List of James Bond gadgets

One popular element of the James Bond franchise is the exotic equipment and vehicles he is assigned on his missions, which often prove to be critically useful.

The original books and early adaptations had only relatively minimal pieces like the modified attache case in From Russia with Love. However, the gadgets took on a more spectacular profile in the film version of Goldfinger and its tremendous success encouraged the following films to have Bond supplied still more equipment. For instance, it became an expected scene in each film where Q would present and demonstrate Bond's assigned tools for the mission and it was a near guarentee that each and every piece would be invaluable to Bond in the field.

Fans eventually complained that the use of gadgets became excessive in the Roger Moore films, particularly in Moonraker and subsequent productions struggled to find a balance in which gadgets could have a place without giving the impression that the character unduly depended on them.

See also:

• List of James Bond vehicles
• Q

From Russia With Love

• Briefcase - This is technically Bond's first gadget. This briefcase given to Bond by Q-Branch constains a folding sniper rifle inside while ammunition, a knife, fifty gold sovereigns are contained in secret comparments accessable on the outside of the case. In addition, there a safety mechanism that will detonate a gas bomb in the briefcase if opened improperly.
• Pager - Even though From Russia With Love was made in the 60's and before one of these was actually invented, Bond had one to notify him if he ever needed to contact MI6. It's worth noting that Bond also had a phone installed in his car as well.

Goldfinger

• Homing beacon - Bond is given two homing beacons from Q-branch. The first is larger and used when Bond tracks the villain, Auric Goldfinger, to his base. The second is smaller and allows MI6 to know where Bond is. He hides it in a secret compartment in the heel of his shoe.

Thunderball

• Homer Pill - When Bond takes this pill it emits a signal that can be seen only by a certain reciever.
• Rebreather - A small device that can be carried on the person without notice and when in use, is held in the mouth to provide a few minutes of air in emergencies or when the user has to go underwater.

You Only Live Twice

• Shooting Cigarette - Tiger gives Bond a cigarette capable of shooting a projectile. Used in Blofelds volcano.
• Safecracker - A small device that can easily be carried in a jacket pocket and works by attaching it to a safe the operator wants to open. With it properly positioned, the user needs only to turn the combination dial and the device would light up a series of lights as each correct number on the combination dial is found until the entire series is revealed to open the safe. However, Bond finds out the hard way that gadget is not designed to defeat a safe's other security functions, such as alarms.

On Her Majesty's Secret Service

• Radioactive Lint - In the beginning of the move, Q is showing M a homing device made out of regular lint. "Placed in an opponent's pocket, the location fix and anti-personnel uses should be obvious." M is more concerned with locating Bond, who is nowhere to be found.
• Safecracker - A small (for its time) device that consists of a flexible cable ending in a grapple that is meant to be fitted on a typical safe combination lock. The machine would then examine the lock, figure out its combination and open the safe. In addtion, the device has a photocopier function that could allow for easy copying of secret documents to minimize the chance of the owner learning of the break in by missing the documents.

Diamonds are Forever

• Fake Fingerprint - Bond uses a fake fingerprint that clings to his thumb to trick Tiffany Case into believing he is Peter Franks.
• Slot Machine Ring - Q created a ring that when uses ensures a jackpot at the slot machines everytime.

Live and Let Die

• Magnetic Watch - Given to Bond by M when turned on it could snag any light weight metallic item. In theory, Bond claims it can even deflect a bullet. It also has a saw built into it.
• Bug Sweeper - Bond uses a handheld device that can sweep a room for electronic microphones.

The Man with the Golden Gun

• The Golden Gun - Scaramanga's weapon of choice, it could fire a 4.2 caliber golden bullet specially made for the gun. The gun also separated into a gold cigarette lighter, a gold cigarette case, a gold cuff link, and a gold pen as to evade security.

The Spy Who Loved Me

• XXX's Cigarette - The cigarette used by Soviet agent Triple X, could unleash a knockout blow when lit.

Moonraker

• 007 Camera - A mini camera imprinited with Bond's 00 number.
• Moonraker Laser - A laser gun that can be shot in space. The gun is also used in the video game, GoldenEye.
• Watch - Bond's watch, branded by Seiko contains a firing mechanism that can fire either armor piercing or envenomed darts. In addition, the watch face can open up for a small explosive charge connected to an wire that connects the watch's detonation function for the quick removal of an entry obstacle.

For Your Eyes Only

• ATAC - Automatic Targeting Attack Communicator, the ATAC was lost when the St. Georges was sunk.

Octopussy

• Pen - Given to Bond by Q-Branch this pen contains acid inside that can burn through any metal.
• Watch - Another gift from Q-Branch, this watch branded by Seiko, comes with a beacon that leads Bond to a Fabergé egg.

A View To A Kill

• Camera Ring - Bond wears a ring given to him by Q-Branch that acts a camera.

The Living Daylights

• Keychain - Bond's keychain designed by Q-Branch could be used as an explosive device that used a wolf whistle to activate the detonation function. It also could deploy stun gas and be used to "open 90% of the worlds locks".
• Ghetto Blaster - While never used by James Bond, we see this gadget tested in Q-Branch. The ghetto blaster is an 80s stereo that can fire a rocket.

Licence to Kill

• Dentonite Toothpaste - Plastic explosives disguised as ordinary toothpaste.
• Signature Camera Gun - A camera that when put together became a sniper rifle that only worked with for Bond due to a scanner built into the grip.

GoldenEye

• Grappling Belt - Q gives Bond a size 34 belt that contains a 75-foot repelling cord built into the buckle. When fired it shoots a grapple followed by a high tensile wire designed to support Bond's weight.
• Explosive Pen - Q-Branch gives Bond a pen that doubles as a class-4 grenade. Three clicks arms the four second fuse, another three disarms it.
• Omega Watch - This watch, standard issue of MI6, has a built in laser and can remotely detonate mines.
• Grapple and Laser Gun - In the intro sequence Bond bungee jumps off of a dam. To ensure he doesn't bounce back up he uses this gun to latch on to the complex below using it's grapple function. Once down, Bond uses the laser built inside the gun to infiltrate the venting system that leads into the bathroom.

Tomorrow Never Dies

• Ericsson Mobile Phone - The mobile phone had a variety of uses including a stun gun, a fingerprint scanner, and when opened fully had a built in LCD screen that allowed Bond to control his BMW 750i remotely and see where his car is going.
• Omega watch - Taken by Bond from a Chinese safehouse, it was later used to remotely destroy a glass jar that had a grenade lodged inside.
• Walther P99 - A gun taken by Bond from the same Chinese safehouse. It replaced Bond's Walther PPK. Since Tomorrow Never Dies Bond uses a Walt

The World is Not Enough

• Omega Watch - Bond's watch has the ability to shoot a grappling hook that can allow him to climb to new heights.
• Protective Jacket - Q gives Bond a jacket, that when deployed encloses Bond and potentially another person inside a ball. This feature appears to be based on the Zorb.

Die Another Day

• Glass Shattering Ring - This ring, given to Bond by Q-Branch, emits a high pitch sound that shatters any glass it's near.