The INDIANA JONES Thread

[Wor-Gar]

What I'm curious about is it looks like Shia is wearing an "Indy" jacket in this photo as well. Surely the two wouldn't just dress alike. Or is he wearing the same jacket as in that other photo?

It does look like the same type jacket.

I didn't even realize that was Ford there. Looks like Frankenstein.

 

[IrishJedi]

It does look like the same type jacket.

I didn't even realize that was Ford there. Looks like Frankenstein.

It's the same black jacket he wears in most of the film.

And I think Ford looks especially bad ass in that pic.

 

[pjam]

It does look like the same type jacket.

I didn't even realize that was Ford there. Looks like Frankenstein.

Yeah, that's Shia "The Beef's" greaser jacket... because he plays a greaser.

 

[Wor-Gar]

And I think Ford looks especially bad ass in that pic.

Come on, take another look at that pic, Irish. OK, looking? Now growl in a gutteral tone, very deep in your throat. Errrrrr! Come on, try it. Keep looking at that picture. Errrrrr!

 

[pjam]

He'll look good in the film, I wouldn't sweat it as much as he is.

He does look a bit sun-stroke-ish in some of those shots though but rest assured, he's gonna look fine in the film.

 

[Wor-Gar]

ERRRRRR!!!



Believe me and my avatar, I'm routing for INDY! No one here is MORE excited than me... maybe Indiana Fett, and that's all.

I just like toying with these pictures that keep surfacing; most are unflattering. I know Spielberg will use his magic to make Ford as Jones-ish as possible.

Still... ERRRRR!

 

[IrishJedi]

I think people tend to forget how haggard and defeated Indy looked at several moments in the original films, including RAIDERS.

Watched LAST CRUSADE tonight and there are moments where only the gray hair will make the difference with INDY IV.

No worries at all here.

 

[Grange Wallis]

I'm with Irish, I watch it yesterday and Ford has aged well, especially compared to him from Doom to Crusade where he had aged a bit. And concidering that the story of this one takes into account his age it should be fine... It was like Rocky Balboa, it was done well right and you believed it and enjoyed it... Least I did.

 

[IrishJedi]

The other thing is... for whatever reason... Ford has really done some of the best acting in his career in the INDY films.

 

[Wor-Gar]

The other thing is... for whatever reason... Ford has really done some of the best acting in his career in the INDY films.

That's very true. The reason must be Spielberg.

 

[IrishJedi]

That's very true. The reason must be Spielberg.

I think it's a combination of that plus Ford truly identifying with the character and enjoying playing him. He's just a completely different actor in the Indy role (and to a less extent, Han Solo) than in 99% of the other films he seems to cakewalk through.

 

[Wor-Gar]

OK, since everyone is showing off their INDY, I thought I'd finally show off mine:

This figure has an interesting history: It originally belonged to Chris King (cking) and I acquired it from him in 2002. Apparently, this was one of Sovereign Studios prototype Indiana Jones figures from which he created the clothing patterns for the ones we've all seen so many times since then. Chris worked very closely with Shawn at Sovereign on this one to get all the scale and details correct for its time. When I saw, back in 2002, I just had to have it. It has a unique head sculpt I've never seen before or since. Let me know what you guys think?

My shots from 2002 -- before my kitchen became the focal point:

Chris King's original picture:

 

[galactiboy]

Wow, Wor-Gar thats a great looking Indy... really one of the best I've seen. I think the only thing is maybe if the hat was a bit smaller. But aside from that its great

 

[Wor-Gar]

Wow, Wor-Gar thats a great looking Indy... really one of the best I've seen. I think the only thing is maybe if the hat was a bit smaller. But aside from that its great

Thanks Galactiboy!

Yes, the hat is a wee bit big. But its made out of a great "foam-type" material that feels real, looks great on its own and has been made accurately dirty. In fact, I may use it on the SS version to come as my Indy is on the short side so it should work on the SS scale very nicely...especially if their hat is made of plastic.

 

[IrishJedi]

Indy likes!

 

[Reinhardt]

Love it!!!

 

[Wor-Gar]

Thanks guys! It's always nice to hear approval, especially from serious fans.

And he goes pretty well with these guys:

Although I hope SS makes their own versions for me.

 

[IrishJedi]

Thanks guys! It's always nice to hear approval, especially from serious fans.

And he goes pretty well with these guys:

 

[bwills]

Wor-Gar, that Indy ROCKS!

 

[jungle jom]

That Indy figure is the best I've seen.

The hat however is one of the worst I've seen. You have got to replace it. The hat has to be right for the figure to be right.