This Is A Coat For Daily Use, And A Darn Fine One At That.
I'd like to start by saying this coat is fantastic! Pictures cannot possibly do it any justice which is why I was so awe-stricken when I first took it out of the box. The material is much lighter and cooler than I thought it would be which is always a nice surprise, especially given the heat in Australia.
The quality construction of the coat also amazed me. I’ve seen Vash cosplay coats that imitate the face design of the garment as seen in Trigun, but the design stopped there. The AbbyShot coat is so much more than a mere cosplay piece, as it has such intricate depth to the design. The pockets are concealed amazingly well (I thought you forgot them at first :p) and the layers at the top really make the collar and shoulder aspects of the coat come to life, rather than the low quality cosplay coats that imitate the coat on face value only. This is a coat for daily use, and a darn fine one at that.
The AbbyShot staff themselves were another standout aspect during my purchase of this coat. To put it simply: Most. Obliging. People. Ever.
We get very erratic weather in Australia. A sunny day today can easily turn to a rainy day tomorrow, and I wanted a coat versatile enough to wear in any weather conditions. I asked the AbbyShot crew if removable sleeves were possible and, lo and behold, a purchase option for removable sleeves appeared on the order form the next day.
It’s this customer service that really makes me comfortable buying tailored clothes online. I know I’m getting top quality service and products, which is why I’d like to give a big thank you to everyone at AbbyShot. I couldn’t have had such a comfortable experience buying from anyone else.
Best. Company. EVER.
-Murray :]
Australia
February 2011
The Most Versatile Coat I've Ever Owned.
Hello AbbyShot!
So I've owned the Stampede Duster for quite some time now, and I really love it! I'd say it's the most versatile coat I've ever owned. Basically, one could wear it opened or closed, depending on one's preferences.
The material of the coat is fantastic! It's really smooth that you'd just want to stroke it, even the lining feels nice on the skin =)
I'll have to wait for winter to set in before I can say much about how warm it is. But so far, it's amazing!!!
Thanks for the wonderful work! I'll be getting pictures in when the winter weather sets in, it'll be glorious!
Have a great day!
-Soturj,
United States
October 2010
"A True Anime Classic Come to Life"
Being my fourth AbbyShot jacket I have to say even though I own this jacket in the black leather version there is something about [the red fabric version] that makes it just a little bit better. I guess because it is a true remake of an Animated garment and I just love it.
I had been wanting this jacket since it was first introduced back in 2004 and I will hopefully be ordering it in the black version as well. If you have any hesitation about ordering this jacket, DON'T! It is brilliant in every way from the large collar to the brilliant fabric they use to make this as accurate as possible.
I would caution that this is still a very large and warm fully lined jacket that is extremely bright in day light, they will see that the humanoid typhoon is alive and kicking!
Thanks AbbyShot, you guys are the best in the business.
Customer for Life,
-Shawn Napier,
United States
July 2010
Thank you!!!
I just received my stampede duster and it's perfect! I received compliments the first day I wore it out in public, and it fits like a dream. I will DEFINITELY place future orders and have already told friends about ABBYSHOT.
Thank you.
Matthew D. Friedman, happy customer (^_^),V..
Stampede Duster
Dear AbbyShot,
I just got my coat and I was speechless. I want to kiss the founder or founders of abbyshot I love it so much. The Stampede Duster was flawless it was extreamly well detailed, it looked exactly like the one in "Trigun". I think I'm going to have troble wearing it around in fear of it getting dirty or ruined, but I guess I'll be extra carefull with it then because I have to wear it.
Thank you so much abbyshot!
Kenny James
Clint from Incline Village, NV
Subject: Just got my Duster!!
Hello Clint Freeman here. Just wanted to say that I got my Duster today. [6/7/04] Its great! I will be buying a red version later this summer! Thanks again for the great service. -Clint
Vicki from Austin, Texas
Subject: Stampede Duster is Amazing!
We received the Stampede Duster last week and it is incredible! I was a bit nervous ordering online from a company that I have never done business with before but you have far exceeded
my expectations. The craftsmanship is fantastic. This garment drapes just like the one in the anime, and is as close to the drawn image as could ever be imagined. You guys are the greatest!
Perry Lin
Subject: Great Craftsmanship!
I received the Stampede Duster. It is fabulous!!!! I absolutely love it. Great craftsmanship. I will almost certainly place another order in the next few months. Thanks again. -Perry
- from a later email -
Subject: review of Stampede Duster in black commander
This is the coat of my life. That is why I bought a second one just in case anything happens to the one I have worn everyday since it came. It is fashionable, distinctive and very much unique in most of the world over. It is quite warm as well for winter seasons. My thanks for making such fabulous garments!!
- from a later email -
Subject: review of Stampede duster in red silkwind
Fabulous coat. A very different feel from the commander versions of Stampede. The silkwind material feels very nice and light and is perfect for warmer times of the year. People in the streets have been craning their neck to look at my Abbyshot coats!!
Thanks! -Perry
Mike Shirley
Subject: re: Love my Duster
The coat looks great and you guys were pretty fast about everything. Once again I'd like to commend your customer service and let you know that I indeed am a 'Happy Customer.' Rawk and roll, guys. I hope to do more business with you in the future. Thanks again! -Mike Shirley
Hallgeir Helland
Subject: The detailed Stampede Report
Now, about the coat, the black Stampede Duster. It's really nice. It has considerable more style than my former coat, which is more like a potato-sack in comparison. I guess the fact that it is custom made to my measurements is a big reason for that. It fits me quite snugly: much like a fine tailor made suit would. The fabric is another part that says "style": it appears both at a distance and up close to be a fine quality fabric much like that of an expensive suit, yet less formal and tougher. The fabric does not easily get dirty... the filth easily wipes off instead of soaking in and leaving a stain. Rain is also not a problem as far as I have experienced.
Putting on the coat is a very easy and smooth operation, thanks in large part to the smooth surface of the kasha lining. It is also quite a bit warmer than one would think, which is good and is probably in part due to the close fitting. And the high collar is a welcome feature in the (far too usual) wind and rain of my part of the country.
All in all, I am very pleased and happy about my new coat, and must say that I think you have done a marvellous job in making it. Nearly everybody that I know has commented on it, saying that it is very nice and cool and stylish, some even gazing at it with wide open eyes and mouth and after a while uttering words of praise while touching some of the more unique parts of the garment. Many incorrectly identify it as a "Matrix-coat", which must be understood as a sign of approval.
I chose this particular design because I thought it was nice and special; I have no interest in how accurate it is to the original design which I am told comes from an anime thing that I have never even seen. (just thought you'd like to know). Yeah, thanks. - Hallgeir Helland
