Hammond: Hammond Cannot Find FinalGear Helmet!

robybobey · July 2nd, 2008, 9:52 PM

Guys, this is not a joke. Just got home from the filming of 11X03. I'll write the conversation down that Richard and I had.

Me: (*Whilst Richard is signing a picture*) How's the FinalGear Helmet Richard?
Richard: Is that the one with the Hamsters?
Me: Yes
Richard: I really dont know, somebody may have stolen it as it disappeared a while back and I have no idea were it is, sorry about that.

EDIT: Deleted the last part of the conversation so people stop having a go at me for asking Hammond two questions which popped into my head

LurkerPatrol · July 2nd, 2008, 10:02 PM

Nooo

Maybe he misplaced it and can't remember where. It's a possibility.

Poor richard. I hope for his sake that most of these post-crash effects aren't permanent/long-term.

James May's Hair · July 2nd, 2008, 10:05 PM

I wondered why he wasn't wearing it during the montage in programme 1. That's a really shitty thing to do. So many people here (I wasn't one of them, by the way) put their hand in their pockets and went to great time and trouble.

A pox upon the wretch who lifted it.

Prost264 · July 2nd, 2008, 10:08 PM

If someone really did steal the helmet, they should rot in hell.

James May's Hair · July 2nd, 2008, 10:13 PM

I'm sure the people here have good photographs of it. Maybe a campaign to find it could be started. The Internet is a powerful tool (not as big as the tool pinched the helmet) A big photo of the front page - stuff like that.

It's strange; I'm irritated about that and that was all done pretty much before I joined. The people who contributed will be well pissed off. Rightly so, too.

robybobey · July 2nd, 2008, 10:15 PM

Yeah, I think I'll be writing a little "report" of the day if you all like, including good videos and pictures. My Top Gear of the Pops thread worked well......

Lilleput · July 2nd, 2008, 10:21 PM

Doesn't really sound like he treasured it that much, if something of yours disappear you know when and where..

robybobey · July 2nd, 2008, 10:34 PM

I know, it's quite sad really

Prost264 · July 2nd, 2008, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lilleput

Doesn't really sound like he treasured it that much, if something of yours disappear you know when and where..

IIRC he didn't seem terribly excited when he received it, or thats how I perceived his reaction.

robybobey · July 2nd, 2008, 10:36 PM

But it's not as if he can say thanks to FinalGear on Top Gear, the BBC wont allow it.

BerserkerCatSplat · July 2nd, 2008, 10:43 PM

Man, WTF.

Mineworksfine · July 2nd, 2008, 10:45 PM

Happened before I joined. Where can I see a picture of Richard Hammond's helmet? Or was that what Jeremy showed during the news in 11x02?

Seriously if there is a related thread i'd be curious to see it.

BlaRo · July 2nd, 2008, 10:50 PM

eBay Motors: Sparco L-sized helmet CUSTOM PAINT!!! TOP GEAR!!!! top gear, james may, jermy clarksun, dick hamond, st1g, (not skyline, type-r, chevelle, challenger, belair)L@@K (item 170233226427 end time Jul-02-08 16:58:26 PDT)

Seriously though, I'm guessing it got misplaced by the props department or the production team. I'm sure if somebody was motivated enough to cut through acres of red tape they could get somebody on the team to find it again. After all, it wasn't sitting in Hammond's basement gathering dust, it was actually used on the show, and stuff like that gets tossed about (hopefully not literally) all the time. (I

robybobey · July 2nd, 2008, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mineworksfine

Happened before I joined. Where can I see a picture of Richard Hammond's helmet? Or was that what Jeremy showed during the news in 11x02?

Seriously if there is a related thread i'd be curious to see it.

http://pic.phyrefile.com/a/an/anonymous/2008/07/02/rh4finalag7.jpg

Mineworksfine · July 2nd, 2008, 10:54 PM

Thanks. Looks well cool.

How was the filming? Did they show a rude picture during the news again? If so what? And was this week's news a rehash of last week's news uncut?

fbc · July 2nd, 2008, 10:56 PM

Bugger - but, I'm sure it's somewhere in Hammond / TG-land - I can understand Richard forgetting where he's left it given the effects he may still be suffering from. Or as BlaRo said, someone in the TG team has put it somewhere safe - so safe no-one can find it. I'm sure it'll show up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mineworksfine

Happened before I joined. Where can I see a picture of Richard Hammond's helmet? Or was that what Jeremy showed during the news in 11x02?

Seriously if there is a related thread i'd be curious to see it.

This thread will give you the whole story

robybobey · July 2nd, 2008, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mineworksfine

Thanks. Looks well cool.

How was the filming? Did they show a rude picture during the news again? If so what? And was this week's news a rehash of last week's news uncut?

Haha yes they did show a rude picture, but I will be posting all about that in a new thread which I will make tomorrow.

But, back to the point, lets not forget what Hammond's email to me said:

Quote:

So thank you all, it was and is most appreciated and will be making many an appearance on Top Gear in the future and I shall think of you guys every time I wear it - though I shan't concentrate too hard on thinking about FinalGear, lest I make a mistake and we have a repeat of last year all over again and you guys will be stuck to think of something else to give me as a Get Well Soon present.

Prost264 · July 2nd, 2008, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robybobey

But it's not as if he can say thanks to FinalGear on Top Gear, the BBC wont allow it.

I just meant I thought I remembered reading about when he received the helmet or perhaps when you met him before he wasn't all that gracious, I can't remember specifically I shouldn't have said anything. images/smilies/dry.gif

robybobey · July 2nd, 2008, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prost264

I just meant I thought I remembered reading about when he received the helmet or perhaps when you met him before he wasn't all that gracious, I can't remember specifically I shouldn't have said anything. images/smilies/dry.gif

I wasn't having a go or anything mate images/smilies/smile.gif

Clarkson specifically mentioned something about it earlier today that's all images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Prost264 · July 2nd, 2008, 11:22 PM

no no

I directed that face at myself because I said something without having anything to back it up

We're good. images/smilies/smile.gif

July 2nd, 2008, 9:52 PM	#1
robybobey Joined: Nov 27th, 2006 Location: Wigan, Lancashire, England Age: 20 Posts: 687 Car: 2006 Renault Clio LFS Status: Rep Power: 44	Hammond Cannot Find FinalGear Helmet! Guys, this is not a joke. Just got home from the filming of 11X03. I'll write the conversation down that Richard and I had. Me: (Whilst Richard is signing a picture) How's the FinalGear Helmet Richard? Richard: Is that the one with the Hamsters? Me: Yes Richard: I really dont know, somebody may have stolen it as it disappeared a while back and I have no idea were it is, sorry about that. EDIT: Deleted the last part of the conversation so people stop having a go at me for asking Hammond two questions which popped into my head __________________ Top Gear / Finalgear Relations Manager Last edited by robybobey; July 5th, 2008 at 2:33 PM.

July 2nd, 2008, 10:02 PM	#2
LurkerPatrol Come see me eat nipples.. Joined: Apr 24th, 2006 Location: San Diego, California Age: 22 Posts: 2,293 Car: Lamborgotti Fasterossa Rep Power: 283	Nooo Maybe he misplaced it and can't remember where. It's a possibility. Poor richard. I hope for his sake that most of these post-crash effects aren't permanent/long-term. __________________ Warning: Age of poster not necessarily an indicator of maturity level. Differentiate twice before breakfast - my professor Last edited by LurkerPatrol; July 2nd, 2008 at 10:11 PM.

July 2nd, 2008, 10:15 PM	#6
robybobey Joined: Nov 27th, 2006 Location: Wigan, Lancashire, England Age: 20 Posts: 687 Car: 2006 Renault Clio LFS Status: Rep Power: 44	Yeah, I think I'll be writing a little "report" of the day if you all like, including good videos and pictures. My Top Gear of the Pops thread worked well...... __________________ Top Gear / Finalgear Relations Manager

July 2nd, 2008, 10:21 PM	#7
Lilleput Evo-less Joined: Jun 10th, 2005 Location: United Kingdom of Denmark Age: 26 Posts: 3,019 Car: Ford S-Max Titanium - 268hp Rep Power: 77	Doesn't really sound like he treasured it that much, if something of yours disappear you know when and where.. __________________

July 2nd, 2008, 10:34 PM	#8
robybobey Joined: Nov 27th, 2006 Location: Wigan, Lancashire, England Age: 20 Posts: 687 Car: 2006 Renault Clio LFS Status: Rep Power: 44	I know, it's quite sad really __________________ Top Gear / Finalgear Relations Manager

July 2nd, 2008, 10:05 PM	#3
James May's Hair Banned Joined: Oct 11th, 2006 Location: This Scepter'd Isle Posts: 563 Rep Power: 0	I wondered why he wasn't wearing it during the montage in programme 1. That's a really shitty thing to do. So many people here (I wasn't one of them, by the way) put their hand in their pockets and went to great time and trouble. A pox upon the wretch who lifted it.

July 2nd, 2008, 10:08 PM	#4
Prost264 Joined: Jun 30th, 2006 Location: Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia Age: 21 Posts: 2,617 Car: Mach 5 Rep Power: 42	If someone really did steal the helmet, they should rot in hell.

July 2nd, 2008, 10:13 PM	#5
James May's Hair Banned Joined: Oct 11th, 2006 Location: This Scepter'd Isle Posts: 563 Rep Power: 0	I'm sure the people here have good photographs of it. Maybe a campaign to find it could be started. The Internet is a powerful tool (not as big as the tool pinched the helmet) A big photo of the front page - stuff like that. It's strange; I'm irritated about that and that was all done pretty much before I joined. The people who contributed will be well pissed off. Rightly so, too.

July 2nd, 2008, 10:36 PM	#10
robybobey Joined: Nov 27th, 2006 Location: Wigan, Lancashire, England Age: 20 Posts: 687 Car: 2006 Renault Clio LFS Status: Rep Power: 44	But it's not as if he can say thanks to FinalGear on Top Gear, the BBC wont allow it. __________________ Top Gear / Finalgear Relations Manager

July 2nd, 2008, 10:43 PM	#11
BerserkerCatSplat Hormone Induced Joined: Jun 21st, 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,895 Car: ZJ 4X4X5 Rep Power: 168	Man, WTF. __________________ OSPhoto

July 2nd, 2008, 10:45 PM	#12
Mineworksfine Joined: May 29th, 2008 Location: Mineworksfine Towers, Worthing, West Sussex, UK Age: 40 Posts: 1,981 Car: Mazda MX-5 1.8i Phoenix SE, Mitsubishi Colt CZ2 Rep Power: 142	Happened before I joined. Where can I see a picture of Richard Hammond's helmet? Or was that what Jeremy showed during the news in 11x02? Seriously if there is a related thread i'd be curious to see it. __________________ WARNING! Posts from Mineworksfine are likely to contain traces of irony. If you believe you may be suffering from an irony deficiency please consult your physician. Mineworksfine and its subsidiaries can not be held responsible for any failure to seek appropriate medical intervention.

July 2nd, 2008, 10:50 PM	#13
BlaRo Lady GaGa's #1 Fan Joined: Aug 18th, 2005 Location: Assachusetts Age: 21 Posts: 11,286 Car: 1997 Yamaha Seca II, 1976 Honda CB550F Rep Power: 375	eBay Motors: Sparco L-sized helmet CUSTOM PAINT!!! TOP GEAR!!!! top gear, james may, jermy clarksun, dick hamond, st1g, (not skyline, type-r, chevelle, challenger, belair)L@@K (item 170233226427 end time Jul-02-08 16:58:26 PDT) Seriously though, I'm guessing it got misplaced by the props department or the production team. I'm sure if somebody was motivated enough to cut through acres of red tape they could get somebody on the team to find it again. After all, it wasn't sitting in Hammond's basement gathering dust, it was actually used on the show, and stuff like that gets tossed about (hopefully not literally) all the time. (I __________________ DOGLEG POWAH

July 2nd, 2008, 10:54 PM	#15
Mineworksfine Joined: May 29th, 2008 Location: Mineworksfine Towers, Worthing, West Sussex, UK Age: 40 Posts: 1,981 Car: Mazda MX-5 1.8i Phoenix SE, Mitsubishi Colt CZ2 Rep Power: 142	Thanks. Looks well cool. How was the filming? Did they show a rude picture during the news again? If so what? And was this week's news a rehash of last week's news uncut? __________________ WARNING! Posts from Mineworksfine are likely to contain traces of irony. If you believe you may be suffering from an irony deficiency please consult your physician. Mineworksfine and its subsidiaries can not be held responsible for any failure to seek appropriate medical intervention.

July 2nd, 2008, 11:22 PM	#20
Prost264 Joined: Jun 30th, 2006 Location: Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia Age: 21 Posts: 2,617 Car: Mach 5 Rep Power: 42	no no I directed that face at myself because I said something without having anything to back it up We're good.

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