Japanese label Toys McCoy has long occupied a niche where vintage militarywear, Americana, and cinema intersect. Known for painstaking reproductions of historical garments, the brand has a special affinity for cinema-often recreating costume pieces and character details with a high degree of accuracy. This article highlights five verified items, each tied to a different actor and film, reflecting the brand’s commitment to detail and historical reference.
1. Steve McQueen – The Great Escape (1963)
A-2 “V. Hilts” Flight Jacket
One of Toys McCoy’s most recognized and widely promoted film reproductions, this horsehide A-2 jacket replicates the one worn by Steve McQueen as Captain Virgil Hilts. Complete with period-correct detailing and a “V. Hilts” name patch, it exemplifies the brand’s commitment to authenticity and its fascination with McQueen’s rugged charisma.
2. Robert De Niro – Taxi Driver (1976)
M-65 Field Jacket
Worn by Travis Bickle in the later parts of the film, the M-65 field jacket became a key part of the character’s appearance. Toys McCoy’s version follows standard military specifications and reproduces details seen on screen. The piece reflects the brand’s focus on historically grounded, film-connected clothing.
3. Marlon Brando – The Wild One (1953)
Double Riders Leather Jacket
Worn by Marlon Brando in his role as Johnny Strabler, the double riders jacket became closely tied to the character’s look. Toys McCoy’s reproduction uses heavyweight horsehide, a belted waist, and hardware consistent with mid-century motorcycle jackets. The piece is part of the brand’s lineup of garments based on film appearances.
4. Harrison Ford – Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
12″ Indiana Jones Action Figure
Released in 1999, this 1/6-scale figure includes Indiana Jones’s costume components in miniature, including the whip, satchel, fedora, and jacket. Though not a wearable item, its construction follows the same attention to costume detail found in the brand’s apparel. It was produced in limited numbers.
5. Steve McQueen – The Sand Pebbles (1966)
Chambray Work Shirt
Based on the shirt worn by McQueen in his role as Machinist’s Mate Jake Holman, this chambray work shirt features period-style construction and a production-labeled hem tag. It reflects the brand’s focus on garments drawn from specific character wardrobes, with an emphasis on functional detailing.
