Tuesday, December 23, 2008

JAMES BOND ROLLS ROYCE 'GOLDFINGER'

Goldfinger (1964) is the third spy film in the James Bond series, and the third to star Sean Connery as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. It is based on the novel of the same name by Ian Fleming. The film stars Shirley Eaton as Bond Girl Jill Masterson who is famous for her iconic death, Honor Blackman and Gert Fröbe. The film was produced by Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman, and was the first of four Bond films directed by Guy Hamilton. The story has Bond following gold smuggler Auric Goldfinger, who plans a nuclear detonation inside the Fort Knox gold depository.

The film was the first official Bond blockbuster and made cinematic history by recouping its production costs in record-setting time, despite a budget equal to that of the two preceding films combined. Goldfinger was also the first Bond film to use a pop star to sing the theme song during the titles, a hallmark that would follow for every Bond film since except On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
A 1937 Phantom III painted yellow-gold is Goldfinger's vehicle in the movie of the same name. The vintage Rolls Royce driven by the deadly Korean Manservant, Oddjob, has a precious cargo - Gold has been melted down and recast into parts of the car's bodywork to allow Goldfinger to smuggle his bullion around the world. Other Phantom III are in films such as; The Yellow Rolls-Royce (This particular Phantom is Goldfinger's), Major Barbara (1941), The Millionairess (1960), Doctor in Clover (1966), etc.

James Bond Rolls Royce & Odd Job Figure. Auric Goldfinger's mobile Fort Knox is reproduced here to 1:43 scale, and features a highly detailed interior, full exterior decoration which includes white-wall tyres and hub caps, the original personalized number plates, the Rolls Royce Lady and a separate figure of the notorious Oddjob in characteristic pose. Buy now.

CORGI MOONRAKER SPACE SHUTTLE JAMES BOND 007

Moonraker (1979) is the eleventh spy film in the James Bond series, and the fourth to star Roger Moore as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. The film, directed by Lewis Gilbert, co-stars Lois Chiles, Michael Lonsdale and Richard Kiel. In the film, Bond is sent to investigate the mysterious theft of a space shuttle, leading him to Hugo Drax, billionaire owner of the shuttle-manufacturing firm. Along with space scientist Holly Goodhead, who later is identified as a CIA agent also investigating Drax, Bond follows the trail of clues from California to Venice, Italy, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and the Amazon rain forest, and finally into outer space in a bid to prevent a genocidal plot to wipe out the world and re-create human existence with a master race.

Moonraker was intended by its creator Ian Fleming to be turned into a film even before he completed the novel in 1954, as he based the novel on a manuscript he had written even earlier than this. The producers of the James Bond film series had originally intended to release Moonraker in 1973 with Roger Moore making his debut as Bond, but the film was put on hold and finally released in 1979 to coincide with the science fiction genre which had become extremely popular during this period with films such as Star Wars (1977).

Derek Meddings, a long-time contributor to the James Bond series, received an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects nomination for the special effects used in the film and its space scenes.

Space Shuttle from the Bond film Moonraker with data cards this is the new small scale model approx 4" long. Nice Diecast by Corgi, No assembly required. Highly Collectible Item. Buy now.

Friday, December 19, 2008

JAME BOND 1/18 DIECAST JAGUAR XKR ROADSTER








1:18 scale die-cast vehicles. This roadster was featured in "Die Another Day". Features: Q-card CD ROM, fold out lower door panels to expose rockets, retractable front grille panels to expose rockets, opening trunk and fold down rear body panel to expose mortars, pop-up Gatling gun in the rear deck behind front seats, simulated spiked tires, opening doors with detailed interior, opening hood with detailed engine, and working front steering. Buy it now.

JAMES BOND - ASTON MARTIN V12 VANQUISH

Die Another Day (2002) is the twentieth spy film in the James Bond series, and the fourth and last to star Pierce Brosnan as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. In the pre-title sequence, Bond leads a mission to North Korea, during which he is found out and, after killing a rogue North Korean colonel, he is captured and imprisoned. More than a year later, Bond is released as part of a prisoner exchange, and he follows a trail of clues in an effort to earn redemption by finding his betrayer and learning the intentions of billionaire Gustav Graves, who turns out to be the same colonel he supposedly killed. Bond pursues the colonel to stop him from using a satellite to reignite the war between North and South Korea.

Die Another Day, produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, and directed by Lee Tamahori, is the 20th film in the series and marks the franchise's 40th anniversary (begun in 1962 with Sean Connery starring in Dr. No). It includes references to each of the preceding films and also alludes to several Bond novels.

The film received mixed reviews—some critics praised Lee Tamahori's work on the film, while others pointed out the damage caused to the plot by the excessive use of CGI. In spite of its flaws, it became the highest grossing James Bond film to that date. It was distributed by MGM themselves in North America, and internationally through 20th Century Fox.



The Aston Martin Vanquish is a grand tourer, designed by Ian Callum and manufactured by Aston Martin. From its 2001 introduction to its cancellation, it was Aston Martin's flagship vehicle. Its rise to recognition by the wider public came after being featured as the official James Bond car in Die Another Day, the twentieth James Bond film. It was also featured in the original manuscript of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight as Edward Cullen's "special occasion". Edited out of the final copy, it made a special appearance in the the fourth book of the series, Breaking Dawn. It was discontinued in 2007. The Aston Martin DBS V12 will temporarily replace it atop Aston's lineup pending the 2010 introduction of a replacement.


The car is equipped with all the usual refinements, including front-firing rockets, hood-mounted target-seeking guns, spike-producing tires, again and a passenger ejector seat in homage to the original Aston Martin DB5, but used here in a clever bit of improvisation by 007 to right the car when it's been flipped onto its roof. The Aston was also equipped with "adaptive camouflage" – a cloaking device that allowed it to become effectively invisible at the push of a button. This vehicle was also featured in the video games Nightfire (2002) and Everything or Nothing (2004). Buy it now.

HARRY POTTER DIECAST HOGWARTS EXPRESS COLLECTORS EDITION SET


Each set comprises a First Shot, Resin and finished product Numbered Limited Edition Certificate High quality finish hinged flip lid box to look like Harryâs school trunk Authentic 1:43 scale Limited Edition of 2000. A must for all Harry Potter collectors! The Hogwarts Express⢠departs from Platform 9 3/4 at King Cross station, carrying students to Hogsmeade, where they are then taken to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry⢠for the start of each new school term. See more.

HARRY POTTER DIECAST KNIGHT BUS COLLECTORS EDITION SET

Each set comprises a First Shot, Resin and finished product. Numbered Limited Edition Certificate. High quality finish hinged flip lid box to look like Harrys school trunk. Authentic 1:43 scale. Limited Edition of 2000. After an argument with his Uncle Vernon, Harry PotterTM grabs his school trunk and his owl, Hedwig, and leaves Privet Drive. He is picked up by the Knight BusTM, emergency transport for the stranded witch or wizard, and taken on an exciting journey through London to the Leaky Cauldron.

"The Knight Bus Collectors Edition Set, comes beautifully boxed in a faux steamer-trunk type case. The three versions of the Knight Bus inside are nicely displayed, and give you a pretty good idea of what is involved in the final steps of the development behind a toy model. I'm quite sure that no one ever intended this to be a kid's toy. If these are ever going to be taken out of their display case it is just to examine them once and put 'em back, or possibly park them on someone's desk between the stapler, paper weight and the other executive toys. It might seem a bit over priced, but it is still a must have for any Harry Potter completest, or the beginning collector, as a companion to that nice boxed set of the novels." (Reviewed by DC Smith). See more.

HARRY POTTER DIECAST FORD ANGLIA COLLECTORS ED. SET


Each set comprises a First Shot, Resin and finished product. Numbered Limited Edition Certificate. High quality finish hinged flip lid box to look like Harrys school trunk. Authentic 1:43 scale. Limited Edition of 2000. A must for all Harry Potter collectors!When access to Platform 9 3/4 at Kings Cross station is mysteriously blocked, Harry Potter and his best friend Ron Weasley decide to borrow Mr Weasleys enchanted Muggle car to fly to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. See more.

HARRY POTTER TRAIN SET : HOGWARTS EXPRESS


Here is a Lionel 11080 Harry Potter Hogwarts Express G-Gauge Steam Locomotive Set. Bring the magical world of Harry Potter to life with the new Hogwarts Express G-Gauge battery-operated train set by Lionel! Operate this ready-to-run train using a 9.6 volt rechargeable battery (not included) or use six conventional C batteries (which are included). The set also comes with an easy-to-operate RC remote controller (with two AA batteries included). This set includes a G-gauge 4-6-0 steam locomotive engine and tender, one passenger coach, one combination car, 12 curved and 4 straight track pieces, RC remote controller, 6 C batteries and 2 AA batteries. The locomotive features authentic train sounds, including bell and whistle and a working headlight. The passenger cars feature fixed knuckle couplers. The track is a 55 x 72 oval of G-Gauge track (12 curved and 4 straights) and the remote control is designed for easy use with clearly marked buttons allowing the train to go forward and backwards, sound the whistle, and ring the bell. Buy it now.

HARRY POTTER CORGI DIE-CAST: HOGWARTS EXPRESS





The die-casting Corgi car No.0434003 Hogwarts Express was produced under license of Warner Bros Entertainment Inc. and Harry Potter Publishing Rights by Corgi International Ltd. It is 18 cm. long.

Created in high-quality die-cast metal, and featuring moving wheels, this authentic 1:100 scale die-cast of the The Hogwarts Express carries students to Hogsmeade, where they are then taken to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for the start of each new school term. It was alterated from a real train of Great Western Railway "Hall Class" the Locomotive of Olton Hall 5972. Full-color window box packaging. Buy it now.

HARRY POTTER CORGI DIE-CAST: KNIGHT BUS




This is the die-casting car Corgi No.HPT043002 The Knight Bus, a production under the license of Warner Bros Entertainment Inc. and Harry Potter Plublishing Rights by Corgi International Ltd.

The triple floor bus of "The Knight Bus" was an imagination from the movie of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. After an argument with his Uncle Vernon, Harry Potter grabs his school trunk and his owl, Hedwig, and leaves Privet Drive. He is picked up by the Knight Bus emergency transport for the stranded witch or wizard, and taken on an exciting journey through London to the Leaky Cauldron. This car had been alterative from a bus of AEC STL model of running on the street of London since 1933.

Now you can own that Knight Bus as a 1:76 scale high-quality die-cast that features moving wheels. Full color window box packaging. Buy it now.

Friday, December 12, 2008

DC COMICS 1950 MOTHMOBILE AND STATUETTE


Another Batman 'Baddie', Killermoth, with his Mothmobile, the most colourful of the series. The 1950 Jokermobile completes the set. See more

JAMES BOND - ASTON MARTIN DB5 & DBS SET


James Bond "Casino Royale" Aston Martin DB5 & DBS Set - Very Limited Collector's Edition of the die cast metal replicas of James Bond's famous classic 1960s Aston Martin DB5 and the new Aston Martin DBS from the hit film, "Casino Royale." These two cars are presented in a "Bond style" wood briefcase. The combination set also includes exclusive official "Casino Royale" silver embossed playing cards & poker chips manufactured by Cartamundi, the company which made the actual playing cards and poker chips used in the movie, "Casino Royale." ONLY 1 IN STOCK!!!! By Corgi Toys - the original manufacturer of the replicas of James Bond cars. See more.