Magnum's Rugby Shirt w/ Sweatshirt pocket?

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Magnum's Rugby Shirt w/ Sweatshirt pocket?

#1 Post by Brad_Ny »

You guys must know what I am talking about. Yesterday I saw "The Return Of Luther Gillis" on Sleuth and in that episode (as well a SEVERAL others) he wears a kind of purple colored Rugby shirt with a white collar and a pocket on the stomach for your hands just like on a "hoodie" sweatshirt. Has anybody ever seen these for sale anywhere or even bothered looking? I would LOVE to buy one of these and it obviously doesn't NEED to be purple. Just that style is really pretty cool!

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#2 Post by Icepick »

I think it's burgundy/wine coloured isn't it? Haven't seen it anywhere from memory as it's probably not something I was looking for. I'm going to keep an eye out from now on.

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#3 Post by N1095A »

He had a pink one with white collar and button area (don't know what that's called) as well. I've never seen them anywhere either. :(
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#4 Post by Brad_Ny »

Well, Lets all team up and find some of these. I will make you all a deal, the first person to find one of these and email me the link to purchase them I will purchase one for you as well and have it shipped directly to you. My email is bthomas8@excite.com. I am deadly serious, find me the shirt and I will not only purchase one for me, but for you as well.

I am also working on something special for all of you on here with another board member. You will all know what I am talking about soon enough, and you will all be extremely thrilled. Team up to find me this shirt and keep your eyes open for an announcement!

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#5 Post by golfmobile »

Not purple and maybe not exactly what you're talking about (as I don't remember the shirt from that episode), but here's a striped rugby shirt that has that front "kangaroo" pocket:

Rugby Shirt with Kangaroo Front Pocket

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#6 Post by Brad_Ny »

Very good, the only thing is that I am looking for one that is a solid color or one color for body and sleeves and maybe white for just the collar. I should have been more specific, I don't want a whole bunch of logos on it and #'s on the back.... just plain jane like TM's. Thanks guys

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#7 Post by Icepick »

There's heaps of places that sell rugby shirts but I'm having a tough time finding the damn kangaroo pocket on them.

Here is a couple of places selling the basic shirt. I'll keep looking though.

http://www.oceanworld.co.uk/retail/mast ... irts.htm#1

http://www.jjsprinting.co.uk/products/sportswear.html

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#8 Post by zebra3 »

You know it's kind of funny, I Google searched Magnum P.I. rugby shirt and this page was the first result. Unfortunately, I am having the same dilemma, though I assume all others previously having posted here have given up; something I feel I will be inclined to do some days from now.
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#9 Post by IKnowWhatYoureThinking »

I had a red one in high school. Even if I still had it the shirt wouldn't fit anymore.

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#10 Post by steveadl »

Found a few possibilities:

Hooded, with pockets and a small Cross of Lorraine in the top left corner:

http://uk.shopping.com/CafePress-Magnum ... YoQ==/info (follow through link to shop doesn't list it anymore, but they may have/make some on request)

or perhaps these from their site directly:
http://www.cafepress.com.au/+magnum-pi+ ... ts-hoodies

Hooded with pockets and different colours, but has image of the cast on front:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnum-P-I-Hood ... B001HRHJEA

From a brief look though, I'd say your best bet of finding a similar sweatshirt would be on sites that stock US Football clothing/gear since that's what it was. Especially since you don't necessarily want any 'Magnum' fanfare on the shirt itself. Shouldn't be too hard you'd think...

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#11 Post by zebra3 »

steveadl wrote: Shouldn't be too hard you'd think...
I know right, but as far as "magnum fashion goes, it's very difficult to find accurate versions of what they wore, seeing as how it was so long ago. A real shame too, because some of that stuff is still relevant.
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#12 Post by Styles Bitchley »

Can someone post a screen cap of the shirt? I'm having trouble picturing it in my mind.
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#13 Post by zebra3 »

Styles Bitchley wrote:Can someone post a screen cap of the shirt? I'm having trouble picturing it in my mind.
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That's a long sleeve polo he's wearing.
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#14 Post by Styles Bitchley »

Hard to see... does that have the so-called kangaroo pocket? If so, I've never seen one like it before. If not, it's a pretty common shirt.
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#15 Post by zebra3 »

Pretty sure it's got that two handed pocket in the front. I haven't seen one for sale at any local retailers so I don't know how popular it is.
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