custom has an illustration of my own "pinup girl" on it. ;-)

One of my customs I own has this image:



...artwork courtesy of Dalexs.

Not SA, but Michaelson-Gear accurate.

Regard! Michaelson

FYI, just checked RR's site on above link and he's out of stock presently due to resin not being available.....

Michaelson wrote:Agreed, TR. He's made several custom orders for me for several of the summit 'give aways', and his work is fantastic.

I have one of his lighters in each of my jacket pockets, all holding a zip-lite flashlight.

Regards! Michaelson

Oh, dude, Ziplights, that's a whole other collection for me! I got green,blue, yellow, super white spot, regular white, one made into a laser,,,,ummm,,,,orange... I think that's it. I still have a couple of the Ziplights in original form as well,,,still working.

TR

I'm not too fond of the originals. I used one a few years back on a dark path when walking in New York State, and walked into a tree. They're great for reading a program in a darkened theater or finding a keyhole in a door, but worthless for watching where you're going! ;-)

Those 'suped up' versions of RR's work fine though!

Regards! Michaelson

Yeah, I hear ya! Compared the originals, there's no competition, his are WAY better and brighter! I just have these extras in original form 'cause I bought a whole bunch off of Feebay back in the day because RR was having a shortage, so I stocked up to send to him for my conversions ;-)

TR