I have... a BROWN COAT! by PhoenixRose

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I have... a BROWN COAT!

POSTED BY: PHOENIXROSE
UPDATED: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 00:23
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Monday, May 15, 2006 4:28 PM

I have a brown leather coat, but it doesn't go all the way to my knees. It also isn't the type used in Firefly. I think the style in Firefly is called a duster. I've seen some coats like those in country-western clothing stores.

I wanna be Mr. Baccarin!

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Monday, May 15, 2006 8:39 PM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.

OurMrsWashburne said earlier she got one on e-bay. It's probably a lot like thrift stores; right place, right time kinda thing.
Sorry to hear folk in your area think the mall is more interesting, Morwen.

Does it at least have a Hot Topic with firefly shirts?

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One legion of Browncoats.

Starting June 23rd, we aim to misbehave.

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Tuesday, May 16, 2006 1:08 AM

EMMARIGBY

Yay, I'm joining the ranks of all you 'real' browncoaters soon I hope. Currently bidding on a couple of long suede ones on e-bay (I was already an addict!).

They look good but not great and I want to improve them. I think my craft skills may just be up to adding that distressed leather cuff that is so distinctive on Mal's coat. I'd really like to replace the clunky buttons with the ultra cool metal clasps. Does anyone know if anyone has made these or if there is a closeup so I can try making them myself?

By the way, 500 dollars isn't that bad for a good Mal coat. The original went for over 12,000!

I was horribly tempted by the replica gun below, but that would involve selling my car!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Serenity-Firefly-Mals-Gun-Pistol-Gun-Prop-JOSS-WHE
DON_W0QQitemZ6629904595QQcategoryZ153QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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Tuesday, May 16, 2006 1:26 AM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.

Well, I don't know if anyone makes the exact right metal clasps, since the $500 replica site says they had to go to a jeweller, but there are close-ups of the clasp there, specifically here:
abbyshot.com/products/gallerypic.php?filename=firefly-browncoat%2Fbrowncoat-13.jpg&PHPSESSID=21773b374db31c41128056416227aa97
Best of luck!
Oh, and here's a closeup of the cuffs:
abbyshot.com/products/gallerypic.php?filename=firefly-browncoat%2Fbrowncoat-21.jpg&PHPSESSID=21773b374db31c41128056416227aa97
And damn if that isn't a pretty gun replica! My, my. Yeah, I can't afford it either. Wish I could. Wish I could've afforded the original coat, too (can you imagine?) probably well worth the $12,000. I mean, come on, Nathan wore it! (I'm assuming that's what you mean by original, right?)
Hope you get your coat, Emma! Post pics when you do!

*EDIT* Sorry about the links; wouldn't let me link directly, just came out those little red x things. So course you gotta put http://www. in front of 'em.

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Tuesday, May 16, 2006 3:17 AM

EMMARIGBY

Thanks for these. I think I will try making them. I could try moulded plastic or modelling clay (not sure my metalwork it up to pay. Hey, maybe I should ask Tristan! I hear he's great with metal!)

I've caught the costuming bug bad! I've found a wonderful tight leather waistcoat for just a couple of pounds and take a look at this belt/ corset. So very Zoe wouldn't you say! I love it but there's no way it would fit me. I want to share it with all the other browncoats though as it's just so shiny and someone may be thin enough for it!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-80s-brown-leather-boho-cinch-corset-wrap
-belt_W0QQitemZ8417116353QQcategoryZ38569QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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Tuesday, May 16, 2006 3:51 PM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.

Quote:
Originally posted by EmmaRigby:
Thanks for these. I think I will try making them. I could try moulded plastic or modelling clay (not sure my metalwork it up to pay. Hey, maybe I should ask Tristan! I hear he's great with metal!)

I've caught the costuming bug bad! I've found a wonderful tight leather waistcoat for just a couple of pounds and take a look at this belt/ corset. So very Zoe wouldn't you say! I love it but there's no way it would fit me. I want to share it with all the other browncoats though as it's just so shiny and someone may be thin enough for it!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-80s-brown-leather-boho-cinch-corset-wrap
-belt_W0QQitemZ8417116353QQcategoryZ38569QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Gorramit! I'm three inches too big for it! Even at my thinnest it would have barely fit me! Arg!
Is shiny though, yes

Even has Chinese characters on it! (Or are they Japanese? Can't tell. Anyway.) Maybe there's an ectomorph among us who can fit into it!

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Tuesday, May 16, 2006 5:26 PM

BABYLONIAN

As a new Browncoat, I was talking to a friend about Firefly and found out some girl at my school was not only a Firefly fan, she went with some guy to the local premiere of Serenity dressed as Kaylee and Jayne. So I ran into her in the hall, noticed she had a huge brown coat on, and said "That coat sort of has sort of a brownish hue." She looked at me confusedly, and I quickly added "I heard you went to the Serenity premiere? I just got into Firefly." Then I think she got it.

I just looked up the script for The Train Job, and maybe the reason she was so confused was because I horribly misquoted the show. The actual line was "Your coat's kind of a brownish color". Oh well, it was embarassing, but it's behind me now.

As a funny aside, I wore my new Blue Sun shirt Monday and was pretty proud of it. Up until 4th period when the friend who told me about the Firefly fangirl also told me that she has the same shirt, but in white. DAMN. FAIL.

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Tuesday, May 16, 2006 6:21 PM

MORWEN112

Thanks for the links, RMMC! I think they might be a bit big for me though...I'm only 5'3" and if the two cheaper ones are men's XL...

It does sort of suck about the mall craze, PheonixRose. That's really all there is to do around here if you're a "normal kid." Fortunately, I'm not counted among them so I actually appreciate having the Smithsonian museums about an hour away by car/Metro (subway)...unlike some rather annoying kids I know...

to people who don't appreciate museums! I can totally understand if a museum is not interesting to somebody, but for the love of Firefly, how can someone say that museums are stupid and useless (as someone once tried to say around me)? Grrrrrrr......

Okay *deep breath* rant done...

BTW, I saw the pics of your coat and patches, PR- shiny!!

And welcome Babylonian! Don't worry about the misquote...I still haven't seen all of the show. We all start somewhere! DId you get your virtual Browncoat yet?

Mine is an evil sugar high laugh! Bwahahahaha!

Morwen

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Tuesday, May 16, 2006 9:38 PM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.

Quote:
Originally posted by Babylonian:
As a new Browncoat, I was talking to a friend about Firefly and found out some girl at my school was not only a Firefly fan, she went with some guy to the local premiere of Serenity dressed as Kaylee and Jayne. So I ran into her in the hall, noticed she had a huge brown coat on, and said "That coat sort of has sort of a brownish hue." She looked at me confusedly, and I quickly added "I heard you went to the Serenity premiere? I just got into Firefly." Then I think she got it.

I just looked up the script for The Train Job, and maybe the reason she was so confused was because I horribly misquoted the show. The actual line was "Your coat's kind of a brownish color". Oh well, it was embarassing, but it's behind me now.

As a funny aside, I wore my new Blue Sun shirt Monday and was pretty proud of it. Up until 4th period when the friend who told me about the Firefly fangirl also told me that she has the same shirt, but in white. DAMN. FAIL.

Welcome to the board!
My dad had a funny story about his Blue Sun shirt; some kid at the King Soopers said "Hey, you must be Alliance wearing that. Me, I'm a Browncoat." I thought that was so great! His response was classic, too. He said "Nah, I just got this off some guy on Boros." Cracked me up!
Y'know, I think I would ahve gotten the "brownish hue" comment. Not like you were that far off. But I've been told I'm very good at putting together references when they're just a little off. Ah well. At least you've got another browncoat around! All mine were already my close friends or family. Still waiting to randomly get into conversation about it over my coat

The people here, I swear...

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One summer.
One mission.
One legion of Browncoats.

Starting June 23rd, we aim to misbehave.

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Tuesday, May 16, 2006 10:54 PM

EMMARIGBY

Quote:
Originally posted by PhoenixRose:
Quote:
Originally posted by EmmaRigby:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-80s-brown-leather-boho-cinch-corset-wrap
-belt_W0QQitemZ8417116353QQcategoryZ38569QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Gorramit! I'm three inches too big for it! Even at my thinnest it would have barely fit me! Arg!
Is shiny though, yes Even has Chinese characters on it! (Or are they Japanese? Can't tell. Anyway.) Maybe there's an ectomorph among us who can fit into it!

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One summer.
One mission.
One legion of Browncoats.

Starting June 23rd, we aim to misbehave.

We must be about the same size! You know what, I've been foolish enough to put a bid on it anyway! Maybe I could slim down into it or adjust it or something (yeah, right!) If not I intend to sell it at the next Firefly convention I go to. This MUST go to a Browncoat!! I think I may have a compulsive personality!

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 12:47 AM

RUBE

Emmarigby
The clasps abbyshot made aren't exact replicas, I've posted some pics of the actual clasps for you - I didn't know how to post them here so they're on my blue sun page. Hope that helps. Also abbyshots cuffs aren't perfect either but - the inside of the sleeve tends to ride out- so you may want to do it a little differently but I uploaded some close up pics of their cuffs for you too.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 12:56 AM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.

Quote:
Originally posted by Rube:
Emmarigby
The clasps abbyshot made aren't exact replicas, I've posted some pics of the actual clasps for you - I didn't know how to post them here so they're on my blue sun page. Hope that helps. Also abbyshots cuffs aren't perfect either but - the inside of the sleeve tends to ride out- so you may want to do it a little differently but I uploaded some close up pics of their cuffs for you too.

"Finally, we stumbled upon a jeweller who specializes in custom jewellery. We spoke with him of our troubles and our objective. He became excited about the project and felt that he could deliver a buckle design that would combine the look of the show with real world practicality and functionality. The results are these fantastic original pieces."
They got it pretty close, I think. They look very similar to me, just a little less complicated. And more bronze

Thanks for posting pics for comparison, there. Shiny.

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One legion of Browncoats.

Starting June 23rd, we aim to misbehave.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 4:04 AM

RUBE

abbyshots buckles aren't hinged - just a strip of metal thats bent at the end. They do fasten (sort of) but they come undone if you walk about. They did a good job, they do look very similar but they aren't close to being as practical as the originals.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 4:18 AM

EMMARIGBY

My friend has commented that the hinged buckled look tricky, but I see the light of challenge come into his eyes and it is my birthday coming up so who knows!

By the way, where did you get such excellent pictures from if the clasps are not the ones from your coat. I searched all over for close ups of the original but got nothing as good as this!

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 4:24 AM

EMMARIGBY

Yay! I won my auction!! I am now the proud owner of a brown coat my very own self!

I've not seen it in the flesh but it looks damn near perfect!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=9320438228&s
sPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT

Now I just have to pretty it up some (with the afore-mentioned buckles and cuffs) and possibly make a couple of sewn up bullet holes!

Shiny happy me!!

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 4:29 AM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.

Oh Emma it is bee-yootiful! Did I see that winning bid right? £10.00? What a steal, girl! Congrats! I simply must see it when you are done altering and improving it!

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One legion of Browncoats.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 4:34 AM

EMMARIGBY

Well, I have 3 1/2 months before I can show it off to Kaylee, Simon and 'Nara (or at least the actors - see I'm not totally divorced from reality!!) so that should give me time to pretty it up some.

Oh, and to pester my friend to drawn me some Firefly sketches to get signed. Have you looked in the Blue Sun Room today? Isn't he talented?

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 4:39 AM

GRIZWALD

Wow wow wow, Emma! That's a beaut of a coat, even if one were NOT a Browncoat (perish the thought).

I just blew a happy 20 minutes surfing eBay and got sidetracked on Western style jackets. This one is so gorgeous and what a price. (Not a Browncoat, just a really amazing coat.)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230000236984

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 4:40 AM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.

You're gonna meet them? Oh envy envy! Um, give them a hug from me, or something? If that isn't allowed, at least a handshake, maybe? *wishes there were more cons in her state* And tell us all if they like the coat!

I did look in the Blue Sun Room. Very nice.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 8:45 PM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.

Hey, so someone posted this:
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=244509
It's made of cotton rather than leather but it's pretty shiny and quite affordable. Thought I'd share the love.

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Monday, May 22, 2006 10:16 PM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.

A shameless excuse to bump this old thread of mine back up...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ladies-Full-length-Real-leather-85_W0QQitemZ9321
825394QQcategoryZ11570QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

This thing is gorgeous. It doesn't say it's brown, but it looks pretty brown. All shiny.

This one is also nice:
http://cgi.ebay.com/SOFT-SPANISH-LEATHER-LADYS-COAT-SIZE12-FASHIONABLE
_W0QQitemZ8420646126QQcategoryZ103327QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

What? What are ya'll lookin at? I like my thread.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2006 12:07 AM

EMMARIGBY

Quote:
Originally posted by PhoenixRose:

What? What are ya'll lookin at? I like my thread.

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One summer.
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One legion of Browncoats.

Starting June 23rd, we aim to misbehave.

I like your thread too!

I've been waiting with baited breath for the post every moning but my lovely new coat hasn't arrived yet!

I have bought some cool brown boots to go with it though!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7767188002&ssPage
Name=ADME:B:EOIBSA:UK:11
Plus a thick brown belt I'm gonna attatch a weapon holster to.

I've decided to try my hand at making a Zoe vert. Found a tank top pattern on the internet, I have a great local market that sells all materials (inc. brown leather) really cheaply, so it's just a case of putting buckles up the sides!

You all probably know about the gorgeous actual coastumes the propstore of London has on sale. Most of the stuff was way out of my pricerange (although I was horribly tempted by some of the actual Reaver weapons for under $300! Still, for those wanting to make costumes, it's a gold-mine as it has closeups of all the outfits worn, including details of the weapons!
See all that dwells here and drool!
http://www.propstore.com/list/cat_id/8/pos//num_display/40/view/0/ob/i
tm/movs/877

I'm thinking about also trying to make Zoe's leather shrug and her sawn-off gut from this outfit:

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Tuesday, May 23, 2006 12:23 AM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.

*drool...*
That is sooo pretty. An actual Zoe-size vest would never fit me, but damn that is pretty.
I try to buy Zoe-like clothes now. Few red, button-up shirts and the like. Think I'll be hunting for green pants now...
Still lookin' for boots. Those boots you found are ultra-shiny! Hope they fit you; I would never buy footwear I hadn't tried on. I have odd and picky feet.
Hey, once you master makin' Zoe vests, maybe you could start selling 'em. We could use more semi-affordable costume pieces

I hope your coat arrives soon!

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