Why is it so hard to find a orange karate jacket?

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wargod wrote:
triscender wrote: that sheep looking vest would be pretty cool

i went to this vintage store in indiana a lil bit ago and seen one just like it! damn i should have bought it
go back - it might still be there, unless vintage sheep clothing is a big mover down Indiana way
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Just watched the movie KICK-ASS and the mob boss is training in Karate and guess what he is wearing......an ORANGE Karate uniform. Damn you costume departments. I STILL can't find one. I yelled at the screen!!
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i done posted one up similar to this
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this is differnt then a karate jacket. I have said It before so there is no need to post this again.
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the riffs do not wear karate gi's...

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Look @ the 1st production photo of the RIFFS, the soilders have their jackets open and they are not the same as the one u posted and look more like karate jackets. It was the same thing in KICK-ASS. The left lapel on the one you posted is too wide. Also it has a yellow trim. The higher-ups have differnt jackets than the rank and file. Think I am just going to dye a white one. Anyone who has ever dyed anything have any pointers?
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they do look a lot like karate gi jackets but i think they are dressing gowns...they just look the wrong shape for karate gi...unless of course this is a different 70's pattern gi but i doubt it

(the riffs have same colour dressing gown belts/ties in the middle)...

tips on dying...put the dye into the bath first and mix...if you do it the other way round it sometimes leaves a spotty finish where the powder mixes with the water...and don't scrunch up the jacket to fit it into a bucket cos it may go tie/dye streaky...

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Thanks for the help Chris.
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Bought a karate jacket (no need to continue the debate) for $1.99 off of eBay. I got a pack of RED RED & BRIGHT YELLOW TINTEX so I can mix my own color orange (it is a dark reddish orange). I'll post pics of my progress. Looks like I might have another replica costume in the works.
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soak it overnight like yer marinating ribs!
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4nik8 wrote: soak it overnight like yer marinating ribs!


why would you be marinating your ribs at night time and you should eat them in one day hahahahahaha and have them done in one day


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I seen that on family guy but the original version is right here


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wargod wrote:
4nik8 wrote: soak it overnight like yer marinating ribs!
why would you be marinating your ribs at night time and you should eat them in one day hahahahahaha and have them done in one day
Try it sometime!

plan ahead for when you want those damn evil soaked ribs, then damn evil soak 'em the day before!
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Finished dyeing the white karate jacket that I bought for $1.99. Let me know what you think.

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Turned out ok.  With this outfit having no logo's; how about adding a photo/screen shot from the film and place it inside the display frame?
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