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Post by macauirr on Jun 28, 2012 13:08:56 GMT -5
Hi All,
Can anybody tell me what is the best 'Raiders style' shirt one can get out there at present (and for a reasonable price)?
I've been reading a few reviews and comparisons from long time ago, but I believe that some vendors have been altering/modifying their shirts based on feedback received.
So, what should I get out there if I want 'Raiders' accuracy and comfort at one same time?
How does Todd's shirt rate?
And Wested's is a no-no...right?
Shame Azuma's project is getting postponed for so long!
Any help will be most welcome.
Thanks to all of you guys!
Fortune and Glory to you all!
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Post by Mr. Fusion on Jun 28, 2012 15:17:33 GMT -5
I'm no expert in this matter since I have only owned a What Price Glory shirt, Todd's shirt, and Azuma's Last Crusade shirt. Azuma's is by far the nicest I own, but it's not Raiders.
The shirt I have from Todd was the first run. It is a little too yellow in tint. I have never bothered to attempt to dye it, but I did replace the buttons. I've heard the newer version of Todd's shirt is closer in color.
As far as Wested is concerned, I've heard they are nice shirts. Too nice, as a matter of fact. They are more like dress shirts and not very accurate. I think the epaulets are the biggest inaccuracy.
I would go with Todd's again, but I'll let a few other people chime in before you make your decision.
-Josh
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Post by indybyrd24 on Jun 28, 2012 21:33:14 GMT -5
I got one of the Wested shirts, but I got mine back in 2008. It looks really good and is not as nice as a dress shirt, but could be used as one in a pinch. Definitely good quality and tough enough to wear out in the field. The color of mine is more of what you seen in LC. I changed the buttons and scaled down the epaulets a little (about a 1/8") and it looks better.
I'm looking to get either an Adverturebilt or a Magnoli one soon. Just thought I'd chime in on this one!
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Post by California Jones on Jun 29, 2012 1:04:33 GMT -5
As most of us here in the lounge and other sites I to own many different Indy shirts would have to say for a close Raiders shirt without spending to much would be Todd's  |
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Post by indyclone25 on Jun 29, 2012 4:25:09 GMT -5
i have the last todd's shirt before he updated to the newest, and i like mine , not to yellow looking and it really feels nice .
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Post by macauirr on Jun 29, 2012 12:10:11 GMT -5
Thank you, guys, for your fantastic response.
That's very useful indeed!
The best of adventures to you all!
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Post by patchcamel on Jun 30, 2012 14:02:08 GMT -5
Here is a comparison shot I did of all the Indy shirts I have. I was going to wait until my Azuma came in, but it is going to be a while before he is able to make the shirts.  From left to right it is my Wested, Magnoli, What Price Glory, Todds 3rd Gen, Costumebase, and Todds 2nd Gen. |
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Post by patchcamel on Jun 30, 2012 14:09:28 GMT -5
Here is the Wested.  |
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Post by patchcamel on Jun 30, 2012 14:11:23 GMT -5
Here is the Magnoli.  |
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Post by patchcamel on Jun 30, 2012 14:12:47 GMT -5
Here is the What Price Glory.  |
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Post by patchcamel on Jun 30, 2012 14:14:22 GMT -5
Here is the Todds Costumes 3rd generation, which is his current offering.  |
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Post by patchcamel on Jun 30, 2012 14:15:39 GMT -5
Here is the Costumebase, available on Ebay.  |
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Post by patchcamel on Jun 30, 2012 14:17:44 GMT -5
This is the Todds Costumes 2nd generation shirt.  |
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Post by patchcamel on Jun 30, 2012 14:24:03 GMT -5
Now as far as my personal opinion goes, for the price, the What Price Glory is the best. As far as quality, the Magnoli wins hands down. When it comes to fast delivery and customer service, Todds Costumes wins. I like the Wested but it is not as sceen acurate as the other shirts. The Costumebase is ok, but the quality is not the best. Anyway, those are my opinions, take them for what they are worth.
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Post by indybyrd24 on Jun 30, 2012 17:07:22 GMT -5
Here is the Wested. My Wested looks to be a little lighter in color to yours, or it may be the light..I changed my buttons from those yellowish ones to some that are greyish in color, more like the Magnoli shirts. I also shortened the epaulets about an 1/8" and I think it looks a lot better! |
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Post by macauirr on Jun 30, 2012 17:30:03 GMT -5
Hey Patchcamel,
Thanks very much for taking the time to reply to my message and upload all those great pictures. You're a star!!
The same as you, I am eagerly waiting for Azuma's Raiders shirt. However, if the production never takes place, or gets delayed too much and I get impatient, I may go for another shirt.
I am inclined to get the Todd's one. Do you still find the one he currently has on offer too yellowish? Is it 'Raiders' screen-accurate in colour?
Also...how about the epaulettes? Are they the right (screen-accurate) size? They look a bit too big in your picture...and epaulettes is something very much scrutinised by Indy fans!
Thanks!
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Post by patchcamel on Jun 30, 2012 18:05:49 GMT -5
Hey Macauirr,
It was my pleasure to upload the pics. I decided I would do a shirt review a while back just for this very reason.
As far as the Todds goes, it is a little off on the color to be exact for Raiders in my opinion, but they are probably others who could speak to that, I do not find the epaulettes too big on my 3rd gen when compared to my WPG or Magnoli. For the price, it is a great shirt, but it is a little thinner than the rest of my shirts.
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Post by patchcamel on Jun 30, 2012 18:36:18 GMT -5
Here are a few more pics, maybe these will help some. We will start with the Wested.  |
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Post by patchcamel on Jun 30, 2012 18:56:48 GMT -5
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Post by patchcamel on Jun 30, 2012 18:58:46 GMT -5
Next the Magnoli.  |
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Post by patchcamel on Jun 30, 2012 19:02:09 GMT -5
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Post by patchcamel on Jun 30, 2012 19:04:17 GMT -5
And now the What Price Glory.  |
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Post by patchcamel on Jun 30, 2012 19:05:42 GMT -5
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Post by patchcamel on Jun 30, 2012 19:07:31 GMT -5
Todds 3rd Generation.  |
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Post by patchcamel on Jun 30, 2012 19:08:29 GMT -5
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