Frequently Asked Questions

Belt Makers

Current Belt Makers
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Other Belt Makers
Nikita Mulkavitch was responsible for many for many of the cast style belts used in the 60's through 80's including NWA Tag, WWWF HW, NWA US Detroit and Mid Atlantic, Pacific North West. George Levy made many of the cookie cutter style belts used in the Mid Atlantic and South East in the 70's. Mike Vartanian made the original ECW belts. Joe Price made numerous indy belts, NWA indy belts, and Zero One belts. Loxley makes the belts for K-1 kickboxing. Metalheadz made many holographic belts for indies and CZW. Boxing has numerous people make belts, but the top tier boxing belts were made by Valentino. The ones used today while share the same designs, are nowhere near close to the quality of his.
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Who Made What Belts?

WWF
WWF has employed many belt makers. The cast style belts in the 70's were made by Nikita Mulkavitch. The "classic" belts most collectors are interested in, were made by Reggie Parks. The last WWF belts of the Attitude Era, were made by JMar. The Million Dollar Belt was made by Betteridge Jewelers in Greenwich, CT.
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WWE
The majority of WWE belts are made by JMar with some exceptions. The Undisputed Tag Team titles are made by Dave Millican. While the originals of the Intercontinental and United States were made by JMar, the ones used today are being made by Dave Millican and Wildcat respectively.
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WCW
The early WCW belts were made by Reggie Parks with the exception of the Big Gold. Around 1996, WCW started having JMar make their belts. The WCW Cruiserweight Tags were made by their prop department. The Big Gold was made by Crumrine.
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UFC
The original UFC belts were made by JMar. The boxing style belts, were made by a friend of the company who made a few boxing belts, but was never a regular belt maker. He passed away a few years back. UFC then went back to JMar shortly, before the sale of the company to Zuffa. They had Midwest create the new 2 and 3 layer belts which were used up until around UFC 107. During this time, they started to hand out "customized" versions of the new replicas. Information regarding who made these is still unclear.
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NWA
The NWA is so big that there are numerous people who have made belts for them. Many of the classic regional belts in the 70's were made by George Levy. The cast style belts such as the NWA Tags were Nikita Mulkavitch belts. The Domed Globe was originally made in Mexico, but recent version were made by Midwest. The majority of the classic JCP era belts were made by Reggie Parks.
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ROH
The first ROH belts were plastic. They later had Reggie Parks make the Heavyweight and Pure titles. The tag tiles were cast belts made by Joe Price that later got replaced by Reggie Parks made belts. The current ROH belts are made by All Star Championship Belts.
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Real Belts

Cast Belts
Cast belts are a style of making belts that involve either a sand or wax mold being used to replicate a belt, or from an original design. A melted metal is then poured into the mold and allowed to cool before being cleaned up and finished. Both real belts and now some new replicas are being made this way. Some classic cast belts are the NWA 7 plate Tag Team and WWWF Heavyweight Belts held by Pedro Morales and Superstar Billy Graham. Some of the new Fig Inc replicas such as the AWA Heavyweight, Andre 87, Spinners, Divas, and Master Series line are made this way. Cast belts are very heavy, cannot be curved, and have a reputation for cracking and breaking with regular ring use.
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Etched Belts
Etched belts are the common method belts are made from today. Acid eats away the base metal of the plate, putting the design into the metal. Some people can "double" etch to give added depth. Etching only has 2 heights. Either it is etched, or left alone. 2 depths. Double etching adds a 3rd depth. Etched belts cannot give the same amount of detail as a 3d engraved or cast belt, but they are more durable, lighter and can be curved.
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3D Engraved Belts
This is a process exclusive to JMar thus far. An engraving machine removes the material of the base metal at an infinite number of possible depths. This makes for an amazing amount of detail, curves and round parts to be put into a belt design. This process is much more expensive, and thus the 3D engraved belts are 3-5x more expensive than a regular etched belt. Examples of 3d engraved belts are the WWE Big Gold, WWE Raw Tag Team, All the spinners, WWE Divas.
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Replica Belts

Companies
The major companies that make the reproduction belts are Figures Inc and Premier. There have been a few other companies that tried putting out a belt or 2. Figures Inc has exclusive rights to put out all of the WWE licensed belts. Premier puts out all of the TNA, Independent and the last NWA belt. The UFC, PRIDE and WEC replicas are made in the same factory, but not sold under either label. Figures Inc is a branch of Wrestling Superstore.
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Regular vs Deluxe vs Ultra vs Master
Regular belts have 2mm thick plates, on the standard strap. Deluxe belts have 2mm thick plates on a "leather" strap. Ultras feature 4mm plates on a "leather" strap. While Ultra belts have 4mm plates, the shallow stamping of the plates is exactly the same of the 2mm thick standard belts. Master belts are cast copies on a rubber hybrid strap that includes backing to cover the bolts.
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Replicas Straps
The original straps on the replica belts featured vinyl with a foam and cardboard core to give it strength. The problem was these straps were stiff and tough to move. Over time they would break in and become softer, but at the cost of bubbling and warping in the strap. Many people came up with ideas to make these straps softer such as wetting the core, working the strap, putting it in the dryer. The deluxe and ultra straps claimed to be real leather. They are not. It is still the same core of foam and cardboard, only they put a cheap, garbage quality thin leather shell over top. This does little to improve flexibility, and is misleading to the customer. The master series belts do not have the foam and cardboard core. Although they claim it is a leather strap, it is a hybrid of rubber and questionable leather. It is the best strap they have produced thus far, but is still nowhere near the quality of a real, hand tooled, solid leather strap.
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"Pro Grade" Straps
Pro grade refers to the aftermarket "releathering" service provided by AJ's Belts. Years ago, they were mass produced straps made by former board member Scotty Striker. They featured no tooling. Just low quality leather with other pieces of leather stitched on in the snap box area. Now, they feature garbage grade leather, with minimal tooling. These straps are not a quality investment and a waste of your money. Avoid AJ's belts in general, but be certain to not buy any of their aftermarket straps.
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Releathering
Releathering refers to having your replica belt put on a real, solid, hand tooled leather strap by a professional leather worker. Garment leather is put on the back to cover the bolts as well. There are many quality releathers on the forum. Unfortunately, there are many very poor quality leather people on Facebook and YouTube promoting their product for a low price. These people do not have the experience necessary to make your replica look like the belts on TV. They use far inferior materials, do not know proper techniques to ensure a lasting product, and rush your order through. Please do your research before sending your belt and any money to someone claiming to do leather work. Remember, you get what you pay for.
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Curving
Many people want deeper curves put in their belts. The original Fig Inc replicas had barely any curve. This was done in part because of the stamping process, and so more belts could stack to fit in shipping boxes. These early 2mm belts can easily be curved by plating the belt over your knee or the arm of a chair, and applying pressure slowly to each end. The newer style cast belts and Ultra belts are not as easy. Some members have successfully curved them using machine tools or a vice, but it is much riskier, since there is a possibility the belt will snap or crack. The current belts come with a perfectly acceptable curve, but it seems many people on YouTube want unrealistic curves. Real belts only have a 1 to 1.5 inch curve.
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Paint Removal
Some belts like the Undisputed, come with excess paint. Many collectors wish to remove this excess paint to make their replica more like the ring used belt. All replica belts have a protective clear coat applied. In order to remove paint, this must also be removed. Many suggest using a paint STRIPPER, not a thinner. A gel stripper tends to work best. Apply it with a brush in the areas, then wait the recommended amount of time (5 mins or less), then wash away. Repeat if necessary. If the stripper is left on for too long, you will eat through the brass and end up with a discolored belt.
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Paint Addition
Adding paint to your replica belt is easy. Testors Gloss model paint is what is used on most real belts. Shake well, and use a toothpick to stir. Do not use a brush to paint, as it will leave brush marks. Use a separate toothpick to drip the paint into the area, and push it into the spots desired. Give a few hours to dry. Use a cloth or q-tip with paint thinner or mineral spirits to remove any excess paint.
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Cleaning Tarnished Snaps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csJaR2bjDnk&list=UU5iPH0eBqca_Ei46e5D-mvA&feature=plcp
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Releathering

Releathering FAQ
http://belttalk.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=8155
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Kayfabe vs Bootleg Belts

Kayfabe Belt
A kayfabe belt is one that is hidden from the public. It could be a valid, legal, belt. It is not necessarily a bootleg. Many members or collectors want to remain private or anonymous, so they will not post pics of belts they own. Many ring used belts are "kayfabed" as well. Some people just ask too many questions, or get involved in others business, or question price. So it is easier to conduct business in private and act as if the belt doesn't exist to make things easier.
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Bootleg Belt
A bootleg belt is an illegal copy or reproduction of an existing belt. The copy tends to be of poor quality compared to the original, due to not having permission of the original maker or access to the original artwork. Many bootleg belt art tends to be made from Fig Inc replicas. This can make it easier to spot a bootleg, since some real belts have different artwork from the replica. Those more experienced beltmakers could make a bootleg on the same, if not higher quality than the original. Bootleg belts are looked down upon in the community as it usually involves avoidance of license fees for logos, and takes business away from the original beltmaker. Many of these belts are sold on eBay for fast money from collectors who don't know as much as our forum members.
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Bootleg Ethics
Bootlegs are a touchy subject for many. Simply, most people want exact copies of the belts they see on TV, but do not or cannot justify the extra $1,000+ just for the logo. That is what leads to bootlegging. There is a philosophy on the forum, that JMar bootlegs tend to be "accepted", where bootlegs of other makers such as Reggie Parks and Dave Millican are heavily chastised. From a point of view, Dave and Reggie have always done the collecting community right, and it is disrespectful to them. Others feel that due to JMar's constant robbery and unethical treatment of collectors, that they are justified in ripping him off. Both are not justifiable, but some people don't feel as bad.
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Commonly Used Belt Terms

Dual Plating
Dual plating refers to the 2 tone look of the belt. Usually the entire belt is nickle plated, then certain areas are either masked off and gold plated. When the masking is removed, the nickle will show in some spots and gold in others. Another method is to brush plate the raised areas in gold, while the "etched" spots show nickle. Examples of dual plated belts: UFC, Big Gold, Hogan 86, Andre 87, UWF TV.
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Relief Plates/Pieces
Relief plates/pieces are separate pieces stacked to create extra height and depth. For example, the current UFC belt is referred to as 3 layers, because of the 3 stacked pieces of zinc. Relief pieces can also be any stacked piece, such as the fans on the tip of the Hulk Hogan Winged Eagle, the globe and crown on the Big Gold, a removable nameplate, etc.
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Tooling
Tooling refers to the hand made impressions put into the leather strap of a belt. This comes from the old saddle makers and leatherworkers. In the belt world, every leather person has their own unique style, but sometimes we refer to belts as having "Midwest Tooling" or "JMar Tooling" styles. Midwest tooling has alot more detail put in the strap, where JMar tooling is more simple and easier to do. Collectors who get replica belts releathered usually want the belt to look like the one used on TV, so while most people prefer Midwest style tooling, it might look funny on a JMar belt.
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Lacing vs Stitching
Laced belts feature leather lace braided in a specific pattern (there are numerous ones), around the edge of a belt. This is a very advanced and time consuming feature, thus it's added expense. An example of a laced belt would be the NWA Domed Globe or the NWA Junior Heavyweight belt. A stitched belt features black or colored stitching around the border of the belt, or along the border of reliefed leather pieces. This can be done by hand or machine. Examples are the Big Gold and Pride Grand Prix belts.
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Questions Noobs Ask That Get Them Flamed

I'm Looking for Pics...
Picture requests are rarely granted, especially for new people. First, we have the gallery. Second, there has been many problems in the last years regarding pictures. Numerous picture requests resulted in people making bootleg belts. Some have stolen pictures of belts owned by board members, and use them on other forums or eBay to rip off people. The majority of our pics have also been used for non-licensed reproduction merchandise such as t-shirts, and print out belts for action figures among others. Many people are not willing to share exclusive pictures out of fear that it will be used for profit among people without rights to do such.
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How Do I Make Belts/What Do I Need To Releather
The process of beltmaking is not difficult, but it is something that is guarded. Reggie Parks is responsible for the modern techniques of beltmaking. Pretty much every beltmaker follows in his direction. All of these people had to do hours of research, spent hundreds to thousands of dollars in materials, and an enormous amount of time and dedication to trial and error among others. In the same way of magic, no one will be openly willing to tell you how do to this. Usually an existing beltmaker will take you under their wing and show you the ropes, or you show some initiative and do all the research for yourself. Many people on the forum know some steps, and a few know how to do everything, but don't expect them to share this information that took time and money to acquire. BeltTalk is not a how to forum. Topics requesting such information will be locked or deleted.
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The Big Gold Belt

The Big Gold Thread
http://belttalk.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3929
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How can I add / remove users to my Friends or Foes list?
You can add users to your list in two ways. Within each user’s profile, there is a link to add them to either your Friend or Foe list. Alternatively, from your User Control Panel, you can directly add users by entering their member name. You may also remove users from your list using the same page.
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Searching the Forums

How can I search a forum or forums?
Enter a search term in the search box located on the index, forum or topic pages. Advanced search can be accessed by clicking the “Advance Search” link which is available on all pages on the forum. How to access the search may depend on the style used.
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Why does my search return no results?
Your search was probably too vague and included many common terms which are not indexed by phpBB3. Be more specific and use the options available within Advanced search.
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Why does my search return a blank page!?
Your search returned too many results for the webserver to handle. Use “Advanced search” and be more specific in the terms used and forums that are to be searched.
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How do I search for members?
Visit to the “Members” page and click the “Find a member” link.
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How can I find my own posts and topics?
Your own posts can be retrieved either by clicking the “Search user’s posts” within the User Control Panel or via your own profile page. To search for your topics, use the Advanced search page and fill in the various options appropriately.
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Topic Subscriptions and Bookmarks

What is the difference between bookmarking and subscribing?
Bookmarking in phpBB3 is much like bookmarking in your web browser. You aren’t alerted when there’s an update, but you can come back to the topic later. Subscribing, however, will notify you when there is an update to the topic or forum on the board via your preferred method or methods.
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How do I subscribe to specific forums or topics?
To subscribe to a specific forum, click the “Subscribe forum” link upon entering the forum. To subscribe to a topic, reply to the topic with the subscribe checkbox checked or click the “Subscribe topic” link within the topic itself.
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How do I remove my subscriptions?
To remove your subscriptions, go to your User Control Panel and follow the links to your subscriptions.
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Attachments

What attachments are allowed on this board?
Each board administrator can allow or disallow certain attachment types. If you are unsure what is allowed to be uploaded, contact the board administrator for assistance.
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How do I find all my attachments?
To find your list of attachments that you have uploaded, go to your User Control Panel and follow the links to the attachments section.
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phpBB 3 Issues

Who wrote this bulletin board?
This software (in its unmodified form) is produced, released and is copyright phpBB Group. It is made available under the GNU General Public License and may be freely distributed. See the link for more details.
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Why isn’t X feature available?
This software was written by and licensed through phpBB Group. If you believe a feature needs to be added, please visit the phpbb.com website and see what phpBB Group have to say. Please do not post feature requests to the board at phpbb.com, the group uses SourceForge to handle tasking of new features. Please read through the forums and see what, if any, our position may already be for a feature and then follow the procedure given there.
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Who do I contact about abusive and/or legal matters related to this board?
Any of the administrators listed on the “The team” page should be an appropriate point of contact for your complaints. If this still gets no response then you should contact the owner of the domain (do a whois lookup) or, if this is running on a free service (e.g. Yahoo!, free.fr, f2s.com, etc.), the management or abuse department of that service. Please note that the phpBB Group has absolutely no jurisdiction and cannot in any way be held liable over how, where or by whom this board is used. Do not contact the phpBB Group in relation to any legal (cease and desist, liable, defamatory comment, etc.) matter not directly related to the phpBB.com website or the discrete software of phpBB itself. If you do e-mail phpBB Group about any third party use of this software then you should expect a terse response or no response at all.
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