Alan Grant's Hat

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Alan Grant's Hat

Post by DrewSmith007 » February 6th, 2011, 1:12 am

Does anyone know what it is or where someone could find one close enough?

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Re: Alan Grant's Hat

Post by onibakagaijin » February 6th, 2011, 12:45 pm

Its a fedora. You can find all kinds online that look close enough. In JP, people have claimed its a straw version, gotta rewatch to check, and in JP3 its felt. This signature item was added because in paleontology, and in archaeology which is my field, you find yourself in areas where you can be exposed to the elements, sun, a lot. So it was supposedly added to the authenticity of the character. Also, hope this helps

http://www.jplegacy.org/board/showthread.php?t=18876

I've been searching as I'm writing this so if it doesn't make sense I'm sorry.

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Re: Alan Grant's Hat

Post by cpltony » February 6th, 2011, 2:16 pm

This was posted on the RPF a few days ago....nice coincidence.

http://www.therpf.com/f24/alan-grants-h ... t=jurassic

Gives a link to a pretty close match for the hat/
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Re: Alan Grant's Hat

Post by DrewSmith007 » February 6th, 2011, 4:42 pm

Sweet, the Scala Saratoga, while the weave doesn't look right, is a sweet hat, and close enough for me.

I visit RPF all the time, I just didn't even think to look there for this hat!

EDIT: Tony, I just went to the introduction page to write mine, and saw yours. I'm in Stillwater. Well, not right now, but I will be in a month or so, right now I'm in southern California on an extended business trip. Check out my intro.

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Post by cpltony » February 7th, 2011, 11:05 am

Saw it and posted...nice to see more Oklahomans popping up ):
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Re: Alan Grant's Hat

Post by Jurassic Paul » July 4th, 2014, 7:20 pm

cpltony wrote:Saw it and posted...nice to see more Oklahomans popping up ):
My hat is here. I went Sunbody and then weathered it. With all the gear it looks great. Me and my Ellie are going to a con next weekend in our gear :)

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Re: Alan Grant's Hat

Post by Dinos4Ever » December 2nd, 2015, 11:32 pm

The original Dr. Grant hat was made by Baron Hats, who is a Hollywood hat supplier. Image of the original screen-used:
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For my own replica, I went with the Scala Panama, with a horse hair braid I found on Etsy:
http://i.imgur.com/X2GzDA7.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/U0nIFhv.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/mnE6Hot.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ylEAuqw.jpg

It's not perfect, but it does the job. :mrgreen:
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Re: Alan Grant's Hat

Post by Pinback » April 7th, 2016, 1:51 am

Marscreature,

I suggest spending a few extra dollars and get this one:
http://www.villagehatshop.com/product/a ... a-hat.html

It's about $52, is very well made and looks pretty close to Grant's hat without spending $800-1000 for the original manufacturer.

You won't regret spending the extra dollars since the hats are great. I also wear mine as a regular hat and the SPF is a great side benefit. If taken care of properly, the hat will last you a very long time.

Village Hat Shop is based in San Diego, CA but they do ship pretty much anywhere for a reasonable fee. They sometimes also have sales.

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