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World renowned model makers Corgi are about to launch
their most definitive collection of James Bond vehicles..
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Corgi Launch "Director's Cut" Series
22nd July 2003
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Following the success of the 40th Anniversary collection
of James Bond model vehicles back in 2002, Corgi have been
licensed to create a special new collection of the most
loved vehicles from the films.
Director's Cut
"The Director's Cut" series comprises of 10 new models
with new features, and in some cases, models of the drivers
too.
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All models are 1:36 scale and highly detailed, featuring the
high tech gadgetry that made the full size versions so popular.
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Now Pay Attention 007
The range includes the Jaguar XKR and Aston Martin Vanquish
from "Die Another Day". The Vanquish has machine guns on
each side of the bonnet whilst the XKR sports a gatling
gun on the rear of the car and Zao figure. Both cars also
feature spiked snow tyres, full body decoration and detailed
interiors.
Images courtesy Corgi Classics
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Another highlight is the classic Aston Martin DB5 from Goldfinger,
which includes a working ejector seat, rear bulletproof screen
and a tyre shredder built into the rear wheel of the car. Also
from Goldfinger is the yellow and black Rolls Royce III Sedance
De Ville which comes complete with Odd Job figure.
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With the gyrocopter, BMWs Z3, 750i and Z8 and the two Lotuses,
one the underwater variety from "The Spy Who Loved
Me", this is a collection set to make the cut with
Bond fans the world over.
The Director's Cut will be available later this month priced
�11.99.
MI6 will have more details on this stunning collection
later this month.
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Collecting Data
| Model |
Vehicle |
Film |
| CC07603 |
Jaguar XKR & Zao Figure |
"Die Another Day" |
| CC07503 |
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish |
"Die Another Day" |
| CC05004 |
BMW Z8 |
"The World Is Not Enough" |
| CC05104 |
BMW 750i |
"Tomorrow Never Dies" |
| CC04904 |
BMW Z3 & Figures |
"GoldenEye" |
| CC04704 |
Lotus Turbo |
"For Your Eyes Only" |
| CC04512 |
Lotus Underwater |
"The Spy Who Loved Me" |
| CC04602 |
Gyrocopter & Bond Figure |
"You Only Live Twice" |
| CC04306 |
Aston Martin DB5 & Figures |
"Thunderball" |
| CC06803 |
Rolls Royce & Oddjob Figure |
"Goldfinger" |
Thanks to corgiclassics.co.uk
for their assistance.
