Just purchased Demolition Man uniform

[rydiez]

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.

 

[Pobbrett]

make sure to get some pics up when it comes

 

[Cpl Potter]

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

 

[rydiez]

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

 

[The Prop Stop]

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.

 

[rydiez]

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

 

[Jedifyfe]

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.

 

[rydiez]

Cool! Can you post some pics jedifyfe?

 

[RoCKo]

What is Abacus? :confused

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

 

[Sundowner]

Welcome and congrats!

 

[camerafx24]

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

 

[Jedifyfe]

Cool! Can you post some pics jedifyfe?

Sure.

What is Abacus? :confused

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.

 

[RazorBunny]

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.

 

[rydiez]

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?

 

[Jedifyfe]

Here is mine:

 

[rydiez]

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

 

[DocBlizzy]

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

 

[rydiez]

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

 

[sstnickg]

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???

 

[rydiez]

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