Thanks so much for this tip! I thought the stitching was just a weird jacket production detail that existed as a cost measure of some sort, but it looks like it has a cool, practical purpose! Anyways, one of the reasons I posted about it in the first place was becuase I hadn’t seen any of the replicas with the detail, and with the details I know about the jackets now, I’m surprised that truly accurate replicas haven’t been made. Here’s a couple pics I found of Roop wearing the jacket open:I am diggin this thread. nice research and pic's. not sure anyone answered, but you had posted a question about the stitching at the bottom of the jacket, as your picture show's these jacket's had "dual" flap's with button's (you can see the button's at the corner's) to hold them open, the weird stitching is where the outer jacket "flap" would fold over flat to the jacket in the buttoned position. the same with the other side.
The jackets in the movie were definitely on the thin side (unlined vinyl), and that helps explain the snaps required to hold it open. However, Goose’s jacket is patterned identically (minus the shoulder and elbow pad stitching), and it’s definetly made of a thicker leather. However, the reason for keeping the small details on such cheap jackets is beyond me. I wonder, what other cool features are on the vinyl ones?
Since I’m looking for some, would you happen to know of any accurate badges available? They don’t have to have the horizontal pin, since you’ve already explained why.
Already checked these out, but thanks for making me double check that second link to confirm the lack of stock.
Thanks Bondo, having an accurate jacket available is something I would definitely appreciate. I guess the rest of the Mad Max costuming community would also like a nice jacket, since Southbeach lacks accuracy for the price, Abbyshot no longer makes theirs (inaccurate anyways) and the Japanese ones are really expensive and still not perfect. I’m hoping to nail down every stitch and seam and, if possible, find an original/evidence of an original vinyl jacket in order to get a pattern and material sourced so that some clothiers could make replicas available.
This jacket has the wrong snaps and too many pockets, but the price is excellent! Too bad all the sizes are sold out.
just waiting on my damn tax return....
There’s actually a new transfer on the original film that’s going to be released physically this year. Here’s a comparison of the old HD transfer I’ve been using for screenshots, and the new 4K transfer coming down the line (both screenshots are 1080p).gee wiz bro.... now I wanna go buy this series in 4k LOL
It’s great. I love having people stop by, it helps break the monotony and keep me from going MAD talking to myself.
