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Voxeljet 3D printer used to produce Skyfall’s Aston Martin stunt double

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Spoiler alert: a reoccurring cast member bids farewell in the latest James Bond flick. When the production of Skyfall called for the complete decimation of a classic 1960s era Aston Martin DB5, filmmakers opted for something a little more lifelike than computer graphics. The movie studio contracted the services of Augsburg-based 3D printing company Voxeljet to make replicas of the vintage ride. Skipping over the residential-friendly MakerBot Replicator, the company used a beastly industrial VX4000 3D printer to craft three 1:3 scale models of the car with a plot to blow them to smithereens. The 18 piece miniatures were shipped off to Propshop Modelmakers in London to be assembled, painted, chromed and outfitted with fake bullet holes. The final product was used in the film during a high-octane action sequence, which resulted in the meticulously crafted prop receiving a Wile E. Coyote-like sendoff. Now, rest easy knowing that no real Aston Martins were harmed during the making of this film. Head past the break to get a look at a completed model prior to its untimely demise.

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007 Legends Video Game Now Shipping: No, I Expect You to Play, Mr. Bond.

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I am a huge fan of James Bond. I grew up watching all the movies and always thought of Roger Moore as Bond more than Sean Connery. I have to admit though, out of all of the actors to play James Bond over the years, Daniel Craig is hands-down the best in my opinion. I love the more rugged and sophisticated killer in the new Bond films.

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Activision has announced the launch of a new video game called 007 Legends that has a story inspired by five classic (and not-so-classic) Bond films. The films include Goldfinger, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, Moonraker, License to Kill, and Die Another Day. The best part about having missions based on these classic films for me is that Jaws is on the cover of the game and will undoubtedly be featured as a villain in the Moonraker mission.

Activision says that there are multiple levels in each mission and a sixth mission will be made available as download content to coincide with the release on November 9 of Skyfall. The game is available right now for the Xbox 360 and the PS3, and is currently on sale for $10 off at Amazon. A Windows PC version of the game will be offered on November 2, and it’s coming to the Wii U on December 4.


50 Years of James Bond (Infograhpic)

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The release of the upcoming Skyfall is a chance to celebrate not only the 23rd film in the James Bond franchise or Daniel Craig’s third appearance as the title character, but the 50th anniversary of the release of the first film in the Bond franchise, Dr. No.

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James Bond 007 Miniature Vehicles Set: Q-Approved

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James Bond has had some pretty amazing vehicles over the years. At least one cool ride per movie, if you ask me. If you are a fan of 007 and a fan of miniature vehicles, you are going to want this awesome set. This set of eight die-cast miniature vehicles from Corgi (not the dog) features a selection of 007′s most memorable vehicles.

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You get the Aston Martin DB5 from Goldfinger, the BMW Z3 from GoldenEye, the Aston Martin DBS from Casino Royale, the Little Nellie from You Only Live Twice, the Jaguar XKR from Die Another Day, the Lotus Esprit Underwater from The Spy Who Loved Me, the Rolls Royce III from Goldfinger, and even the Space Shuttle from Moonraker.

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The complete set goes for $60(USD) from the MOMA store. It’s the perfect holiday gift for that James Bond fan on your list.

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Sky adds Bond Channel to its movie offering, will screen entire back catalog in high-definition

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Fresh from his appearance at this year's Olympic opening ceremony, James Bond is getting his own dedicated channel on Sky. The UK broadcaster will start showing all 22 movies in high-definition from October 5th, gearing up to the British spy's latest adventure, Skyfall, which launches a month later. Android, iOS and PC platforms will be able to stream the collection through Sky Go, while its new on-demand service will also be showing the full gamut of Bond adventures in a few months. For England, James.

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