Just purchased Demolition Man uniform

Hey everybody,
First post here. I just bought my first prop. I got a screen used Demolition Man officer uniform and the hat for $150. The shirt I purchased doesn't have SAPD or the officers id # above the badge which tells me it was a background actors. Im a bit dissapointed because it looks like Abacus Costumes auctioned off many of these for next to nothing last year when they closed their doors. Once it gets here I plan on framing it. Sfdisplay.com seems to have great options.

Anyways, thanks for having me aboard I am very excited to continue in the hobby and see what I can add to the Demolition Man collection.

make sure to get some pics up when it comes

sly is one of if not my favorite actor , i love 80's action , and that movie is awesome , congrats

I will definately get some pics up. Sly is by far my favorite actor. Id kill to get his autograph in person.

dont be too disappointed...back in the late 1990's these costumes were selling between $400-2000.

Thats before the market was flooded by Abacus and backlot.

Looks like the one Sandra Bullock wore is going for $1500. Prop Store has a complete uniform for $800 so ya I think I did fine for a shirt + hat

Yeah, I bought the shirt and hat with the SAPD patches for $45 a few months ago from Abacus close out sale.

I would love to get a glowstick or Police radio strap for the costume.

Cool! Can you post some pics jedifyfe?

What is Abacus?

Congrats on your purchase, Demolition Man was one of Sly´s better movies IMHO!

Welcome and congrats!

I have always loved D man and thought the film was alot of fun.

rydiez said:

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Cool! Can you post some pics jedifyfe?

Sure.

RoCKo said:

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What is Abacus?

Abacus was a prop/costume wherehouse that bought bulk costumes from the studios. They would buy hundreds of costumes at a time, not knowing what production they came from. We have a member here Mr.Fusion that use to work for them and he is the one that discovered the Ghostbusters "Gozer" costume that they had bought for like $10. It sold at PIH recently for $10,000.

rydiez said:

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Looks like the one Sandra Bullock wore is going for $1500. Prop Store has a complete uniform for $800 so ya I think I did fine for a shirt + hat

I bought the Sandra Bullock uniform, and it arrived a couple of days ago. I've been wanting to do a Huxley for a while, but the sewing (especially the embroidery) was just so daunting.

I haven't tried it on yet, been busy, but I will post some photos of it (both on its own and with me in it, if it fits) when I get a chance.

Also, it's missing the top shoulder piece of the holster belt, but I think I can fabricate that myself.

That's awesome! I believe the top piece of the belt is referred to as the "communicator." as far as I know there are none available out there. I also think the badge is next to impossible to find. That really is neat that you have Sandra's uniform. How are you planning on displaying it?

Here is mine:

Very nice Jedi! Let me know if you would like to double that $45 investment I'd like to have it! I remember when that user came across the gozer..what a find that was. Im surprised the store let that one slip by them.

Love the movie, seems like a great price for the prop. Do post pics!

Here is mine, got it last night. I cant wait to make my display!

great buys!I bought one that was almost complete, just missing the "communicator",badge, and the jacket, only to find that i couldnt squeeze myself into it.To add to my horror, its a perfect fit for my partner Ros.So now im on the hunt to make up a set for me- just got the shirt and jacket so far [both of which need some modifications to fit my many bulk]...watch this space???

I would watch it eventually somebody will come forward with what you need or point you in the right direction.

I would like to find the pants and the communicator. I know that someone here has a screen used communicator.

Jedifyfe said:

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I would like to find the pants and the communicator. I know that someone here has a screen used communicator.

I have one. Not for sale though.

ketzer.com, Demolition Man (1993), original movie props, screen used wardrobe, replica movieprops and film costumes

Tim

Nice Ketzer.. did you work on the film?

rydiez said:

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Nice Ketzer.. did you work on the film?

Thanks. Nope, I wish I did though.

Tim

Well, the costume goes on my body, but I wouldn't say it "fits" per se. Sandra clearly has a shorter torso than me, and the belt is very small - like a 24" or 26" waist, and I'm at least a 28". I may also be a bit too hippy for the pants, but they're fairly standard riding breeches that I can probably replace for actual wear (and according to the listing, may not have been worn by Sandra).

I'm not sure how I'll display it, to be honest. I'll figure it out.

Here are some pics. I tried to get shots of all the embroidery.