Wolverine all day baby! Jackets, belts, claws, oh my.

Bowelrock · 03-24-2011, 03:11 AM

Ok I'm trying to find a decent Wolverine jacket. I searched the forum already but found nothing of any real help. I prefer the first movie, I know they were all different in there own ways.. Id love a Vanson but i can't afford a $600 jacket unfortunately. So my question is, have any of you guys bought one of these taylor made $150 range jackets on ebay? If u have how did you like it? How did it fit? How well was it made? Do you have pictures? Please if you can help me out thanks folks!

I figure this is costume related. Please move this thread if i have miss categorized it.

DavidCoppola · 03-24-2011, 06:34 AM

Heron makes a good one. The language barrier is tough from what I've heard, they're in Mexico.
Request a heavier grade leather than their stock though.

yodakiller1138 · 03-24-2011, 09:33 AM

Try Wested .

DavidCoppola · 03-24-2011, 10:15 AM

Wested is so so...good if you have short arms and a long torso.

superDrool · 03-24-2011, 10:24 AM

I would steer clear of Wested, unless you are honestly hard-up for money and you can't wait to save for one of Dan's jackets from Vanson. I believe David from UD Replicas is trying to feel the water on how many are interested in a run of all 4 Wolverine jackets. If I were you, I'd hit up David from UD and let him know you are interested.

-Tony

DAVIDYR1 · 03-24-2011, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superDrool

I would steer clear of Wested, unless you are honestly hard-up for money and you can't wait to save for one of Dan's jackets from Vanson. I believe David from UD Replicas is trying to feel the water on how many are interested in a run of all 4 Wolverine jackets. If I were you, I'd hit up David from UD and let him you are interested.

-Tony

Thanks for the plug Tony.

.....and yes, we're quietly testing the waters for a possible 4 style (meaning all 4 movie jacket designs) released. All identical to what was seen on film, or used on film is probably more to the point....and with removable CE Approved body armor making them suitable for riding.

But, we're quietly testing the waters.....so we'll see.

David

DavidCoppola · 03-24-2011, 10:38 AM

Well, look who's here...

DAVIDYR1 · 03-24-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidCoppola

Well, look who's here...

Never mind us...What took YOU so long?

David

superDrool · 03-24-2011, 10:44 AM

Whoops. Sorry David for spoiling the secret. :/ I would've kept my mouth shut if I had known.
I guess I'll leave spilling the beans to UD from now on. :P

DavidCoppola · 03-24-2011, 11:00 AM

I've been hear lurking for a while...like my avatar David? It's one of your jackets...very distressed and darkened though.

DAVIDYR1 · 03-24-2011, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superDrool

Whoops. Sorry David for spoiling the secret. :/ I would've kept my mouth shut if I had known.
I guess I'll leave spilling the beans to UD from now on. :P

LOL...
Not at all buddy.

It's not a secret.

Besides, there is no 'quietly' testing anything when it comes to message boards.

Word travels faster than light around these parts, and I did already make that suggestion of these being a possibility. I just added to your post...you didn't spoil anything bud.

Actually, maybe this will open a discussion of sorts regarding this idea....to which I'd be happy to participate in.

David

Bowelrock · 03-24-2011, 03:24 PM

I think the stuff you guys are putting out is well worth the cost in fact i believe buying your products is somewhat of an investment. They are that fantastic. That being said i think its a great idea making an affordable high end jacket from any of the X films would be a home run. I hope too see something soonish .

Talisen · 03-24-2011, 04:30 PM

I should have taken a pic of David wearing my ebay Wolverine jacket! crap!

Personally, it works for costuming, and I use it in warmer weather. At the moment I can't recall the maker, could be Heron, but I don't see anything on their site.

Bowelrock · 03-25-2011, 01:38 PM

Id love too see it man even if its just a cheap jacket to hold me over untill i get a more quality jacket

superDrool · 03-26-2011, 08:52 AM

Heron makes a really good product for the dollar. I own a custom X2 jacket from Heron, as both David's have seen over at the filmjackets forum. Heron makes the X1 and XO, pretty accurately. But due to past issues they have sinced remove those listings from their site and ebay. But if you contact them through email they will be able to make those same jackets to your exact (any specs, really) specifications. If anyone else needs info on Heron Leathers, please feel free to PM me. For those that ride, Heron doesn't specifically work in armored leather, they do however work in thicker quality leather that I used for my jacket that I ride with.

-Tony

Bowelrock · 03-30-2011, 04:22 AM

Well id love too see a picture really.. Pics speak louder than words

Bowelrock · 03-30-2011, 07:41 PM

Anyone? Really? Nobody has a picture of the Heron jacket in question?

Phoenixv8 · 03-31-2011, 11:22 AM

David, first off great work with the Tron suits and the Dark Knight jackets. If I wasn't a broke ass student I would be rocking or the other right now but international shipping puts a real sting in the tails

Secondly, I would be very interested in the pre x-men jacket Logan/Wolverine wears in the first half of the movie (dark brown with yellow arm stripes iirc) so feel free to consider me interested in the run of jackets

Many thanks

Phoenix

Kal · 03-31-2011, 11:51 AM

I have a wested XO jacket . It is not bad, but also not the best. Would love the vanson, but out of my price range. Will get pics tonight for you.

Darius Alucard · 03-31-2011, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phoenixv8

David... I would be very interested in the pre x-men jacket Logan/Wolverine wears in the first half of the movie (dark brown with yellow arm stripes iirc) so feel free to consider me interested in the run of jackets

When these jackets become available for purchase, you'll be able to order them here - Universal Designs Ltd.

Phoenixv8 · 03-31-2011, 01:52 PM

Already got UD on my facebook pages but thanks for the heads up. Just letting Dave know of intent to buy as he is "looking for reaction" to gauge production value

superDrool · 03-31-2011, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowelrock

Anyone? Really? Nobody has a picture of the Heron jacket in question?

Bare with me as I've yet to post pics here, and I have plenty to show, as they are up at fj.com as well. I'll try later tonight to post them all for you guys.

Kal · 03-31-2011, 05:45 PM

Not the best pics. Had the kid hold it up for me while I snap'd a few on my cell.

Bowelrock · 03-31-2011, 08:35 PM

That wested looks nice.

superDrool · 04-01-2011, 06:01 AM

To be honest they always do on a hanger. To be able to truly judge a good looking jacket though, you should view it on the owner or someone that the jacket fits properly. Not knocking the look of Wested's jackets, just the fit, you can really see where Wested falls short on proportions of waist length and sleeve length. Unless by some odd chance they finally figured out the right proportions of the the X1/X3/XO which I believe they used the same patterns but tweaked them to fit the respective jacket. Which if any follow's Dan's work, the patterns pretty much start from scratch.

I know I promised my Heron X2 last night, but today will be in front of a monitor all day today, so I shouldn't have any excuses. :P

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03-24-2011, 03:11 AM	#1
Bowelrock Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: California Posts: 2,179	Wolverine all day baby! Jackets, belts, claws, oh my. Ok I'm trying to find a decent Wolverine jacket. I searched the forum already but found nothing of any real help. I prefer the first movie, I know they were all different in there own ways.. Id love a Vanson but i can't afford a $600 jacket unfortunately. So my question is, have any of you guys bought one of these taylor made $150 range jackets on ebay? If u have how did you like it? How did it fit? How well was it made? Do you have pictures? Please if you can help me out thanks folks! I figure this is costume related. Please move this thread if i have miss categorized it. Last edited by Bowelrock; 08-15-2011 at 12:55 PM.

03-24-2011, 06:34 AM	#2
DavidCoppola Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 36	Re: Ebay Wolverine jackets any good? Heron makes a good one. The language barrier is tough from what I've heard, they're in Mexico. Request a heavier grade leather than their stock though.

03-24-2011, 09:33 AM	#3
yodakiller1138 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Brooksville, Florida Posts: 1,645	Re: Ebay Wolverine jackets any good? Try Wested .

03-24-2011, 10:15 AM	#4
DavidCoppola Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 36	Re: Ebay Wolverine jackets any good? Wested is so so...good if you have short arms and a long torso.

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03-24-2011, 10:24 AM	#5
superDrool Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,191	Re: Ebay Wolverine jackets any good? I would steer clear of Wested, unless you are honestly hard-up for money and you can't wait to save for one of Dan's jackets from Vanson. I believe David from UD Replicas is trying to feel the water on how many are interested in a run of all 4 Wolverine jackets. If I were you, I'd hit up David from UD and let him know you are interested. -Tony Last edited by superDrool; 03-24-2011 at 10:41 AM.

03-24-2011, 10:38 AM	#7
DavidCoppola Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 36	Re: Ebay Wolverine jackets any good? Well, look who's here...

03-24-2011, 10:44 AM	#9
superDrool Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,191	Re: Ebay Wolverine jackets any good? Whoops. Sorry David for spoiling the secret. :/ I would've kept my mouth shut if I had known. I guess I'll leave spilling the beans to UD from now on. :P

03-24-2011, 11:00 AM	#10
DavidCoppola Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 36	Re: Ebay Wolverine jackets any good? I've been hear lurking for a while...like my avatar David? It's one of your jackets...very distressed and darkened though.

03-24-2011, 03:24 PM	#12
Bowelrock Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: California Posts: 2,179	Re: Ebay Wolverine jackets any good? I think the stuff you guys are putting out is well worth the cost in fact i believe buying your products is somewhat of an investment. They are that fantastic. That being said i think its a great idea making an affordable high end jacket from any of the X films would be a home run. I hope too see something soonish .

03-24-2011, 04:30 PM	#13
Talisen Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,689	Re: Ebay Wolverine jackets any good? I should have taken a pic of David wearing my ebay Wolverine jacket! crap! Personally, it works for costuming, and I use it in warmer weather. At the moment I can't recall the maker, could be Heron, but I don't see anything on their site.

03-25-2011, 01:38 PM	#14
Bowelrock Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: California Posts: 2,179	Re: Ebay Wolverine jackets any good? Id love too see it man even if its just a cheap jacket to hold me over untill i get a more quality jacket

03-26-2011, 08:52 AM	#15
superDrool Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,191	Re: Ebay Wolverine jackets any good? Heron makes a really good product for the dollar. I own a custom X2 jacket from Heron, as both David's have seen over at the filmjackets forum. Heron makes the X1 and XO, pretty accurately. But due to past issues they have sinced remove those listings from their site and ebay. But if you contact them through email they will be able to make those same jackets to your exact (any specs, really) specifications. If anyone else needs info on Heron Leathers, please feel free to PM me. For those that ride, Heron doesn't specifically work in armored leather, they do however work in thicker quality leather that I used for my jacket that I ride with. -Tony Last edited by superDrool; 03-26-2011 at 08:57 AM.

03-30-2011, 04:22 AM	#16
Bowelrock Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: California Posts: 2,179	Re: Ebay Wolverine jackets any good? Well id love too see a picture really.. Pics speak louder than words

03-30-2011, 07:41 PM	#17
Bowelrock Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: California Posts: 2,179	Re: Ebay Wolverine jackets any good? Anyone? Really? Nobody has a picture of the Heron jacket in question?

03-31-2011, 11:22 AM	#18
Phoenixv8 Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 11	Re: Ebay Wolverine jackets any good? David, first off great work with the Tron suits and the Dark Knight jackets. If I wasn't a broke ass student I would be rocking or the other right now but international shipping puts a real sting in the tails Secondly, I would be very interested in the pre x-men jacket Logan/Wolverine wears in the first half of the movie (dark brown with yellow arm stripes iirc) so feel free to consider me interested in the run of jackets Many thanks Phoenix

03-31-2011, 11:51 AM	#19
Kal Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 95	Re: Ebay Wolverine jackets any good? I have a wested XO jacket . It is not bad, but also not the best. Would love the vanson, but out of my price range. Will get pics tonight for you.

03-31-2011, 01:52 PM	#21
Phoenixv8 Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 11	Re: Ebay Wolverine jackets any good? Already got UD on my facebook pages but thanks for the heads up. Just letting Dave know of intent to buy as he is "looking for reaction" to gauge production value

03-31-2011, 05:45 PM	#23
Kal Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 95	Re: Ebay Wolverine jackets any good? Not the best pics. Had the kid hold it up for me while I snap'd a few on my cell.

03-31-2011, 08:35 PM	#24
Bowelrock Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: California Posts: 2,179	Re: Ebay Wolverine jackets any good? That wested looks nice.

04-01-2011, 06:01 AM	#25
superDrool Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,191	Re: Ebay Wolverine jackets any good? To be honest they always do on a hanger. To be able to truly judge a good looking jacket though, you should view it on the owner or someone that the jacket fits properly. Not knocking the look of Wested's jackets, just the fit, you can really see where Wested falls short on proportions of waist length and sleeve length. Unless by some odd chance they finally figured out the right proportions of the the X1/X3/XO which I believe they used the same patterns but tweaked them to fit the respective jacket. Which if any follow's Dan's work, the patterns pretty much start from scratch. I know I promised my Heron X2 last night, but today will be in front of a monitor all day today, so I shouldn't have any excuses. :P

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