Hot Toys Marlon Brando

[galactiboy]

Yeah, it would be ballsy... but, there is no denying their Gunner figure is Neo from the Matrix. Although that was in the earlier days, not sure if they are that wild anymore

But, damn would I pay good money for an Alex figure... just not the $1000 the CRM is demanding.

 

[sladesuperagent]

I love this figure and I'm thinking this is going to be a cool line! Who makes a decent Triumph? A 650cc Triumph Thunderbird to be precise...

 

[wookster]

I'm pretty sure the jacket was black (but I wouldn't put money on it), the Jacket was designed by Schott and is called the Perfecto (I have one in my wardrobe), sadly it's too small for me now, but when it was designed specifically for Brando in this movie, there wasn't actually such a thing as a 'bikers jacket'.
Bikers would wear old army and airforce flying jackets, but once this baby hit a modern classic was born and has been copied by pretty much every company that makes biker jackets since (even the superior Lewis Leathers).

 

[greyrabbit]

Well done for HT to be bring out screen icons such as Dean and Brando. I'm really impressed to see that HT are willing to take the gamble to produce these types of characters/actors that would have a fairly selective audience. Too good to pass up!

 

[sladesuperagent]

I'm pretty sure the jacket was black (but I wouldn't put money on it), the Jacket was designed by Schott and is called the Perfecto (I have one in my wardrobe), sadly it's too small for me now, but when it was designed specifically for Brando in this movie, there wasn't actually such a thing as a 'bikers jacket'.
Bikers would wear old army and airforce flying jackets, but once this baby hit a modern classic was born and has been copied by pretty much every company that makes biker jackets since (even the superior Lewis Leathers).

The jacket WAS black and specifically a Schott of NYC "Perfecto 618"--the only thing Brando added was the epaulet stars--probably to resemble the sort of military look you mentioned.

 

[pixletwin]

I wonder if Josh would be able to paint the jacket to be screen accurate? Would the materials allow?

 

[galactiboy]

I imagine you could use some kind of fabric paint and a stencil to make it happen. Probably wouldn't be insanely hard... except his name on the front which would be pretty tiny.

 

[wookster]

Here's reference of the perfecto's you can still get today-
https://www.schottnyc.com/motorcycle_jackets.cfm

specifically the 618-
https://www.schottnyc.com/motorcycle-leathers/classic-perfecto-steerhide-leather-motorcycle.htm

And here's the Lewis leathers site -
https://www.lewisleathers.com/

Their version was called the Twin Track Bronx, it's a great bit of kit with a better finish, but the Perfecto is and always will be the classic.

 

[customfig]

TW pics(figured it could use it's own thread)

Awesome! :chew:chew:chew

 

[wookster]

Some more pics, thanks to Kazukijun for finding these on Toyworld HK-

So we get the logo/icon on the back, but it looks like it says Brando above it.
Great looking figure though.

 

[Bizzleburp]

GJ HOT TOYS AS ALWAYS!

 

[galactiboy]

Interesting... in one shot there is no logo, but in the other there is. Wonder which we'll get. Kinda funny it says Brando across the top, but livable.

 

[Batty]

I think in the movie the initials BMRC were on the back of the jackets for "Black Rebels Motorcycle Club".

 

[Spartan Rex]

Pretty poor likeness imo.

 

[Mista305]

Why does it say $780 underneath it?

I believe that is in Hong Kong dollars... if it is, then at today's conversion, that is only $100.28!!!

correct...

 

[pjam]

I think in the movie the initials BMRC were on the back of the jackets for "Black Rebels Motorcycle Club".

Correct you are Batty! Looks like HT included the Gang logo, cool! That's an official prod shot so I think we're good there. May have to replace the name with BRMC but the logo was key, it was a cool one...

 

[Jen]

I so want this....I think this and the James Dean Hot Toys did look absolutely fantastic. I am so very impressed and may just have to jump into this line.

 

[xenoviper]

NICE! finally a jacket for my Terminator 2 T-800... all the pockets are in the correct positions... all it needs is a slight modification on the sides :chew

 

[amarcord]

Is this the sculpt that is going to be produced?

I think the JorEl is far more superior to this one (must say the outfit is again top)

 

[D. Martin]

We just posted images and info on CTR:

https://cooltoyreview.com/story/front/Hot_Toys_Official_Images_Of_Marlon_Brando_Figure_113538.asp