The Never-Ending Quest

Posted by Austin Powers from dialupV132.mpls.uswest.net on July 25, 2001 at 10:33:30:

After reading a recent post by Patterson regarding his desires to have Joe Jr. modify a borsolino hat into an "Indy", I came to this realization. For the most part, collecting Indy's gear is a never-ending quest. With the exception of Aldens, MK7 bags, and DM bullwhips, reproductions of Indy's gear are not agreed upon. There are literally dozens of hat and jacket options out there, numerous belt and clothing choices, and more than one outlet for shoulder bag straps.

Not too long ago, when PBs became popular, they were thought to be THE end-all be-all Indy hat. But soon after, people began looking into Akubra Federations, and now Lee Kepler hats. It seems no one can agree on which is the ultimate replica.

The same holds true for jackets as well.

For years people were more than happy with their Westeds. Then suddenly, a rag-tag bunch of rebels started to question their accuracy. Now, it's widely known that Westeds aren't all they're cracked up to be, yet some people still prefer them over choices. I myself own both a Wested and a FS, yet I've still had urges to order another Wested. I also think my PB is great, yet I've often wondered about purchasing a Federation, why is that?

Are we destined to never find the ULTIMATE replicas?

Sure, when we receive a new item in the mail we're in love with it for a few days or weeks. But then, we start to ponder the greenness of the grass elsewhere. Why are we never satisfied? Patterson has or had dozens of Indy coats, Fedora and Dakota have quite a few hats, and I myself have more than one of each. Why, in this age of communication, have we yet to find the perfect items? Indy's gear on screen has such a distinct and identifiable look, yet it's nearly impossible to find/duplicate.

Austin Powers

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Re: The Never-Ending Quest Fedora 19:42:03 7/25/2001 (0)
Now you know how gun collectors feel!(nm) Dr.Brody 17:17:07 7/25/2001 (0)
Another twist Michaelson 15:29:58 7/25/2001 (0)
Dissatisfaction? No, not really... Patterson 12:02:38 7/25/2001 (3)
- Maybe that explains it Austin Powers 12:28:59 7/25/2001 (2)
  - God help us if we did Marhala Bartender 12:35:20 7/25/2001 (0)
  - Re: Maybe that explains it Patterson 12:32:51 7/25/2001 (0)
Perhaps we are emulating Indy a tad bit too well... Marhala Bartender 10:46:52 7/25/2001 (0)
Well said! I agree wholeheartedly! (nm) Chris King 10:39:37 7/25/2001 (0)

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: After reading a recent post by Patterson regarding his desires to have Joe Jr. modify a borsolino hat into an "Indy", I came to this realization. For the most part, collecting Indy's gear is a never-ending quest. With the exception of Aldens, MK7 bags, and DM bullwhips, reproductions of Indy's gear are not agreed upon. There are literally dozens of hat and jacket options out there, numerous belt and clothing choices, and more than one outlet for shoulder bag straps.

: Not too long ago, when PBs became popular, they were thought to be THE end-all be-all Indy hat. But soon after, people began looking into Akubra Federations, and now Lee Kepler hats. It seems no one can agree on which is the ultimate replica.

: The same holds true for jackets as well.

: For years people were more than happy with their Westeds. Then suddenly, a rag-tag bunch of rebels started to question their accuracy. Now, it's widely known that Westeds aren't all they're cracked up to be, yet some people still prefer them over choices. I myself own both a Wested and a FS, yet I've still had urges to order another Wested. I also think my PB is great, yet I've often wondered about purchasing a Federation, why is that?

: Are we destined to never find the ULTIMATE replicas?

: Sure, when we receive a new item in the mail we're in love with it for a few days or weeks. But then, we start to ponder the greenness of the grass elsewhere. Why are we never satisfied? Patterson has or had dozens of Indy coats, Fedora and Dakota have quite a few hats, and I myself have more than one of each. Why, in this age of communication, have we yet to find the perfect items? Indy's gear on screen has such a distinct and identifiable look, yet it's nearly impossible to find/duplicate.

: Austin Powers

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