found a place that has them in stock for less than an arm and a leg. had order confirmation within 30 mins, shipped confirmation in 12 hrs. not bad for ordering at 1am (intoxicated use of a credit card). i'll post the final experience w/ them when i get the blanket. only ordered one (i know, probably regret it) as i'm trying to save money. they're located in Seattle, and shipping to WI was $10 for one blanket, would have been $12 for 2.
http://www.gr8gear.com/catalog/Bunk-Beds-Cots-Blankets/Blankets/Blanket-Swedish-Officer-New/