007 James Bond Walkie Talkie Set with Extra Walkie Talkie - Open Box (Gabriel, 1965)....

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007 James Bond Walkie Talkie Set with Extra Walkie Talkie - Open Box (Gabriel, 1965). Released at the height of the original James Bond phenomenon, Gabriel's 007 Walkie Talkie Set reflects the moment when spy gadgetry crossed fully into mainstream toy culture. By 1965, Bond was no longer just a cinematic character but a global brand synonymous with technology, secrecy, and modern sophistication, and toy manufacturers were quick to translate that allure into role-play accessories. Walkie-talkies fit seamlessly into the Bond mythos, evoking covert communication, field operations, and Cold War intrigue without needing to replicate a specific on-screen prop. As a licensed product from the Connery era, this set captures the broader cultural shift that made espionage toys aspirational rather than niche, aimed at letting kids step into the world of agents and secret missions. Condition across the package reflects heavy wear overall, with the edges and corners showing extensive scuffing, dents, tearing, and crushing consistent with prolonged handling and storage. The box face exhibits heavy surface wear, including scuffing, creasing, surface tearing, and moisture damage. The box has been opened, and the contents show moderate wear from age, use, and storage. The walkie-talkies display scuffing and areas of plastic chipping. The set includes an extra walkie-talkie, totaling three units instead of the standard two. These items are untested, and no guarantee can be made regarding their working condition. Vintage James Bond toys from the mid-1960s occupy a unique intersection of pop culture, design, and licensed play, tied directly to one of cinema's most enduring icons. Even in worn condition, sets like this retain their period charm, grounded in an era when electronic playthings felt futuristic and clandestine. The inclusion of an extra walkie-talkie adds an uncommon wrinkle to an already scarce survivor. For collectors drawn to early Bond memorabilia or mid-century licensed electronics, this set represents a tangible artifact from the franchise's formative years, when 007 first taught the world that gadgets were just as thrilling as the man who used them.

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