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by mattevilspawn
Sun Jun 25, 2023 11:24 am
Forum: Authenticity / Legit Checks
Topic: U2 War vest - Acme Clothing Britain
Replies: 2
Views: 264

Re: U2 War vest - Acme Clothing Britain

Excellent. Thanks, Jimmy. You are a vintage clothing wiz. 🤟
by mattevilspawn
Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:20 pm
Forum: Authenticity / Legit Checks
Topic: U2 War vest - Acme Clothing Britain
Replies: 2
Views: 264

U2 War vest - Acme Clothing Britain

Trying to find out if this U2 vest is legit from the 80s. The person who sold it to me said it was given to him by a crew member at a bar or something after a U2 show on the War tour.

I haven't been able to pin down a time frame by the "Acme clothing" tag.

Thanks!
by mattevilspawn
Sat Mar 31, 2018 7:35 pm
Forum: Authenticity / Legit Checks
Topic: Iron Maiden 1985 "Live After Death" by... GEM?
Replies: 5
Views: 5892

Re: Iron Maiden 1985 "Live After Death" by... GEM?

jimmyj wrote:I've always thought it to be 90s - so it's likely a licensed 90s re-issue.
Thanks, Jimmy. Do you know anymore about GEM's history? The brand appears to have been active between circa 1992 to 1996. After that, I haven't seen much from them.
by mattevilspawn
Fri Mar 30, 2018 9:37 pm
Forum: Authenticity / Legit Checks
Topic: Iron Maiden 1985 "Live After Death" by... GEM?
Replies: 5
Views: 5892

Iron Maiden 1985 "Live After Death" by... GEM?

This one's advertised on eBay as being from 1985. I don't think I've ever seen a Maiden shirt produced by GEM. When did GEM start producing concert tees? I started noticing that brand in the 90s. The tag on this one is a red flag to me. The color also looks sub-par for a Maiden print. But I don't kn...
by mattevilspawn
Fri Jan 13, 2017 3:33 pm
Forum: Brands & Tags
Topic: Cobmaster brand?
Replies: 2
Views: 4783

Re: Cobmaster brand?

Wow. Interesting! So it's likely a Euro boot from the "Bad Reputation" era. Neat! You've made my day! Bought it just to wear, but I guess I will try to be at least a little careful and maybe steer clear of mosh pits when I wear it. >:] Thanks for the info, Jimmy. Love your site. It is a go...
by mattevilspawn
Thu Jan 12, 2017 4:33 pm
Forum: Brands & Tags
Topic: Cobmaster brand?
Replies: 2
Views: 4783

Cobmaster brand?

I'm trying to determine age and origin of a Joan Jett shirt I recently picked up. It has a Cobmaster tag and shows made in Portugal. Anyone have info on Cobmaster as a producer of rock tees? I searched the web and was only able to find that the company manufactured some backpacks and outdoor items. ...
by mattevilspawn
Sun Sep 06, 2015 2:10 pm
Forum: Brands & Tags
Topic: Star Prints?
Replies: 3
Views: 4996

Re: Star Prints?

Wow. Your knowledge is pretty amazing, Jimmy! And what an interesting story. Started as a bowling supply company of all things. Nice read and valuable info.

Thanks so much, Jimmy!
by mattevilspawn
Sat Sep 05, 2015 1:53 pm
Forum: Brands & Tags
Topic: Star Prints?
Replies: 3
Views: 4996

Re: Star Prints?

And here are photos of the Star Prints tag. Front and back.
by mattevilspawn
Sat Sep 05, 2015 1:37 pm
Forum: Brands & Tags
Topic: Star Prints?
Replies: 3
Views: 4996

Star Prints?

Is anyone familiar with the brand, Star Prints? Vintage brand or not? Any info on this company would be appreciated!

Thanx!
Matt
by mattevilspawn
Sat Jan 03, 2015 4:28 am
Forum: Authenticity / Legit Checks
Topic: Metallica Screen Stars misprints spotted - fake?
Replies: 4
Views: 6313

Re: Metallica Screen Stars misprints spotted - fake?

Ha. What a great read! When he said "wouldn't hold their shape" I immediately thought of some of those early shirts I had. Shrunk and twisted nicely after a good wash.

Thanx for the info and sharing the article!