Well it’s that time of year again and if you’re like me you have’t got a clue what to buy anyone. Here we take a look at Bond related gifts to suit all budgets.
Looking for inspiration for Christmas gifts for a Bond fan? This article is for you.
Or are you a Bond fan and want to give your loved ones a nudge in the right direction? Then article is for them and you. Don’t forget to send them the link!
Below we’ll take a look at at range of Bond-related gifts both big and small that are ideal for Bond fans.
Whether it is clothing, books, games, toys or something else entirely, I hope you’ll get enough good ideas to get your Christmas shopping done without fuss so you can get through the holiday period as stress free as possible.
So here we go.
Clothing & accessories
Sunspel
Sunspel’s Riviera polo shirt was tailored for Daniel Craig in Casino Royale and instantly became a classic. Bond wears the navy shirt after returning to the Bahamas from Miami.
The shirt is crafted from a breathable cotton mesh fabric and has only the most essential of details for a clean, contemporary aesthetic.
Buy from: Sunspel | Amazon UK | Amazon.com
Dents Gloves
At the end of Skyfall Daniel Craig wears black leather Bond gloves provided by Dents.
The same gloves are available from Dents website.
Buy from: Dents | Amazon UK | Amazon.com
In SPECTRE Daniel Craig wears Dents Fleming unlined hairsheep leather driving gloves at the funeral in Rome.
Later he wears them while driving his Aston Martin DB10 at high speed through the Italian capital.
Buy from: Dents | Amazon.com
N Peal
On the SPECTRE teaser poster, Daniel Craig is wearing a mock turtleneck sweater from N Peal in dark charcoal. During the film he wears exactly the same sweater in the finale but also wears the same model in Lapis Blue earlier in the film.
Buy from: N Peal
Another sweater provided by N Peal that appears in SPECTRE is the grey cable roll neck sweaters made from 100% Mongolian Cashmere.
With the cold snap we’re currently going through, what better way than to keep warm over the winter?
Orlebar Brown
Daniel Craig wears 1950s inspired Setter swim shorts from Orlebar Brown in a brief scene from Skyfall, when Bond swims lengths of his hotel pool after arriving in China.
Although not available as seen on screen in sky blue, you can get them in “riviera”, a slightly darker shade of blue.
Buy from: Orlebar Brown | Amazon UK
Zippo lighter
Zippo recently launched a range of 007-themed lighters that make a great pocket sized collectable.
Currently the entire range only seems to be available in the USA and they don’t ship to Europe. If you’ve got friends in the US though you know what to ask for…
Buy from: Amazon.com
Anthony Sinclair
Mason & Sons revived the Anthony Sinclair brand and brought back the distinctive “Conduit Cut” seen in Connery’s early films.
You can order the entire Bond look, or choose individual items such as the black knitted silk tie. Not only was a similar tie worn by the Scottish actor, but the literary 007 wore the same style too.
Buy from: Mason & Sons
Experiences
Bond in Motion
The largest official collection of original James Bond vehicles is located in London’s Covent Garden.
If you haven’t already been this is a must see.
More info: Bond in Motion
Aston Martin driving day
While owning an Aston Martin must remain a dream for most of us, you can at least drive one at an organised track day in the UK.
Buy from: Amazon UK
Rules Restaurant
In SPECTRE Moneypenny and Q meet M in Rules restaurant. Founded in 1798, Rules serves traditional British food and is the oldest restaurant in London.
More info: Rules
Dukes Bar
Ian Fleming is reputed to have frequented the bar of Dukes Hotel in London’s St James. The cocktails are amazing, including the classic vodka martini and, of course, the Vesper.
More info: Dukes
Books & video
The Complete Guide to the Drinks of James Bond
I first wrote this book about the drinks from Ian Fleming’s books and the films in 2010. This edition is updated to include the drinks from Skyfall.
Buy from: Lulu | Amazon UK | Amazon.com
Licence to Cook
With 007’s drinks already covered, what about finding out about what he eats? Although the films don’t have much in the way of food, the books are full of mouthwatering descriptions of Bond’s meals.
Buy from: Lulu | Amazon UK | Amazon.com
007 Vintage Classics
These recent hardback editions of three of the James Bond books feature brand new artwork, a forward by John Cork plus archive material including correspondence from Ian Fleming.
Buy from: Amazon UK
The movies
For anyone who doesn’t yet own all the James Bond movies or wants to upgrade their collection these box sets are ideal.
Buy from: Amazon UK | Amazon.com
James Bond official calendar
Want to plan your missions for 2018?
What better way to do it than with this calendar featuring images and posters from the film series.
Some Kind of Hero
A must have for any fan of James Bond. This huge book covers the genesis of the James Bond films and goes into detail on the background to each movie from archived material and interviews by the authors, Mathew Field and Ajay Chowdhury, with the people involved.
Buy from: Amazon UK | Amazon.com
Amazon Prime
If you use Amazon frequently I really recommend Amazon Prime.
As well as free, fast delivery you also get films and series on Amazon Video, including the Bond movies. You can try Amazon Prime free for 30 days.
Buy from: Amazon UK | Amazon.com
Toys & games
Corgi
Whether it’s your first Corgi Bond car or a replacement for a battered old DB5, Corgi’s detailed scale models are classics.
Hotwheels
A selection of five classic Bond cars designed for that coloured plastic track. Includes Aston Martin DB5 and DBS and a Lotus Esprit.
Trivial Pursuit
Show off your knowledge about the 007 movies to family and friends with this special edition of the classic game.
Buy from: Amazon UK | Amazon.com
Monopoly
The family favourite has had a 007 makeover.
Top Trumps
Remember playing top trumps as a kid?
Well this is a special edition featuring the Bond films.
Even more gift ideas from Amazon
Still stuck for ideas. Try the follow links for even more ideas for gifts for all fans of 007!
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