Halcyon Bankrupt - Hurry!

MDFrench · 09-26-2004, 02:44 PM

Hey all,

British aviator goggles maker, Halcyon, has gone into liquidation. They are also unwilling to give over their goggle making machines and patterns to another manufacturer. If anyone was hoping to get their hands on some of those timeless aviator/motorcycle goggles like the classic RAF styke MK VIIIs (seen in Sky Captain) or any other styles, better contact Davida now, who distributes Halcyon goggles here in the U.S.

Just a heads up.

Mike

Matt Deckard · 09-26-2004, 07:19 PM

That bites. I have two pairs, one in the black and steel and these in the brown and brass.

funny you brought it up, I've been meaning to show these for a while.

RAAF · 10-09-2004, 07:23 AM

Halcyon has been out of business for at least a year. You can try Air Diggers (www.stby.com/airdigger). I thin they still have some of the Mk 8 goggles

MDFrench · 10-12-2004, 11:47 AM

Hey all,

I just wanted to post this pic of the two pairs of MK VIIIs I have. The one on top is the current offering from Air Digger at www.stby.com, which looks almost a dead-ringer for Sky Captain.
Below that are the RAF spec MK VIIIs I have as well.

The RAF goggles are sitting on 1936-style RAF flying gloves by the way.

RAAF · 10-12-2004, 07:17 PM

spoke with chris at air diggers earlier today and got the skinny on halcyon, etc. seems there have been several versions of the mk8 goggles, including modified versions sold by air diggers.

the original halycon mk8 goggles were blue with brown leather but with buff colored chamois on the face side. air diggers versions were identical but had the bulky brown elastic strap replaced with a more correct looking grey elasticated one.

air diggers then offered a goggle which featured russett leather with chamois facings and painted in a dark grey color which made them very similar to the wartime configuration. during this order, halcyon was apparently going into liquidation and the last 50 goggles sold to air diggers were not properly completed and arrived with dark brown leather without the chamois on the face side and also painted a light gray or silver color. the air diggers goggles have always had the grey elasticated strap.

according to chris, the company handling the bankruptcy showed no interest in selling the tooling to make the goggle frames and the remaining goggles represent the end of the line.

the goggles posted by paddy with the gold frames are halcyon mk9 goggles. these were produced continously since the sixties.

HalcyonGoggles · 06-22-2005, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDFrench

Hey all,

British aviator goggles maker, Halcyon, has gone into liquidation. They are also unwilling to give over their goggle making machines and patterns to another manufacturer. If anyone was hoping to get their hands on some of those timeless aviator/motorcycle goggles like the classic RAF styke MK VIIIs (seen in Sky Captain) or any other styles, better contact Davida now, who distributes Halcyon goggles here in the U.S.

Just a heads up.

Mike

HALCYON LIVES ON

The Information above is far from Accurate, Halcyon Goggles are still being Manufactured. The Company is based at a different location and is called Halcyon Design and Manufacturing Ltd, all the Goggles Previously made are still sold. They also supply Bespoke Custom Made Goggles such as Silver Plated Goggles for Ralph Lauren. I believe they are also adding a RAF Replica goggle to their Bespoke Range that will be as close to the Original WWII Goggle as possible.

All the Goggle Range is available to Purchase Online, the Address is www.halcyonmanufacturing.com

MDFrench · 06-22-2005, 08:52 PM

Thanks for the heads up. At the time, the only news was that Halcyon was bankrupt.

Mike

09-26-2004, 02:44 PM	#1
MDFrench "A" List Customer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Nashville, London, Atlanta, Syracuse, Los Angeles, Atlanta Posts: 429	Halcyon Bankrupt - Hurry! Hey all, British aviator goggles maker, Halcyon, has gone into liquidation. They are also unwilling to give over their goggle making machines and patterns to another manufacturer. If anyone was hoping to get their hands on some of those timeless aviator/motorcycle goggles like the classic RAF styke MK VIIIs (seen in Sky Captain) or any other styles, better contact Davida now, who distributes Halcyon goggles here in the U.S. Just a heads up. Mike

09-26-2004, 07:19 PM	#2
Matt Deckard Bartender Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: A devout capitalist in Rosemead CA. Posts: 8,624	That bites. I have two pairs, one in the black and steel and these in the brown and brass. funny you brought it up, I've been meaning to show these for a while. __________________ Matt Deckard Apparel Deckard's Guide Looking for my Emma Peel. END OF LINE Last edited by Matt Deckard : 09-26-2004 at 07:22 PM.

10-09-2004, 07:23 AM	#3
RAAF New in Town Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: my house Posts: 21	Halcyon Goggles Halcyon has been out of business for at least a year. You can try Air Diggers (www.stby.com/airdigger). I thin they still have some of the Mk 8 goggles

10-12-2004, 07:17 PM	#5
RAAF New in Town Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: my house Posts: 21	halcyon goggles spoke with chris at air diggers earlier today and got the skinny on halcyon, etc. seems there have been several versions of the mk8 goggles, including modified versions sold by air diggers. the original halycon mk8 goggles were blue with brown leather but with buff colored chamois on the face side. air diggers versions were identical but had the bulky brown elastic strap replaced with a more correct looking grey elasticated one. air diggers then offered a goggle which featured russett leather with chamois facings and painted in a dark grey color which made them very similar to the wartime configuration. during this order, halcyon was apparently going into liquidation and the last 50 goggles sold to air diggers were not properly completed and arrived with dark brown leather without the chamois on the face side and also painted a light gray or silver color. the air diggers goggles have always had the grey elasticated strap. according to chris, the company handling the bankruptcy showed no interest in selling the tooling to make the goggle frames and the remaining goggles represent the end of the line. the goggles posted by paddy with the gold frames are halcyon mk9 goggles. these were produced continously since the sixties.

06-22-2005, 08:52 PM	#7
MDFrench "A" List Customer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Nashville, London, Atlanta, Syracuse, Los Angeles, Atlanta Posts: 429	Thanks for the heads up. At the time, the only news was that Halcyon was bankrupt. Mike __________________ If you go looking for a fight, you can always find one - Eugene Tobin, RAF Spitfire pilot, 1940

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