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JDD
03-05-2007, 10:29 PM
I don't know how long this will last there, maybe all year or maybe just a couple days but if you go here on Elvis.com

http://www.elvis.com/news/full_story.asp?id=1200

It has about a two minute video of the whats in the exhibit. Looks like its well displayed. I can't wait to see it in June.
stevegirton
03-06-2007, 02:11 AM
looks great. cant wait to go.
elvis himselvis
03-06-2007, 02:34 AM
The video don't work at my computer
does somebody know where can find another link to this video?
Tony Trout
03-06-2007, 06:57 AM
I don't know how long this will last there, maybe all year or maybe just a couple days but if you go here on Elvis.com

http://www.elvis.com/news/full_story.asp?id=1200

It has about a two minute video of the whats in the exhibit. Looks like its well displayed. I can't wait to see it in June.


I don't see a video link on that page. They mention that the video link isn't up and active yet.
JDD
03-06-2007, 08:15 AM
Thats weird , it works for me. Starts as soon as I clicked the link in the quote in your reply to me Tony.

On the right side of the page I have it playing right now.
Tony Trout
03-06-2007, 08:31 AM
Thats weird , it works for me. Starts as soon as I clicked the link in the quote in your reply to me Tony.

On the right side of the page I have it playing right now.


Uh....nevermind.....I actually didn't notice the video on the right side of the screen until now....

*goes back to bed and stays there the rest of the day*

:P :doh: :doh:


How come there's no audio on the video? Or am I missin' something?
Sammy4Elvis
03-06-2007, 10:35 AM
Hi guys, im actually out in Memphis now and have been round this exhibit 3 times and am going around it again today, it is unreal,im sure my heart missed a beat when i went in there, just amazing.xx
JDD
03-06-2007, 11:14 AM
Hi guys, im actually out in Memphis now and have been round this exhibit 3 times and am going around it again today, it is unreal,im sure my heart missed a beat when i went in there, just amazing.xx

Hows the catalog that the say they're selling about it?




Hey Tony, I've been there don't worry about it. No audio on mine either .
elvis himselvis
03-06-2007, 11:32 AM
What kind of footage are they showing?
is it from 8mm footage(fan footage) of just from EOT,TTWII,and EIC???
Sammy4Elvis
03-08-2007, 11:37 AM
The catalog isnt out yet,should be soon though.(y)
cprimm
03-08-2007, 03:43 PM
I just went to Graceland this past Tuesday, 3-6-07, to see this exhibit. It is amazing. It is hard to believe that he actually wore and performed in these suits. The belts on some were so large and heavy-looking. When you see him performing and sweat pouring off, you know why. I will post some pictures when I have time.
cprimm
03-15-2007, 04:41 AM
A few more photos. Also, another "Do You Know". The Gypsy jumpsuit is the suit he was wearing when "Babs" came to see him in Vegas.
elvis himselvis
03-15-2007, 07:42 AM
All the jumpsuits who are standing there ,Elvis really wore them and it are not replica's right?
srj1967
03-15-2007, 07:57 AM
All the jumpsuits who are standing there ,Elvis really wore them and it are not replica's right?

They are the real thing. EPE wouldn't be stupid enough to post replicas.

I have seen many of the replicas that the IC Costume company (or whatever it's called these days) makes. Sonny West had a few with him when I met him in Australia.

And they are not very good at all; it is obvious that the materials etc aren't quite right. I know some impersonators (Ugh!) use this company's suits, but they don't look good at all.

But the ones at Graceland are the originals ... (y)
Tony Trout
03-16-2007, 03:23 AM
They are the real thing. EPE wouldn't be stupid enough to post replicas.

Yes, they are the real thing...100% original.




I have seen many of the replicas that the IC Costume company (or whatever it's called these days) makes. Sonny West had a few with him when I met him in Australia.

And they are not very good at all; it is obvious that the materials etc aren't quite right. I know some impersonators (Ugh!) use this company's suits, but they don't look good at all.



I have to respectfully disagree with this latter statement. There is a good reasoning behind why the suits aren't made in the original fabric...and (taken from B&K's website) here is the reason why:




Q: What type of fabric do you make your costumes out of?

A: We use a top quality polyester suraline gabardine. It breathes well, and stretches well. If you order an embroidered costume from us, it is made from poly/lycra blend.
BACK TO QUESTION LIST (http://www.b-k-enterprises.com/faq.html#top)



(http://www.b-k-enterprises.com/faq.html#top)Q: Was this the type of fabric Elvis' costumes were made from?
A: No, Elvis costumes were made from wool/lycra blend that was specially formulated for him. The thickness of the fabric changed over the years. When the jumpsuits were first created they were made from a heavier blend with more stretch to allow for the extreme movements Elvis made in performing. As Elvis got older and heavier, he wanted a lighter weight blend so that it would breathe more and not be quite as hot on him. He did not require a great deal of stretch in later years, as his movement on stage was more subdued.
elvis himselvis
03-16-2007, 11:36 AM
thanks for you reply SRJ1967