Hey hello! I have officially returned from the dead 😂
So here's my ultimate labor of love that I first started designing way back in 2017/2018 when I bought the backpatch, and finally considered it 100% finished earlier this year. I was originally torn between making a Maiden tribute vest or a vest built around 80s bands (which later evolved into a general 80s theme with TV shows, video games, movies and wrestling being included), but once I found that deadstock Turbo backpatch I knew an 80s vest was in my future! I decided to have a theme this time around; because I was going off the colors on the backpatch, that gave me quite a bit of freedom concerning patches. Finding patches without any green/as little green as possible was a little challenging for a few bands, but it all worked out in the end! I'm also glad I decided to add studs, I think the contrast of silver against black denim is really neat.
This is easily the coolest vest I've ever made, I'm 100% satisfied with it (though I may replace the Helloween patch at some point, it's a lousy printed patch and looks terrible irl with all the pinholes in it) and I think I really outdid myself this time around!
samsonthrash on
great bp!
West Coast Metalhead on
Thank you! I love it so much :)
Lloyd H on
Amazing! Loving the American Werewolf and The Thing badges too!
West Coast Metalhead on
Thank you! Had to include my favorite horror movies on here too!
Halo of Flies on
Great job buddy. Love the Raven Live at the Inferno patch.
West Coast Metalhead on
Thanks :) I got that when I saw them live in 2018, I knew it would fit the theme perfectly!
BloodFireDeath on
Killer jacket and great backpiece! Were you at the last Priest show in Oakland?
West Coast Metalhead on
Well thank you! And yes I was at the Oakland Priest show! It was amazing, I was on the barrier on Richie's side :)
fauzan big on
Awesome!! Nice layout and bands selection
West Coast Metalhead on
Thanks! I spent about two years planning the layout, I was definitely influenced by various vests on here. I'm really happy with it
Boss the Ross on
Might be the best and most tasteful use of movie patches I've seen! Absolutely incredible! You may have inspired me for a future vest...
morderiskensomhet on
It’s really cool! I am working on my one too!