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  1. Big J

    Back to the 80's

    Nah, you're safe. Kimba and Speed Racer can be taken straight up. Battle of the Planets however is a totally re-edited, rescripted, and inferior mash up of the original Japanese version called Gatchaman, which is much bloodier and darker. It's also missing the abominable 7zark7 monologues that...
  2. Big J

    Back to the 80's

    In the original manga, some of them had the actual faces of war criminals too.
  3. Big J

    Back to the 80's

    @Doctor Damage, You understand perfectly. You're right. What's shocking is that with no sense of irony at all, this show is a runaway hit spawning everything from tie-ins with appliance sales to kids lunch boxes. Being proud of liking fascism is kinda strange to me.
  4. Big J

    Back to the 80's

    @navetsea, (And I apologize for this whole tangeant). Yes, Char is undoubtedly the hero, and even had his own mini-series as such. For men of a certain age, he is 'the man' and Toyota released a special edition red Yaris with Zion logo to commemorate him a couple of years back. Despite the...
  5. Big J

    Back to the 80's

    Whoops, double post. Sorry. @Seb Lucas, thanks for the link! Don't like the denim, but like their vest! It's the exact correct color as the movie (I have learned since starting this thread that there's a 'is it red/is it orange' debate going on). You've never seen Top Gun?!? To me, that's like...
  7. Big J

    Back to the 80's

    @Blackadder, Japan is ranked 110th for gender equality, so I believe my wife when she tells me EVERYTHING is sexist about Japan. There are strictly Islamic states that rank better. Look at CNN today. There's a story about a pop idol apologizing for being assaulted by two men, who were given her...
  8. Big J

    Back to the 80's

    @Blackadder, Japan is ranked 110th for gender equality, so I believe my wife when she tells me EVERYTHING is sexist about Japan. There are strictly Islamic states that rank better. Look at CNN today. There's a story about a pop idol apologizing for being assaulted by two men, who were given her...
  9. Big J

    Back to the 80's

    Mazinger Z! Original and best giant robo anime! The 30th anniversary Macross mini-series was pretty good, but I hate all of the original series. It's full of Japanese right-wing revisionism, that probably goes above the heads of foreigners who've never lived in Japan. The peace loving Japanese...
  10. Big J

    Measurements and fit detail.

    Ha, G-1 addiction! It's ridiculously easy to get. I was looking at a pile of four on the floor, then I realized that it was five! Had to check which patches I'd slipped in the pocket to remember why I bought it. Maybe a dozen or so now; LW, Aero, ELC, and jackets from the 60's and 70's. They're...
  11. Big J

    Rainbow Country Down Vests

    @El Marro, I'm loving that vest! That's exactly what I'm looking for! Great 80's vibe.
  13. Big J

    Rainbow Country Down Vests

    Ahhh, Jenny Agutter as a sexy nurse!(о´∀`о) Excellent movie!
  14. Big J

    Back to the 80's

    @Seb Lucas, But I haven't moved on! Was I supposed to? I'm gonna go listen to my mix tapes...
  15. Big J

    Back to the 80's

    No suggestions for a quality down vest? Bueller? Bueller? Bueller...?
  16. Big J

    Back to the 80's

    Good morning gentlemen! Thank you all for your replies! It was a pleasant surprise this morning. Last night I dreamt I was in high school with Kevin Bacon; all that guy does is dance, how the hell is he going to graduate and get into college? @Edward, I'm loving that Aero 40's jacket in blue...
  17. Big J

    Back to the 80's

    Not really 'Golden Era', but I reckon there must be some knowledge. Last November I signed a contract with my wife that I wouldn't buy anymore flight jackets for a year. Just for the challenge. So now I'm looking at other jackets. It's high time I got me that James Dean Cal Leather CHP jacket...
  19. Big J

    Selling vintage American to the Japanese market?

    Just my 2¥, but as someone else pointed out, ebay is virtually unknown in Japan, as is paypal. Yahoo auctions Japan is the way to go. Put it up with with classy clear photos (extra points if you can find a good vintage photo of someone wearing this jacket back in the day. Bonus points if it's...
  20. Big J

    Flared or Bell Shaped Jackets

    Just to be clear, it's not a criticism. I'm jealous.
  21. Big J

    Flared or Bell Shaped Jackets

    Yeah, I agree with zebedee. You have got to be painfully thin to make this cut work. It's much easier for Japanese men to do; no love handles at all, no paunch, no muscles. Protruding bones all over.
  22. Big J

    Proper G-1 Jacket Fit?

    About 4 months ago I bought an Excelled G-1 in a size 48L because it was so cheap. I decided to keep it despite the chest fitting like a size 50 compared to all my 60's and 70's G-1s because it's the only G-1 I have that I can comfortably wear a sweatshirt under. But I definitely believe that...
  23. Big J

    Freewheelers Caboose Jacket

    @ton, that really is an awesome looking jacket! I'm impressed! I'd love something like that or barnstormer, but double breasted jackets don't look good on me. They make me look fatter. I've got a Pea Coat, but I rarely wear it. I haven't quite got to the point of reducing my wardrobe to all...

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