All 20 drivers have revealed their helmet designs for the 2019 F1 season. Advert Become a Supporter & go ad-free Daniel Ricciardo has produced one of the most striking designs for the new season. Having split from Red Bull he has revealed a new pink and blue look which he. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Several drivers, including both Ferrari driver and Romain Grosjean, have unveiled special lid designs ahead of the season finale. Sebastian Vettel is well known for always tweaking the details on his helmets and this weekend he celebrates his final race for Ferrari with a.
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The AT-AT Driver helmet was owed by Jim 'Mr Star Wars' Stevenson from Mansfield, Nottingham who had/has one of the largest collections of Star Wars items in the UK. In the early 90's he was approached by a guy called Vic Menay. Vic worked as a transport driver for Lucasfilm during the filming of ESB and Raiders of the Lost Ark.
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Jim bought the helmet and was thrilled with it because it was his first genuine prop from the movie. Several months later, Jim's house was burgled and the helmet was stolen, along with many other rare items of his Star Wars toy collection. Though the toys were found by the Police and returned - the helmet was never found.
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Note that its clear that 'Jim's' helmet is not the same as the one found just recently, the helmet markings, detailing and decal placements instead indicate its this helmet, which is seen front-on in single shot. The fate of this helmet is unknown with rumours that it was either destroyed by burglars unaware of its importance, or perhaps retro-fitted back to a black TIE fighter. Both are equally as depressing!. I suppose we should be thankful one survived!