Mythbusters

carolinamike · Post by **carolinamike** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 1:16 am

Does anyone know if the hat that Adam has worn in the last few episodes is the fabled AB?

McFly · Post by **McFly** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 1:28 am

I believe it's some type of Akubra.

Shane

ehtyva · Post by **ehtyva** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 2:49 am

McFly wrote:I believe it's some type of Akubra.

Shane

Without actually knowing, that is indeed what it looks like.

carolinamike · Post by **carolinamike** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:00 am

Someone on the board has inside knowledge on this subject and posted a while back that Adam was getting an AB. I just can't tell. If it is an AB then it's definitely not an Indy. However I didn't think AB was doing non-Indys anymore.

gwyddion · Post by **gwyddion** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:01 am

Why don't we try and ask him via the show's website? Someone in production could ask him and send us a reply.
This might sound as a stupid idea, but who knows, it might just work.

Regards, Geert

jacksdad · Post by **jacksdad** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 10:53 am

Adam seems like he would enjoy answering the question.I remeber reading a post that he was a big Indy fan and I think he would tell us if it is an AB.It wouldn't surprize me if he's not even a memember but under a differnt name.He seems to be alot like the rest of us.

JimL · Post by **JimL** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 10:58 am

I aways got the impresion that he was an Indy fan...

I have not sen his 'new' hat; his old one appeared to be that Akubra Aussie 'cowboy' hat to me... It appeared to hold up well, considering he wore it for several years...

agent5 · Post by **agent5** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:04 am

Adam used to work for Lucasfilm so it's no wonder he's into Indy, Star Wars and the like. He's a member over at the RPF and posts from time to time. I can shoot him a pm and ask if you really wanna know. I did see he purchased a pretty nice whip recently in the RPF junkyard as well so who knows if an Indy costume is in the works?

gwyddion · Post by **gwyddion** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:13 am

I didn't know he worked for LFL. That explains why Grant "I controled R2D2" Imahara got on the team: old colleagues and all.

Regards, Geert

P.S. agent5, If it is no trouble, please ask him. I've gotten pretty curious.

Indiana Neri · Post by **Indiana Neri** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:22 am

Apparently, Adam went as "Heck Boy" to Comic Con this year. Go to Discovery.com/Mythbusters and he has a link there. He does seem like a cool, stand-up guy.

agent5 · Post by **agent5** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:56 am

"Heck Boy"

I almost spit out my milk. Thanks!

I think you can say Hellboy here. It's not a curse word, it's the name of a movie.

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:59 am

Actually, knowing Adam the way we do, that name would have worked fine too.

Regard! Michaelson

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:23 pm

Adam rocks, and I love when he wears his hats. As far as I can tell, the only hats he's worn on Mythbusters (other than "costumes") have been Akubras. Although, he did have one last season that might have been a Stetson.

I have a feeling, knowing this community, that if an AB ever shows up on Adam's head, it will be recognized with very little doubt.

ichnob · Post by **ichnob** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 2:41 pm

I was able to meet Adam and Jaime at their autograph signing, but missed out on the panel which was right after (reeeeeeeaaaaally long line; a Comic Con staple). However, they were really nice, and Adam, seeing me in gear, mentioned that he would be donning his gear for a future episode (with an Indy related myth). Perhaps then we'll see his Adventurebilt. Looking forward to it.

carolinamike · Post by **carolinamike** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 2:50 pm

Well a couple months ago someone who worked on the show or something, not sure. Anyway it sounded like they knew for sure that Adam had ordered an AB, and they knew it from the Mythbusters side and not the AB side. I just wasn't sure if the current season was filmed late enough to be the AB. It sure doesn't look like a different hat, but then again I didn't really pay that close of attention to the hat until this year.

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 2:55 pm

Not every indy-like hat has to be an AB.
BTW for those not wanting to search:

they should really do a Indy special like they did with James Bond, OK so they already did one or two myths about Indy. But still

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 2:58 pm

Dutch_jones wrote:Not every indy-like hat has to be an AB.

True, but the question was, what hat does Adam wear? The last report we had was he had ordered an AB, so it was 'information specific' to this thread, Dutch.

Michaelson

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:01 pm

Michaelson wrote:
Dutch_jones wrote:Not every indy-like hat has to be an AB.
True, but the question was, what hat does Adam wear? The last report we had was he had ordered an AB, so it was 'information specific' to this thread, Dutch.

Michaelson

Oop ! I vote Akubra, in one of the earlier seasons he was definatley wearing a Bushman.

carolinamike · Post by **carolinamike** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:11 pm

I found the original thread. The conversation went like so:

ob1al:

Keep watching 'mythbusters'.

Michaelson:

So, he finally decided to move away from an Akubra and get an AB, eh? VERY good!

Regards! Michaelson

ob1al:

Indeed - I'm waiting for it to show up on TV so I can bore my good lady with cries of 'Look! There's my hat!'.

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:14 pm

Yep. We're still awaiting the proof, though.

Otherwise, Akubra gets my vote as well.

Regards! Michaelson

carolinamike · Post by **carolinamike** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:31 pm

Yeah it sure doesn't look like an AB on camera. It just seems like the hat should be showing up in some episodes by now

theinterchange · Post by **theinterchange** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:41 pm

Dutch_jones wrote:Not every indy-like hat has to be an AB.
BTW for those not wanting to search:

they should really do a Indy special like they did with James Bond, OK so they already did one or two myths about Indy. But still

I quickly scanned the photo credit on that one and thought it sad Ra's Al Ghul. haha

"Heck Boy" I almost spewed water laughing at that one. haha

McFly · Post by **McFly** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:07 pm

theinterchange wrote:I quickly scanned the photo credit on that one and thought it sad Ra's Al Ghul. haha

Me too! That really is a great costume he's got there. Wow! I wish I could have gone. What a surprise that would have been. Take a picture with that guy and then find out it was Adam!

Well if they do an Indy episode I'll be tuned in! It would be interesting to see his gear. I do get excited whenever they do a shot in the shop where you can see his whip, idol, and grail in the background. That's always SO cool.

Shane

Indiana Neri · Post by **Indiana Neri** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:10 am

I'm glad I made your day, guys with the "Heck Boy", but anytime I try to spell out his name, I get "####Boy"

PS: "Heck Boy" is a registered Trade Mark, and any infringement would result in two (2) bullwhip lashes, and a shot of Jack Daniels...and a $10.00 fine

Band Director Jones · Post by **Band Director Jones** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 1:42 pm

Adam Savage's hat is actually a replica of Clint Eastwood's from Fistful of Dollars made by the Knudsen Hat Company. He does also own Akubra's and and a Adventurebilt. How do I know? I emailed him yesterday and asked. He did mention that he was going to wear his AB in an upcoming Indiana Jones myth.

JimL · Post by **JimL** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:13 pm

Interesting tid-bit..

John Falcon · Post by **John Falcon** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 5:01 pm

Didn't they do some Indy myths already?

From what I remember

-They used a life raft as a parachute. BUSTED (You might only receive broken bones if it doesn't flip over)

-They tried to use window awnings to break a fall PLAUSIBLE (But you'd still get hurt)

hat pic;

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/54/13224 ... 51fb3.jpg?

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 5:28 pm

John Falcon wrote:Didn't they do some Indy myths already?

From what I remember

-They used a life raft as a parachute. BUSTED (You might only receive broken bones if it doesn't flip over)

-They tried to use window awnings to break a fall PLAUSIBLE (But you'd still get hurt)

hat pic;

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/54/13224 ... 51fb3.jpg?

yeah they did, but still could do a themed ep.

BTW that hat is DEFINATLEY rabbit felt, and so is Adam's current hat which has a short crown and seems very tapered in the back. Also looks like it has a bound brim. can't find a good picture of it.

Mola Ram · Post by **Mola Ram** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 5:53 pm

The hat Adam wore previously was an Akubra bushman. I ran into him at a flea market a couple years ago and asked.

Indiana Neri · Post by **Indiana Neri** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 6:31 pm

The newer episodes ("Tenderizing Meat with Explosives", and the most recent "Jaws Special (2)") show Adam sporting a new(?) fedora, this one with a short leather hat band, and if I recall correctly, the hat was bashed differently.

PS: Who says black and brown don't go together?!? Adam wears a black shirt and or jacket with his brown hat allll the time

carolinamike · Post by **carolinamike** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 6:38 pm

Band Director Jones wrote:Adam Savage's hat is actually a replica of Clint Eastwood's from Fistful of Dollars made by the Knudsen Hat Company. He does also own Akubra's and and a Adventurebilt. How do I know? I emailed him yesterday and asked. He did mention that he was going to wear his AB in an upcoming Indiana Jones myth.

Well I knew it wasn't an Indy AB, but I thought it might have been a custom AB. Didn't think Marc and Steve were doing that anymore, but maybe for Adam Savage. Well it's nice to here that it might show up in the future. I tried to contact him myself, but couldn't figure out a way on the website. And I think he and Jamie have been run out of the message boards by overly zealous fans.

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:17 pm

Indiana Neri wrote:The newer episodes ("Tenderizing Meat with Explosives", and the most recent "Jaws Special (2)") show Adam sporting a new(?) fedora, this one with a short leather hat band, and if I recall correctly, the hat was bashed differently.

PS: Who says black and brown don't go together?!? Adam wears a black shirt and or jacket with his brown hat allll the time

thats the hat pictured above, the pics are from the shark special.

Baldwyn · Post by **Baldwyn** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:22 pm

jacksdad wrote:Adam seems like he would enjoy answering the question.I remeber reading a post that he was a big Indy fan and I think he would tell us if it is an AB.It wouldn't surprize me if he's not even a memember but under a differnt name.He seems to be alot like the rest of us.

Check this out:
http://starwarsblog.starwars.com/index. ... ker-faire/

gwyddion · Post by **gwyddion** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:33 pm

Wow

Shouldn't we be asking him whether he would like to join COW? I mean, he actualy made his own whip and grail diary. And appart from getting heads-ups on Indy Myths, it would be easier to ask him what hat he wears in what eppisode

Regards, Geert

okayletsrock · Post by **okayletsrock** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:36 pm

that dude just got a whole lot cooler

Band Director Jones · Post by **Band Director Jones** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:41 pm

I don't think they do much answering on their message board. Also, I invited him to join COW a few years ago. I think he's been here before, but I don't think he has joined...or has he...?

By the way, I can confirm that the Indy myth will not feature Buster, a Frigidaire, 1950's tract-housing, miles of open desert, and one hydrogen bomb. His exact words were "Oh 'heck' no" (but he didn't say "heck").

Mola Ram · Post by **Mola Ram** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:45 pm

viewtopic.php?t=8498&highlight=mythbusters

He joined, but it looks like his account was deleted.

I emailed him about the argument people were having over the life raft myth, and he joined so he could read the thread.

Post by **Dalexs** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:57 pm

Someone joined using his name. When it came time to clear out the non posting membrs (someting we do once a year) I emailed him to see what his status was.

I never heard back. He never posted. He never visited as far as I could tell (and yes that stat is available to me...)
So, star or not, his account got deleted during the purge.

It's too bad. It would have been fun to have him on board.

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 6:45 am

Dalexs wrote:Someone joined using his name. When it came time to clear out the non posting membrs (someting we do once a year) I emailed him to see what his status was.

I never heard back. He never posted. He never visited as far as I could tell (and yes that stat is available to me...)
So, star or not, his account got deleted during the purge.

It's too bad. It would have been fun to have him on board.

From what I hear, he has an account on the RPF though.

agent5 · Post by **agent5** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 9:56 am

He does and posts from time to time. I'm sure both of them are pretty busy guys.

carolinamike · Post by **carolinamike** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:08 pm

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:21 pm

Yes and come to think of it I don't think they COULD do a Indy special since, I believe all except Kari have worked at ILM at one point, I don't think lucas would like this that much.

Brisco · Post by **Brisco** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 3:22 pm

carolinamike wrote:RPF?

Replica Prop Forum

http://www.therpf.com/

McFly · Post by **McFly** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:29 pm

Dutch_jones wrote:Yes and come to think of it I don't think they COULD do a Indy special since, I believe all except Kari have worked at ILM at one point, I don't think lucas would like this that much.

What did Tori do??

That's pretty interesting that so many of them worked at ILM.

Shane

Bullitt · Post by **Bullitt** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 9:21 am

McFly wrote:
Dutch_jones wrote:Yes and come to think of it I don't think they COULD do a Indy special since, I believe all except Kari have worked at ILM at one point, I don't think lucas would like this that much.
What did Tori do?? That's pretty interesting that so many of them worked at ILM.

Shane

He was a model builder: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1125271/bio

Richard