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  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
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    December 0018th. So be it.

    https://www.ewbankauctions.co.uk/20171013A-lot-1532-James-Bond-Thunderball-Original-Christmas-card-4-5-x-9-5-inches?view=lot_detail&auction_id=369
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  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
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    Something for December 0019th.

    https://www.granthurlbert.com/christmas-cards
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  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    RichardTheBruce wrote: »
    December 0018th. So be it.

    https://www.ewbankauctions.co.uk/20171013A-lot-1532-James-Bond-Thunderball-Original-Christmas-card-4-5-x-9-5-inches?view=lot_detail&auction_id=369
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    'L007K UP, L007K DOWN, L007K OUT... Santa Bond does it everywhere... And he strikes like a Snowball'

    I will get my coat.
  • Some_Kind_Of_HeroSome_Kind_Of_Hero
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    For me, the holidays have always spelled high doses of ginger snap cookies and peppermint bark in fierce rotation, pots of mulled cider, renegade pine needles needing sweeping, and the perennial "XX Days of 007" playing on TV. I can't send you all digital peppermint bark so here's my version of a holiday lineup with a selection of Bondian entertainment to enjoy. Hopefully there's a little something here for everyone.

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    First, a fairly informative and well made little documentary on the making of and legacy of GoldenEye N64. Sure to bring back a few holiday memories for members of a certain generation!



    Next, a feature-length documentary for fans of all ages: Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007, which as of this December has been made available for free on YouTube with ads. I'm sure many of us have seen this one already, but it's hard to come by in the US and well worth the watch.



    From 2008 to March of 2020, Toby Stephens has been the voice of James Bond in BBC's radio drama adaptations. I haven't listened to all of them, but they are very well produced and have drawn considerable talent including Ian McKellen as the voice of Goldfinger and Rosamund Pike as Pussy Galore. For the holidays, here is 2014's On Her Majesty's Secret Service featuring Joanna Lumley as Irma Bunt and Alfred Molina as Ernst Stavro Blofeld.



    While I abandoned my original idea of making this a "Walken in a Winter Wonderland" tribute to one of Bond's great megalomaniacs of the 80s, this telling of "The Night Before Christmas" by two Christopher Walken and Jeff Goldblum impersonators is too good not to include. Close your eyes and you might just imagine it's really them.



    Finally, looking ahead to No. 25, here's a rather good and lengthy No Time to Die interview from last March with Cari Joji Fukunaga and the principle cast: Daniel Craig, Rami Malek, Lea Seydoux, Lashana Lynch, and Jeffrey Wright. No significant spoilers, but promising discussion of character relationships and the film's emotional through-line. (Contains brief footage interspersed throughout if you're trying to avoid that entirely.)



    And another excellent interview, also free of spoilers, this time just with Rami Malek.



    Well Wishes and Happy Holidays everyone! Here's to a new year and the well teased-out excitement of anticipating a new Bond film!

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  • goldenswissroyalegoldenswissroyale Switzerland
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    I don't have time to watch the videos right now but it definitely looks like a great way to spend some time in the world of Bond. Thanks a lot @Some_Kind_Of_Hero for this post.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Great post @Some_Kind_Of_Hero I have the Everything or Nothing Documentary its excellent.

    Anything with Ginger is a plus for me, Ginger Beer, Ginger Biscuits and Parkin (Ginger bread).

    I have not seen the NTTD interview I will watch it later this afternoon.
  • ResurrectionResurrection Kolkata, India
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    Great post @Some_Kind_Of_Hero always enjoy watching everything or nothing documentary.
  • Some_Kind_Of_HeroSome_Kind_Of_Hero
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    Thank you, gents. Glad you enjoyed the post.

    @Fire_and_Ice_Returns, I agree ginger everything is excellent and that’s awesome you own Everything or Nothing. I hope someday it’ll come to physical media in the US.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited December 2020 Posts: 25,095
    Some_Kind_Of_Hero wrote: »
    Thank you, gents. Glad you enjoyed the post.

    @Fire_and_Ice_Returns, I agree ginger everything is excellent and that’s awesome you own Everything or Nothing. I hope someday it’ll come to physical media in the US.

    I ended up buying it from Prime Video Digital Copy a couple of years ago. I am not sure if it's available on disk here in the UK.
    Birdleson wrote: »
    Guys, I just realized that I missed my slot/day! I am so sorry! Can I put it up tonight?

    Sorry I have not been prompting people as had a lot to deal with in my personal life recently, feel free to post when you like.
  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
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    Please put me down for 0024th, @Fire_and_Ice_Returns.

    Separately I've been watching for the Ian Fleming Publications Season's Greeting notice. This is the closest to it I've seen--an Instagram post from their site.


    https://www.ianfleming.com/
    ianflemings007 Are we the only
    ones who speed-read through the
    series in December (4 down 6 go
    to!!!) to get to ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret
    Service    ’ on Christmas Eve? 😄

  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited December 2020 Posts: 25,095
    Will do @RichardTheBruce and nice image.

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    Just pick a date and I will add your name to the list and carry the list over to following pages, post anything James Bond, Christmas or Holiday season related during your selected day(s)

    1st. @Fire_and_Ice_Returns
    2nd. @Some_Kind_Of_Hero
    3rd.
    4th. @Thunderfinger
    5th.
    6th. @RichardTheBruce
    7th. @TR007
    8th.
    9th. @RichardTheBruce
    10th. @goldenswissroyale
    11th.
    12th.
    13th.
    14th.
    15th.
    16th. @Agent_99
    17th.
    18th.
    19th.
    20th. @Some_Kind_Of_Hero
    21st. @Birdleson
    22nd.
    23rd.
    24th. @RichardTheBruce
    25th. @Dragonpol
    26th. @Resurrection
    27th.
    28th.@Fire_and_Ice_Returns
    29th.
    30th.
    31st.
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    Plenty of free days available...
  • BeatlesSansEarmuffsBeatlesSansEarmuffs
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    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »

    Anything with Ginger is a plus for me, Ginger Beer, Ginger Biscuits and Parkin (Ginger bread).

    Ginger Baker!
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    BeatlesSansEarmuffs wrote: »
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »

    Anything with Ginger is a plus for me, Ginger Beer, Ginger Biscuits and Parkin (Ginger bread).

    Ginger Baker!

    Ginger Rodgers I like her, Ginger was stunning in Kitty Foyle.
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
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    I'd like to take Christmas Day if it's still available?
  • Max_The_ParrotMax_The_Parrot ATAC to St Cyril’s
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    This seems as good a place as any to wish all my fellow MI6-ers a safe and happy Christmas as best we all can! I've not been around much lately but I've certainly not forgotten you all, and I'm certainly still part of the gang (if you'll still have me!) ... just think of me as currently MIA on a secret mission of extreme national importance - less James Bond, more Nigel Small-Fawcett!!

    Take care folks!!

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  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Dragonpol wrote: »
    I'd like to take Christmas Day if it's still available?

    Added to Christmas Day :)
    Max_The_Parrot wrote: »
    This seems as good a place as any to wish all my fellow MI6-ers a safe and happy Christmas as best we all can! I've not been around much lately but I've certainly not forgotten you all, and I'm certainly still part of the gang (if you'll still have me!) ... just think of me as currently MIA on a secret mission of extreme national importance - less James Bond, more Nigel Small-Fawcett!!

    Take care folks!!

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    Merry Christmas I hope you are stationed in the Bahamas, its zero degrees where I am lol
  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
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    Still watching Ian Fleming Publications. For this 0023rd, I can present the Folio Society item from Bond Christmases past.

    Will get to work on 0024th.

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    Sourced from Fay Dalton's illustration
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  • ggl007ggl007 www.archivo007.com Spain, España
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    Great posts as usual in this thread. Congratulations all.

    From Archivo 007 in Spain Merry Christmas everybody and a Bondian 2021!

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  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    ggl007 wrote: »
    Great posts as usual in this thread. Congratulations all.

    From Archivo 007 in Spain Merry Christmas everybody and a Bondian 2021!

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    Merry Christmas, the Union Jack is a nice touch on the motor cycle.
    RichardTheBruce wrote: »
    Still watching Ian Fleming Publications. For this 0023rd, I can present the Folio Society item from Bond Christmases past.

    Will get to work on 0024th.

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    Sourced from Fay Dalton's illustration
    https://www.foliosociety.com/au/casino-royale.html
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    I sometimes regret converting all my books to digital there are some nice collections out there.
  • ResurrectionResurrection Kolkata, India
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    Merry Christmas everyone and great posts there. Enjoying this thread as always 😊.
  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
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    A Bond year to remember. Presenting below some things old, hopefully some things new to the audience.

    Then the closing with the spirit of Sir Roger Moore and Sir Thomas Sean Connery.


    Santa Royale | Robot Chicken | Adult Swim (animated violence here)


    Christmas Break | Robot Chicken | Adult Swim (takes the Christmas jokes too far)


    ***** A 007 CHRISTMAS***** (truly droll silliness on display, I love some of the ideas here)




    Revisiting these seasonal Bond advertisements is always enjoyable.


    Diamonds Are Forever Christmas Trailer


    A Christmas Present from James Bond, For Christmas - 1974
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    Maybe the best Bond Christmas present of all remains On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Here's a notional poster I thought was clever.

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    Marathons are also in season.

    James Bond Christmas Bondathon commercial - Spike


    007 Days of Christmas Marathon Spike-TV Promo #1 (2003) The Toys!


    007 Days of Christmas Marathon Spike-TV Promo #2 (2003) The Toys!


    007 Days of Christmas Marathon Spike TV Promo #3 (2003) The Parties!



    Carols are in order.
    The Twelve Days of 007 - Vaquero Playground
    Happy 007 Days of Christmas from Vaquero Playground!
    On the 4th Day of Christmas, Vaquero gives to Thee: A 12 Days of Xmas Parody!
    An assist with the words, here.
    1 Moneypenny
    2 Thunderballs
    3 Areolas
    4 Quartermasters
    5 Goldfingers
    6 Bonds a-bounding
    7 Roger Moore films
    Octopussy's Palace
    9 Rounds of Walther
    10 Martinis mixing
    11 (Insert Moonraker joke here)
    12 Angels-of-death


    Plus more straightforward Christmas music with a twist.

    David Glass: A James Bond Christmas



    And the original item that motivated me to contribute here.

    First shared by @Fire_and_Ice_Returns in 2017, this is from a 2004 UNICEF promotion.
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    The Fly Who Loved Me (2004) (UNICEF)
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    3min | Animation, Short, Family | 10 December 2004 (UK)
    Directed by Dan Chambers
    Writing Credits Olly Smith

    Cast (in credits order)
    Roger Moore ... Father Christmas (voice) (as Sir Roger Moore)
    Olly Smith Olly Smith ... The Fly (voice)
    Produced by Olly Smith ... producer
    Film Editing by Dan Chambers
    Art Direction by Dan Chambers
    In Fly Land it's Christmas every Day!
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    A Christmas message from Roger Moore

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    Also remembering the passing of Sir Thomas Sean Connery.

    Fois dhut.
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    And God bless us. Every one.

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  • ImpertinentGoonImpertinentGoon Everybody needs a hobby.
    edited December 2020 Posts: 1,351
    Merry Christmas one and all!

    I have no idea whether this is an appropriate place to post this, bit I just had a strange little Bond Christmas story happening.

    My mother is a very voracious reader, so my parent's house is stuffed full of books. So this year she decided not to buy new books for Christmas for everyone, but instead re-gifted some of her old books. So f.e. my girlfriend got the whole series of Sjöwall/Wahlöö paperbacks from the 70s/80s.
    One of my mother's favourite authors is Jeffery Deaver, whose books I would often read after she was through with them. So I got Carte Blanche which... ... was my own book she had given me for a birthday 8 years ago and I just hadn't taken with when moving out 😄.
    It must have found its way into her pile of Deaver books and she thought the one 007 book she owns must be a slam dunk as a gift to me!
    So I guess, I will take that as a hint to re-read it and as I am now much more of a Bond fan than I was back then, it will now get to come with me to my own bookcase...

    Happy Holidays!


    PS: I just went through my old bookcase at my parent's house and it turns out, that I now own Carte Blanche twice! My mother didn't in fact give me the same book twice, she just didn't know it already stood in her attic, got it for herself and then gave it to me years later...
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
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    ImpertinentGoon wrote: »
    Merry Christmas one and all!

    I have no idea whether this is an appropriate place to post this, bit I just had a strange little Bond Christmas story happening.

    My mother is a very voracious reader, so my parent's house is stuffed full of books. So this year she decided not to buy new books for Christmas for everyone, but instead re-gifted some of her old books. So f.e. my girlfriend got the whole series of Sjöwall/Wahlöö paperbacks from the 70s/80s.
    One of my mother's favourite authors is Jeffery Deaver, whose books I would often read after she was through with them. So I got Carte Blanche which... ... was my own book she had given me for a birthday 8 years ago and I just hadn't taken with when moving out 😄.
    It must have found its way into her pile of Deaver books and she thought the one 007 book she owns must be a slam dunk as a gift to me!
    So I guess, I will take that as a hint to re-read it and as I am now much more of a Bond fan than I was back then, it will now get to come with me to my own bookcase...

    Happy Holidays!


    PS: I just went through my old bookcase at my parent's house and it turns out, that I now own Carte Blanche twice! My mother didn't in fact give me the same book twice, she just didn't know it already stood in her attic, got it for herself and then gave it to me years later...

    Ha ha! That story of yours reminds me of one of Alan's Funny Stories:



    Merry Christmas! 🎄
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas, everyone.
  • ggl007ggl007 www.archivo007.com Spain, España
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    Apparently this is not on the forum, so @RichardTheBruce told me to put it here.

    Ian Fleming Publications' Christmas, based on Fay Dalton's work for OHMSS:

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    Merry Christmas everybody.

  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
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    That's awesome, @ggl007, a fine way to start this page.

    And folks familiar with the Folio Society editions will recognize its source as you said.

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  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited December 2020 Posts: 25,095
    Great post @RichardTheBruce working currently though will have a look through the video's when I am off.

    @ggl007 That image is inspired.

    Merry Christmas everyone.

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    Just pick a date and I will add your name to the list and carry the list over to following pages, post anything James Bond, Christmas or Holiday season related during your selected day(s)

    1st. @Fire_and_Ice_Returns
    2nd. @Some_Kind_Of_Hero
    3rd.
    4th. @Thunderfinger
    5th.
    6th. @RichardTheBruce
    7th. @TR007
    8th.
    9th. @RichardTheBruce
    10th. @goldenswissroyale
    11th.
    12th.
    13th.
    14th.
    15th.
    16th. @Agent_99
    17th.
    18th.
    19th.
    20th. @Some_Kind_Of_Hero
    21st. @Birdleson
    22nd.
    23rd.
    24th. @RichardTheBruce
    25th. @Dragonpol
    26th. @Resurrection
    27th.
    28th.@Fire_and_Ice_Returns
    29th.
    30th.
    31st.
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    Plenty of free days available...
  • ResurrectionResurrection Kolkata, India
    edited December 2020 Posts: 2,541
    Lovely image there @ggl007 & @RichardTheBruce . That OHMSS looks really creative.

    Since it's already 26th here, Merry Christmas everyone and a Happy New Year in advance.
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    First of all i think we should remember all the stars we lost this year, so here's an memoriam for that, not everyone is included in it, sadly.



    If anyone missed this. Everyone from bond community singing, "do you know how Christmas trees are grown", it's really lovely, enjoy it :)


    Making of license to kill is on YouTube, always enjoy watching more BTS from Dalton bond film's


    A funny short film "James bond and attack the attack of Christmas".


    James bond lost his 00 :))


    Lastly, how can christmas be complete without Dr Christmas Jones ;)


    Enjoy the holidays.

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  • Agent_99Agent_99 enjoys a spirited ride as much as the next girl
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    ImpertinentGoon wrote: »
    I have no idea whether this is an appropriate place to post this, bit I just had a strange little Bond Christmas story happening.

    That's a lovely story!

    Merry Christmas, everyone! I baked you a gingerbread Scara-man-ga (and his golden-brown gun):

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  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Resurrection wrote: »
    Lovely image there @ggl007 & @RichardTheBruce . That OHMSS looks really creative.

    Since it's already 26th here, Merry Christmas everyone and a Happy New Year in advance.
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    First of all i think we should remember all the stars we lost this year, so here's an memoriam for that, not everyone is included in it, sadly.



    If anyone missed this. Everyone from bond community singing, "do you know how Christmas trees are grown", it's really lovely, enjoy it :)


    Making of license to kill is on YouTube, always enjoy watching more BTS from Dalton bond film's


    A funny short film "James bond and attack the attack of Christmas".


    James bond lost his 00 :))


    Lastly, how can christmas be complete without Dr Christmas Jones ;)


    Enjoy the holidays.

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    Christmas Jones would certainly be at the top of a Christmas wish list, '.... sharp eyes and beautiful - ear lobes.'
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