opinions on the abbyshot eleventh doctor purple frock coat

kursosawa

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• Dec 9, 2013

• #1

As I have found little info out there, what is the general consensus regarding abbyshot's 11th doctor purple frock coat? Pics and reviews would be appreciated.

 

Risu

Master Member

• Dec 9, 2013

• #2

I've seen enough pictures and testimony for it that I'm planning to buy one, assuming their wonky sizing works out for me. The trick to that is being able to try on a small and a medium. So I won't be making any decisions until after Gallifrey One.

 

GeneralFROSTY

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• Dec 9, 2013

• #3

I love it! Looks and feels great!
No vented sleeves though, but other than that, it's spot-on and a fraction of what one would cost with the original fabric.

 

kursosawa

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• Dec 9, 2013

• #4

GeneralFROSTY said:

I love it! Looks and feels great!
No vented sleeves though, but other than that, it's spot-on and a fraction of what one would cost with the original fabric.

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Good to know frosty! care to show any pics?

 

GeneralFROSTY

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• Dec 10, 2013

• #5

kursosawa said:

Good to know frosty! care to show any pics?

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I haven't had time to arrange a proper photo shoot, so a cliche bathroom mirror pic will have to do for now

 

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knightone

Active Member

• Dec 17, 2013

• #6

How do the sizes run on these? Their sizes state a medium has a chest size of 40 and a large is a 44. I'm right in the middle with a 42 chest. Which should I get?

 

Morthwyl

Active Member

• Dec 18, 2013

• #7

Is it built as well as a $429 garment should be though? I've heard the inner pockets are more of an afterthought.

 

Risu

Master Member

• Dec 18, 2013

• #8

The inner pockets match the ones on the actual coat. Not the best design, but it's accurate.

 

Morthwyl

Active Member

• Dec 19, 2013

• #9

Fair enough then, if I can pool together enough money I'll probably get one. Being a student means that might be a while though haha.

 

Risu

Master Member

• Dec 19, 2013

• #10

Just wait for the gap between school and a good job. That's the killer.

 

Mr Mcgoo

Well-Known Member

• Dec 19, 2013

• #11

Knightshield, You would probably be best to get the large, and if any of it needs taking in then go to a tailor.

I found with their Tennant coat that they make their products pretty roomy though. Do what Risu said earlier-try both sizes if possible and then make up your mind.

 

DarkJedi1500

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• Dec 19, 2013

• #12

For what it's worth, I ended up making my own using simplicity pattern 2895. I think it works pretty well for the Matt Smith


i-gSdRDth-XL by 2StoryProps, on Flickr


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IMG_0605 by 2StoryProps, on Flickr

 

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lorddick19

New Member

• Jan 16, 2014

• #13

it is a great coat well worth getting

 

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Tommyd987

Active Member

• Jan 18, 2014

• #14

I've made my own costume too, it was a fraction of the price!

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Zeppo

Sr Member

• Jan 18, 2014

• #15

Tough to find a good, economical match for the wool used in Matt's coat though.

 

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Tommyd987

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• Jan 18, 2014

• #16

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kursosawa

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• Jan 28, 2014

• #17

I went ahead and purchased the coat...and I could not be happier. It's going to need a bit more tailoring, but hey, I knew that going into it. Now to find that anniversary bow-tie...

 

MattMunson

Master Member

• Jan 28, 2014

• #18

I got mine a few days ago, and am also really happy with it. Really nice coat, very well made.

 

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knightone

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• Jan 28, 2014

• #19

What else needs to be tailored?

 

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obiwanamati

New Member

• Feb 17, 2014

• #20

has anyone purchased the ladies version of the coat by chance? I have the green coat and love it, but since they actually have a female version for the purple coat I was considering it.