Here's a unique piece of Mettoy Playcraft history from 1965, the original press release black & white plate for the new C261 James Bond Aston Martin DB5. The interesting thing to note is the Corgi C281 Aston Martin DB4 is also featured which ceased production so it's mould could be retooled to greater replicate the appearance of the sleeker DB5. It is very clear from this plate that apart from the new shaped nose which looks like it has been grafted on as no attempt has been made to cover the recasting line and of course the gadgets, the two diecasts are pretty much identical -{
Donk - Great archive stuff on the Corgi 261…..that must be one of the fondest 007 starting points for Bond collections, for many members of a certain age! I recall thinking it was the ultimate….then they added, the correct colour, revolving plates and tyres slashers!….60's engineering certainly was / still is so innovative!
Donk - Great archive stuff on the Corgi 261…..that must be one of the fondest 007 starting points for Bond collections, for many members of a certain age! I recall thinking it was the ultimate….then they added, the correct colour, revolving plates and tyres slashers!….60's engineering certainly was / still is so innovative!
Very true! I diligently saved my pocket money for weeks and weeks to buy the 'James Bond car'. It was the early 1970s and it seemed to take me a lifetime to afford it. I once almost bought a lovely Dinky tank, got as far as the cash register before returning it to the shelf and continuing on towards my goal of the DB5 (which is an interesting memory now as I guess the DB5 was more expensive than a Dinky tank!). Several years later all I wanted for Christmas was the DAF moon buggy. Alas, my parents couldn't find one anywhere and bought me a Star Trek Enterprise instead. I hated Star Trek - having been forced to watch it by a bullying older brother - and was doubly-gutted! Maybe one day I'll still get my moon buggy! 8-)
Here's a little something from Arrow Games of Great Britain from 1965, not fantastically scarce and not particularly expensive as 49 year old collectibles go and therefore possibly overlooked by the mainstream die-hard Bond collector?.
What makes this special for this collector is it is perhaps the only original half century source for Frank McCarthy's incredible Thunderball Jetpack "Look Up!" Chateau scene in its uncut stunning entirety? -{
That one is my favourite from the Arrow Puzzles.
It's well worth making the puzzle as it looks impressive when completed.
Like you say not scarce, but a really nice item -{
Here's a little something which may not have been seen before outside of the pages of the James Bond Collectors Club publication? the stunning prototype cover & volume and in this collectors opinion, superior design for Lee Pfeiffer's & Dave Worrall's The Essential Bond. I was fortunate to save this from the shredder/pulper on one of my official projects visits
I think it's an okay design, not necessarily superior.
One of the things that I don't like about the retrospectives -- though I understand why it's done from a marketing perspective -- is to always put the current Bond on the cover even though it's a book about all of them.
Here's something a bit special and bloody expensive fresh in from Vectis. A set of proof photos & accompanying letter from the 1977 Corgi Press Launch for their C269 The Spy Who Loved Me James Bond Lotus Esprit which finally confirms that there were only 60 of the red sleeved press issue production models handed out. What I really like about this is the Britishness of the letter discussing the issue of the gold plated presentation Lotus Esprit earmarked for named VIP guests with a few spares "in case anyone of star importance turns up"...brilliant!
My sincere thanks to Acacia_Avenue who once again stepped aside so I could secure the lot for the Modest Collection -{
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Very special indeed ! A great to be able to see - thanks -{
And top marks to Acacia_Avenue - obviously a gentleman -{
Here's something a bit special and bloody expensive fresh in from Vectis. A set of proof photos & accompanying letter from the 1977 Corgi Press Launch for their C269 The Spy Who Loved Me James Bond Lotus Esprit which finally confirms that there were only 60 of the red sleeved press issue production models handed out. What I really like about this is the Britishness of the letter discussing the issue of the gold plated presentation Lotus Esprit earmarked for named VIP guests with a few spares "in case anyone of star importance turns up"...brilliant!
My sincere thanks to Acacia_Avenue who once again stepped aside so I could secure the lot for the Modest Collection -{
Was this part of the lot with the OHMSS and YOLT stills? I know that had some van Cleemput letters included.
Just in time for Goldfinger's 50th Anniversary, this incredibly rare 1965 window card for French Corgi's 216 (C261) James Bond Aston Martin DB5 featuring a likeness of Sean Connery inspired by Renato Fratini's incredible artwork used on the From Russia with Love movie poster campaign. The only example of which this collector has ever seen -{
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Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
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Well done Donk and thanks for sharing it {[]
Not as nice as a Roleks watch
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Very true! I diligently saved my pocket money for weeks and weeks to buy the 'James Bond car'. It was the early 1970s and it seemed to take me a lifetime to afford it. I once almost bought a lovely Dinky tank, got as far as the cash register before returning it to the shelf and continuing on towards my goal of the DB5 (which is an interesting memory now as I guess the DB5 was more expensive than a Dinky tank!). Several years later all I wanted for Christmas was the DAF moon buggy. Alas, my parents couldn't find one anywhere and bought me a Star Trek Enterprise instead. I hated Star Trek - having been forced to watch it by a bullying older brother - and was doubly-gutted! Maybe one day I'll still get my moon buggy! 8-)
Sorry no. The collection is posted purely for reference & hopefully enjoyment -{
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
What makes this special for this collector is it is perhaps the only original half century source for Frank McCarthy's incredible Thunderball Jetpack "Look Up!" Chateau scene in its uncut stunning entirety? -{
Great artwork though -{
It's well worth making the puzzle as it looks impressive when completed.
Like you say not scarce, but a really nice item -{
Nice cover -{
One of the things that I don't like about the retrospectives -- though I understand why it's done from a marketing perspective -- is to always put the current Bond on the cover even though it's a book about all of them.
My sincere thanks to Acacia_Avenue who once again stepped aside so I could secure the lot for the Modest Collection -{
And top marks to Acacia_Avenue - obviously a gentleman -{
and a " hearty, well done " to. Acacia_Avenue. {[]
Was this part of the lot with the OHMSS and YOLT stills? I know that had some van Cleemput letters included.