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  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
    Posts: 15,169
    MayDayDiVicenzo wrote: »
    Voting thus far-

    Secondary Bond Girls- 2
    Main Titles- 3
    Decades- 1
    Finales- 3
    Gadgets- 3

    For some reason, some people have for two games since the 31st October, so I have only counted the game they voted for FIRST.


    I'll throw a vote for best finales.

    Secondary Bond Girls- 2
    Main Titles- 3
    Decades- 1
    Finales- 4
    Gadgets- 3




  • timmertimmer
    Posts: 4,622
    The finale's list looks near perfect.

    I think we could stretch out a couple of descriptions in keeping with the fluid continuity idea.

    eg AVTAK Mine mayhem flows directly into the final blimp showdown
    and LTK- the lab destruction flows into the tanker mayhem
  • MayDayDiVicenzoMayDayDiVicenzo Here and there
    Posts: 5,080
    timmer wrote: »
    The finale's list looks near perfect.

    I think we could stretch out a couple of descriptions in keeping with the fluid continuity idea.

    eg AVTAK Mine mayhem flows directly into the final blimp showdown
    and LTK- the lab destruction flows into the tanker mayhem

    Sounds good to me. Edited above.
  • jobojobo
    Posts: 7,507
    @MayDayDiVicenzo

    I was thinking… Why don't you just publish the new game? The voting seems dead, and it feels pointless to wait for whenever Creasy might show up. Besides, you made the list. :)

    What do you think?
  • sirseanisbondsirseanisbond
    Posts: 2,189
    I agree. We need to get another game going here soon, and it doesn't really matter who runs a game. Creasy got his proposal out there and now we have to put it into play if he won't...
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
    Posts: 45,489
    I agree as well, but we should wait for a nod from a mod.
  • MayDayDiVicenzoMayDayDiVicenzo Here and there
    Posts: 5,080
    jobo wrote: »
    @MayDayDiVicenzo

    I was thinking… Why don't you just publish the new game? The voting seems dead, and it feels pointless to wait for whenever Creasy might show up. Besides, you made the list. :)

    What do you think?

    Thanks for the recommendation, @jobo.

    I'll set it up if the mods give the go ahead.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    Posts: 41,011
    Apologies for the delay, ladies and gentlemen. Been away for a few days, but many thanks to @MayDayDiVicenzo for going ahead and starting it! I appreciate it. The only one I've mentioned in the past that I most certainly would like to helm is the one involving Bond's outfits.
  • zebrafishzebrafish <°)))< in Octopussy's garden in the shade
    Posts: 4,347
    I thought I share this with you, as it ties into our affection for rankings:

    A panel of Bond fans at Comicaze Convention in Pasadena, including Steven Jay Rubin, shares their opinions on best gadgets, best Bond girls, best music and so on…
    bleedingcool.com/2014/11/19/james-bond-aficionados-gather-and-talk-best-bonds-and-their-legacy-at-comikaze/
  • jobojobo
    Posts: 7,507
    Birdleson wrote: »
    I would like to do an elimination game of best fights, but it wouldn't be one per film. Some films would have two or three (CR), some wouldn't have any. I have about 15 great ones in mind to vote on.

    Great idea! And who says we need (only) one from every film? Why don't you suggest a list?
  • timmertimmer
    Posts: 4,622
    @birdleson
    Couple of comments. I'd really like to see Bond vs Hans from YOLT, one of my favourites.
    And isn't Bond vs Mollaka more of a chase. They never really engage.
    Bond vs Patrice, train top, is also worth including I think.
    Bond vs Wint and Kidd in DAF is a good battle too, if not an actual slugfest.
  • Some_Kind_Of_HeroSome_Kind_Of_Hero
    edited November 2014 Posts: 6,844
    This would be a good idea for an elimination game at some point. I'm actually compiling a top 33 best fights of the series for my film blog at the moment.

    A few points on your list:

    I don't think I would include the dock scene in YOLT. It's a great scene with great music, but there's very little actual combat. It's mostly Bond running away from the other guys.

    Similarly, I don't rate Bond vs. Mollaka on the crane with the other hand-to-hand fights of the series because, as timmer mentioned, it's a brief skirmish with no victor in the midst of a much larger action sequence. If you wanted another one to add for Craig, I would suggest Mitchell (QOS) or the Patrice train fight (SF).

    And personally, I think Chula and Jaws on the train are better fights in TMWTGG and TSWLM than the nightclub thugs and Sandor, but I know those two you listed certainly have their supporters.

    Also, I agree with your point about Bond vs. Graves. A sword fight, yes, but it's intense close combat and punches are thrown as well. Great scene.
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
    edited November 2014 Posts: 15,169
    Like the list @Birdleson, a couple of fights I feel could be added to the list perhaps.

    Bond vs Chang (Glass museum) MR
    Bond vs Thugs (Yo-Yo saw at Octopussy's palace) OP
    Bond vs Barrelhead bar (Barrelhead bar fight) LTK

    Neither FYEO or AVTAK appear to have any note worthy fights. Bond vs Kriegler is a non event really. So to is Bond and Tibbet vs the warehouse guards.
    I'm not sure the great scene on the rooftops in YOLT is a worthy contender though. It is a wonderful shot, but is it really a 'fight'. More of a chase really I would feel. I'm not sure how it would stack up against other fights on the list.

  • jobojobo
    Posts: 7,507
    I think Bond vs Zorin on the Golden Gate bridge should be considered. I'm sure @MayDay would agree... :P
  • MayDayDiVicenzoMayDayDiVicenzo Here and there
    Posts: 5,080
    jobo wrote: »
    I think Bond vs Zorin on the Golden Gate bridge should be considered. I'm sure @MayDay would agree... :P

    Indeed!
  • MooseWithFleasMooseWithFleas Philadelphia
    Posts: 3,370
    I vote for Gadgets next!
  • SoundofthesinnersSoundofthesinners
    Posts: 3,236
    MooseWithFleas wrote: »
    I vote for Gadgets next!

    No voting just yet, we have to wait until one of the games (presumably Greatest Ally) is finished.
  • Crazysoul95Crazysoul95
    Posts: 3,336
    @birdleson here are some more fights..
    https://enjoythecrawl.wordpress.com/2014/11/30/the-33-best-hand-to-hand-fights-of-the-james-bond-franchise/
  • Some_Kind_Of_HeroSome_Kind_Of_Hero
    Posts: 6,844
    Thanks for reposting that here, @Crazysoul95. That's actually my article. I first posted it in the Activity feed, but it got buried pretty fast. I'll probably start a thread for my James Bond articles when I write more of them.
  • SoundofthesinnersSoundofthesinners
    Posts: 3,236
    Has anybody suggested a Bond titles game? With the announcement of SPECTRE, it's certainly timely.
  • MooseWithFleasMooseWithFleas Philadelphia
    Posts: 3,370
    Should we start voting on the next game? Allies probably has another few days to a week left in it.
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
    Posts: 16,359
    I vote for Gadgets!
  • jobojobo
    edited December 2014 Posts: 7,507
    Options:

    If I have forgotten anything, copy and add to the list please!

    Villain's Weapons - votes (Mentioned by @barryt007)
    Gadgets - votes (Mentioned by @QBranch)
    Bond Cars - votes (Mentioned by @QBranch)
    Main Titles - votes (Mentioned by @Benny)
    Main Posters - votes (Mentioned by @Benny)
    Video Games - votes (Mentioned by @Risico007)
    Soundtracks - votes (Mentioned by @StirredNotShaken)
    Composers - votes (Mentioned by @StirredNotShaken)
    Directors - votes (Mentioned by @StirredNotShaken)
    Allies - votes (Mentioned by @StirredNotShaken)
    Novels - votes (Mentioned by @StirredNotShaken)
    Felix Leiters - votes (Mentioned by @StirredNotShaken)
    Actor Elements - votes (Mentioned by @sirseanisbond)
    Film Finales - votes (Mentioned by @Creasy47)
    Ms - votes (Mentioned by @Soundofthesinners)
    Moneypennies - votes (Mentioned by @Soundofthesinners)
    Set Designs - votes (Mentioned by @royale65)
    Best Stunt - votes (Mentioned by @MayDayDiVicenzo)
    Best Bond Attire - votes (Mentioned by @Creasy47)
    Villain's Death - votes (Mentioned by @WillyGalore)
    Gun Barrels - votes (Mentioned by @Soundofthesinners)
    Secondary Bond Girl - votes (Mentioned by @timmer)
    Cringe-Worthy Moments - votes (Mentioned by @royale65)
    Bond Car Chase - votes (Mentioned by @sirseanisbond)
    Continuation Author - votes (Mentioned by @Agent007391)
    Bond Bouts - votes (Mentioned by @0BradyM0Bondfanatic7)
    Bond decades - votes - (Mentioned by @Birdleson)
    Greatest Fist Fights - votes (Mentioned by @Birdleson)
    Memorable Deaths (non villains) - votes (Mentioned by @jobo)
    Bond Titles - votes (Mentioned by @Soundofthesinners)
    Scenes With Q - votes (Mentioned by @Some_Kind_Of_Hero)
  • jobojobo
    Posts: 7,507
    And I vote for Soundtracks
  • sirseanisbondsirseanisbond
    Posts: 2,189
    Not to be self-promoting but I'll go with: Bond Car Chase's
  • MooseWithFleasMooseWithFleas Philadelphia
    Posts: 3,370
    Gadgets please :)
  • ChirazChiraz
    Posts: 1,066
    Soundtracks please !!

    By the way, could anyone post the links of all previous FINISHED elimination games?
    As a relatively new member of the forum, I'm pretty sure I've missed out on a few.
    Thanks :)
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
    Posts: 45,489
    If we can vote already, i vote for Main Titles as suggested by @Benny.
  • royale65royale65 Caustic misanthrope reporting for duty.
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    Soundtrack sounds smashing
  • SoundofthesinnersSoundofthesinners
    Posts: 3,236
    Is there any difference between Bond Bouts and Best Fights?
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