THE BEST Helmets

Keep your head safe and comfortable at the same time with this high-end helmet, with its 100% carbon fiber outer shell, adjustable ventilation control, and exceptional aerodynamics.

Artists and sculptors – including the original designers of Boba Fett’s costume – created over 40 alternate Boba Fett and clone trooper helmets for the As You Wish charity auction event.

Many people avoid wearing bike helmets because of their bulk and lack of comfort, but design students Anna and Terese came up with a safety concept that’s like not wearing a helmet at all.

Designed by Patrick Jouffret of French studio Agence 360, the Overade is a concept bike helmet that folds in half. Its portability is meant to encourage cyclists to carry (and wear) helmets.

Harrison Krix of Volpin Props cranks out another awesome build, a perfect remake of Thomas Bangalter’s LED matrix helmet, which should look great alongside his Guy-Manuel helmet. Pics here.

Star Wars fan? Got 13 minutes? Watch as Andrew Ainsworth, maker of the original Stormtrooper costumes shows the painstaking process to build the helmet from scratch. Body armor here.

Jon Wollack of Almost Dark Productions made this kick-ass Boba Fett helmet in the style of the ones worn by the legendary Spartan hoplites. A fitting crown for the Mandalore. THIS IS BOBAAA!!!

Daft Club forum member AgentRayBans put together a massive poster featuring the evolution of French electronic duo Daft Punk. Check out the original thread for the full-sized poster.

We’re intrigued by the small bit we’ve seen in this vid for the new V.I.O. point of view HD camera; the shockproof little machine shoots in 1080p at 50 fps, has 4 recording methods and a modular mount.

The talented Ben Caulkins has built a remarkable Master Chief helmet completely from LEGOS which features many fine details, including the dazzling gold visor (from a modified motorcycle helmet).

It took Volpin Props 17 months of blood, sweat and tears to create this incredible Daft Punk helmet, complete with colorful lighting and shiny gold exterior. Hi-res pics on Volpin’s flickr stream.

ID student Adam Wendel’s Immersed Senses scuba helmet changes the way the diver sees, hears, and breathes underwater, allowing better integration into the surrounding environment.

Frankly it can be hairy riding your bike in the city at night. The Urbanize Night Helmet by Lazer eases anxiety with integrated LED lights in front and back and moisture wicking lining to keep a cool head.

ICON’s Variant Helmet is a range (and head) topper: it sports an anti-lift, anti-glare visor, spoiler to reduce buffeting, oversized intake and exhaust ports, and EPS nose to reduce shield fogging.

DIY doesn’t get much more legit than Harrison Krix: the professional prop creator was commissioned by Daft Punk to replicate a gold helmet and outlines the entire process here.

Made with carbon fiber, Arai’s Corsair V RC is an ultra-lightweight motorbike helmet; each lid takes 22 man hours to make and will likely be only available in a limited edition run.

Anyone with half a brain will deduce that Quique the Head is just a viral video for Diesel’s Motorcycle Helmet, but they’re definitely a-head of the pack in terms of funniness.

The bicycle helmet goes modular with this NYC Helmet concept; it’s composed of a polystyrene inner shell and an array of customizable outer covers that vary in style and color.

At a savings of $15, the Doctor Who Helmet Pack consists of three of WETA’s first 1/4 scale helmets from his worst enemies: the Sycorax, Sontaran Officer Linx and Ice Warrior.

It’ll be hard getting guys to sign up for a “safety” helmet, but Rawlings S100 withstands baseball impacts of up to 100 mph thanks to its polypropylene and composite insert structure.

Indecisiveness need not be a bad thing with Scorpion’s EXO-900 motorcycle helmet; it transforms between a full-face, flip-front modular and open face 3/4 helmet with peak sun visor.

Resembling a sleek Stormtrooper helmet, Lazer’s Tardiz Helmet his US shores this summer; a two-piece design releases hot air while its Aquavent uses water to cool your head.

In the movie, it was always Bumblebee trying to sound human–but this Bumblebee Voice Mixer and Helmet will remix your voice with six different music styles; Autobots, get jiggy!

Though still a work in progress, Tom Banwell’s leather Underground Explorer Helmet is perfect for steampunk spelunkers; it includes a respirator, headlamp and oxygen canister.

Brown leather piping, suede inserts, and ultra soft leather stand out in OMP Racing’s Vintage Collection of helmets, boots and gloves, all inspired by 60s Bullitt-star Steve McQueen.