One theory that I have regarding those 3.0" belts is that they wanted a wider belt to help hide the actors’ girth (mainly Dan Aykroyd, and surprisingly enough, Harold Ramis, who gained a bit of weight). Cluttering the belts with fobs, lifegards, belt gizmos, trap holsters, and pouches also contributes to making the actors seem smaller around the waist.
That’s the second prototype belt I’ve seen that seems to be made of nylon with the white fobs. The belt that’s with the suit currently in Sony’s lobby is of a similar design.
That is actually the same belt flipped inside out in the other picture. The other picture has the blue “harringbone” canvas backer showing.
Interesting to note that both the belt that sold at auction and Erine’s are missing white and silver fobs and this thing is loaded with them and no black ones.
Of course, it seems in the film that each belt had only one grey/white fob. I seem to remember Ray having at least two at some point, either during the montage or in the subway tunnel. I know Ernie had a grey fob on his belt a few years ago.
I am aware he does have one or two in his own collection but just wanted to clarify this photo, also what i find funny is he is wearing his gizmo on the other side of his belt must have been in a rush getting his gear back on his belt
Ernie currently has one dark grey GB2 suit and a fan-made suit (which he’s currently wearing to conventions). Unfortunately, his khaki GB1 suit was stolen about a year ago. As for his gizmo being on the opposite side, it probably got moved at some point over the past 20 years.
Wow! Who steals Ernie’s suit? Not cool at all. From everything I’ve heard he’s a great guy to the fans, and a great guy all around… Bad times…
On a slightly more “on topic” note I found one of the bigger clips at Wal-Mart, but it didn’t have a square back, it had a round one. As far as my Gray Uniform/ GB II fobs went I kinda went out on a limb and did some “close enough” key fobs. Which are a lot easier than the leather ones, as they don’t require the dying/ coat of Nu Life leather spray. I also added the clear leg hose to my gray GB II uniform, as well as a GB I arm patch, and text… Yep. I’m that kinda rebel.
must have been in a rush getting his gear back on his belt
