Belt, ax pouch, and can opener/knife for sale

[Max Replica]

The last year or two has revealed a TON of new detail about specific parts of Max's costume in MM2. All because the hidef version is now available to study. A lot of things we previously believed have proved false, and a lot of new things we never noticed have appeared.
I'm lucky that I started my obsessive MM2 reproduction during the HD era. Even so, some of my costume items have gone through revisions even in the last few months as new details have come to light.

The one thing I still can't find is a single screenshot that reveals how Max attaches his binoculars to his belt. Unless I see something else, I'm going to assume that he loops the thin leather strap of the binoculars around the brass hook on his belt, since it hangs from that general area.

[Dragonforce]

I concur with Karols last post there, pictorial evidence has shone new light on the identity of Max's belt, and yes indeed it is a British Army Sam Browne belt, and as Karol has cleverly observed it has or does appear to have been cut down and reduced in size. Sadly for me I believed for years that the belt I had was the closest option. Until recently and with the introduction of High def and Blu Ray, I simply lacked the resources to get a closer more detailed look. To all intents and purposes what I saw when I froze certain scenes on my DVD version was the same type as my belt. Being that this thread was created with it in mind to offer my belt up for sale, and under these new circumstances the offer is null and void. The belt I put up on offer was sold through a private sale for military re-enactments, I did however have one other. This along with my Bulls**t replica blower set-up and a few other bits and pieces have now been thoughtfully disposed of. There is enough information now available, and enough people supplying good movie accurate replica's of all things Mad Max to justify my decision to dispose of it all, thus avoiding any further misunderstandings. The way I see it, why put up with a poorly constructed replica that looks 90% the part, when you can now easily acquire something properly and well made that looks bang on. My parts belong in the dump, and that is where they are.
It is unfortunate and rather frustrating for me, as I have always loved the Mad Max movies and legend thereof, but being stuck in a piss hole country that only recognises Rugby and the lord of the rings while suffering greatly from "Tall Poppy Syndrome" I am pretty much on my own with what has been referred to as my "weird hobby" more times than I can count. I hoped for...no wished for the opportunity to share the things that I felt were good enough to share with an online community such as this, as there is no-one here in the first person to share it all with. It has been a humbling experience to say the least to come back after a rather long hiatus and realise all the junk I had meticulously sought out at yard sales, op-shops, surplus stores, internet auction sites etc... has since been proven to be incorrect. I have spent years fruitlessly seeking out rubbish. That being the case, it has become obvious to me that the only way to acquire some of this wonderful memorabilia that is accurate is via e-bay, or online...basically anywhere not New Zealand, as there is nothing here remotely close to anything in the Mad Max movies! Heck no-one, and I mean No-one even has a replica car...close or otherwise. So No interest here for me. Therefore due to this, and the exhorbitant costs involved on my very limited means to purchase and import anything accurate from overseas, I have decided to call it quits and look at something else, that is easier to be involved with people directly, and the means is there to fulfill it, i.e; Things related to the hobby are readily and easily accessible with minimal fuss.

I thank you all for your time, Patience and understanding, notably to Jwrites and Karol...what you guys do and can do, are the things I dream of!

All the best guys, and lets all hold our breaths for the next Mad Max offering in 2011!

Chris.

[Max Replica]

Chris,
As we've discussed privately, I totally sympathize with not being able to find real people near you that share your interest. I grew up in a very small town and often felt like there was no one else like me around. I count myself lucky that I currently live in Southern California where there are some great people that are into my current hobby/obsession - Mad Max.

As I said to you before, who knows - maybe Fury Road will come out and kick up a new level of interest in Mad Max stuff worldwide. The other advice I would have is for you to try and save up for a plane ticket to California for 2010 or 2011 or whenever it is we have the next Road Warrior Weekend or similar event. Check out the pics in the Roadwar section of the forum if you haven't already. Being surrounded by hundreds of Mad Max fans in costume (some accurate, some just inspired) along with replica and inspired modified vehicles for 3 days in the desert is an amazing experience for any fan.

[Dragonforce]

Don't get me wrong, I will always have an interest in Mad Max lore, just less to do with it relative to my means. So it will no longer be as much of an obsession as before. If I am ever lucky enough to happen upon a find of something truly authentic then I will be sure to post here and share it with one and all. I just wont be making or having made any items that may look close, but fail on authenticity due to lack of actual items to build off. So no more Blower parts...try finding a real Scott hat and scoop here in NZ.....Yeah Right! Honestly it's that bad! A few years ago I was put in touch with a business in Auckland as I was looking for a Blower snout, pulley and belt. The outfit was aptly named: **'* Blower Drives (first name omitted for obvious reasons) So going off of the fact that within their name was "Blower Drives" and the fact they were recommended I thought Hell Yeah! Finally someone in NZ who deals in these things. Boy was I so far off the mark! I don't know what they do, but they seemed to have no idea what a blower was, let alone have anything for sale they really were a bunch of Klownz. I think in NZ when you see a Blown car, it can safetly be assumed that it was either imported like that, or some engineering diy guy turned and cast all the parts laboriously in a shed in their back yard. To this day **'* Blower Drives remains a poignant mystery. Try going into any auto parts store here and be enthralled at the dumbfounded looks you get when you simply ask about blower parts etc... It's just amazing! I work for a major Australasian Auto Parts retailer and there is simply no info available! It's just staggering! And yet another part of why I feel so alone in my interest. NZ sucks then spits the dummy, I have no qualms in admitting that. I really was born in the wrong country. I just might take up your idea Jared, and fly to Australia at leats and become another extremely happy expat Kiwi. I could build a Kibbutz in the Mundi Mundi plains and see out the rest of my days knowing that.....I escaped!

Chris.

[Max Replica]

Maybe you can find an Australian Lord Of The Rings fan who lives near someplace like Broken Hill and wants to switch places with you for a few months.

[Karol]

Wow. Murray Hewitt was right.

[framed]

No hard feeling m8 but i have seen no pictureś of the goods!
i

[Dragonforce]

The people who are authorities on these items have seen the pics, enabling a conclusion to be made regarding their inaccuracy which is why I cancelled the offer as I have stated numerous times on this thread. The Offer is no longer valid, therefore there is no need to present pics to anyone anymore.
Please read the previous posts before e-mailing and PM'ing me, as I will no longer reply to any further enquiries regarding any items I used to have.
All the "goods" I used to have are now gone, as I have indicated my costuming interest is not what it used to be. If I am ever fortunate enough to strike gold one day and actually find something of interest that can be verified as accurate, Then I will surely post about it on these boards, including whether I intend to sell whatever it may be. This is not to say that I am out and about seeking out these things, those day's are over.
I am presently deeply embarassed at having come on here in the first place to offer for sale items I HAD that were far from accurate, yet I was claiming that they were. Therefore I will not jump the gun again having learnt a valuable lesson, I will only claim somethng as authentic/accurate once it has been verified as being so.

Please once more: THE ITEMS ARE NO LONGER IN MY POSESSION AND I HAVE NOTHING TO SELL. No other items, either related or unrelated, I have nothing else so please don't ask.

Thanks,

Chris.

[Max Replica]

Chris,
No need for embarrassment. Your items were very close to accurate, just not perfect. They were certainly far better than a lot of the stuff we see out there being based off as "totally accurate!". If you want a good laugh, take a look at some google images or youtube clips of fans in their supposedly accurate Mad Max costumes. Not that I'm knocking them really, anyone who wants to dress up as Max is okay in my book, it's just funny when they claim their costume is "really accurate" and they're wearing some black sweatpants, combat boots or a shoulder pad made out of duct tape.

And not that you're looking for Max items, and I know you said it's hard to find stuff in New Zealand - but you may still want to keep an eye out for old fireman's axes like Max kept on his belt. I know you had a pouch or two at one time. I've yet to see anyone find a perfect replica axe, though some of the ones from Australia and the UK have been close. And fans are usually willing to pay for ones that are even in the ballpark.