The Bond Experience

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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    I enjoyed your pronunciation -{ perhaps this henchman is
    A relative of Mr Kill from DAD ;)
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  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    A new vlog is up....an open close and personal Q&A with Bond 25's Art Director, Neal Callow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH1mRVLTlxo&t=8s
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  • Bond44Bond44 Vauxhall CrossPosts: 1,581MI6 Agent
    DZ finally caught up on the PG and Solden vlogs - great piece well done sir!

    You certainly are getting around these days :D

    Cheers :007)
    My name is Bond, Basildon Bond - I have letters after my name!
  • Arbogast 777Arbogast 777 Minneapolis Posts: 595MI6 Agent
    Hey David - I had a thought today... and thoughts on putting the audio of The Bond Experience out as a podcast? I find myself consuming media through that format more and more, through smart speakers at home and the infotainment screen in the car. It’s not a perfect fit with every video obviously, but I personally would love the option...
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    So interestingly that is how some people consume these...there is some way they do this on youtube when they listen, not sure of the methodology.
  • Arbogast 777Arbogast 777 Minneapolis Posts: 595MI6 Agent
    The Mantis wrote:
    So interestingly that is how some people consume these...there is some way they do this on youtube when they listen, not sure of the methodology.

    The thing about that is, though... if you’re using Amazon Alexa, Google Home, or Apple HomePod at home or Apple CarPlay or Android Auto in the car - you can’t get YouTube content on those...
  • Matt SMatt S Oh Cult Voodoo ShopPosts: 6,610MI6 Agent
    The Mantis wrote:
    So interestingly that is how some people consume these...there is some way they do this on youtube when they listen, not sure of the methodology.

    The thing about that is, though... if you’re using Amazon Alexa, Google Home, or Apple HomePod at home or Apple CarPlay or Android Auto in the car - you can’t get YouTube content on those...

    It's easy to download Youtube content, even as an MP3. (see here: https://www.onlinevideoconverter.com/video-converter) But I either watch TBE at home or listen to it at the office in the background where I can play it on YouTube. Only occasionally do I download a podcast to listen to on the go. If I listened to it on the street or on the subway, I'd miss some of David's important words when something loud gets in the way!
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  • Arbogast 777Arbogast 777 Minneapolis Posts: 595MI6 Agent
    Matt S wrote:
    It's easy to download Youtube content, even as an MP3. (see here: https://www.onlinevideoconverter.com/video-converter) But I either watch TBE at home or listen to it at the office in the background where I can play it on YouTube. Only occasionally do I download a podcast to listen to on the go. If I listened to it on the street or on the subway, I'd miss some of David's important words when something loud gets in the way!

    At the end of the day, I can always stream TBE through the YouTube app on my phone wherever I am. What I’m saying is there are now a whole new category of devices that TBE is shut out of because downloads and YouTube are not options - smart speakers, car systems, and one I forgot about - smart watches.

    Those happen to have become how I consume most of my content. At home I use a HomePod in the bathroom while I get ready for the day and in the kitchen while I eat breakfast. In the car I listen through CarPlay (can’t use my phone there at all - it’s illegal). Coming in Sept with iOS 12 I will be able to listen to Podcasts while I run through my Apple Watch (I don’t even bring my phone with me in that case). None of those devices can play YouTube or downloaded MP3 content.

    I’m just saying if David did what Being James Bond and James Bond Radio do, and put episodes up as both podcasts and YouTube, it will open up whole new avenues for TBE...
  • JTMJTM Posts: 3,027MI6 Agent
    While I think a TBE podcast would be great, I definitely wouldn’t miss an ep, IMO listening to just the audio of the past episodes would be a bit confusing as a lot of them are based on the visuals (eg exhibitions, clothing).
  • Arbogast 777Arbogast 777 Minneapolis Posts: 595MI6 Agent
    JTM wrote:
    While I think a TBE podcast would be great, I definitely wouldn’t miss an ep, IMO listening to just the audio of the past episodes would be a bit confusing as a lot of them are based on the visuals (eg exhibitions, clothing).

    As I said in my original post, “It’s not a perfect fit with every video obviously, but I personally would love the option...”
  • JTMJTM Posts: 3,027MI6 Agent
    I apologise Arbogast, I didn’t see that part. I’ll have to have a dig through all the vids and find a few to save and give it a go with—it would be a fun thing to listen to on the way to work.
  • Arbogast 777Arbogast 777 Minneapolis Posts: 595MI6 Agent
    JTM wrote:
    I apologise Arbogast, I didn’t see that part. I’ll have to have a dig through all the vids and find a few to save and give it a go with—it would be a fun thing to listen to on the way to work.

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  • JET007JET007 Austin, TXPosts: 184MI6 Agent
    David, given your recent videos, if a Bond fan could only visit ONE in their lifetime, would you recommend Piz Gloria or 007 Elements?
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  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    Piz Gloria, hands down....
    JET007 wrote:
    David, given your recent videos, if a Bond fan could only visit ONE in their lifetime, would you recommend Piz Gloria or 007 Elements?
  • JET007JET007 Austin, TXPosts: 184MI6 Agent
    Excellent! Thanks for the advice! It’s been on the Bond bucket list for a long time! But first, London calling...
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  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ivSTIaI2WU&t=2s

    We review the Tom Ford stirrup pants that Bond wears in Solden in the movie Spectre....
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  • Bond44Bond44 Vauxhall CrossPosts: 1,581MI6 Agent
    Great VLog on the TF strides DZ as always - been watching out for these but nothing in the UK unfortunately.

    Solden rig is great for a skiing trip, those pants would not look out of place there :D

    Cheers :007)
    My name is Bond, Basildon Bond - I have letters after my name!
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    Yeah, I sold my second pair before the vlog aired...have had five inquiries since this morning to buy my extra pair.
    A pair (not mine) sold on ebay for $2600!!!!!
    Bond44 wrote:
    Great VLog on the TF strides DZ as always - been watching out for these but nothing in the UK unfortunately.

    Solden rig is great for a skiing trip, those pants would not look out of place there :D

    Cheers :007)
  • Westward_DriftWestward_Drift Posts: 3,113MI6 Agent
    Great vlog, David.

    The pants are great find at $250, but not at $1300 and certainly not at $2600.
  • CommandantCommandant Posts: 1,374MI6 Agent
    Great review Mr. Mantis.
    I changed my mind several times after watching one of your vlog...
  • canoe2canoe2 Posts: 2,007MI6 Agent
    To me, those trousers are a perfect example of how I can appreciate the stying and attention to detail that went into the creation of a piece that I never want to wear :D
  • CheverianCheverian Posts: 1,455MI6 Agent
    canoe2 wrote:
    To me, those trousers are a perfect example of how I can appreciate the stying and attention to detail that went into the creation of a piece that I never want to wear :D

    Great video as always, David, but I second canoe2.
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    Oh believe me, I hear ya! :)
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    The last two Craig films have used UK based Globe-Trotter to outfit baddies and good guys alike...The good people at Globe-Trotter and The Bond Experience teamed up to ascertain the best piece for my lifestyle. This one has all the elements of the luggage we see in Spectre with the addition of wheels and re-sized to make it carry-on friendly. These changes fit my fast paced travel schedule much better than the 26” non-roller-ball one you see in the film. And since I intend to have this forever we wanted to get it right...we look at every detail of this gorgeous item AND field test it....


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQAxHr2Mivg&t=1s
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  • Asp9mmAsp9mm Over the Hills and Far Away.Posts: 7,535MI6 Agent
    They supplied Bonds luggage for SKYFALL too, but sadly never really saw it on screen as it was cut. Bond had a Centenary attaché and 21 inch suitcase, both in black. The latter you can see in the Everything or Nothing documentary. Globetrotter released limited editions of both pieces for the 50th anniversary as well as a load of other things. These seemingly went under the radar, and you could get them at mad low prices about five years ago. Both of Bonds pieces of luggage (non ltd) can still be bought. The Patrice Ltd edition with scope for a handle was very different as David said, in fact, it’s nothing at all like the piece Patrice uses.

    Bonds attaché was the 18 inch Centenary in black

    Bonds suitcase was the 21 inch Centenary in black with straps.
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  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    WOW! Fantastic information....now I am going to have to go back and watch EoN....It's interesting about the 21 inch Cent with black straps since isn't that what Craig uses in his own personal life from time to time?
    Asp9mm wrote:
    They supplied Bonds luggage for SKYFALL too, but sadly never really saw it on screen as it was cut. Bond had a Centenary attaché and 21 inch suitcase, both in black. The latter you can see in the Everything or Nothing documentary. Globetrotter released limited editions of both pieces for the 50th anniversary as well as a load of other things. These seemingly went under the radar, and you could get them at mad low prices about five years ago. Both of Bonds pieces of luggage (non ltd) can still be bought. The Patrice Ltd edition with scope for a handle was very different as David said, in fact, it’s nothing at all like the piece Patrice uses.

    Bonds attaché was the 18 inch Centenary in black

    Bonds suitcase was the 21 inch Centenary in black with straps.
  • Asp9mmAsp9mm Over the Hills and Far Away.Posts: 7,535MI6 Agent
    I believe so. Here is the limited edition SKYFALL case.

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    It also seems that Globetrotter have decreased the size by an inch now. Have they done away with the 21 inch trolley size?
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  • Matt BMatt B Posts: 387MI6 Agent
    The Mantis wrote:
    The last two Craig films have used UK based Globe-Trotter to outfit baddies and good guys alike...The good people at Globe-Trotter and The Bond Experience teamed up to ascertain the best piece for my lifestyle. This one has all the elements of the luggage we see in Spectre with the addition of wheels and re-sized to make it carry-on friendly. These changes fit my fast paced travel schedule much better than the 26” non-roller-ball one you see in the film. And since I intend to have this forever we wanted to get it right...we look at every detail of this gorgeous item AND field test it....


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQAxHr2Mivg&t=1s
    Globe_Trotter_vlog.png


    Hi David, I watched your great video “field testing “ the luggage!
    For what it’s worth, I have been using the same carry on size that you bought, the 26 inch no wheels version and the 33 inch version for many years and here are my observations:
    The handles on the bags with wheels are too short - I end up walking weirdly when pulling them.
    The no-wheels suitcase is only useful for trips where you have porters everywhere, use a portable luggage trolley that you put inside the bag then take out when transporting the bag or for car trips.
    Otherwise it’s way too heavy and baggage handlers at the airport broke the top leather strap last time I checked it in.
    The bags get scratched up fairly quickly but it adds to the patina.
    Every time I pack I do feel great and the luggage gets complimented by some.
    The bags in themself are pretty light which is great.
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    Thanks for the additional info....I am happily surprised how many people have invested in these!
    Matt B wrote:
    The Mantis wrote:
    The last two Craig films have used UK based Globe-Trotter to outfit baddies and good guys alike...The good people at Globe-Trotter and The Bond Experience teamed up to ascertain the best piece for my lifestyle. This one has all the elements of the luggage we see in Spectre with the addition of wheels and re-sized to make it carry-on friendly. These changes fit my fast paced travel schedule much better than the 26” non-roller-ball one you see in the film. And since I intend to have this forever we wanted to get it right...we look at every detail of this gorgeous item AND field test it....


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQAxHr2Mivg&t=1s
    Globe_Trotter_vlog.png


    Hi David, I watched your great video “field testing “ the luggage!
    For what it’s worth, I have been using the same carry on size that you bought, the 26 inch no wheels version and the 33 inch version for many years and here are my observations:
    The handles on the bags with wheels are too short - I end up walking weirdly when pulling them.
    The no-wheels suitcase is only useful for trips where you have porters everywhere, use a portable luggage trolley that you put inside the bag then take out when transporting the bag or for car trips.
    Otherwise it’s way too heavy and baggage handlers at the airport broke the top leather strap last time I checked it in.
    The bags get scratched up fairly quickly but it adds to the patina.
    Every time I pack I do feel great and the luggage gets complimented by some.
    The bags in themself are pretty light which is great.
  • Asp9mmAsp9mm Over the Hills and Far Away.Posts: 7,535MI6 Agent
    Never had a problem with my handles being too short and I’m 6ft 2. Maybe that extra one inch makes all the difference.

    Yeah, the corners are a bit banged up on all of mine now, especially the wheel end. I use this one the most and as you can see after five years, there’s still not much damage though. My attaches don’t show any sign of wear at all. GT make tough stuff.

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