Agree 100%. This was like nothing we had ever seen before in 1977. I was 7 / 8 years old. The Spy Who Loved Me was my first experience of Bond on the big screen and boy did it deliver when the Lotus rolled out onto the screen. With this otherworldly classic, Nobody Did It Better which later Bonds proved all too clearly. Glad your well again Mark. Brooks Collectibles is a treasure trove of coolness and great review as always
tough call ! there are so many good ones ! i always like the man with the golden gun and live and let die, but they are not the best films ! panda loves the new kicks BTW ! so thanks for that ! catch up soon. M
Glad you're recovering well Mark! Yes, the Lotus is one of Corgi's greats. The underwater version was designed by the legendary Derek Meddings of course and as you said Corgi's designers did brilliantly in fitting the complicated fin activation and staggered missile firing mechanisms into such a small space ( I'm looking at the cutaway and I still can't see how they get to pull in the side fins by pushing in the back section!)
I 💯% agree that the Lotus and the Buck Rogers starfighter were the last best thing that Corgi made. My two favourite non star wars vehicles when I was a kid! Trivia Hirsute: Right behind Mark on wall is a For Your Eyes Only album. That film, was intended to follow The Spy who loved me as the next 007 film (it even says so at end of the credits). But Star Wars happened, so Moonraker got made first instead! Maybe Moonraker 6 should be your next Toy Tuesday - out every Wednesday!
they were such great toys ! i didn't know that about "for your eyes only" thanks for sharing that ! i watched moonraker last night, its brilliantly rubbish, and a bit rushed and i understand why now ! i was going to do a buck rogers video, but i out it to a vote and it looks like a shop tour is going to win ! when i'm allowed back in the shop that is 🤣🤣🤣
@@BROOKSCOLLECTABLES aye. Next time you watch Roger in TSWLM and you keep end credits on, it actually says "James Bond WILL return in For Your Eyes Only " Bollocks! But Moonraker is one of my guilty pleasures . But yeah a buck Rogers video would be awesome. Biddy biddy biddy!
I agree. Excellent car and the best last one. I bought mine from a Toy shop in the middle of Ashton Under Lyne, same shop I bought my Buck Rogers spaceship.
Good to see you're a bit better now Mark. - Worth mentioning the corgi gold plated esprits versions as presented to a few v.i.p's at film premiere of the spy who loved me, making them mega rare and very valuable. (I think that there was only a handful made).
absolute pleasure if you DM on facbook or instagram or email me at sales@brookscollectables.co.uk i'll get it shipped to you ! thanks again & have fun. M
I had this as a kid and I will confirm this was the best toy an 8 year old could ever have. The red rocket launchers in the back and the submarine mode were insane.
i have to agree, as soon as i see one it takes me right back to ripping that box open ! such a cool toy ! Hope you enjoyed the video, thank you for commenting ! stay safe. M
It would be great to see your presentation of the newer version of the Lotus Esprit CC04514 by Corgi. I'm curious to see if the gadgets are static or can be activated by pressing the black button just like the original one.
I can’t wait to get my hands on one ! I think it’s going to be the same casting as I don’t think they have retooled it ever ! Which is amazing ! Hope you enjoyed the video, thanks for the idea too ! M
I love the phrase "miniature engineering". I think my Golden Jacks collection is all genius miniature engineering. The ultimate is of course the 270 DB5 with revolving number plates.
Ah, the car is the star museum, I went there specifically to see the V8 Interceptor from Mad Max (or the 1973 Ford Falcon XB Coupe). Could have sat in it and had my photo taken if I bought one of his autographs for sale, but didn't take the opportunity sadly, one of my regrets! Glad you're on the mend, see you soon 😄
you know i'd forgotten the mad max car was there ! i think i only concentrated on the lotus 🤣🤣 ! there were all the cool kids having their photos taken with the modern aston martins, and there was me chuffed to bits next to a knackered old lotus ! thanks for the best wishes, see you soon. M
@@BROOKSCOLLECTABLES The V8 Interceptor is the holy grail to me, I believe a collector in the US ended up with it. There was a lot of cool stuff there! I remember the Bond cars (and motorcycles) They even had FAB1 Lady Penelope's Six wheeled Rolls-Royce. It was a great trip, especially as I lived on the south coast at the time, had just picked up a SAAB 900 Turbo and it was it's maiden voyage! Maybe there are some Toy Tuesday Mad Max related toys to do reviews on in the future?
i know what you mean, but i think a vintage one in good condition is a classic that will only go up in value and are relatively inexpensive at auction at the moment ! and the modern one is worth getting too ! hope you enjoyed the video ! thank you for your comment. stay safe ! M
Hi Sir, it could be great also if you could make a video about the new Corgi versions of the Thunderbirds 2+4 and 1+3 plus Fab1 and compare some with the old Dinky ones
Never had the Lotus as a kid, didn't get into Bond until Timothy Dalton! Got it on pre order from Corgi if it arrives! Could just buy an old one if get fed up of waiting! Shame about the last Bond film though!
I had the Aston Martin. The bumper pushers the bullet proof rear shield and the ejector seat all functional with little buttons around the edge below the doors to activate the gadgets. Cool as fuck
I had this.. Lost the rockets... Loved it. I have the queen's silver jubilee carriage still in its box... Wish I had this instead.. Oh and chitty.. Original and newer version.
i lost one of the rockets filming 🤣🤣🤣 ! i think they were designed to dissolve on contact with air ! you need to swop the coach for one ! hope you enjoyed the video thanks for commenting ! stay safe. M
I think that’s the one Elon Musk paid nearly a million dolly for ! And the one I saw in the lakes,it’s an epic scene from the movie, thanks for sharing. M
i think i cut the bit out in my edit about how many old ones we get with water damage ! 🤣 but it wasn’t our fault it didnt do what we wanted it to do what it did in the movie !
you know ive only ever had a beaten up one of those ! ive been meaning to get one for the museum ! Thanks for commenting hope you enjoyed the video. stay safe M
i think i was the same they kind of lost their way a bit after that selling dragon 32 computers, and wembly footballs it all go a bit weird, and like you said the toy you wanted from corgi were basic and churned out over and over ! thanks for commenting, hope you enjoyed the video, stay safe ! M
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Agree 100%. This was like nothing we had ever seen before in 1977. I was 7 / 8 years old. The Spy Who Loved Me was my first experience of Bond on the big screen and boy did it deliver when the Lotus rolled out onto the screen. With this otherworldly classic, Nobody Did It Better which later Bonds proved all too clearly. Glad your well again Mark. Brooks Collectibles is a treasure trove of coolness and great review as always
I think you’re right last great Bind car! but was the spy who loved me the best ever Bond movie, I think so!!
tough call ! there are so many good ones ! i always like the man with the golden gun and live and let die, but they are not the best films ! panda loves the new kicks BTW ! so thanks for that ! catch up soon. M
Glad you're recovering well Mark!
Yes, the Lotus is one of Corgi's greats. The underwater version was designed by the legendary Derek Meddings of course and as you said Corgi's designers did brilliantly in fitting the complicated fin activation and staggered missile firing mechanisms into such a small space ( I'm looking at the cutaway and I still can't see how they get to pull in the side fins by pushing in the back section!)
I 💯% agree that the Lotus and the Buck Rogers starfighter were the last best thing that Corgi made. My two favourite non star wars vehicles when I was a kid!
Trivia Hirsute:
Right behind Mark on wall is a For Your Eyes Only album.
That film, was intended to follow The Spy who loved me as the next 007 film (it even says so at end of the credits).
But Star Wars happened, so Moonraker got made first instead!
Maybe Moonraker 6 should be your next Toy Tuesday - out every Wednesday!
they were such great toys ! i didn't know that about "for your eyes only" thanks for sharing that ! i watched moonraker last night, its brilliantly rubbish, and a bit rushed and i understand why now ! i was going to do a buck rogers video, but i out it to a vote and it looks like a shop tour is going to win ! when i'm allowed back in the shop that is 🤣🤣🤣
@@BROOKSCOLLECTABLES aye. Next time you watch Roger in TSWLM and you keep end credits on, it actually says "James Bond WILL return in For Your Eyes Only "
Bollocks!
But Moonraker is one of my guilty pleasures .
But yeah a buck Rogers video would be awesome.
Biddy biddy biddy!
I agree. Excellent car and the best last one. I bought mine from a Toy shop in the middle of Ashton Under Lyne, same shop I bought my Buck Rogers spaceship.
i thought i might upset a lot of people saying that (there's still time yet 😂😂) enjoy the DB5 and thanks for sending in the video ! stay safe ! M
Great to hear your feeling better Mark and loved your video
Thank you ! Glad you enjoyed the video ! M
Superb..I always wanted that model but never did get it when I was a kid..my friend had it tho..
Nice vid...
It is such a cool toy and they have just rereleased it too ! So there may be a chance for you to still get one ! Hope you enjoyed the video ! M
Good to see you're a bit better now Mark. -
Worth mentioning the corgi gold plated esprits versions as presented to a few v.i.p's at film premiere of the spy who loved me, making them mega rare and very valuable. (I think that there was only a handful made).
Thanks for the prize🙏 much obliged! Cheerio mate 🥂 & good health and wellness😉
absolute pleasure if you DM on facbook or instagram or email me at sales@brookscollectables.co.uk i'll get it shipped to you ! thanks again & have fun. M
@@BROOKSCOLLECTABLES ok! Thanks mate🙏 I will send you soon! Cheerio mate🥂
I had this as a kid and I will confirm this was the best toy an 8 year old could ever have. The red rocket launchers in the back and the submarine mode were insane.
i have to agree, as soon as i see one it takes me right back to ripping that box open ! such a cool toy ! Hope you enjoyed the video, thank you for commenting ! stay safe. M
The Giveaway Winner looks like a Bond Henchman! 😄
That’s his real occupation 😂😂😂
It would be great to see your presentation of the newer version of the Lotus Esprit CC04514 by Corgi. I'm curious to see if the gadgets are static or can be activated by pressing the black button just like the original one.
I can’t wait to get my hands on one ! I think it’s going to be the same casting as I don’t think they have retooled it ever ! Which is amazing ! Hope you enjoyed the video, thanks for the idea too ! M
I love the phrase "miniature engineering". I think my Golden Jacks collection is all genius miniature engineering. The ultimate is of course the 270 DB5 with revolving number plates.
Ah, the car is the star museum, I went there specifically to see the V8 Interceptor from Mad Max (or the 1973 Ford Falcon XB Coupe). Could have sat in it and had my photo taken if I bought one of his autographs for sale, but didn't take the opportunity sadly, one of my regrets!
Glad you're on the mend, see you soon 😄
you know i'd forgotten the mad max car was there ! i think i only concentrated on the lotus 🤣🤣 ! there were all the cool kids having their photos taken with the modern aston martins, and there was me chuffed to bits next to a knackered old lotus ! thanks for the best wishes, see you soon. M
@@BROOKSCOLLECTABLES The V8 Interceptor is the holy grail to me, I believe a collector in the US ended up with it. There was a lot of cool stuff there! I remember the Bond cars (and motorcycles) They even had FAB1 Lady Penelope's Six wheeled Rolls-Royce.
It was a great trip, especially as I lived on the south coast at the time, had just picked up a SAAB 900 Turbo and it was it's maiden voyage!
Maybe there are some Toy Tuesday Mad Max related toys to do reviews on in the future?
That’s a bond car I’ve over looked , must start hunting one down 👍🏻
i know what you mean, but i think a vintage one in good condition is a classic that will only go up in value and are relatively inexpensive at auction at the moment ! and the modern one is worth getting too ! hope you enjoyed the video ! thank you for your comment. stay safe ! M
Much fun was had with the Corgi Lotus. The little wheels were a bit weird, which ended up sinking into the body of the car and not turning.
Hi Sir, it could be great also if you could make a video about the new Corgi versions of the Thunderbirds 2+4 and 1+3 plus Fab1 and compare some with the old Dinky ones
I had this one! Got it at a fundraiser sale in my elementary school gym for twenty five cents. The popcorn cost me fifty cents.
that was an absolute bargain ! do you still have it ? thank you for commenting, hope you enjoyed the video. stay safe M
Never had the Lotus as a kid, didn't get into Bond until Timothy Dalton!
Got it on pre order from Corgi if it arrives!
Could just buy an old one if get fed up of waiting!
Shame about the last Bond film though!
I had the Aston Martin. The bumper pushers the bullet proof rear shield and the ejector seat all functional with little buttons around the edge below the doors to activate the gadgets. Cool as fuck
I had this.. Lost the rockets... Loved it. I have the queen's silver jubilee carriage still in its box... Wish I had this instead.. Oh and chitty.. Original and newer version.
i lost one of the rockets filming 🤣🤣🤣 ! i think they were designed to dissolve on contact with air ! you need to swop the coach for one ! hope you enjoyed the video thanks for commenting ! stay safe. M
@@BROOKSCOLLECTABLES you not the shop museum at Blackpool are you?
@@sitcorocket yep that’s me ! Have you been in before ?
@@BROOKSCOLLECTABLES yes... I donated a centurion tank in a box about two years ago... Small world!
totally agree with you bang on the money
Thank you ! Hope you enjoyed the video! M
The underwater version was filled with water and was driven by a guy in scuba gear. And it was hard to steer.
I think that’s the one Elon Musk paid nearly a million dolly for ! And the one I saw in the lakes,it’s an epic scene from the movie, thanks for sharing. M
I agree!
Did you know the corgi junior comes as a road car rather than the submarine
No I’ve never see that one ! Thanks for sharing I’ll have to look out for it now 😂😂 ! M
I thought item on top of the roof of the car helped the toy to convert/change to a submarine.
Greatest. Corgi. Bond. Toy. The. Spy. Who. Loved. Me. Lotus. Esprit
I have to admit I ruined mine as a young lad. I tried to fire the missiles in the bath.... 😂
i think i cut the bit out in my edit about how many old ones we get with water damage ! 🤣 but it wasn’t our fault it didnt do what we wanted it to do what it did in the movie !
Release the Morphine cut.
it was the dullest unboxing video ever 🤣🤣 ! i think this one was .... well less morphiney 🤣🤣 hope you enjoyed the video ! saty safe. M
I did. Thanks to prime got into a bit of a bond mood. Only car I have is an Aston Marton 1:18 from Die another day. Made by beaver something or other.
Last great toy I had was the Ecto 1
you know ive only ever had a beaten up one of those ! ive been meaning to get one for the museum ! Thanks for commenting hope you enjoyed the video. stay safe M
@@BROOKSCOLLECTABLES You stay safe too old chap 🖖
Yip had the lotus and the buck Rogers starship....dont think bought many after that all seemed basic and mass produced
i think i was the same they kind of lost their way a bit after that selling dragon 32 computers, and wembly footballs it all go a bit weird, and like you said the toy you wanted from corgi were basic and churned out over and over ! thanks for commenting, hope you enjoyed the video, stay safe ! M
@@BROOKSCOLLECTABLES Dragon 32? Really. I had one of those. That was between my ZX81 and my BBC Model B.
@@splik yep it was an odd thing for them to go into ! They went bust not long after if memory serves !