When it comes to spies, there's no denying that James Bond is the leading man to get the job done. However, who would've guessed that his biggest villain wasn't going to be Mr. White or even Elektra King but instead Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios? It's just been reported that the latest James Bond 'Bond 23' movie has been axed due to lack of funds.
In light of the tragic news, it's time to take a moment and reminisce on some of the best James Bond-inspired innovations. Whether it's secret agent storage unit or a convert spy pen, these features had to be James Bond-approved.
15 James Bond-Inspired Innovations
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Secret Agent Auto Auctions
The James Bond Aston Martin Expects to Bring in Over $5 Million
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Superlative Swiss Yachts
Bond-Like 47" Code-X Catamaran Blasts Out of the Water
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007 Dashboards
The Toyota FT-EV II Has a Super Spy Interior
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Stealthy Eco Yachts
The Bamboo CUT Green Yacht by Christian Peetz is Fit for James Bond
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Secret Agent Storage
Zift Design Makes Iz Storage Functional, Discreet and Gorgeous
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Futuristic Bond Cars
Devon GTX's Stylish & Speedy Design Makes 007 Proud
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Dangerous Pens
The Uzi Tactical Pen is Protection, James Bond-Style
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James Bond Wiimotes
The Gold Edition Sharpshot Controller for Wii Celebrates 'Goldeneye'
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James Bond Briefcases
The China Vasion Fingerprint Briefcase is Ultra Secure
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Spy Camera Clothing
Thanko Button Makes You as Sexy & Skilled as James Bond
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Formal Gadget Cases
The Tuxedo Gadget Case Would Make James Bond Proud
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Ear-Free Phones
The W Phonewatch from Kempler & Strauss Would Shame 007
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Self-Destructing Flash Drives
The IronKey Flash Drive Lets You Be James Bond With Your Data
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Mini Concealed Cameras
The Button Camera is the Latest Innovation in Spying
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Covert Spy Pens
The Disappearing Ink Pen is Spy-Ready
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Keychain-Sized Multitools
IdeaSpark Launched a Kickstarter for its New K-Smart Multitool
Luxe Limited-Edition EDC Knives
The James Brand Barnes Knife Has a Bohler Blade and More
Leather-Bound Connected Notebooks
Side Note Boasts a MagSafe-Compatible Design for Added Ease
Multi-Functional EDC Tool Pens
The Mantis Pen by 3 Peters is an Excellent On-the-Go Companion
'90s Anime-Inspired Watches
Initial D and MF Ghost are the Subject of the New Casio Edifice Watch
Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs
This Mercedes-Benz Concept Vehicle by Al Yasid Balances Aesthetics
Luxury High-Strength Pocket Knives
The James Brand The Barnes Knife Shows Off New Materials
Road-Legal Flying Vehicles
The 'Switchblade' Tranforms From a Car to Plane in Under 3 Minutes
Film-Inspired Limited Timepieces
Bremont Unveils a New Limited Watch Series for Argylle
Previous Generation Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 4 Concept by Nathan Basset Looks to the Past
Film-Inspired Watch Lines
Kross Studio & Hasbro Debut the Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Set
Film-Inspired Graphic Timepieces
Citizen Presents its New Avatar Pandora Wave Watch
Industrial Next-Gen Console Concepts
This PlayStation 6 Console Concept Has Cyberpunk Inspiration
Long-Lasting Compact Pens
The NanoInk From InnoZoom Outlasts 100 Regular Pencils
Minimalist Industrial Cameras
This Braun Instant Camera Concept by Arihant R Israni is Sleek
Retro Tech-Inspired Phone Cases
Spigen Designs the C1 MagFit Case for the New iPhone 15s
Folding All-in-One Entertainment Systems
The PlayStation Capsule by Alisher Ashimov is Retro
Digital Nomad Concept Cars
This Multipurpose Car Was Envisioned By Students From Skoda
Artist-Inspired Fountain Pens
Montblanc Unveils Its Latest Vincent van Gogh Inspired Fountain Pens
Smartphone-Holding Water Bottles
The 'Ringo' Water Bottle Has a Magnetic Mount for Smartphones
Advanced Analog Watch Concepts
This Cyberpunk Watch Concept Has an Automatic Movement
AI-Fuelled Ballpoint Pens
The XNote is a ChatGPT-Enhanced Pen for Digital Drawings
Luxe Limited-Edition Fountain Pens
Montblanc and Ferrari Deliver the Ferrari Stilema SP3 Pen
70s Film-Inspired Shoe Designs
The Undercover x Dr. Martens Collaboration Train Continues
Novel Home Security Concepts
Swift Creatives Introduces 'Sculptural Surveillance'
Superhero Luxury Fountain Pens
Montegrappa Released a Limited-Edition Batman-Inspired Fountain Pen
Video Game-Like Sports Cars
The Milano Vision GT by Alex Imnadze Baldini is Streamlined
Celebratory Spirit Jackets
The Jameson St. Patrick’s Eve Jacket Was Made with Reed Art Department
Secret Agent Watch Collections
The Omega Seamaster James Bond 60th Anniversary Watches are Chic
AI-Generated Film Trailers
Curious Refuge Generates a Wes Anderson-Inspired Avatar Trailer With AI
Movie-Themed Cocktail Recipes
These Bombay Sapphire Gin Cocktails Celebrate the Golden Globes
Galactic-Themed Pen Holders
The UFO Desk Pen Holder Appears to be Levitating in the Air
Italian Sports Car-Branded Chargers
This Conceptual Ferrari EV Charger Pays Tribute to the Brand
Action Movie Eyewear Designs
The Oakley ECLP23 Eyewear Was Created with Tom Cruise
Supersonic Aircraft-Inspired EVs
The Conceptual Concorde 20+ Features Aviation Inspiration
Collaboration Fashion Designer Vehicles
The Toyota Aygo X UNDERCOVER is Limited to 5,000 Examples
Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts
The Citroën Above and Under by Sangheon Chung is Transformative
Video Store Speakeasies
Blockbuster Speakeasy Reimagines the Video Store as a Bar
Reimagined Open-Top Supercars
Gordon Murray's Latest Supercar Features a Stylish Open Cockpit
Breakthrough Graphene Batteries
NASA's Work on Project Sabers is Extremely Important
Single-Serve Cocktail Collabs
Mr Lyan x Whitebox Shares Canned Cocktails from a Top Bartender
Sci-Fi-Inspired Yacht Concepts
This 275-Foot Superyacht Is Inspired by Star Trek’s USS Enterprise
3D-Printed Organization Stationary
Studio Hopkins Launches Melt, a Brand of 3D-Printed Products
Futuristic Whisky Bottles
Johnnie Walker's NFC-Enabled Bottles Visualize the Year 2220
Modernized AI-Powered Typewriters
The 'Ghostwriter' AI Typewriter by Arvind Sanjeev is Intuitive
Metal-Lined Faraday Wallets
The OffGrid Switch Wallet Blocks Out RFID, WiFi and More
Film-Themed Cookbooks
A24's Scrounging Cookbook Takes Cues from Unusual Movie Meals
Ultra-Futuristic Modern Cars
The Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven EV is Visually Striking
Award-Winning London Garden Homes
Nic Howett Architect Designs the Secret Garden Flat
Punk Band-Inspired Vodka Bottles
Smirnoff Presents ‘True Originals’ with Gorillaz
Exclusive Movie-Inspired Cameras
Leica's D-Lux 7 007 Edition Celebrates 60 Years of James Bond
Tactical Titanium Money Clips
The James Brand The Martindale Money Clip is a First From the Brand
Star-Studded Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Alexander McQueen Presents its Dramatic FW23 Campaign
Futuristic Retro-Inspired Sedans
The Hyundai NINE Concept Harkens Back to 1980s Sports Cars
Cartoon-Branded Concept Cars
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 Disney100 Platinum Concept Has Specialty Branding
Kids' Money Management Books
'The Adventures of Ca$hman & Supersaver' Promotes Financial Awareness
Digital Currency Piggy Banks
This 'Smart Piggy' Bank Concept Upgrades a Classic
Italian Cafe Culture-Inspired Cocktails
These New NIO Cocktails Come in Four Varieties
Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts
The Nissan Concept 20-23 is Imagined as the Perfect City Car
Superhero-Themed Block Pen Stands
LEGO Presents the Star Lord Helmet as a Pen Stand
Retro-Inspired 3D-Printed Storage
Scott Yu-Juan Designs the Organized Macintosh Studio
Wizard-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Announces the New Harry Potter Gringotts Bank Set
Archaeologist Adventurer Timepieces
The Hamilton Boulton Watch is Worn in the New Indiana Jones
Anime-Themed Casual Shirts
UNIQLO to Launch its Second SPY x FAMILY Collection on November 25
Savory Vegetal Martinis
When Doves Cry is a Savory Take on the Classic Vesper Martini
Anti-Theft Faraday Pouches
OffGrid Releases Its New Self-Folding Faraday Key Fob Bag
Electric Luxe Concept Vehicles
Porsche Unveils a Look at the New Mission X Concept Hypercar
Superhero Anime Energy Drinks
Sneak Energy Debuted an Energy Drink Inspired by Popular Anime
Slasher-Inspired Energy Products
G Fuel Debuted the Hack ‘n Slash Collector’s Box for Halloween
Minimal Collaborative Furniture
Goldfinger, Holland Harvey & Tate Modern Create Ash Furniture
Superhero-Themed Luxe Watches
Audemars Piguet and Marvel Join on a Premium Spider-Man Watch
Japanese Bento-Inspired Stationery
NOOE's Bento Jot Offers an Efficient Storage Solution
Grenade-Inspired Table Clocks
The L’Epée 1839 Clock is Designed with Influence from History
Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters
LEGO Builder John Carter Creates a Blocked Version of Space
Cocktail-Inspired Couture
Christian Siriano Spring/Summer 2024 Has Designs Inspired by Gin
Accessible Space Travel Systems
This Space Elevator Concept by Jordan William Hughes is Wondrous
Opulent Branded Holiday Events
Moët & Chandon Unveils a One-of-a-Kind Event in New York City
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Anime-Themed QSR Restaurants
Burger King Japan Opens a SPY x FAMILY Berlint Store in Shibuya
Film-Inspired Cocktail Kits
METAXA Draws Inspiration from My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
Cinema-Themed Bat Boxes
NOW & the Bat Conservation Trust Created a Limited Run of Mini Cinemas
Film-Inspired Bottle Shop Interiors
Studio Paul Chan Draws Inspiration from Wes Anderson
Luxe Car-Inspired Bottle Designs
The Macallan and Bentley Motors Creates the Macallan Horizon
Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings
This Dutch Building Now Boasts Solar Panels & Insect Hotels
Rockstar-Inspired Instant Film Designs
Polaroid Unveils the For the Rebel Rebels Collection
Snap Binding Minimal Clipboards
Hirock Design Office Unveils the Sleek Paper Jacket
Car Color-Changing Technology
BMW Conceptualizes Car Color-Changing Technology
Book Vending Machines
This Book Vending Machine Inspires Readers at Exeter St Davids Station
Remixed Stealthy Camera Concepts
Wencheng Zhang Creates the Leica M Reimagined Concept
Illuminated Charger Design Concepts
Jones & Partners Presents a Look at the New Current Concept
Car-Backed Luxury Whiskies
Bowmore Islay Launches a New Whisky Collection with Aston Martin
Space-Inspired Hovering Pens
The Levitating Pen 3.0 Appears to be Magically Floating in the Air
Nostalgic Film-Retail Speakeasies
Blockbuster Gets a Revived New Life as a Speakeasy
Futuristic Vibrant London Apartments
2LG Studio Designs a Vibrant Apartment in East London
Cylindrical Furnished Penthouses
Tom Dixon Furnishes the One Park Drive Skyscrapers
AI-Generated Feature Films
'Man With AI Movie Camera' Will Be Generated on a Long, Single Prompt
Australian Haircare Expansions
BondiBoost Launches the New Heat Protectant Spray and Hot Brush
AI-Powered Ballpoint Pens
Nuwa Innovation Presents the AI-Fuelled Nuwa Pen Design
Lightweight Gin Bottles
Sipsmith's New Gin Bottle Design Cuts Its Weight by 20%
70s-Inspired Interior Office Renovations
dMFK Architects Renovates the 45 Whitfield Street Office
Armed Forces-Inspired Timepieces
Bremont Releases a Limited-Edition Broadsword Recon Watch
Martini-Inspired Mocktails
Mavrik Launched a Pair of Martini-Style Cocktails Without Alcohol
Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks
The Invisibility Shield Co. Relies on Science
Electrified Retro Sports Cars
The 'Caterham EV Seven' Will Feature An All-Electric Powertrain
AI-Driven Financial Education Games
Money Smarts Unveils AI Financial Game on Indiegogo
Bar-Quality Canned Martinis
Crystal Head is Sharing Its Own Take on Classic Cocktails
Bottled Espresso Martinis
XXI Martinis is a Columbus-Based Beverage Brand
Film Awards-Inspired Playing Cards
The Academy Awards and theory11 Launch Playing Card Deck
British Car Racing-Inspired Timepieces
Girard-Perregaux and Aston Martin Reveal the Laureato
Slick Hand-Built Electric Vehicles
Moke America Announces Its Comeback with a New Upgrade
Art-Printed Gin Bottles
Bombay Sapphire Delivers a New Jean-Michel Basquiat-Printed Bottle
Bunker-Converted Holiday Homes
Corstorphine & Wright Joins Symmetrys on a New Design Project
Luxe Film-Inspired Trinkets
The Fabergé x 007 Octopussy Egg Objet is Limited to 50 Examples
Artfully Glamorous Cocktail Bars
Moët Hennessy Launches a New Cocktail Bar in Paris
At-Home Cocktail Campaigns
Gordon's Many Evenings In Campaign Spotlights At-Home Drinking
Electrified Vehicle-Made Films
The Short Film 'Mushroom' Was Powered by Ford EVs
Immersive Movie Experiences
Canon Shared a Unique Experience of Knock at the Cabin CES 2023
Sleek Fintech Office Designs
Universal Design Studio Creates the Copper Office in London
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Anniversary-Honoring Manual Supercars
The Aston Martin Valour Celebrates 110 Years of the Brand
Advanced Beauty Hair Masks
KBOND20 is the Latest Addition to Joico's Defy Damage Collection
Holiday-Ready Whisky Cocktails
Grant's Whisky Introduces Tailored Cocktails for the Holiday Season
Iconic Game Thriller Films
The Tale of the Tetris Game is Being Transformed into a Movie
Youthful Vintage-Inspired Hotels
Standard International is Set to Launch New Hotel Brand
Fictional Wizard Collectible Coins
The Royal Mint Showcases the Harry Potter Collection
AI-Powered News Reporters
The Sky News ChatGPT-Powered News Reporter Tests the Technology
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
Martini-Inspired Candies
The Sugarfina x Chopin Collection Shares Cocktail-Themed Sweets
Debut Multiplayer Fantasy Games
IO Interactive is Entering Online Gaming with 'Project Fantasy'
Fatherly Fall Fashion Campaigns
Paul&Shark Spotlights Pierce Brosnan and his Son in New Launch
Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses
Midjourney Helped Create the Mutated School Bus Design
Branded Film Launches
Oakley Launches Future Genesis and a New Brand Aesthetic
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Upcoming Dark Superhero Series
Amazon Announces that It is to Launch a Spider-Man Noir Series
Sleek Futuristic Electric Vehicles
Nissan Unveils a Look at the Max-Out EV Concept Converitible
Futuristic Missile Interceptors
This System Can Thwart Missiles Flying At Hypersonic Speeds
Poison-Inspired Cocktails
The Alchemist Serves Drinks from an "Assassin's Teapot"
Convenient Grab-and-Go Candy Cups
The New Bonds Shaker Cups Include a Number of Favorites
Superhero Dramatic Game Trailers
The Spider-Man 2 Game by Marvel Releases More Teasers
Indie Game-Adapted Movies
The El Paso, Elsewhere Game is Getting Turned into a Movie