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Photo: Agora model (composite)
There is no doubt about the longevity and legacy of the James Bond series. No other film series has created such a deep bond with the automotive industry and created such a loyal and diverse following. This is one case where the two work together.
October 5th is officially James Bond Day. The celebration will take place globally to coincide with the release date of the first-ever James Bond film. Dr. No had its world premiere on October 5, 1962. In the years and decades since then, 007’s legacy has grown. Richer and more attractive.
Collectibles like this certainly go a long way in that regard.
This is the “ultimate luxury scale model” of the world’s most famous car, the Aston Martin DB5, and was James Bond’s “official” car in the first cinema. This is a limited edition, super special collection that will launch on James Bond Day this year and is scheduled for delivery in the summer of 2025.
Photo: Agora Models
Because the world of James Bond is so rich, so popular, and so wonderful. – Collectibles and memorabilia are neither easily available nor affordable. In fact, 007 merchandise is probably the most expensive in showbiz, with large items like movie cars rarely hitting the market for millions of dollars.
In this sense, future scale models will be cheaper alternatives. To be fair, though, that’s still more than the average amount Joe or Jane could spend on a trinket that essentially doesn’t work right away. If there is.
But at the same time, it is also a limited edition collectible item. 24K gold is also used, which is very nice. For true James Bond fans who already boast an impressive memorabilia collection, this is what “ultimate” is all about.
Photo: Agora Models
This is a 1:8 scale model kit of the iconic James Bond Aston Martin DB5, reproduced in museum quality. You can’t drive it, but it’s still neat beyond its great execution quality. Produced by Agora Models under the direct supervision of EON Productions (the production company that produced all the James Bond films) and Aston Martin, it comes with most of the gadgets of the movie cars.
This model car features a functioning ejector seat, a bulletproof shield that deploys at the rear, and the famous rotating license plate with three plates, always a big help to James Bond in fending off his pursuers. In addition, a machine gun sound effect sounds and a machine gun pops out from the indicator light, an oil slick jet extends from behind the taillight, a tire slasher, front and rear battering rams, a hidden telephone in the driver’s door panel, a gadget control panel and radar tracker in the center armrest. screen.
Whether in fiction or make-believe, James Bond wouldn’t be the real 007 without his weapons, so this gold-plated scale model comes with a variety of weapons, including a replica Armalite rifle, grenades, and a Mauser automatic pistol. Comes with a tray containing it. , and a hand-throwing knife.
Photo: Agora Models
The car is 569 mm (22.4 inches) long, made of Zamak metal plated with 24K gold by experts at the St. Paul Mint, and weighs 15 pounds (6.8 kg). James Bond’s DB5 wasn’t gold. And if he really wanted to be successful as an undercover agent, he couldn’t have gone gold. But that’s because its release was timed to celebrate GoldenEye’s 60th anniversary.
According to Agora Models, only seven such models will be sold worldwide, guaranteeing product exclusivity. They will be shipped disassembled in a protective display case with a certificate of authenticity and display pedestal. Each unit comes with an individually numbered limited edition plate from 001 to 007.
The gold used in the plating is certified as Fairmined Gold, ensuring the highest levels of responsible mining, and all units will be manufactured by hand from early 2025. However, deliveries are expected to take place in the summer of the same year, Agora Models said. We have indicated that some components can be shipped faster depending on demand.
Photo: Agora Models
If you look at the model, which has over 500 parts, you should be fine as long as you have all the parts. If you need assistance with assembly, the manufacturer has a dedicated assembly service available for an additional fee, but is provided on demand.
As for cost, the gold-plated DB5 scale model will be available on a first-come, first-served basis on October 5th for £24,999 (approximately $33,500 at current exchange rates). Interested buyers should register now. A prototype of the model car is on display at 007 @ Burlington Arcade in Mayfair, London. For those who want to see for themselves what they are paying for.
