If there’s one film series, which has sparked our love of gadgets, it must be the James Bond franchise. Ever since the chauffeur blows himself up with the cyanide cigarette in Dr No, we’ve been fascinated by the quirky gadgets.
The scene were Q would present James Bond with the latest equipment has become a thrilling event in itself. Not only have these gadgets managed to captivate our imaginations on screen, some of them have found their way on to the mainstream.
So, what are some of the most memorable gadgets of James Bond?
Spiked Umbrella from For Your Eyes Only (1981)
If you’re British, then you’ll agree that nothing beats a good umbrella. With the unpredictable weather, you’d never want to leave the house without your trusted umbrella. …show more content…
Unfortunately, in the film world, a simple lifeless prosthesis was enough the fool her master plan.
Bagpipe Flamethrower from The World Is Not Enough (1999)
The modern Bond films have certainly upped the antics when it comes to gadgets. While our screens are filled with stunning cars and flashy watches, the creators haven’t forgotten the humour.
Pierce Brosnan’s Bond is taking a stroll through the lab this time, when he’s encountered with a bagpipe flamethrower. We aren’t quite sure what the practical applications would be for this quirky gadget. But no need to think these things too seriously, right?
Minox Camera from On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969)
This gadget is a popular real-life gadget, which enjoyed a surge in popularity after the film came out in 1969. In the movie, Bond used the Minox A IIIs Camera to take photos (in secret, of course) of the main villain.
The quirky spy cameras were a big hit in the sixties and seventies, with people buying them for different spy-tastic purposes. You could even find one these days through eBay.
Multitouch Table from Quantum of Solace …show more content…
Nonetheless, our smartphones and tablets have basically provided us with the opportunity to play James Bond from the comfort of our sofas!
Polarising Sunglasses in A View To A Kill (1985)
Bond’s exclusive gadgets always feature funky watches and cool cars, but 007 has had some fun with clever sunglasses as well. in A View To A Kill,Bond is walking around in cool circular polarised sunglasses at a party. With these super sexy glasses, he is able to see through tinted windows!
Sunglass development has certainly taken the hint ever since. Sunglasses now usually come with special polarisation technique to ensure you get a clear view (perhaps not trough windows). Oakley, among others, went even further developing sunglasses with integrated headphones!
Aston Martin DB5 from Goldfinger (1964) and Thunderball (1965)
Whilst a car is not really a gadget, James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 certainly should qualify as one. Even though the car has since been rebooted for the new films, there’s nothing quite like the
The scene were Q would present James Bond with the latest equipment has become a thrilling event in itself. Not only have these gadgets managed to captivate our imaginations on screen, some of them have found their way on to the mainstream.
So, what are some of the most memorable gadgets of James Bond?
Spiked Umbrella from For Your Eyes Only (1981)
If you’re British, then you’ll agree that nothing beats a good umbrella. With the unpredictable weather, you’d never want to leave the house without your trusted umbrella. …show more content…
Unfortunately, in the film world, a simple lifeless prosthesis was enough the fool her master plan.
Bagpipe Flamethrower from The World Is Not Enough (1999)
The modern Bond films have certainly upped the antics when it comes to gadgets. While our screens are filled with stunning cars and flashy watches, the creators haven’t forgotten the humour.
Pierce Brosnan’s Bond is taking a stroll through the lab this time, when he’s encountered with a bagpipe flamethrower. We aren’t quite sure what the practical applications would be for this quirky gadget. But no need to think these things too seriously, right?
Minox Camera from On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969)
This gadget is a popular real-life gadget, which enjoyed a surge in popularity after the film came out in 1969. In the movie, Bond used the Minox A IIIs Camera to take photos (in secret, of course) of the main villain.
The quirky spy cameras were a big hit in the sixties and seventies, with people buying them for different spy-tastic purposes. You could even find one these days through eBay.
Multitouch Table from Quantum of Solace …show more content…
Nonetheless, our smartphones and tablets have basically provided us with the opportunity to play James Bond from the comfort of our sofas!
Polarising Sunglasses in A View To A Kill (1985)
Bond’s exclusive gadgets always feature funky watches and cool cars, but 007 has had some fun with clever sunglasses as well. in A View To A Kill,Bond is walking around in cool circular polarised sunglasses at a party. With these super sexy glasses, he is able to see through tinted windows!
Sunglass development has certainly taken the hint ever since. Sunglasses now usually come with special polarisation technique to ensure you get a clear view (perhaps not trough windows). Oakley, among others, went even further developing sunglasses with integrated headphones!
Aston Martin DB5 from Goldfinger (1964) and Thunderball (1965)
Whilst a car is not really a gadget, James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 certainly should qualify as one. Even though the car has since been rebooted for the new films, there’s nothing quite like the