Original Tie Pilot Helmet Roll Call

[RBJ]

I dug around multiple forums, but couldn't find anything soooo

I was wondering how many of the Tie Pilot helmets made for ANH still survived/were accounted for.

What we know :

14 helmets made originally

4 converted into At-At helmets ( maybe only two?)

8 original helmets known (?)

So if that's accurate, there are still 2 helmets possibly out there. ( 4 if only two were turned into At-At)

Does that sound right? Corrections welcomed!


Original 14

Known existing production Tie Helmets:

 

[ggriffaw]

Weren't just 2 converted to AT-AT helmets? I believe they added the red stripe to the same 2 helmets to make it look like 4 different helmets.

 

[RBJ]

That's what I had heard originally, but I was told 4 by a reliable source..

 

[TazMan2000]

Weren't just 2 converted to AT-AT helmets? I believe they added the red stripe to the same 2 helmets to make it look like 4 different helmets.

That fact probably came from starwarshelmets.com which also notes that only one AT-AT helmet is left. The other stolen/destroyed/hidden/lost.
I have no idea if those remarks are true or not.

TazMan2000

 

[Davy Jones]

That's what I had heard originally, but I was told 4 by a reliable source..

Reliable source..?
Just 2 is what all the evidence supports.

 

[RBJ]

Ok say lets say 2 at-at helmets..that leaves 5 out there unaccounted for

 

[RBJ]

Just for reference..the two At-At helmets ( I heard the 2nd missing one was found but can't find any recent pics)

 

[geordietrooper]

Just for reference..the two At-At helmets ( I heard the 2nd missing one was found but can't find any recent pics)

the missing one is propstore owned link below

5 Star Wars Artefacts in Propstore CEO Stephen’s Personal Collection

Buy, sell and auction rare pop culture and entertainment collectibles.

propstore.com

 

[xbadcardx]

There is this one too from starwarshelmets.com:

"Not sure what the background to this is but its certainly one of the ANH TIE's. Maybe it was an unused prototype Bounty Hunter from the line-up, or perhaps just a case of them butchering an old set for some ESB set dressing....."

 

[geordietrooper]

There is this one too from starwarshelmets.com:

or perhaps just a case of them butchering an old set for some ESB set dressing....."

it will be one of the 2 known to be converted

 

[xbadcardx]

And this one from the U.K. Antiques Roadshow:

Star Wars memorabilia called a 'bit of plastic' on Antiques Roadshow

The TIE fighter pilot helmet was from the set of the 1977 Star Wars film - the first in the series - and was one of only 12 made

www.independent.co.uk

 

[geordietrooper]

And this one from the U.K. Antiques Roadshow:

Star Wars memorabilia called a 'bit of plastic' on Antiques Roadshow

The TIE fighter pilot helmet was from the set of the 1977 Star Wars film - the first in the series - and was one of only 12 made

www.independent.co.uk

stephen lane of propstore in the pic and current owner

 

[geordietrooper]

i'm sure this one is the one in the ainsworth pic 1st post with the chest box
auctioned off at Christie's with the compad on the back as far as i know its the only helmet with the double ear greeblies

 

[RBJ]

the missing one is propstore owned link below

5 Star Wars Artefacts in Propstore CEO Stephen’s Personal Collection

Buy, sell and auction rare pop culture and entertainment collectibles.

propstore.com

That's the article I saw..thanks!

 

[RBJ]

i'm sure this one is the one in the ainsworth pic 1st post with the chest box
auctioned off at Christie's with the compad on the back as far as i know its the only helmet with the double ear greeblies

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This one is the bottom right pic in my collage on the first post

 

[RBJ]

And this one from the U.K. Antiques Roadshow:

Star Wars memorabilia called a 'bit of plastic' on Antiques Roadshow

The TIE fighter pilot helmet was from the set of the 1977 Star Wars film - the first in the series - and was one of only 12 made

www.independent.co.uk

I'd never seen that! Thanks so much!

 

[RBJ]

I bet this one is out there someplace...He's the only missing hero Tie

 

[GINO]

All the hero Tie's are accounted for. The one above is in the archives but it's been painted over with black paint. Not sure why maybe for use in ROTJ?

 

[moonwalker]

Weren't the ROTJ TIE scenes re-used shots from ANH ?

 

[GINO]

The scenes with them running in the hallways yes, but I think they filmed some shots with them lined up for the emperor's arrival scene.