Factory Entertainment prop wish list

minigeff

Right, tarot cards on the table, take a breather and grin n bare those chrome teeth all you clothes fans, it's time to state what you'd quantum pin your hopes on for Factory Entertainment's next run of props.

Top three suggestions/hopes people!

Higgins

A Moonraker Cam with decent screws would be great

minigeff

Yeah very good

The Bond Experience

Casino Royale Defib (Long Shot)
FRWL Attache Case (Shorter shot)
SkyFall Radio

The Domino Effect

Eva Green.

The Domino Effect

...or failing that, I still would like a really good Goldfinger bar of gold.

UNCLE27

1. A Solex Agitator
2. TSWLM Microfilm Reader
3. Skyfall Radio

Bond Collectors' Weekends

1. Sir Robert King's pin
2. Casino Royale menu
3. Thunderball sunglasses

Dirty Punker

A unique prop would be King's Pin from The World Is Not Enough with a decent presentation case. (Long Shot)
Too long of a shot but how about a working MoonRaker Cam? I mean, it could come in handy... ;%
Q's RPM controller.

Higgins

Another one for the Solex Agitator!
And an A.T.A.C., please

Alex1995

1. Solex Agitator !

2. FRWL Attache Case 1:1
3. MR Spy cam
4. LALD Shark Gun and bullet
5. FRWL Wind garotte watch

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walther p99

The Domino Effect wrote:

Eva Green.

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Factory Q-Branch

The Domino Effect wrote:

Eva Green.

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Factory Q-Branch

Firstly thanks for the post idea Minigeff , great idea -{

We have read them all and will continue to check back on this.

Everything we make is approved by EON and they vet our potentials list before we start, so we don't have free rein to make what we want. The vetting process goes all the way to The Producers.

The bad news - There are two easy 'no' answers here

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[*]Casino Royale Defib - Cant be replicated for legal reasons - it was based on an existing trademarked device and so cannot be legally copied.[/*]
[/list]
[list=*]
[*]Goldenfinger Gold Bar - Great prop, but to be screen accurate it has to have an insignia on it that's at best ethically challenging and at worse illegal in many countries. Not trying to be PC or make a political statement its just that nobody here wants to make and sell anything with that emblem on it, end of story.[/*]
[/list]

The good news is that everything else is a potential we have looked at many of them. Commercial appeal is the key, any replica needs too be able to find a few hundred customers worldwide and that is harder than you might think.

One slight exception is the FRWL attache case - I have personally been trying to make a good replica of that for 15 years and have tried literally everywhere. To date - I cannot find anybody who can or wants to make it. I do have a long list of those who have promised and never delivered though.... We basically have an open casting call for it - anybody who can make and produce an number (between 10 and 50) of these commercially and consistently to the required standard in less than a million years and to retail for less than $5,000... contact us. We don't care where you are in the world and whether you a huge company or a small operator. As long as you can do it and do it to the standard prop collectors will demand. Its no mean feat - its a very complex item that requires a very unique and broadly varied skill set to make. However if you think you can do it or know somebody who can then I have a PO waiting for you - contact me please and tell me more - barry@factoryent.com Caveat - please understand what you are getting into though. It will likely be one of the hardest replicas ever made and requires a huge amount of resource and skill - it not likely to be something you can make in your shed . Anybody taking the project on needs to be able to deliver as per the specifications on time and to an agreed budget at a consistent quality. Everybody who has looked at this in the past has, when they have sat down and really thought about how to manufacture it commercially, (even making 10 is immeasurably harder than making 1) has eventually been frightened off. It would truly be a dream come true to finally pull it off - I remain confident that somewhere out is the answer to my dreams and I will never give up looking.

Gadget Meister

If memory serves, no firearms (GG & MR Laser are as close as you'll get), no gold bar (Nazi swastika prohibited), no blades ..... you get the idea. You have to put yourselves in FEs position and remember although they have the passion they also have to make a profit and to do that they have to appeal to the masses and sell out the whole run. Obviously no list should be complete without the FRWL attache case, but would it have mass appeal?

So personally my wish list would be:

SF Radio & TLD Keyfinder Set (with lockpick) but the kicker is that the keyfinder will activate on a signal from the SF Radio and by BT from a phone app. In fact, any active props that are produced should be able to be controlled from the same Bond themed phone app with modules/screens added as the range grows.

TMWTGG Solex to go with the GG (Internally lit and controllerble from app)

YOLT Safecracker (Possibly with internal BT Speaker to appeal to masses)

MR Camera.......ooops that's more than three, scrap that, sorry Higgy Babe)



Posts that cross in the mail, see above

BOFFER

Excellent idea. For me its the FRWL attaché case. Just as a thought as I am no prop maker (although I do know a chap who is) why could the maker of the case not get around the issues by making the basic case and then advising potential buyers where to source various items within the case at their own risk / leisure ? Surely that would get around the potential legal pitfalls of making the entire case with contents and selling it as one item ? Just a thought.
Also a member on here commented that a miniature golden gun would be of interest, well it would to me anyway.

Higgins

Factory Q-Branch wrote:

One slight exception is the FRWL attache case - I have personally been trying to make a good replica of that for 15 years and have tried literally everywhere. To date - I cannot find anybody who can or wants to make it. I do have a long list of those who have promised and never delivered though.... We basically have an open casting call for it - anybody who can make and produce an number (between 10 and 50) of these commercially and consistently to the required standard in less than a million years and to retail for less than $5,000... contact us. We don't care where you are in the world and whether you a huge company or a small operator. As long as you can do it and do it to the standard prop collectors will demand. Its no mean feat - its a very complex item that requires a very unique and broadly varied skill set to make. However if you think you can do it or know somebody who can then I have a PO waiting for you - contact me please and tell me more - barry@factoryent.com Caveat - please understand what you are getting into though. It will likely be one of the hardest replicas ever made and requires a huge amount of resource and skill - it not likely to be something you can make in your shed . Anybody taking the project on needs to be able to deliver as per the specifications on time and to an agreed budget at a consistent quality. Everybody who has looked at this in the past has, when they have sat down and really thought about how to manufacture it commercially, (even making 10 is immeasurably harder than making 1) has eventually been frightened off. It would truly be a dream come true to finally pull it off - I remain confident that somewhere out is the answer to my dreams and I will never give up looking.

A tiny company names SD Studios succeeded this mission over 20 years ago.

texas007

I would not call it a "success" when the company folded - sure people got the cases - only 100 - but the endeavor may not be the right move for the company

Higgins wrote:

A tiny company names SD Studios succeeded this mission over 20 years ago.

CarsonDyle

1. Thunderball Geiger counter watch (I could live with it if the branding was dropped and an affordable movement put in it)
2. Studio scale Disco Volante
3. oh Hell... yes, the briefcase

casino_royale

The Octopussy Faberge egg, the Moonraker mini camera, and the FRWL suitcase.

BrackleyBond

Safe cracker from You Only Live Twice
Wrist mounted dart gun form Moonraker
Signature gun from Licence to Kill
Radio from Skyfall

Gadget Meister

casino_royale
SShhhhhh don't mention the MR Camera, I mentioned it once but I think I got away with it, Higgy Babe didn't notice :v

Higgins

THE NAME IS HIGGINS !!!!! X-(

And of course I have noticed, I've mentioned it earlier - see post #2

goodnightsir

Hi All
After having a stab at the golden bullet cigarette packet.
and having an SD STUDIO golden gun I now want to attempt the legendary solex.
can anyone give me any advice on dimensions , every one ive seen looks different.
also what resin is used and how on earth do u get any bubbles out of it when casting?
also goodnights handbag appears to be the only one in the world with the GG facing the opposite way !!??
I have the bags of peanuts just need a midget !!
for my own collection I have neither the time the inclination or resources to go into mass production.
thanks
dave

MFisher

I am definitely in the Skyfall radio camp... cool gadget.. plus it was the first "throw back" to gadgets in the DC era..

parfaitelumiere

Factory Q-Branch wrote:

Firstly thanks for the post idea Minigeff , great idea -{

We have read them all and will continue to check back on this.

Everything we make is approved by EON and they vet our potentials list before we start, so we don't have free rein to make what we want. The vetting process goes all the way to The Producers.

The bad news - There are two easy 'no' answers here

[list=*]
[*]Casino Royale Defib - Cant be replicated for legal reasons - it was based on an existing trademarked device and so cannot be legally copied.[/*]
[/list]
[list=*]
[*]Goldenfinger Gold Bar - Great prop, but to be screen accurate it has to have an insignia on it that's at best ethically challenging and at worse illegal in many countries. Not trying to be PC or make a political statement its just that nobody here wants to make and sell anything with that emblem on it, end of story.[/*]
[/list]

The good news is that everything else is a potential we have looked at many of them. Commercial appeal is the key, any replica needs too be able to find a few hundred customers worldwide and that is harder than you might think.

One slight exception is the FRWL attache case - I have personally been trying to make a good replica of that for 15 years and have tried literally everywhere. To date - I cannot find anybody who can or wants to make it. I do have a long list of those who have promised and never delivered though.... We basically have an open casting call for it - anybody who can make and produce an number (between 10 and 50) of these commercially and consistently to the required standard in less than a million years and to retail for less than $5,000... contact us. We don't care where you are in the world and whether you a huge company or a small operator. As long as you can do it and do it to the standard prop collectors will demand. Its no mean feat - its a very complex item that requires a very unique and broadly varied skill set to make. However if you think you can do it or know somebody who can then I have a PO waiting for you - contact me please and tell me more - barry@factoryent.com Caveat - please understand what you are getting into though. It will likely be one of the hardest replicas ever made and requires a huge amount of resource and skill - it not likely to be something you can make in your shed . Anybody taking the project on needs to be able to deliver as per the specifications on time and to an agreed budget at a consistent quality. Everybody who has looked at this in the past has, when they have sat down and really thought about how to manufacture it commercially, (even making 10 is immeasurably harder than making 1) has eventually been frightened off. It would truly be a dream come true to finally pull it off - I remain confident that somewhere out is the answer to my dreams and I will never give up looking.

Hire me, I think we will be able to make anything the best way.

superado

I wish they’d take a crack at replica miniatures of the US Space Marines and Drax Space Troopers that were built on 1/6 scale Action Man figures.

The Living Daylights 17

Am I missing something here? I would love a frwl briefcase but cant see what the problem is. Swaine Adeney Brigg (who made the case) still sell the original. A replica talc tin could easily be produced and the same with the gold sovereigns, although a license might be needed for replica coins. The throwing knives I cant see being a problem but these props could all be 3d printed.
What's the problem? Are FE short of funds? Is that why here in the UK the goldengun preorder must be paid in full in advance?
I think a frwl case is top of the list for many collectors.

Factory Q-Branch wrote:

Firstly thanks for the post idea Minigeff , great idea -{

We have read them all and will continue to check back on this.

Everything we make is approved by EON and they vet our potentials list before we start, so we don't have free rein to make what we want. The vetting process goes all the way to The Producers.

The bad news - There are two easy 'no' answers here

[list=*]
[*]Casino Royale Defib - Cant be replicated for legal reasons - it was based on an existing trademarked device and so cannot be legally copied.[/*]
[/list]
[list=*]
[*]Goldenfinger Gold Bar - Great prop, but to be screen accurate it has to have an insignia on it that's at best ethically challenging and at worse illegal in many countries. Not trying to be PC or make a political statement its just that nobody here wants to make and sell anything with that emblem on it, end of story.[/*]
[/list]

The good news is that everything else is a potential we have looked at many of them. Commercial appeal is the key, any replica needs too be able to find a few hundred customers worldwide and that is harder than you might think.

One slight exception is the FRWL attache case - I have personally been trying to make a good replica of that for 15 years and have tried literally everywhere. To date - I cannot find anybody who can or wants to make it. I do have a long list of those who have promised and never delivered though.... We basically have an open casting call for it - anybody who can make and produce an number (between 10 and 50) of these commercially and consistently to the required standard in less than a million years and to retail for less than $5,000... contact us. We don't care where you are in the world and whether you a huge company or a small operator. As long as you can do it and do it to the standard prop collectors will demand. Its no mean feat - its a very complex item that requires a very unique and broadly varied skill set to make. However if you think you can do it or know somebody who can then I have a PO waiting for you - contact me please and tell me more - barry@factoryent.com Caveat - please understand what you are getting into though. It will likely be one of the hardest replicas ever made and requires a huge amount of resource and skill - it not likely to be something you can make in your shed . Anybody taking the project on needs to be able to deliver as per the specifications on time and to an agreed budget at a consistent quality. Everybody who has looked at this in the past has, when they have sat down and really thought about how to manufacture it commercially, (even making 10 is immeasurably harder than making 1) has eventually been frightened off. It would truly be a dream come true to finally pull it off - I remain confident that somewhere out is the answer to my dreams and I will never give up looking.

UNCLE27

I pre-ordered my Golden Gun from the UK and they only took a deposit, not the full amount.

Don’t think Factory Entertainment are in the business of adapting another manufacturers case to accept the working accessories, especially given the cost of buying/selling an original attaché case. £2.5K

The Living Daylights 17

Did you preorder from the 007 store because they take the payment in full? That's one reason I haven't pre ordered yet as I didnt want to pay for an item which isnt made yet, the first Goldengun suffered terribly from the gold flaking off. I would like to see these issues resolved first before parting ways with close to 1k.

The original case frwl is expensive at £2.5k but that is under the 5k budget they are working with. It's not ideal but if they've been trying to make this prop for 15 years surly that's a start?
Or even make a black case with red lining. I've spoken to a few prop makers and they all said making a case wouldnt be an issue. The talc Tin and gold sovereigns should not cause an issue it's just the snipers rifle. I'd happily source that myself if it means we get a frwl case.

UNCLE27 wrote:

I pre-ordered my Golden Gun from the UK and they only took a deposit, not the full amount.

Don’t think Factory Entertainment are in the business of adapting another manufacturers case to accept the working accessories, especially given the cost of buying/selling an original attaché case. £2.5K

UNCLE27

I’ve ordered direct from Factory Entertainment. I believe the quality will be improved with this run. By the time they are released (and we find out) it may be too late to order one...

The Living Daylights 17 wrote:

Did you preorder from the 007 store because they take the payment in full? That's one reason I haven't pre ordered yet as I didnt want to pay for an item which isnt made yet, the first Goldengun suffered terribly from the gold flaking off. I would like to see these issues resolved first before parting ways with close to 1k.

The original case frwl is expensive at £2.5k but that is under the 5k budget they are working with. It's not ideal but if they've been trying to make this prop for 15 years surly that's a start?
Or even make a black case with red lining. I've spoken to a few prop makers and they all said making a case wouldnt be an issue. The talc Tin and gold sovereigns should not cause an issue it's just the snipers rifle. I'd happily source that myself if it means we get a frwl case.

UNCLE27 wrote:

I pre-ordered my Golden Gun from the UK and they only took a deposit, not the full amount.

Don’t think Factory Entertainment are in the business of adapting another manufacturers case to accept the working accessories, especially given the cost of buying/selling an original attaché case. £2.5K

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