name of huge WWII navy helmet and..

Post by **aferguson** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:36 am

what is the name of the huge, long navy helmet that some AA gunners wore and do any of the star wars figures helmets look like it?

thanks to whomever answers

smittyrob64 · Post by **smittyrob64** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:08 am

Isn't it called a "talker"?

http://www.omahas.com/product_info.php? ... cts_id=382

Post by **aferguson** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:24 am

that's the one.

Jesse......any star wars helmets that look like that? Death star trooper maybe? or rebel trooper?

flyboy_fx · Post by **flyboy_fx** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:11 pm

you can mod a rebel trooper helmet....

I mean that is basically what it is almost I think?

Jay · Post by **Jay** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:48 pm

Maybe even a Death Star Gunner.

Jesse James · Post by **Jesse James** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:53 pm

Rebel Fleet Troopers and Death Star gunners used that helmet, but DSG's have a face plate/chin cover, and a neck extension added on, and the Fleet Troopers have a neck extension added, as well as a visor (up and down versions exist).

The closest to original is the Yavin Technician. Technicians didn't have the neck extensions or visor. They all have a communications box attached to the left side though, so that would need removed. The Yavin Tech is only available in the Scramble on Yavin Battlepack though. Which will run you $25 or so. And most people only want the set for the Tech and his sled, so getting just the tech is tricky.

vupa0101 · Post by **vupa0101** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:57 pm

what about the TAC rebel honor guard?

Fritzkrieg · Post by **Fritzkrieg** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:57 pm

The new Rebel Technician has a helmet, that is almost an exact match.

Post by **aferguson** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:31 pm

thanks for the input gang. I have tons of rebel helmets so i think i'll spend an hour modifying one with sand paper.

RAD 2112 · Post by **RAD 2112** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 6:26 pm

Here's another link with pics.
Talker Helmet

This time I had enough coffee today.

Jesse James · Post by **Jesse James** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 6:40 pm

vupa0101 wrote:what about the TAC rebel honor guard?

See my answer above... They're sporting the Fleet Trooper's helmet with the extended neck-guard in the back, and the visor. The visor on the Honor Guard's helmet is DOWN though, just for clarification. The Fleet Trooper's have their helmet up.

The Technician's availability is its biggest problem. Hasbro's said recently no repack of the figure is planned, and he's only available in a battlepack where he is pretty much the highlight figure that people want dozens of (myself included). Not a good thing if you're looking to just hack up the brain bucket.