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I have spotted three differences.   The end of the pen can be turned around as some shots of gun in the film the clip is upside down.   Also trigger doesn't have screw showing on one side where the hinge is.  Also detail of lighter has been improved by adding a raised line to the side of the cigarette case with the flat square on it.   Which was on original prop where the case was surposed to look like it could open.   Awesome FE can't wait

I like the idea that there are indentations around the cigarette case that make it look like it opens, it's just a shame that it doesn't. FE said a while back that they had to make these different to their first line to keep the originals limited edition whilst still maintaining the accuracy of the prop. I've got an original FE GG and never experienced any problems with the materials degrading. The only thing that discoloured slightly was the body of the lighter, which is easily touched up with some 24ct gold solution. I pre ordered 2 when I noticed they'd opened pre orders early, so I'm hoping to get numbers below 20 . The orange cap on the end of the pen was on the original too, it's the law despite the fact that it's not a replica of any real weapon. I just used a small black permanent marker pen to cover it over.

Hey Guys,

I wanted to share that I recently received the Spectre cane and I am disappointed by what I received.

Packaging:
After opening the box I was really underwhelmed by how the cane was displayed within its packaging. There is this black cloth layered on top of foam where the item is cradled. Taking the cane out of the cloth draped cradle resulted in the cloth coming out of the foam. After looking further it was never securely fashioned to the foam insert. Not a great first experience with the product. Additionally, the story card that comes with the item is a double sided flimsy print out. No story booklet, nothing to read or get excited about. This was previously in all of the other props. No stand or a plaque either. The paper quality is also subpar. Easily could be thrown away if you are not careful.

Cane:
The cane is merely just a wood stick with a very heavy metal skull glued to the top. The area where the cane is inserted into the skull part looks to be glued in and was painted over with a not great touch up job. The weight distribution between the heavy metal skull and the light wood is really silly and makes it feel that much more like FE skimped on the materials.

Closing thoughts:
I am torn over the purchase. I have other props from FE (Golden Gun, Jaws teeth, tarot cards and THUNDERBALL/DAD breathers) and felt like all of those had great quality and presentation with the packaging, stands and info pamphlets. This item just feels Cheap and lacking fanboy detail. I am honestly debating returning, but as I said in the beginning, I am torn. As a huge fan and a collector I just want to like it so much more than I really should. I also ordered the Day of the Dead Mask and am worried now I am going receive another sub par item soon.

Has anyone received their items yet? And if so, what are your thoughts and experiences?

Thanks for the feedback! I feel inclined to start a new thread about it and share photos. Would love to share my feelings with the larger community so people are aware and FE can take this feedback for the next wave of replicas.

I am not a Golden Gun expert. But I think it was time to update my chart. I crave everyone's input!

Thanks!

Looks like 007 store UK are already out of stock on the 2020 golden guns, anyone who wants one will have to grab it from factory entertainment directly... before they run out too! I didn't think 500 would take very long to go, especially with people pre ordering multiple GG's.

OKAY, DISREGARD THIS. THEY PUT OUT OF STOCK UP WHILE THEY MADE ADJUSTEMENTS TO THE DESCRIPTION.

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Yes. This might go in favour of them finishing them ahead of schedule but we don't want them rushed. Also if they're all gone by next year and some unfortunate soul ends up with a defective GG they won't have any parts or guns left to replace them with. I'm interested to know how F.E will respond if anyone does have a problem with theirs, will they make and replace parts or are we going to get the "Sorry there's nothing we can do about it as we're sold out" problem?

AS I STATED IN THE ORIGINAL POST WHEN I EDITED, THEY PUT OUT OF STOCK ON THE SITE WHILE THEY WERE MAKING CHANGES TO THE DESCRIPTION, NOW STATING STANDARD INSTEAD OF EARLY BIRD PRICING.

Last edited by Simon_jrees (1st Dec 2019 20:34)

Yes this is their second run, back by popular demand so to speak. The James bond international fan club were selling the key ring from TLD when I joined up over 10 years ago. Still kicking myself for not getting one but I was only a kid so that's  my excuse 

I was 10 or 11, I'm 33 now, everything I had was through the letter box on paper including what they had for sale back then. They didn't have an online forum at the time that I'm aware of and dial up internet connection was barely in lol. I still have the small black and white catalogue somewhere.

Yes, that's it, I bought that version and a replica makers that emitted smoke when on a custom display base, but someone whistled the wrong tune (although I like that tune) and blew it to smithereens...

...Anyone have corrections or editions for the Golden Gun charts?

I didn't know about the James Bond International Fan Club. I was lucky somehow finding out about stuff like the Franklin Mint DB5 and Easton Press Fleming reprints with the slipcase. It could have been though some magazine advertisement or ad mail that I received by purchasing something else. I guess I wasn't lucky enough on the key ring. But they can make a better one these days.

Am I the only one who has a pet hate about people attaching the pen barrel before screwing in the cufflink on the G.G?