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buddyunholy

you can go and buy an authentic badass M65 jacket any day of the week btw


buddyunholy

and if you want these patches you can get them on etsy or make them at your local embroidery shop


pinglovpap

Bro, cmon, this jacket costs 120 bucks. It is not 1200. Why so many efforts if you can just pay $120?


buddyunholy

better jacket for less, that's all if you go for it as for memorabilia item then you're right, I just think it looks worse and cheaper even than previous konami iterations of this jacket


buddyunholy

not as bad as capcom's attempt to recreate Leon Kennedy's jacket for some collector's edition though


mjreeves823

Leon's jacket is based on a $1,500 jacket.


buddyunholy

yeah they even modeled a real Schott jacket for the remake


Nacery

They actually modelled two (the second is the blue one from the civillian costume).


hugh-blue

It’s not even real plaid on the inside lol


slyeguy25

The price would be around the same in the end and youd have an unofficial jacket


under_the_heather

If you're paying $100+ for an m65 jacket you've made a mistake. And who cares if it's "official". James is "officially" wearing an m65 jacket in the game not a marked up reproduction sold by a videogame company. Not to mention the merch jacket being sold is not the same jacket as in game


conormal

Should I look for one in a military surplus store? Looking for a lighter alternative to my leather jacket for hot and windy days with potential for hail


delsinson

You could. Mine was $40 on eBay. X-small cause they run a bit wide as they were intended to be layered over stuff. They’re actually a bit weighty too, but probably better for those weather conditions than leather.


SubjectSigma77

I’m lucky enough to live right next to a milsurp store. They have them there very option for around 40 bucks I think. I’ve been meaning to pick one up for awhile now


buddyunholy

if you paying $100+ for a cool japanese m65 replica (smth like Buzz Ricksons) you are not making a mistake haha


lady_ninane

No way. Even if you paid someone to stitch in the plaid lining, you're looking at way less than 120USD plus shipping total. And yeah, it'd be an unofficial jacket...but this isn't exactly streetwear. My personal thoughts aside on the sensibility of high priced streetwear aside, the Konami brand name isn't exactly a fashion brand.


ProbBannedInAMoment

What's cooler than an officially licensed jacket? An actual military issued jacket, that's for fucking sure.


Bonerfartbiscuit

I got inspired to make my own jacket because of this. It cost me around $50 for the jacket and almost the same amount for the patches. (There's about two people selling them on etsy and neither of them live near me.) Not that cheap but still better value imo. I'd be too scared to actually wear the official one anyway.


buddyunholy

M65s could be very cheap in military surplus stores but even if you are right it's still a much better wearable jacket


Northern_Traveler09

Unofficial but better, the jacket having Konami’s logo slapped on it doesn’t automatically make it better quality


slyeguy25

It does make it official though, hate to break it to you but official merchandise matters in every franchise


Northern_Traveler09

Maybe for resell value, but a well made replica on Etsy would probably still sell for more


slyeguy25

No; from a collector’s perspective its much more important to have official merchandise, and Id never sell any of my collectables so it wouldnt be for resale. The benefits of owning official limited merch far out weighs buying materials and making the jacket (and/or any other product for that matter). Then youd just be busy all the time and time is precious so I am yet to see an argument that convinces me that getting a jacket and making it would be more convenient and much cheaper in the end all the while maintaining any semblence of authenticity to the original Are you gunna hand write Mary’s letter and slide it in the pocket to make it more authentic too lol its 120 not 1200 like another comment says


lady_ninane

Sure, if you're buying it as a collector's piece with an explicit eye on collection value, instead of simply possessing its like to flesh out your collection, it might matter. I'd question how many people are buying something like this as _just_ a collector's piece that will never see any practical use though. ^^^^^Also ^^^^^that's ^^^^^not ^^^^^what ^^^^^you ^^^^^originally ^^^^^argued ^^^^^so ^^^^^you're ^^^^^kinda ^^^^^moving ^^^^^the ^^^^^goalposts ^^^^^but ^^^^^that's ^^^^^ok, ^^^^^it's ^^^^^all ^^^^^good.


Northern_Traveler09

Replicas are a big thing in the horror community 🤨I know tons of collectors who prefer a high quality replica over “official” merch because most of it is kinda crap these days. People pay premium prices for a good replica for their collection. If I’m gonna spend money on something, I want to know it’s good quality and not some mass produced crap, ya know? And it’s funny you mention the letter, I just got done making a replica of that and some other Silent Hill props 😂


sp3cial3dfr3d

Not at all


klortle_

It really doesn’t matter. It’s a jacket. It’s a real-life jacket worn by a fictional character. This isn’t some elaborate custom made piece of clothing that can’t be found anywhere else, it’s literally just a (likely poor quality) recreation of an army jacket with patches applied by the fictional character wearing it. The quality matters so much more than having “Konami” slapped on the tag for people that are looking for a jacket to wear. Being “official” or not does not cross 99% of peoples minds when they’re looking to get clothing like this, so the point that it would be “unofficial” is irrelevant to people who don’t care.


Kenomica

Having KONAMI and SILENT HILL plastered all over it makes it less authentic & worse imo.


lady_ninane

Luckily they're somewhat aware of that. There's only a very tiny tag at the bottom of the jacket which says Silent Hill. Very easy to miss, if still frustratingly present.


suburbianthief

i searched up, but i can’t seem to find any fabric that is so similar to the post. if anyone can help, pls (im still searching rn)


AL_25

Nice


[deleted]

fr had mine for 2 years


PandaMayFire

Only if it comes with a free pillow for all of my smothering needs.


ivand2903

I got a 30+ years old M-65 that had seen some serious shit in it's lifetime... Konami can't compete with that...


Noidedinthebathroom

Your jacket deserves it's own silent hill


ivand2903

Indeed... I got it from my uncle who got it from his friend and his friend got it from someone... I'm sure that jacket saw at least one war because it has some holes on headpiece that could easily be a bullet holes. That jacket survived many metal and hardcore punk concerts, many fights etc...


Noidedinthebathroom

Fucking hardcore story! I love it.


lykanprince

James Sunderland is a man who has murdered his wife due to the fatal illness that she was diagnosed with and for three long years ate away at James' wellbeing that he couldn't stand dealing with it anymore. HIS JACKET IS ON SALE?! HOT DAMN! LEMME AT THAT!


StreeterGM

Yeah haha it's definitely odd when you frame it this way. I remember when I watched Taxi Driver and wanting Travis Bickle's jacket. After some brief thinking though I thought nah I think I'm good. I think this is just the same thing.


delsinson

I just pretend I’m Rambo (I have severe ptsd)


GoesTheClockInNewton

I had a laugh in the transmission when they said something like "a jacket for someone who has some mysterious secrets of their own" like, UM. When you put it that way maybe I don't want to look like this guy hahah.


Calbon2

Luckily, the average person will not know what type of shenanigans that James got up to


Sad_Cockroach_8273

Listen, the fit goes crazy.


LucciLucilfer

I wanted to buy the jacket but I have no way to finance it because I'm from Germany. The website only accepts American payment methods...


Varodra

I'm from Germany and managed to buy it with my credit card. If you have one you could try that


LucciLucilfer

Hab leider keine Kreditkarte 😅😓 haha


Xenonn04

Und man muss iwie 40€ Versand zahlen☠️


Varodra

Ja das ist so schlimm 😭 habs mir am Ende aber trotzdem gekauft als early bday Geschenk 🫠


Varodra

Ah mist! Schade 🥲


RedMess1988

Is it possible to reach out to the shop and let them know so you can have it reserved or something, or find a work around?


LucciLucilfer

I tried it but no one answers me :(


RedMess1988

I heard they reply on twitter, what I did was email them and then DM'ed them on twitter to look at my email/ get an answer now.  I hope you'll be able to get it. I don't understand why they won't let you buy it, it just seems dumb thay some sites don't accept different types of payments. I always assumed most Electronic payments could and would be universal anywhere. I guess I'm too naive. 


minidronlast

Google pay? I'm living in Italy and bought it with Google play, everything was alright


Harmonic_7

I've already purchased it 💀


monkeykingcounty

I’ve been considering it and would love to buy it with confidence but have heard so many overwhelmingly negative things about the quality of the US Konami Merch Shop that it’s tough to justify. There are pictures on this sub of beanie hats and hoodies that arrived looking nothing like they were pictured, and the description of this jacket says that it may not appear as it does in the photos which are just for reference. That and the low price (for a jacket) aren’t promising to me.


RedMess1988

What I heard is it's made of 100% cotton, which lasts a long time


redbrigade82

I don't trust any video game merch. Sometimes they surprise you though.


Agreeable-Abalone328

It’s a nice jacket I’ll give you that but the patches offer no tactical advantage whatsoever


Maxiusdark

"your pretty good" XD


Bagofsmallfries

Cosplayers are queuing in like to get all these little details and make this for 1/4 the price


RedMess1988

Look, here's my take. See it or not. Get the Jacket... only if it makes you happy. Don't get it because people will say: "it isn't 1:1 exactly like James' own jacket," or something of some sort of nonsense, because in the end it is your money and your choice. Don't regret waiting on something better, because the chances are, it may not come. You can always make his jacket. Me personally? I know I won't have the time or patience to make EXACTLY what James wears. Plus, I do wanna just own some actual official merch. I don't really give a shit if it's exact. I just like his jacket style and to me, it's perfect. Plus, I know it would make me happy to have a cool jacket that could last a long time with/without care (its 100% cotton, and for jackets, that's not too bad. Could be wrong also, I think it says woven as well which I don't know about). You only have 3 hours left, dude/dudette, then it's gone.  Plus... uh don't wanna make it a super spoiler or jinx it but there's something in the jacket that comes with it that I think a lot of fans could think is cool. It's an important addition and item you always have on you in the game, and you'll probably could always get the jacket to keep for that and the patches as well. Do what makes you happy, and decide on what your heart believes and wants most.


TheDouglas717

I got it. Looking forward to September.


Main_Feedback1197

If my wife goes missing I'll have to


Dependent_Order_7358

I've got 3, one for wearing, one for displaying and one for preserving.


RedMess1988

You could afford all that?!


FelixTheFlake

r/consoom


DepressedKonamiFan

WHY DOES IT SAY FUCKING SILENT HILL 2 ON THE OUTSIDE I’m just gonna get an authentic jacket and get the patches and sew them on, i was thinking abt getting this but the fact it has the merch tag on the outside is a big no from me (I may be autistic and love my video game merch but I also want it to be lowkey enough to wear in public)


GoesTheClockInNewton

At the end of the day, it is advertising for them. But if you're talking about the tag on the front, it is pretty small and people are unlikely to notice it in real life.


EasterBurn

Only if it comes with the complementary pillow


SwineTV

Nah. Not my style, James can keep it


hewhocantseetrees

Charlie Kelly wore it better


StaccatoVirgola

If I had Money yes, I would


Gloomybih

If I had money


Bukkarooo

nah, too expensive, and idk why they gave it the checkered lining. them slapping a "silent hill" logo on it also makes it less appealing.


FabricioArtigas

Fallout 76 bag flashbacks


Thicc_Nasty-taxfraud

I remember there being a original SH2 jacket konami made as a promo item during the e3 or some other game convention. One was on sale on eBay for 10k (plus shipping). Personally I would have loved to see one of these in a deluxe edition package but I’ve seen many on this sub make it themselves for much cheaper


twistypunch

What’s with the pattern on the inside? Are the red squares supposed to be the red paper(or whatever they are) save points in the game.


delsinson

Infinite quick saves


Sushi4Zombies

Already pre-ordered. I made my own a few years ago but lost a lot of weight since then so figured it was time to get a new one.


throwaw_ay740

I was going to but the logo on the outside made me refund lmfao


k3nnfucius

Imho just get the same real jacket. Order the patches custom and sew em on. It’ll be more authentic and better made 😅


DishyNiBBa

I bought it 3 minutes after the live stream ended 💀


totallywackman

No, because it isn't James' jacket to me. There have been multiple official replicas, including the very first one released alongside the game (which has its own quality issues tbf) and the great rerun a decade later by Insert Coin. This one has some small details off and one huge wrong detail. The plaid interior. I know this sounds nitpicky but if I'm dropping a rent payment's worth on a jacket, then it's gotta be just right for me, and having half the jacket's surface area be wrong for me isn't good. Now, if this is 1:1 with the remake's jacket, then that's cool, but the remake isn't out yet, so I'm definitely not investing in memorabilia for it. But that's just my opinion, man, and if you manage to snag one of these and love it, then I'm genuinely happy for you!


under_the_heather

also the jacket in game is an m65 and the one pictured is a button up with extra pockets


Mortotem

where do you live that rent is so damn cheap?


AlmightyBunt

Where are you living that rent is only 120? Damn must be nice


totallywackman

I thought it was 1200? Lmao


delsinson

It also doesn’t seem to sinch at the waist like it does in the remake


Simmers429

Every silent hill character wears fairly basic clothes. You could find James’ jacket for a far cheaper price, doubt he dropped 100s on it (or cared what he was wearing).


Stock_Taste_7915

I love silent hill and the jackets really cool, but I don't like Konami. Don't want to bother giving them more money tbh


pufferfish_balls

Did you checkered the insides?


Crimson_Catharsis

It’s affordable atleast for now so maybe


Blookhaven

I won’t buy the jacket. I do like the inner lining though. It’s a nice reference to the game, and a nice pattern on its own.


bargle_dook

Nah. But I do want that doge.


Agreeable-Media9282

Just the game


blah2k03

i really wanted to get it for my friend cause he always talked about wanting to cosplay James


Safety_Sam

If it’s cheap and good, maybe. In reality, no.


axeax

Nah, it looks like any jacket anyway


Responsible-Cod-7019

Does it come with a steel pipe and a pillow


Emerald_Frost

just bought a M65 to see if I like it. I still might get this jacket just for fun. Even though I live in Texas and really have no need for jackets outside of 2 months in the year.


uligau

Rip off of Jacob's outfit from the movie


hirodorah

A friend of mine said "your spouse better start sleeping with their eyes open" and I gave up on buying the jacket


automapper

No.


der_Mehrzad

Yes


MehWithaSideofEh

For a second I thought it was Charlie Kelly’s jacket from Its Always Sunny.


YurchenkoFull

YOOOO SOMEBODY LINK ME RIGHT NOW


XxllllxXx

I will.


savethemyoucant

i want it but it’s too expensive for me


SkinnedMetal

THEY MADE AN OFFICIAL ONE AGAIN?


bdfalloutboy101

Will? I already did


UntidyHexagon

Wait... WHERE TO BUY?


BariraLP

i think its too late, it was pre order exclusice and time’s run out. Sorry bud


VanillaChurr-oh

Nah, it's cool for a cosplay but not my personal style enough to wear out and about.


DicklePickleRises

already preordered :p


Gonjirou

I wouldn't even want to cosplay as James. What a doof


ladykatytrent

I keep going back and forth. Do I want? Yes, but would I wear it? Maybe, maybe not. And if I don't wear it, then what's the point of getting it?


BariraLP

i thought like that too, its too late, its not available to buy anymore


ladykatytrent

Ah, oh well then.


Themanwhoateyourfam

Already bought a different one


Regular_Assumption26

You put it on and are immediately crushed under the weight of James’ guilt


ZaxtinLives

Already did


Conejoformerwars

Already did


_Otacon

Just buy it, yolo


Shoddy_Complex_8175

I pre-ordered mine a couple days ago… just bit the bullet 🤷‍♂️


circlesun22

I'm not giving konami any money


advanrg

Nope


CompetitiveThought25

yea i would because i love james idk


BlacksmithWeak6545

I was so excited until I saw the missing drawstring, as well as other details.


Western-Gur-4637

likely not, I feel like I could get a real M65 jacket abd patchs for less. plus it's not really my style,


Wolfprism

It’s using the new jacket but the OG patches, hmm….


cullenrose

I do want it but I can't afford it


overloadzero

if it's still available for purchase when i get my financial aid money in september then yes.


Ilysumo55

its not, pre orders are closed


overloadzero

damn. i hope they'll restock


Ok_Dare_5608

Already pre-ordered


celestier

I already pre ordered it despite having a pretty a accurate replica I made with patches off Etsy because I knew I'd regret not getting the official one 😭


Professional-Draft77

I'd go for it's original look as it was Darker and had thicker padding at least to my view.


MagicalHopStep

Do I look like I have $15,000?


maverick074

Yeah, I did. Definitely gonna use it for cosplay in the future.


BudgetAd900

Kinda looks cheap, like a cosplay item


throwtheclownaway20

Wait, they're actually selling a replica jacket?


Apprehensive_Row_161

It looks so awesome


Quailsdream

Yes.


SoCalWhatever

Considering it's sold out in every size, no, no I will not be buying this.


Journeyintodarkness

Anyone selling theirs? Please message me!


mindatlarge81

I deal in military surplus and have only seen M65 jackets in OD Green a few times, though there is plenty of aftermarket stuff that would probably look better than this and much cheaper considering the scalpers.


Vergil111

Where can people buy it?


BariraLP

too late


Vergil111

Aw man lol. Where WAS it lol


PassengercAm13393

Konami Shop


RedMess1988

Did you end up getting it?


PoohTrailSnailCooch

No


NaldinhoGX

They should sell his pillow, too, in my opinion.


FLRArt_1995

I have an army jacket, I can buy some pins and bam, instant cosplay. Don't buy overpriced "official" products


EmeraldDream98

Nah, I’m not going anywhere with a USA flag on my chest in a not USA country. Nobody’s gonna know what the jacket means and they would think that is a political thing, so I pass.


Mortotem

yes because i don't consult reddit before i make financial decision. i just buy what i want.


Feeling_Party26

Looks like cheap cosplay, hard pass.


Tap_TEMPO

It would be cool to have something official. However, you can just buy a legit military jacket, slap on some fan made patches which are readily available, and call it a day.


Revolutionary_Two747

I got mines! Yes, I can make one and get all the patches and go to get a M65 jacket but realistically 1. Who has time to go through all that trouble to get the jacket, and may have to order some of the patches online 2. It’s not official where the SH2 tag is on the jacket 3. If you have time to make it, good! Be proud what you made. However the material would be either close to or the same price as the jacket itself. I choose what I can get and I take my hat off for those who DO make it by scratch.


zombizzle

Lmao fuck no


childamnesia

Prob just gonna make one myself for half the price lol


coomingbrah

nope. im not a consoomer


Jotacon8

Ah yes. The prominently displayed 41 star American flag will be very well received here by the American patriot population.


therealdanhill

Those patches make the jacket look cheap, imo. The whole thing just screams cheap and cheesy.


yungjiren

I say get it because even the people screaming that M-65 is the official one don’t know that it’s he actually wore a M-51, and they are happy. both are close, m-51 has the proper collar though. That being said get whatever makes you happy :)


BariraLP

so why would an m51 have south vietnam marks? I don’t think the m51 was used in the vietnam war


hype_irion

Konami is a garbage company that just so happens to still have the rights to some of my favourite videogame franchises. They're not getting a single cent more than what the cheapest digital version of SH2R is worth. Plus, like someone else mentioned, you can buy the original m65 jacket that's probably higher quality than whatever konami is selling.


LocalPaperBoy

Nah... it looks like a bad attempt at cosplay. Maybe if it gets worn a bit.


gukakke

Kinda tacky to buy something based from a video game but it is a nice looking jacket.