From Russia With Love Attache Case
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Wakeem
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These videos are great. I missed this attache case unfortunately. Anyone remember when they were released? I don't recall seeing any advertisements. It really is a complete Bond prop. I can't believe all the files they include with it. I'll put that book on my list too. I hope the fourth video isn't the last.
ed-209
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SD Studios released the case in the latter part of 90's.
While Starlog, and a few other publications, carried the SD Studio ads it was primarily advertised in mailouts and newsletters.
Gary Giblin (who went on to write the excellent Bond location book "James Bond's London") came up with the idea to include "Mission Folders" in the attache' case. The amount of research and detail of information he put into the files was amazing.
While the attache' case was only issued with the "Mission Folder" from "From Russia with Love" You saw the "Mission Folder" from "Goldfinger" in my case as I was given a copy of it.
The idea was that a member of SD Studios "OO7 Club" you would be able to purchase all the various "Mission Folders" from all the films.
Only "FRWL" "Goldfinger" & "Thunderball" were made (If I remember correctly) but they were never offered to the public.
I recently saw that Steve recently found his one and only copy of the "FRWL Mission Folder" that would have been included with the attache' case and offered it on ebay.
Amazingly it sold for $460.00 which is approximatly 1/3 pf the price that the case itself originally sold for.
Ed
TheSpyBoys.com
While Starlog, and a few other publications, carried the SD Studio ads it was primarily advertised in mailouts and newsletters.
Gary Giblin (who went on to write the excellent Bond location book "James Bond's London") came up with the idea to include "Mission Folders" in the attache' case. The amount of research and detail of information he put into the files was amazing.
While the attache' case was only issued with the "Mission Folder" from "From Russia with Love" You saw the "Mission Folder" from "Goldfinger" in my case as I was given a copy of it.
The idea was that a member of SD Studios "OO7 Club" you would be able to purchase all the various "Mission Folders" from all the films.
Only "FRWL" "Goldfinger" & "Thunderball" were made (If I remember correctly) but they were never offered to the public.
I recently saw that Steve recently found his one and only copy of the "FRWL Mission Folder" that would have been included with the attache' case and offered it on ebay.
Amazingly it sold for $460.00 which is approximatly 1/3 pf the price that the case itself originally sold for.
Ed
TheSpyBoys.com
ed-209
Sr Member
I've been thinking that a seperate video (one for each of the films) showcasing all the various props from that particular film would make for an interesting set of Podcasts.
I'll have to speak with Dave Z (Mantis) to see if he's willing to take the time to do this with me.
(I even promise to make him use a tripod...LOL)
Ed
TheSpyBoys.com
The Mantis
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Ed, I think this would make for an amazing series...I would be honored.
Wakeem
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That would be awesome. I love the Bond series. There are still items I'm trying to find out about. I noted your company after the first video as I noticed some props and have an idea or two for some spy stuff. It's cool how you notice all the details like that Pickapeppa Sauce.
ed-209
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...and it's good too!!!!!!
Just used some over the Memorial day BBQ!!!
One of the few props you can eat! LOL
Ed
TheSpyBoys.com
mrsmartypants
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Been a fan of Pickapeppa sauce for years. Good stuff!
What a great series of vids! Thanks.
I also received Ed's book and all i can say is WOW!!! If you are a Bond fan this is a MUST BUY. Unfortunatly it's opened a can of worms and Ed will probably soon get sick of me asking a million questions. It's your fault Ed. :lol I was trying to stay away from 007, i even hid my Minolta 16 so i wouldn't be tempted but now it's done. Thanks....i think. :confused
I also received Ed's book and all i can say is WOW!!! If you are a Bond fan this is a MUST BUY. Unfortunatly it's opened a can of worms and Ed will probably soon get sick of me asking a million questions. It's your fault Ed. :lol I was trying to stay away from 007, i even hid my Minolta 16 so i wouldn't be tempted but now it's done. Thanks....i think. :confused
The Mantis
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Watch the shenanigans that James Bond Lifestyle gets into at the One & Only Club in the Bahamas...surely they wont let us return....check out the collectables and the themed clothes being worn!
Bond Lifestyle - Video Podcasthttp://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/index_video_podcast.php?m=video_podcast
Bond Lifestyle - Video Podcasthttp://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/index_video_podcast.php?m=video_podcast
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PHArchivist
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Great video! I'll be there in August. Will use your video as a sort of tour guide!
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Wakeem
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Wow, I always thought I was a big Bond fan. I still vacation at one of the hotels in a Connery film. It's a pretty easy guess. Really surprising to see the Atlantis hotel in the background of that Thunderball site. I always assumed it was in some unused tucked away corner of the island. Although, it probably was back in the 60s...Also, it's funny how you used that Brosnan Goldeneye teaser trailer line. Largo's home was cool too even though it is showing age around the pool area. Seriously a statue in the pool?! Nice walkthough of the Ocean Club too. I can't wait for the next one. Also, is the full Bond drinks video still in the works?
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The Mantis
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Full drink video podcast by Joe Darlington can be seen at Being James Bond
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