Welcome to the EYES ONLY newsletter!

This week my desk has transformed once again to a Scalextric race track - watch the first of a few videos featuring the latest Scalextric models - watch on Instagram or Facebook and see my desk set up below.

A unique ‘Scubacraft’ - a watercraft that can go underwater - from the set of SPECTRE will be auctioned at Bonham’s in May. This is not a prop but a real working prototype.

The First Light marketing is still going strong, with a range of new t-shirts being added to the 007Store this week. Only a few more weeks until the game’s official release!

Last week I spotted a Bond link in Ringo Starr’s latest music video, read more below or watch video.

Also, I take a look at a new fan-made book that explores the story of Never Say Never Again.

Enjoy!

Remmert van Braam
founder BOND LIFESTYLE

A Scubacraft from the set of Q's Workshop in the film SPECTRE will be offered at the upcoming Bonham's auction.

This underwater craft is not a prop but a fully engineered prototype vehicle, and still operates today.

I’ve received the latest Bond slot cars from Scalextric and a few extra track pieces, so I can once again race these on my desk (watch first desk race video from 2024).

See the new unboxing video on Instagram or Facebook for the cars and stay tuned for some action!

The 007Store started taking pre-orders for a range of t-shirts celebrating the upcoming James Bond video game 007 First Light.

James Bond 007 First Light Performance T-Shirt
James Bond 007 First Light Earn The Number T-Shirt
James Bond 007 First Light Recruit T-Shirt
James Bond 007 First Light T-Shirt

Prices range from £25 - £30 ($34 - $41)

The Novel and the Deep Blue Sea - the Story behind Never Say Never Again traces the development of Kevin McClory's Never Say Never Again, from the original Thunderball project to the finished film in 1983.

This is the first publication of Bryan Tyrrell, an Irish collector of James Bond memorabilia since the 1980s and a former acquaintance of James Bond producer Kevin McClory (1926-2006).

This unofficial, self-published paperback is available at buythebook.ie for €12.50.

Read more or watch my unboxing video on Instagram

Did you see the James Bond connection in Ringo Starr’s new music video Long Long Road?

From Ian Fleming's books to the screen. This 007 film quote book was edited by Simon Ward, the Publishing Director of Ian Fleming Publications, together with James Nolan.

A few copies of the book, hand-signed by both editors, are now available at the official Ian Fleming shop.