TheJames Bondmovies may be one of the UK ’s most renowned cultural export , but their introduction of the espionage macrocosm is far from accurate . 007 was first inaugurate in thebooks by Ian Flemming , who based the iconic character on an amalgamation of the occult factor he encountered while working in the Naval Intelligence Division during World War II . One difference of opinion between the generator textile and the subsequent movie adaptations is thatthe record admit minimal utilization of the spy gadgets and gimmicks that would become one of on - screen Bond ’s trademarks .

While material - cosmos spies have been known to apply surveillance tools disguise as mundane object – such as the KGB ’s famous brake shoe vector – theJames Bondfilms showcase some specially spectacular inventions . By the timeRoger Moore involve over the James Bond picture show , there begin to be a sentiency that gadget had become unreasonable . With the Second Coming ofDaniel Craig ’s dark 007 , these extravagant gizmo became a thing of the past . Still , as absurd as some of the early gismo may be , they contribute to the sentiency of humor which characterise time of origin James Bond photographic film .

15007’s Jetpack

Thunderball

Thunderballused a real jetpack in the scene that sees Bond take escape over Jacques Bouvar ’s château . The fact thatactual scientist developed the roquette beltwith the initial intent of commercialize them to the US Army almost makes them more ridiculous . In what is hardly a rapid getaway , James have his laughably sluggish ascent while pursued by two antagonist . His attacker have ample metre to shoot Bond as he coolly swan away , but inexplicably , they drop .

14Water Ball Parachute

Diamonds Are Forever

Whether floating away on a jetpack or get by a ski chase in his Union Jack parachute , 007 cognise how to make a striking expiration . The secret agentive role is similarly skillful at get an entrance . One fromDiamonds Are always , the 6th and last Eon - producedJames Bondfilm to star Sean Connery as the title character , is especially memorable . Preparing to confront the nefarious Ernst Stavro Blofeld , Bond is jump into the ocean and approaches Blofeld ’s oil rig via a floating H2O ball .

13The Seagull Snorkel

Goldfinger

James Bond is known for his classy outfits , but the wetsuit the federal agent wear inGoldfinger’sopening sequence is not one of these . When the agent first appears on - filmdom , audiences do n’t distinguish him . A seagull float innocuously onto the frame , then beneath it emerges Sean Connery ’s 007 in full snorkeling gear . This contrivance may be effective , butsome of Bond ’s characteristic swagger is lost at the pot of him sporting a stuffed snort on his head .

12Crocodile Submarine

Octopussy

Goldfinger’sseagull snorkel finds its successor inOctopussy , where Roger Moore ’s 007 mans a small submarine work like a crocodile to infiltrate the swim palace . It ’s clear to see why fans criticized the Moore epoch for going overboard with its gadgets . recycle theGoldfingergag , the crocodile floats onscreen before its mouth opens and bring out Bond conceal inside . It ’s less inconspicuous than a sole seagull , but since Bond also pass part ofOctopussyin clown make - up and a Gorilla gorilla suit , it may be one of his most insidious disguise in the pic .

11Detonating Toothpaste

License To Kill

A toothpaste tube is one item that could be constitute in the toolkit of genuine Second World War spy . They were used for transporting messages via a secret compartment . This unsuspicious point is put to a more novel use of goods and services inLicense To Kill , however . In the 2nd and last episode ofTimothy Dalton ’s short - survive stint as James Bond , the agent uses the moldable explosive within to do a distraction during his attempt assassination of Franz Sanchez . Q ’s make up brand name,“Dentonite”,supplies a touch of classic , twee attachment liquid body substance , without straying into the slapstick of the Moore era .

10Spiked Umbrella

For Your Eyes Only

Ridiculous though it may seem , this memorable gadget also vaguely resembles a tangible arm which was developed during the Cold War . The Bulgarian umbrella was so named because it was used in the character assassination of Bulgarian dissident writer Georgi Markov in 1978 : it concealed a pneumatic chemical mechanism armed with a poison shot . Released three years later , For Your oculus Onlyincluded a more outlandish twisting on the concept . rise by Q - Branch and demonstrated to Bond in the pic , the normal - looking umbrella released strung-out spikes that would close on the victim ’s neck .

9The Killer Tea Tray

The Spy Who Loved Me

TheSpy Who Lovedme also have a presentation of Q - Branch ’s late inventions . Each of them are characteristically eccentric : there ’s a spring - debase ottoman chair that acts as an cartridge ejector rump , a motorcar hired gun disguised as a hookah pipe . Most memorable of all is the deadly tea tray . This brood flat solid of metal can be magnetically accelerated to a speed which enables it to decapitate its inauspicious dupe . It’sdifficult to ideate a scene in which bail could have used this point , since he would rarely get the opportunity to plow his antagonist to a light brunch .

8Oddjob’s Hat

Some ofJames Bond’smost ridiculous widget are often used by resister , rather than the agent himself . Supplying henchmen with a touch weapon is one way to make them stand out . Oddjob is one such iconic henchman most remembered for his unique method of killing . The bodyguard employed by Goldfinger sports a bowler hat chapeau lined with a razor , which , when thrown , is capable of thin through rock and metal . This redoubtable artillery evidence to be Oddjob ’s fall , however , when he is electrocuted through the the metallic element in the hat ’s flange .

7Snooper The Robot Dog

A View To A Kill

TheJames Bondmovies often range the occupation between realism and science - fiction with their contrivance . This remote - control golem fromA sentiment To A Killbears a striking resemblance toDoctor Who’srobotic"K9"companion , whose first appearance in 1977 predated this film . “Snooper"was plan for field reconnaissance , fit out with dual - television camera eye which transmit resilient footage to the nearby operator . Its shadowy eye tooth resemblance does n’t serve any special role , since no attempt was made to mask it as a genuine animal . It is quite wizardly , though .

6Cigarette Rocket Launcher

You Only Live Twice

James Bondhas a taste for concealing miniature weapons within small objects . InYou Only Live Twice , Helga Brant uses a lip rouge case to clear disorientating gas , which is pretty believable : the appliance has a real - macrocosm precedent in the lipstick side arm developed by the KGB during the Cold War . The butt rocket rocket launcher that features in the same film stretches the imagination , however . The weapon was get by the head of the Japanese Secret Service , Tiger Tanaka , who lay claim that the item can save Bond ’s life – to which the broker blithely replies,“You sound like a commercial message . "

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