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Gentlemen's Domain, a Frontgate catalog  


Pray for a snow day
As it happens, the ride of your life may not involve an internal combustion engine. This Snow Tube, the choice of winter resorts and ski lodges, is built of heavy-duty, cold-resistant PVC with a rugged nylon shell for season after season of downhill thrills. A slick tarpaulin-fabric bottom ensures a smoother, faster descent. Soft EVA handles are easy to grip with gloves or mittens, and a ski-lift harness simplifies the uphill journey. 46" diameter, 6-½ lbs. Ages 8 and up.

16800 Snow Tube $99.00


Sensible precautions for extreme sports
The flaw in typical sports helmets is that they have to break to protect your head. The foam inside absorbs impact by cracking. That’s fine ...until you bounce. By the second impact, or third, or fourteenth, the helmet is strictly a decoration. To solve this problem, the makers of W Helmets developed Zorbium foam. It's engineered to absorb twice as much impact energy of ordinary foam, and it dissipates the energy instead of cracking, so it's ready to protect over and over again. Perfect for skiing, bicycling, snow tubing, snowboarding, and other action sports.

16831 W Sports Helmet $149.00
Please specify size S/M, M/L, or L/XL


"Best pinball ever" says The Comic Book Guy
The whole family will love you for bringing home the "D'oh!" The Simpsons are having a pinball party — and you're invited. The latest release from Stern Pinball has enough twists and turns to tickle the fancy of anyone who loves a rollicking game of pinball. And if you’re a Simpsons fan, it's even more of a treat. You'll be guided through the action by the actual voices of Homer, Bart, Grampa, Krusty the Clown, Moe, Apu, and other Springfield denizens, and when the game is over, Nelson Muntz will see you off with a "smell you later." The playfield is populated by 3D figures of Homer, Daredevil Bart, Itchy and Scratchy, plus the Comic Book Guy, who's more than happy to cheer (or jeer) you on. 28"W x 54"D x 78"H, 325 lbs. (Truck Delivery required, see order form)

17221 The Simpsons Pinball Party $4,999.00

-- Features artwork developed by Simpsons creator Matt Groening and dialogue performed by Nancy Cartwright, Hank Azaria, and Dan Castellaneta

-- Crash through the garage door to play on an ingenious upper playfield modeled after the Simpsons' living room, complete with color TV

-- Lock pinballs on Homer's living-room couch to start a multi-ball extravaganza


An electrifying thrill ride from beginning to end
RollerCoaster Tycoon, based on the blockbuster CD-ROM game, is the essence of amusement park--and pinball--thrills, with four rollercoaster rides that rocket the ball around the playfield at lightning speed. There are also bumpers, ramps, targets, "Scrambled Eggs" spinner, food-stand trap--even a pop-up troll you can dunk for bonus points. Roaring crowds, carnival barkers, sound effects, and music add to the fun. Quite frankly, this is the best pinball we’ve ever played (and we tested it thoroughly just to be sure). It also carries on the grand tradition of classic pinball: built by Stern Pinball (owner Gary Stern is the son of pinball pioneer Sam Stern, who founded Williams Electronics); designed by Williams stalwart Pat Lawlor, widely regarded as the best pinball designer ever. 28"W x 54"D x 78"H, 289 lbs.

16793 RollerCoaster Tycoon Pinball $4,999.00

-- Hit the multi-ball target and play three balls at once

-- Digital scorekeeper tallies points and bonuses, and remembers your highest scores

-- Four rollercoaster ramps twist and turn above the playfield

-- Play "Dunk the Dummy" with a real troll doll.


It's live — and it's Memorex
When you break out the karaoke machine for an evening of fun, you don't want to spend the first half-hour wiring it into your TV, sound system, and cassette recorder (not to mention giving people time to chicken out). This self-contained Karaoke System from Memorex provides a 7" TV for onscreen lyrics and graphics, a speaker cabinet with two 4" speakers, CD/CD-G player, cassette recorder, AM/FM tuner, and dual microphones for duets (with independent volume controls). Features 19-track programmable memory, repeat play, bass and treble controls, plus echo effects for the full Elvis treatment. Arrives with three starter CD-G discs with hits by Pink, Kylie Minogue, Natalie Imbruglia, Travis Tritt, NSync, and more.

16789 Memorex Karaoke System $159.00


This majestic, built-to-order Pool Table has an inch-thick Pennsylvania slate, an American black walnut frame — and a tale to tell
Back when the Rat Pack was in its heyday, Harold Adler began building reproductions of 19th-century Brunswick pool tables that duplicated the meticulous craftsmanship as well as the magnificent style of the originals. Rat-Packer Dean Martin was among the first in a long line of celebrities to own one of Adler’s made-to-order tables. Over 40 years later, Adler's client list reads like a Who's Who of Hollywood players, marquee athletes, and Fortune 500 CEOs. Every Adler table is built to rigid Billiard Congress of America tournament specifications, and handcrafted of three-piece, inch-thick slabs of Pennsylvania slate, solid wood frames, and frame-to-floor steel leg bolts.

The Tammany Hall Pool Table
This Pool Table is a reproduction of a 19th-century table Brunswick built for a real pack of rats, known collectively by the name of their private hangout: Tammany Hall. Three or four were built, and were used by Tammany wheels from "Boss" Tweed to "Big Tim" Sullivan and their cronies, including the pool shark (and loan shark) Arnold Rothstein. Adler's Tammany Hall Table, available in 8-foot and 9-foot lengths, will be custom-built of solid clear-grade American black walnut. Corners are reinforced with hand-cut solid wood blocks; pocket nets are black #6 American leather with leather shields and cast-iron pocket irons; walnut rails have round pearlized sights. Includes personalized brass plate. Customize your table with your choice of wood finishes, felt colors, exotic hardwood rails and more--call a Product Specialist at 1-800-537-8484 for details and pricing. Please allow 8-10 weeks for delivery. Professional installation required. USA. (Truck Delivery required, see order form)

16734 Nine-foot Pool Table (shown) $7,295.00
16733 Eight-foot Pool Table $6,995.00

Dimensions:
9' Table: 60" x 110"; 50" x 100" play field; 14' x 18' minimum recommended room size
8' Table: 56" x 102"; 46" x 92" play field; 13'4" x 17'2" minimum recommended room size


We've eased all restrictions on the Denim Shirt We redesigned the Denim Shirt so you can move, drive, chop wood, do handstands, and turn cartwheels with ease. The bi-swing back offers complete freedom of movement, and full underarm gussets let you raise your arms without pulling out your shirttails. Mid-weight 6-oz. cotton denim is sand- and enzyme-washed for instant broken-in comfort. Features horizontal bottom button opening, and two chest pockets with working box-pleats and button-close flaps. Imported.

16554 Denim Shirt $49.00
Please specify size M, L, XL, or XXL


The Gentlemen's DOMAIN AN-J-3 Flight Jacket
In the early years of the Second World War, U.S. aviators in each branch of the Armed Forces wore separately designed flight jackets. To reduce costs and speed up production, a joint task force created a standardized jacket that could be fitted for use by all branches. The result was the AN-J-3, introduced in 1943, which combined the best features of the Air Force A-2 and the Navy G-1. The AN-J-3a, modified for Naval aviators, featured two front patch pockets, leather collar, underarm gussets to ease vertical movement, bi-swing back for better lateral movement, and an interior pocket placed behind the zipper. This exclusive USA-made Gentlemen's DOMAIN reproduction is true to the spirit of the original, but we've made a few modifications of our own. The original AN-J-3a was made of rough goatskin; ours is made of supple French lambskin, pre-shrunk and vegetable-dyed, which conforms to the shape of your body and instantly bestows a lived-in feel. The original patch pockets were strictly top-entry; we've added a side-entry for hand-warming. Features breathable 100% Bemberg rayon lining, 100% wool rib-rack waistband and cuffs, and forged brass zippers. Try on our AN-J-3, and you'll know why World War II pilots loved theirs.

16582 AN-J-3 Flight Jacket $395.00
Please specify size M, L, XL, or XXL


The corduroy coat that’s as warm as it looks
Corduroy can be deceptive. The thick, textured, rugged look tells you nothing else could ever keep you warmer. Then a blustery wind kicks up, blows right through the cotton weave, and chills you to the bone. We like a challenge, so we redefined the corduroy coat to make it as warm as it looks. You'll enjoy its downtown to up-country style from the first autumn chill 'til long after the spring thaw. We worked from the inside out, adding a Nextec polymer-encapsulated cotton lining that locks out wind and rain. Windproof, breathable, and water-repellent, Nextec retains the natural softness of cotton for freedom of movement and a broken-in feeling from day one. We beefed up the outer shell with six-wale Canadian cotton corduroy, and trimmed the collar, cuffs, and friction points with vegetable-tanned French leather that's machine washable. In fact, this Rancher's Coat acquires more character and softness after each washing. Double-entry lower pockets and upper handwarmer pockets are lined in "jewelers’-cloth" brushed cotton flannel. Features zippered wind flap, inside security pockets, and button-close utility pocket. Imported.

16602 Corduroy Rancher’s Coat $259.00
Please specify color (loden or saddle) and size (M, L, XL, or XXL)


  C.C. Filson
The best outdoor gear for over 100 years

For prospectors heading north to the Klondike during the Gold Rush, the essential stop along the way was C.C. Filson‘s Pioneer Alaska Clothing and Blanket Manufacturers. Clothing wasn‘t a matter of choice, but of survival, and Filson was the place to find clothing tough enough to outface Arctic ice blasts, easy to work in, and made to last a lifetime. A hundred and five years later, and Filson is still the most respected supplier of outdoor gear for outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, fishermen, lumberjacks, explorers, mariners, and miners. They still make their vests, coats, pants, and luggage in their Seattle factory using the finest cottons from around the world and 100% virgin wool from hardy sheep raised in the Pacific Northwest.

Absolute protection from wind and rain
To create a raincoat that could be used year-round, Filson developed their Cover Cloth fabric, a breathable 6-oz. densely woven cotton with an oil-finish treatment that keeps the wind and rain at bay. It's roomy enough for layering in winter (you can use Filson's Outfitter Vest, offered separately, as a zip-in lining), but light enough to see you through a midsummer thunderstorm. It features a rugged brass zipper plus a storm flap with snap-closure. Zippered inside security pocket minds your wallet and keys. Hood is sized to fit over your favorite fishing cap. Matching Foul Weather Pants fit over your pants to keep you dry when standing or sitting out in the rain. Snap-close gussets let you slip the pants on without taking off your boots. Elastic bands at the ankles and drawstring waist shut out moisture. Double-flap opening provides access to trouser pockets. USA.

16805 Filson All Season Raincoat $199.00
Please specify size M (40–42), L (44), XL (46), or XXL (48–50)

16806 Filson Foul Weather Rain Pants $109.00
Please specify size M (32–34), L (36–38), or XL (40–42)

The Filson Outfitter Vest in heavyweight 100 per cent virgin wool
For cold-weather activities where a coat would be impractical, wear this handsome and durable Outfitter Vest made of the finest 100 per cent virgin wool in a dense 24-oz. weave. Virgin wool comes straight from the sheep--without additives or fillers--so its fibers are naturally long. These longer fibers give Filson wool its exceptional warmth, strength, and water-resistance. Features stand-up collar, handwarmer pockets, and an adjustable draw-cord bottom to help seal out the cold. Wear it on its own, or zip it into our Filson All Season Raincoat as a liner for added warmth in extreme cold. Dry clean. USA.

16809 Filson Heavyweight Wool Vest $89.00
Please specify color (forest green or charcoal) and size M (40-42), L (44), XL (46), or XXL (48-50)

The original Filson Packer Hat
Filson's most rugged fabric, this dense 12-½-oz. cotton saturated with paraffin wax was named "tin cloth" back in the days when tin was considered tough stuff. Nothing is better than the Tin Cloth Packer Hat for protecting your head, neck, eyes, and ears from harsh sunlight or heavy rains. Features 2-¼" brim, leather hatband, cotton sweatband, and side vents. USA.

16807 Filson Packer Hat $40.00
Please specify size S (6-¾ - 6-7/8), M (7 - 7-1/8), L (7-¼ - 7-3/8), XL (7-½ - 7-5/8), or XXL (7-¾ - 7-7/8)

The Filson Extra-Large Wheeled Duffel--
water-repellent, nearly indestructible, and built to last a lifetime

Filson tested the fabric for this bag by filling it with over 200 pounds--actually, they used the engine out of a 1968 VW--and hoisting it six feet in the air (our attorneys would prefer it if you didn't try this at home). You won't have to worry about heavy lifting, though. The Extra Large Duffel rolls on sealed-bearing inline-skate wheels and has heavy-duty sled runners for negotiating stairs and curbs. It’s made of Filson’s industrial-weight 22-oz. 100 per cent cotton twill, densely woven for last-a-lifetime durability and saturated with paraffin wax to repel water. Features genuine bridle leather straps and reinforced corners for added strength, four inside pockets, and padlocked two-way brass zippers covered by a rain flap. 7,335-cubic-inch capacity. 35-½"W x 14-3/8"D x 14-3/8"H. USA.

16804 Filson Extra-Large Wheeled Duffel $396.00

A Filson Duffel you can carry on the plane
The perfect carry-on, overnighter, or gym bag, Filson's Small Rugged Twill Duffel is constructed of the same industrial-weight, densely woven, paraffin wax-treated 22-oz. cotton twill as the larger version shown above. Features genuine bridle leather straps, reinforced corners, and removable shoulder strap, two inside pockets, and one-way brass zipper with rain flap. 18"W x 10"D x 9"H. USA.

16803 Filson Rugged Twill Duffel $179.00


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