Everyone has that one car moment from a James Bond movie that sticks with them. From the Mustang driving on two wheels in Diamonds Are Forever, Roger Moore nonchalantly driving up a beach in an Esprit, or Pierce Brosnan driving a BMW 750iL using his mobile phone. It's safe to say there are plenty of awesome Bond car moments.
Problem is, while these cars are infinitely cool they also tend to be rather expensive. We looked at cheap Bond cars several years ago and it's safe to say prices have gone up since then. There's no way you'd get an S1 Lotus Esprit for under £10,000 nowadays.
Diecast models are a clever way to enjoy Bond on a smaller scale. Even the most expensive model here is a drop in the ocean compared to a real Aston Martin. We've chosen our favourite examples below, and to borrow a line from Q, "please do look after them 007."
The best James Bond diecast cars
Corgi James Bond Aston Martin Collection
The best Bond car for Aston fanatics

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What could be better than one Aston Martin? Well, three is a good shout. This triple pack from Corgi contains the Silver Birch DB5 from Goldfinger, Tungsten Silver Vanquish from Die Another Day and Silver Grey DBS from Casino Royale. They offer decent detail for their size (85mm each) and are the perfect gift for a collector.
Playmobil James Bond Aston Martin DB5 u2013 Goldfinger Edition
The best Bond car for kids (and adults)

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We're big fans of Playmobil here at CAR. They're fun and robust model cars that adults and children alike can enjoy. And this fully licensed Goldfinger DB5 might be our favourite model yet. It's clearly been kitted out by Q branch and features tyre shredders, rear bullet-proof screen, front wing machine guns and an ejector seat ("ejector seat, you're joking?"). Judging by previous Playmobil cars this one will be great. We especially like the Playmobil Oddjob.
LEGO Creator Expert James Bond Aston Martin DB5
Best Bond car to build

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If you're wanting something a little more hands-on than the Playmobil model then a fully Q-fettled DB5 from LEGO is ideal. Like the Playmobil, it's fully licenced and features a selection of awesome gadgets like the ejector seat, bulletproof screen and machine guns. It's a fairly technical model (ages 16+) but the results will be awe-inspiring.
Hornby James Bond Aston Martin DB10
the best Aston Martin DB10 model

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Made exclusively for James Bond's use in Spectre (although there's more than a whiff of Vantage in the design), this DB10 features opening doors and is a really good 1:36 scale model.
Corgi James Bond - Aston Martin V8 Vantage - No Time To Die
Best James Bond Aston Martin V8 Vantage model

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Originally driven by Timothy Dalton in The Living Daylights, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage is spotted in the trailer for No Time To Die. This model has been 'winterised' with its hardtop but there's no word on whether the missiles or rocket are featured.
Corgi James Bond - BMW 750i - Tomorrow Never Dies
The best Tomorrow Never Dies model car

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A controversial choice of Bond car for some (although it makes perfect sense for Bond's banker cover), the BMW 750iL provided the perfect starting point for one of the most gadget-filled car chases of all time. This 1:36 scale model features the sunroof mounted missiles and badge wirecutter and comes in a fancy collectors box.
Corgi James Bond - Aston Martin DBS - Her Majesty's Secret Service
The best On Her Majesty's Secret Service model

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George Lazenby's only outing as 007 saw him handed the keys to the gorgeous Aston Martin DBS (the original). While it may lack any gadgets, it's a stunning 1:36 model and is the perfect gift for any fan of On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
Corgi CC04705 Corgi James Bond - Lotus Turbo - For Your Eyes Only
The best Bond Esprit Turbo model

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One of the coolest looking Bond cars of all time (especially with those ski racks). The Lotus Esprit Turbo may not have been the most iconic Lotus driven by James Bond, but with those gold Compomotive CX500 wheels and stickers, it is still a great car.
Corgi James Bond - Gyrocopter - Little Nellie - You Only Live Twice
Best flying Bond gift

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"Hold on a minute, this isn't a car," you may be thinking. And while a convertible Toyota 2000GT from You Only Live Twice may be a top model choice, it's hard to ignore the sheer brilliance of Little Nellie. Featuring missiles and rocket launchers, this little gyrocopter is as iconic as many of Bond's cars.
Corgi James Bond - BMW Z3 - Goldeneye
The best Bond BMW Z3 model

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Despite being fitted with radar and stinger missiles behind the headlights the BMW Z3 as used by Pierce Brosnan in Goldeneye is rather forgettable, and with only two minutes of screentime, it's easy to see why. Still, this model from Corgi features the missiles behind the headlights and is an interesting model.