[Dr. Stantz Jr.]

Decided to get a denim jacket like the one Ray wears in GB1:



Ended up finding this "deadstock" Big Ben by Wrangler Chore Jacket in my size. Take off the pocket patch and it's a dead ringer:


Just need to work out what Lapel Pin goes on the collar now:

[DrEchoSpengler]

It's not a lapel pin, it's a buttonhole

[Dr. Stantz Jr.]

It's not a lapel pin, it's a buttonhole

Interesting. Only seems to be on one side though.

[DrEchoSpengler]

Most likely the button would be under the lapel on the side we can't see. At least that is how I have sewn buttons on in the past.

[Hairy Biker]

I noticed that pin on the collar last time I watched it and thought it was a Harley Davidson pin.

[Delineman]

It's not a button hole, it's a pin. You can see the reflection in a few shots. Looks like a flying saucer.

[Dr. Stantz Jr.]

Thinking one of these - the 3rd one in particular has a vintage feel that plays into Ray's long time fascination:

[Hairy Biker]

I'm still trying to track one of these jackets down.

[Dr. Stantz Jr.]

I'm still trying to track one of these jackets down.

It's weird, I was checking the other day and there were heaps listed on AU eBay, but today there were only a couple. There's more listed on the US eBay, so another option is to use Stackry or a similar forwarding agent.

Suggest keeping a watchlist for "Denim Chore Coat Big Ben" with your size added in as well.

[Hairy Biker]

I'm a pretty big size. Kinda hard to find. I do keep searches going though.
I'd sort of forgot about it till the appearance in Frozen Empire.

[Dr. Stantz Jr.]

Obtained a better source and decided to have another quick look for comparison.



A. It's 100% a lapel pin
B. I seem to be color blind, as that's 100% not a blue/grey collar like the one I originally bought

I ended up picking this one up for cheap on the bay. Little bit worn in, though it has a more accurate lighter collar:

[Hairy Biker]

That is definitely a UFO lapel pin.

[Dr. Stantz Jr.]

Now the hunt begins for Ray's Frozen Empire jacket...
- Looks like a suede collar rather than corduroy
- No right pocket flap
- Possible standard lower pockets

Lightened captures from the trailers:

[Hairy Biker]

Might have been custom for production based on the original.

It looks unlined, based on the folded up sleeves.

Could be a duck canvas collar too, or a thin corduroy.

[Dr. Stantz Jr.]

Lol - Happened upon this one - A prison issued denim chore coat:


https://www.charm-tex.com/blanket-lined ... -coat.html

[Hairy Biker]

Lol - Happened upon this one - A prison issued denim chore coat:


https://www.charm-tex.com/blanket-lined ... -coat.html

Sick! Cheap and lots of sizes.
Excellent find.

Its funny that you say prison. Just watched Shawshank and was wondering why the jackets looked so familiar and now its clicked.

[Dr. Stantz Jr.]

Replacement jacket came in finally. Also picked up some period accurate Budweiser cans for good measure:

[Hairy Biker]

Jealous.

[edspengler]

Here is a shot of the lapel pin. I was recently able to pick up a jacket in brand new condition on eBay and I’m thrilled with it. The jacket will be my go to once the weather gets cooler.


Here are a few shots of my new favorite jacket, waiting on a ufo lapel pin to arrive, I’ll be removing the little pocket patch soon.

[edspengler]

I added some Easter eggs into the lining of my jacket. Why go through the trouble of sewing it in? Because I know it’s there

[HoardOfHorror]

Just popped in to ask if anyone can give guidance on the sizing of these things? Do they generally run large.

There are ones listed just now which are theoretically my size, but the measurements are a bit wild.

[edspengler]

From memory mine is a 44R. I am about 5’-8” and 170lbs. The jacket is on the larger side, but the length of the arms and torso are good. If I were to wear a heavy sweater underneath or start losing control on pizza and ice cream it would be a good fit.