Who made the pistachio-head space marines and are they still available?

[Mason]

What the title says.

I remember them from the 80's but cannot think of a better way to describe them.
The helmet that they wore was like a pistachio.
I am not kidding!

Those that know them should know what I mean....

Anyone......?

[Cherno]

I think they are commonly called beak helmets. They were made by Citadel as usual.



If that's what you meant^^

[Mason]

I think they are commonly called beak helmets. They were made by Citadel as usual.



If that's what you meant^^

Not those fellas.

The ones I mean are one piece metal castings, fairly chunky.
Their helmets were like pistachios or clams or something similar.

[Westfalia Chris]

Although "rather chunky" is the last thing that springs to mind with regards to GZG, could it have been the UN Space Command light hardsuit troops from the Stargrunt line?

http://shop.groundzerogames.net/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=1283

Didn't want to hotlink a pic that isn't mine, so just a direct link to the product page.

[ilikepaintinglead]

Do you mean these guys?




Alternative Armies still do them if these are the right guys
http://www.alternative-armies.com/Retained_Knights.htm

[Mason]

Do you mean these guys?



Alternative Armies still do them if these are the right guys
http://www.alternative-armies.com/Retained_Knights.htm

Thats them!
Thanks ilikepaintinglead!
A link too. Superb!



Thanks too to Westfalia Chris for taking the time to post his suggestion and link.
Much appreciated!

[ilikepaintinglead]

No worries, it's worth checking on ebay as they pop up every now and then for cheap, check out alternative armies other sci-fi stuff there's some really cool Bob Olley Space pirates in the Khanate Empire section.

http://www.alternative-armies.com/The_Khanate_Empire.htm

[Mason]

No worries, it's worth checking on ebay as they pop up every now and then for cheap, check out alternative armies other sci-fi stuff there's some really cool Bob Olley Space pirates in the Khanate Empire section.

http://www.alternative-armies.com/The_Khanate_Empire.htm

 

Funny you should suggest that, as I was thinking of using the pistachio heads as enemies for the Iron Claw Space Pirates by Mr Olley.

Great minds and all that....

[Legion1963]

Quite like that word....... pistachio-head. Especially if it concerns GW Spacemarines.

[Dentatus]

Be careful! "Pistachio-head" might be a trademark/copyright term.