Introduction
I thought it would be fun to start some discussions from a family card game, Movie Talk, which I never got to play with my family. The forty-third card I pulled (less at random today) said:
“Several actors have had the chance to portray James Bond in the 007 films. They include Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig. Each actor has played Bond a bit differently.
Which is your favorite Bond actor? Which Bond film is your favorite?”
I felt like this question seemed appropriate with the dropping of the new No Time To Die trailer. I have loved James Bond for my whole life. I grew up watching the movies (mainly the Pierce Brosnan ones) and I would watch them on TV whenever they were on. I used to constantly quote Goldfinger, “She's covered in paint. Gold paint.” The Bond movies mean a lot to me because of how much I watched them as a kid. It’s near impossible for me to rank the Bond actors or Bond films, but I will try to do it in as short a way as possible.
Ultimately if I had to pick my favorite Bond actor and movie I would have to go with Daniel Craig and Casino Royale. Daniel Craig has really become James Bond to me and he works so well in the role. He’s suave, handsome, and there’s just something about him that just works. A lot of people didn’t like Spectre, and I still very much enjoyed it. For me, his run has been consistently entertaining and the ongoing story has been interesting to follow. As for Casino Royale, it has some of the best action in the Bond franchise, and it’s so well written that even a simple card game can be tense. There were a lot of action beats that on my first viewing had me on the edge of my seat.
As for the other Bonds, I’d have a hard time not mentioning them because of how much I love the movies. I won’t be ranking them, as I’ve already said my favorite, but I figured I’d say my favorite movie for each of them:
It’s hard to choose one that I love out of Sean Connery’s movies most. I love Dr. No and Goldfinger very much. However, I think You Only Live Twice is probably my favorite of his Bond movies. There are certainly aspects of it that haven’t aged well, but I absolutely love Donald Pleasance as Blofeld, and I wish he had returned at some point. The song for the movie by Nancy Sinatra is one of the best.
George Lazenby of course was only in one Bond film, but On Her Majesty’s Secret Service was almost the contender for my favorite Bond movie. While Lazenby isn’t my favorite Bond, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service is a very close second for Bond Films. I have a special place in my heart for it. It shows Bond in a different light than we’re used to seeing, and the ending is one of the most heartbreaking scenes in a Bond movie.
My favorite Roger Moore movie is also his first Bond outing. Live and Let Die has my favorite Bond Girl, Solitaire. The movie is goofy at points, but I really don’t mind that. The closest I get to minding it is the obnoxious Sheriff J.W. Pepper (who I guess was so popular he made an appearance in The Man with the Golden Gun). And of course I can’t mention this movie without mentioning the title song, which has become iconic in its own right.
I think Timothy Dalton’s best Bond film is License to Kill. It’s what I’d call the darkest of the Bond movies, and sets itself apart that way. This movie is also one of my favorites.
Pierce Brosnan is the Bond that I grew up with. He’s certainly one of the campiest of the Bonds with all of the gadgets and cgi the movies threw at you, but he’ll always hold a special place in my heart. My favorite of his films is GoldenEye. It’s an easy pick for me. When I was a kid I loved Alan Cummings’s character (“I’m invincible!”) and Sean Bean as the main villain was an excellent choice.
This post is already way too long, but I also wanted to shout out Dame Judi Dench, who is my favorite M in the series. She’s great to watch throughout, and she develops a real softness over the course of the series for Bond, despite always being a powerful figure.
TLDR: Which is your favorite Bond actor? Which Bond film is your favorite?”
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My favourite decks from the past year

Playing cards make the ideal gift, particularly the many beautiful custom decks available nowadays. Almost everyone can use a deck of cards at some point, so they have an instant and universal appeal, especially if a deck has some customized artwork and is packaged in an appealing tuck box.
In this list I want to focus on some of my favourite decks that have come out in the past year 2020. This year has been a challenging year for many of us in light of the coronavirus that has swept across the world. But in the middle of all this darkness, there have also been some bright spots, which include the brand new crop of custom decks that have appeared in the marketplace.
The suggestions I'm making are very much a matter of personal choice, and other playing card enthusiasts might make other choices. I haven't seen each and every deck that hit the market in the past year, and there are undoubtedly plenty of other worthy decks that qualify for a list like this. I've also not included any decks that have haven't yet been produced, even if they have been crowdfunded. This list strictly covers decks that you should be able to obtain from online retailers and resellers. I've also not included so-called "hype decks" that sell out almost immediately at the publisher level (e.g. Fontaines), but only those that enter retail channels and are more widely and readily available.
I've also included links to where you find them at PlayingCardDecks so that you can see images of the tuck boxes and cards for each item, and because they're the retailer I personally buy playing cards from the most. But you should be able to find these decks at most online retailers.

Popular Series

Several series of playing cards have become brands of their own, and achieved nearly cult status from collectors. This past year has seen some great additions to the line-ups from popular series that include big names like Jerry's Nuggets, Cherry Casino, and NOC.
● Jerry's Nugget Aqua Playing Cards - Jerry's Nuggets are a modern icon in the world of playing cards, due to the cult status of this deck, which was praised by cardists around the world. It was originally printed in the early 1970s, and was so much in demand in recent decades that copies fetched over $500 in the secondary market. A very successful reprinting of the original blue and red decks happened in 2019, and in the past year we've seen multiple reprints in different colours. Among my favourites in this series are the bright colours like orange, yellow, and green, which have all appeared in the past year. But there's also something for those who prefer a more muted look, such as steel and black. For more in this series, see Jerry's Nugget decks.
● Cherry Casino Tropicana Teal Playing Cards - The Cherry Casino decks capture a retro vibe, and are a throwback to the old fruit machines from gambling halls, with their distinctive cherry artwork. For me the real appeal of this series lies in the gorgeous card backs, which have a metallic sheen making them feel instantly different from all other decks. The face cards are all quite standard, so that makes them ideal for card games or card magic. Multiple new colours continue to appear in this series, such as Flamingo Quartz Pink, and most recently McCarran Silver. For more in this series, see Cherry Casino decks .
● NOC 3000X2 Purple Playing Cards - The acronym NOC originally stood for Nothing Only Colour, and in line with this the initial decks in this series were all very minimalist. Many people like to collect and use the NOC decks, and over time the series has evolved somewhat. The most recent releases show some new splashes of creativity, and with the NOC 3000X2 deck we travel into the future, past the year 3000. Vibrant purples and pinks inhabit the landscape of the cards, for a very modern and flashy look that is particularly well suited to cardistry. This particular deck is also available in a matching pink version. For more in this series, see NOC decks.

Popular Brands

There are several big brands that you can count on for quality, and this year was no exception, with big companies like Theory11, Ellusionist, and Art of Play all continuing to contribute wonderful playing cards to the market.
● James Bond 007 Playing Cards - When it comes to glamorous tuck boxes, it doesn't get much better than the luxury of playing card producer Theory11. This wonderful deck is a tribute to agent 007, James Bond. I collect most of the Theory11 decks, and this one is particularly terrific, with a supreme tuck box, and Bond-inspired paraphernalia on the court cards and on the card back. Close observers will find many Bond gadgets and more. Theory11 have put out several stylish releases in the past year, another one being the Hollywood Roosevelt deck. For more, see Theory11 decks.
● Shadow Masters Legacy v2 Playing Cards - One of the companies at the forefront of the custom playing cards movement was Ellusionist and their Black Tiger deck continues to be a modern icon. While they've since been overshadowed by the many custom decks produced in the crowd-funding era over the past decade, they continue to produce some memorable decks from time to time that are worth picking up. The Shadow Masters Legacy v2 is a black deck in the classic Ellusionist style, and represents the kind of thing that made them great to begin with. A jet black background is the chief feature of this deck, and the red and white used for the artwork and pips stands out beautifully against the inky black. This deck compares favourably with any other deck from the modern era. For more, see Ellusionist decks.
● Yellow Wheel Playing Cards - The brand Art of Play is the home of influential cardists Dan and Dave Buck. Their Red & Blue Wheel decks are among my all-time favourite decks, with gorgeous metallic inks as part of a split-pip design. The Yellow Wheel deck is their latest entry in the Wheel series, that retains the original card backs but now in yellow. But the highlight is the card faces, with the split pips employing a stunning metallic silver that complements the cards beautifully. This is a completely custom deck that is certain to impress anyone who sees it. Art of Play produces many new decks each year, and their Henry & Sally deck is a fun novelty release also worth checking out. For more, see Art of Play decks.

Popular Designers

They are a very select group, but there are some notable designers in the playing card industry who have developed a real name for themselves, have generated a large following of loyal fans, and continue to produce high quality custom decks on a regular basis.
● Italia Radiosa Playing Cards - Italian designer Giovanni Meroni is the man behind Thirdway Industries, and his playing cards are in high demand from collectors around the world. His signature style is immediately recognizable in each of his decks, and this one is no exception. Along with its companion Italia Segreta, it's themed around the wonders and secrets of Italy. The unique court cards are the real highlight, showcasing Giovanni's usual creativity and style. The number cards are also fully custom. These are the kinds of decks that will hold their value well in years to come. If you want even more vibrant colours, check out Modern Idols, from the same creator. For more, see Giovanni Meroni decks.
● Postage Paid Playing Cards - Behind the brand Kings Wild Project is Jackson Robinson, who is one of the few professional designers that actually makes a living out of designing playing cards. This deck was inspired by the idea of playing cards functioning as postcards, each with its own stamp and post paid stamp. All 50 US states are represented on different cards, and everything about this deck is fully customized. This deck was produced in only limited numbers, so it will be out of stock in most places. But if you're quick, you can still grab Jackson Robinson's General Admission deck, which applies a similar concept to tickets, with each card representing a vintage ticket stub from the early 20th century. For more, see Jackson Robinson decks.
● Kodiak Playing Cards - From popular designer Jody Eklund and his Black Ink Playing Cards Company, comes this delightful deck of playing cards that is geared to the poker player and collector. The cards have a very classic look, but offer a fresh take on the designs of the court cards and pips. Jody is highly respected for his approach to graphic design, and these cards will prove an excellent choice if you like playing card games, and want to bring something stylish and attractive to the table. For more, see Jody Eklund decks.

Magician Decks

Most magicians can perform their magic with any deck, but typically they prefer to do card magic with a deck where novelty and customization are minimal, so as not to distract from their magic. These decks are well suited to performing magic, and contain bonus gaff cards or other secrets that enable them to produce miracles not possible with ordinary decks.
● Card College Playing Cards - These decks are a tribute to the most outstanding modern teacher of the fundamentals of card magic, Roberto Giobbi. Mr Giobbi is the author of Card College, a series of best-selling books which are the modern gold standard for learning card magic. Available in red and blue, these decks are simple and practical for the working magician, and as a bonus each contains two double backer gaff cards. If you want more luxury, check out the stunning Luxury 3 Deck Set, which has even more stylish cards, individually numbered tuck boxes with unique origami style features, packaged in an attractive acrylic box - the ideal collectible or gift for magicians.
● Remedies Royal Blue Playing Cards - The Remedies decks come from popular creators Daniel Madison and Daniel Schneider, and this is a successor to the Remedies Scarlet Red deck. Many collectors love the Black Roses brand of playing cards, and collect whatever they produce. This blue Remedies deck has a classic and minimalist look with bold blue card backs, and is very functional and practical. The inclusion of a special Angle Zero gaff makes it ideal for magicians.
● DMC Elites Red v5 Playing Cards - Of all the marked decks I own, the DMC Elites is easily my first choice whenever I want a marked deck with cards that can be easily read from a distance, due to the clever and yet almost invisible marking system it uses. This deck has previously been released in several different colours, and now incorporates Tamariz's Mnemonica stack. All you need is the deck, but there is a terrific Passport book available separately, which will give you some great ideas for routines you can pull off with this great marked deck. For more, see Marked decks.

Cardistry Decks

Card flourishing has really boomed in recent years, and especially shines when cardists use a deck that has colourful and striking patterns optimized for cardistry, that enhance the visual aesthetics of cards in motion, as these decks show.
● Neon Orange Cardistry Playing Cards - This deck represents Bicycle's attempt to meet a demand for a relatively low-cost deck geared towards card flourishing. The card backs have a geometric design, and the faces are all identical and completely non-standard, showcasing the latest evolution in playing cards optimized entirely for cardistry. Bright colours ensure that the cards look visually appealing in fans, spreads, and flourishing moves. Alongside this vibrant orange deck is its blue companion, the Neon Blue Aurora deck.
● Autumn Circle Cardistry Playing Cards - Tally Ho is a classic brand that USPCC has been producing for a long time. The circle back design of the typical Tally Ho deck has become iconic, and is especially appreciated by those who enjoy card flourishing. Each year the folks at Bicycle produce some in-house decks for special occasions, and the Autumn Circle Back deck is a lovely result. The colours capture the warmth and glow of autumn leaves and the mood of harvest time, while the pattern on the card backs is perfect for cardistry.
● ArrowDynamix Cardistry Playing Cards - Given the high volume of cardistry decks appearing all the time, it can be difficult to come up with something completely original, but this minimalist deck has accomplished exactly that. Each card features a giant vertical arrow on the card backs, and a giant horizontal arrow on the faces. With carefully choreographed sequences and moves, you can create truly unique patterns and effects that you simply can't achieve with any other cardistry deck.

Animal-themed Decks

Do you love animals, or do you have an animal lover in your life? There are a lot of wonderful custom decks that are tributes to our four legged friends, or depict some of our favourite creatures.
● Woof and Whiskers Dog Playing Cards - The real appeal of this deck is the cute tuck box, which has cardboard ears that fold up, to complete the look of the friendly dog on the front of the box. I would have liked to see some more customization with the number cards, but it's still a very charming deck, with delightful custom artwork on the court cards and aces. This is one of two Zoo 52 decks, so if you like the Dog deck, you'll also want to pick up the Playful Paws Cat deck, which is equally cute.
● Aviary Playing Cards - There are a lot of independent creators that produce Bicycle branded playing cards with the help of industry giant USPCC, but this big name producer also releases its own in-house decks. This is my favourite of their four newest releases that hit the market at the end of 2020, and is a very classy looking deck with artwork inspired by a traditional look, but with adjustments to give it a custom feel, and the presence of several birds carefully positioned throughout the deck. Of the four new releases from Bicycle, the Sea King deck is also proving to be very popular.
● King of Tigers Playing Cards - If you're looking for a deck with bling, this is it. The card backs have a borderless tiger skin pattern, which has been printed with some of the latest technology that makes use of foil for a truly eye-catching look. The tuck box is even more glamorous. While the court cards are clearly inspired by traditional courts, the Jokers bring back the tiger theme strongly, and the tiger skin look recurs throughout the deck.

Food-themed Decks

Recent years have seen some wonderful novelty decks themed around different kinds of food. These are always a great way to whet your appetite for a card game, or to show off to family or friends, and have proved a real hit with collectors.
● Squeezers V3 Playing Cards - Good luck getting your hands on decks from this extremely popular series from Organic Playing Cards, because they sell out quickly. These fruit inspired decks have delightful tuck boxes, and this grapefruit themed deck even comes in a tuck box that looks like a juice box, and is actually scented like grapefruit. The cards themselves are quite practical, but add humorous grapefruit themed elements to the court cards, and new bold colours. OPC's 2020 releases also included the watermelon-themed Carvers deck, while their current release sees the brand go in a slightly new direction with the corn-themed Shuckers.
● Noodlers Chicken Playing Cards - If you like the concept behind the Organic Playing Cards series, you'll probably also enjoy this deck, which has a similarly styled tuck box to the Squeezers decks, but represents a packet of ramen noodles. The orange colour on the card backs and pips has also been inspired by the noodles theme. The artwork on the court cards has a quaint and cute style, with each character depicted in a light hearted style quite different from standard courts, and all holding a bowl of noodles. For a final laugh, the Jokers provide us with the necessary packet of "chicken seasoning" to add to our noodles.
● Citrus Playing Cards - Created by Flaminko, the Deliciousness series has been somewhat overshadowed by the more successful fruit inspired cards from Organic Playing Cards. But I love the Flaminko decks, because they apply customization to all elements of the cards, including the pips. This novelty deck is well suited for card flourishing, card games, and collectors, and cleverly captures all that is juicy and wonderful about citrus fruit.

Music-themed Decks

Music is another evergreen theme, and there's a solid range of lovely decks for the music lover, whether your taste is classical or more contemporary rock-and-roll.
● Composers Mozart Playing Cards - This deck is part of a series that also includes other composers like Bach. These decks are true collector pieces, and make a wonderful tribute to some of the greatest composers of all time. The tuck boxes have a very classical look, and metallic ink enhances the gorgeous card backs. Meanwhile completely custom artwork on the faces emphasizes a vintage and classical feel. They are great for music lovers and collectors, but if classical music isn't your thing, then check out the Rock and Roll deck.
● Piano Player Playing Cards - If the piano is your instrument of choice, this is a deck for you. The creative tuck box is available in two styles, one with two black keys and the other with three black keys, which means you can place two decks alongside each other to create a larger keyboard. Fully custom characters inhabit the court cards, with the keyboard motif returning in the details of the artwork. Small touches like this really make this creative deck a thing of unique beauty.
● Soundboards v3 Midnight Playing Cards - Remember the old walk-man cassette players? In the 1980s these revolutionary electronic devices were among the first to make your personal music collection portable. The Soundboards deck replicates the look of a classic walk-man, and the Jokers complete the look by bringing the cassette tape look into the box. This Midnight edition has a dark look, so you might also want to consider the red deck if you prefer a more traditional colour.

Fiction & Film themed Decks

Most of us love a good story, whether it's in the pages of a novel or on our screens. Here are some great custom decks that are loving tributes to some of the best from the worlds of fiction and film.
● Jane Austen Playing Cards - Fans of the classic novel will appreciate the loving treatment that Jane Austen's famous novels have received in this delightful tribute from the Art of Play label. Each suit represents a different novel, with the court cards featuring the lead characters in the story. The design of the characters is inspired by period costumes and reflects the fashions from the time in which the stories are set. The classy tuck case ensures that everything is nicely packaged and well presented.
● Star Wars Playing Cards - Theory11 achieved a real coup by acquiring the rights to bring the Star Wars brand to playing cards. They were the perfect company to ensure that the result was a classy deck that did justice to the world of the films. This pair of Light Side and Dark Side decks begins with a top quality and highly attractive tuck case, as we've come to expect from Theory11. The court cards all feature different characters from the movies, and the design is the perfect blend of customization and playability, making this a practical deck you can bring out for your favourite card game, or to give to the Star Wars fan in your life. A similar pair of decks was produced later in the year in White and Black.
● King Arthur Playing Cards - The result of a collaboration between Riffle Shuffle and Studio Muti, this pair of red and green decks tell the story of the famous Arthurian legend. For me it's a personal and nostalgic childhood favourite, in light of the adventure and imagination it evokes. But as impressive as these decks are, they pale besides the King Arthur Gold deck, which has gold metallic ink on the faces, and gold foil on the card backs, for a truly extravagant look. Inside and out, this is a stunning tribute to a timeless classic from the world of fiction.

Space-themed Decks

So I cheated. I already have a section devoted to cardistry, so I figured I'd sneak in a second category, by including some cardistry decks that all have a space theme. These decks all feature colourful visuals that work well for flourishing, but can also be enjoyed by collectors who appreciate their vibrant colours and exuberant designs.
● Solokid Constellation Playing Cards - This set of twelve decks captures the twelve different star signs. It was produced by Bocopo, a company well known for producing colourful custom decks that appeal especially to cardists and collectors. These decks are typical Bocopo offerings, with evocative colours that are unique to each different deck, to help capture a different feeling for each and every constellation. If you like vibrant colour, you'll certainly find something to enjoy here.
● Stargazer New Moon Playing Cards - Several different decks have now appeared in the Stargazer series, but the recent New Moon deck is probably my favourite. The circular moon that appears on all the card backs makes it an ideal deck for card flourishing moves like spins and twirls. The face cards have some truly vibrant colours, and capture well the feel of a night sky bursting with colour and life.
● Sirius B v3 Playing Cards - I fell in love with the style of the original Sirius B deck, so this third edition was always going to win me over. The court cards consist of a blur of colours that look like paints mixed together, and this style has also been applied to the pips. The colours are the real appeal here, and the signature design of the card backs also looks very nice in card flourishes.

Transformation Decks

I personally adore transformation cards, and consider them to be one of the most fascinating and memorable types of playing cards there is. The idea is that you take the pips and incorporate them into a larger picture that forms a unique work of art, for each and every card in the deck.
● Cotta's Almanac #1 Reproduction Playing Cards - This historic deck was first created in 1805 by J.C. Cotta, and was the very first of its kind. Themed on the "Joan of Arc" play by Schiller, the beauty and creativity of these cards will still win over collectors today. Lovingly produced in a high quality modern edition, this recreation is the first of the entire series of Cotta transformation decks that is being reproduced by PCD.
● 5th Kingdom Playing Cards - This deck is possibly my favourite original release from PCD in the past year. It is an outstanding example of the creativity and originality of a semi-transformation deck, where the pips have been cleverly incorporated into the artwork. Each suit represents a different culture, turning each individual card into a work of art that can be admired and enjoyed.
● Pack of Dogs V2 Playing Cards - This transformation deck is the work of John Littleboy, who has produced a number of such decks in his inimitable style, including Pack of Dogs, Kitten Club, Mermaid Queen, and Bag of Bones. The number cards are my favourites, and in this deck each of these represents a larger art piece with a dog. Each suit has a progressive image, so they don't feel totally unique from each other. It's more like a series of consecutive snapshots, and you can use flip animation to tell the story. Littleboy's Kitten Club V2 deck applies a similar concept to cats.

In-House Decks

PlayingCardDecks doesn't just sell playing cards, but Will Roya also uses his wealth of experience to team up with designers and graphic artists to produce high quality custom decks under the PCD label. Here are some great custom decks that were published in-house over the course of 2020.
● Astronaut Playing Cards - This novelty deck is a delightful creation that will please anyone who has an interest in space and space travel, in light of its unique theme. The Kings are all depicted as astronauts, while the Queens and Jacks represent space travellers. The card backs have a futuristic look with neon lights, and this look carries over to the number cards, which are highly customized with unique red and blue pips.
● Beekeeper Playing Cards - There are plenty of bee themed playing cards already on the market, but the artwork style gives this one a truly unique feel. Two decks were produced, one with light card backs and the other with dark card backs. This is a great novelty deck for the collector, because there's especially some delightful creativity to be found with the bee-inspired pips, and the detailed custom artwork on the court cards.
● Testament Classic Playing Cards - This is a Biblical themed deck created by artist Ben Green. It's intended as an art deck, with the images on the cards depicting Biblical characters from well-known narratives. Representing a dual love for playing cards and a love for Bible-inspired art, this deck will especially appeal to the collector.

Out-of-the-Ordinary Decks

I'm a sucker for highly unusual decks with a high degree of novelty, and even though these are not ones I'd typically use for playing card games, they have very unique features that make them stand out from your average custom deck.
● Starry Night Puzzle Playing Cards - Fancy a deck that doubles as a jigsaw puzzle? This clever deck takes its inspiration from Vincent Van Gogh's famous painting, The Starry Night. The artwork on the card faces is all taken from the painting, and all the cards can be pieced together to make a single giant picture, thus effectively functioning as a large puzzle. Yet each card has clear indices so it's still something you can use for card games too. Definitely unique and out of the ordinary, this set of playing cards is a perfect choice for fans of classic art and paintings.
● Falcon Razors Deluxe Throwing Playing Cards - Rick Smith Jr has made multiple world records in throwing playing cards. His baseball background holds him in good stead, but anybody can learn to throw playing cards if you use the techniques Rick teaches. These throwing cards were a collaboration with legendary flourisher De'vo, and were featured in one of this year's viral videos from Dude Perfect, which featured Rick and his amazing card throwing. The cards are slightly thicker than standard Bicycle stock, to ensure extra durability and performance for card throwing.
● AQUA Invisible Plastic Playing Cards - If you're looking for something completely different, this might hit the mark. This is a ground-breaking deck that is the closest thing to being invisible. All the cards are made out of completely transparent plastic, after which a high gloss transparent printing is applied to selected areas of the cards to produce the designs and pips. So each card is effectively completely transparent, and yet you can see its unique artwork and determine its value and suit. The handling is surprisingly better than you'd expect for a completely plastic deck, and it's certainly something unique.

Other Gift Ideas

Do you want to let your gift recipient make their own decision about what to get, or are you not quite sure what to buy? Here are a couple of special gift ideas that might help out, even if it is to give your family or friends a convenient way to enable you to select your own gift!
Firstly, there's a wide range of accessories available for playing cards, like card clips, card cases, and more. Alternatively, consider a gift card, which is available in amounts of $10, $25, $50, $100, and $200. There's also the popular Pip Box Club, which has been around for over two years. Subscribers get a selection of decks and goodies shipped to them each month, and offers great value with each box.
Boxing Day Sale: Right now you can take advantage of a special sale at PlayingCardDecks, and save $10 off any order over $30 by using the code box20. This coupon is valid from Boxing Day until the end of 2020.
Happy shopping, and happy holidays!

Spoilers ahead:
Been a while since I have spoken on this subreddit. Last time I wrote about Dr. No; this time I will be looking at a film that surprisingly shares a lot of Bond DNA with Dr. No. Enjoy!
I had recently heard on this subreddit that Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace were on Netflix but I had forgotten that fact. I wanted something to watch and of course the first thing to pop up was Casino Royale. I decided to give it a watch because I have not gotten to see it again in years. I remember loving it as a kid and considering it one of my favorite 007 movies. Now having rewatched it with fresh eyes - it's all I remembered and more.
Casino Royale is many things but I think the main reason why it's so great is the script. It harkens back to the simplicity of Dr. No's more detective/espionage style of storytelling while having all the action setpieces of the later films. There are dozens of show-don't-tell moments throughout that give the audience the sense that James Bond is as crafty as he is said to be. There are small moments where MI6 will butt in to give short exposition updates to the audience; their length is so well paced that it does not detract from the forward momentum of the plot or insult the audiences' intelligence.
One of the stand out moments for me was after James discovers that Vesper has betrayed him. In any weaker script there would have been an overdramatic scene when they reunited where James would be disappointed and angry at Vesper. Instead all we get is a look between them and Vesper utters, "I'm sorry". That is so much more powerful and the scene that ensues is of course very tragic. Another fantastic stand out was the entire sequence in Miami. 007 kills the man he is tailing (in the body exhibit) without the two uttering a word to eachother. That was another moment where corny dialogue like, "don't say a word", would have appeared in any other film but instead it's a silent exchange as the two men know what is at stake if they make a scene.
The film's pacing is also perfect; every moment in the script to plays out with precision. It's never dull, allowing for the quieter scenes to match the pace of all the action heavy moments. The dialogue is also fantastic. There are so many details in the way each character speaks. I particularly enjoyed how they wrote James Bond. He primarily keeps to himself but gains confidence (his arrogance) in certain situations - revealing his inner self. It was so great to see all the sides of Bond while still feeling like he isn't the smooth talking tough guy of the Connery or Brosnan eras just yet. His more human elements all throughout really sell this interpretation as being much more real and less of a comic book action hero. Same goes for the main villain Le Chiffre, played brilliantly by Mads Mikkelson and Eva Green's great, intimate performance as Vesper.
The callbacks to the older films are not too bombastic which gives the movie its own identity. We still get the exotic locals, Aston Martins, MI6, and Felix Leiter that we are all familiar with, but they don't feel shoehorned in or undercooked. I also enjoyed them throwing in a pun or two just to show that this wasn't the most straight faced Bond ever. Also, "would you like that shaken or stirred?" "Do I look like I give a damn?" Brilliant.
There is a lot more to be said about this film in terms of direction, editing, cinematography, performances, music, action design, etc... but we all know it's just so, so great. The movie as a whole really comes together as the ultimate Bond package. Even if Daniel Craig never got to make any more Bond adventures, Casino Royale fulfills everything you could ever want from one (maybe minus the gadgets). It all comes down to the words on the pages of the script. The three writers who worked on it did a killer job.
Here is hoping No Time To Die gives us a satisfying ending to the Craig era. This was definitely quite a way for it to begin.

1. Casino Royale- Origin story that didn’t feel like one. Craig plays Bond just like the book. He’s jacked. Him and Vespers chemistry. Bond felt like a real spy/assassin. He could be hurt emotionally and physically. Locations. Action. Entire cast. His wardrobe. Most realistic torture scene in a movie imo. Poker. Bond becoming cold hearted after Vesper dies and unattached (seen in later films). That iconic ending with the 3 piece suit and the classic intro and theme for the first time.
2. Goldfinger- Set the formula for what would follow. Goldfinger himself. Best pre title sequence to date. Rolex 6538. Golf scene. Aston Martin. Pussy.
3. Goldeneye- pre title sequence. Brosnan. Bean. 007 vs 006. Omega Seamaster looking cool and being used as a gadget. Natalia. Action packed up the wazoo.
4. Skyfall- Delving into Bonds past. Silva. Theme song. Shows Bonds mental and physical struggles. Battle at Skyfall. Judy Dench.
5. FRWL- Robert Shaw. Train Fight. Entire main cast.
6. Dr. No- First scene with Bond. Locations. You’ve have your 6 scene. glimpses of real spy work like hair on the door.
7. Thunderball- Domino. The Bahamas. Connery still got it.
8. Spy who loved me- Overall classic bond. Stunts. XXX. Locations. Gadgets.
9. Golden Gun- Christopher Lee.
10. Spectre- Modern take on Spectre. Blofeld great. Believable retcon of all of Craig movies.
11. Tomorrow never dies- Great action and gadgets.
12. World is not enough- Brosnan awesome, good plot twist.
13. You only live twice- Volcano Lair and finally meet Dr. Evil ;)
14. Moonraker- Hugo Drax great villain.
15. Quantum of Solace- Good action, Craig excellent.
16. Live and Let Die - Voodoo threw me out of it. Paul McCartney song still slays.
17. License to Kill- Also Dark and Humorless
18. Living Daylights- Dark and Humorless
19. OHMSS- Visually stunning. Lazenby doesn’t do it for me. Great ending
20. Diamonds are forever- Connery phoned it in. Cheesy. 21.Die another Day- Brosnan does his best with what he’s given.
21. FYEO - Down to earth locations 23.Octopussy - Moore dresses as a clown, age is showing
22. VTAK - Moore is old and unconvincing

Looking to trade! I have over 100 confirmed trades :) Right now I am mostly looking for the wants I have listed below, especially the high priority stuff, but I may be open to offers. Just please do not be offended if I say no!
p.s. "CIB" means complete, as in including all the booklets and such that were supposed to come in there, otherwise I will clarify what is included. "NIB" means New In Box, aka sealed, "brand new," in the shrink, etc.
p.p.s. If we are going to trade, all I ask is please be honest about the condition of your items. I can provide pictures for anything I have, please be willing to do the same! Thanks!

HAVE

Mini Consoles

• Famicom Mini (JP) - NIB hard trade

GameCube games, accessories and packaging

• Animal Crossing memory card
• 007 Agent Under Fire - box and disc only, box has wear
• Army Men Air Combat The Elite Missions - disc and manual only
• NFL Blitz 2003 - CIB
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - manual only
• Zoids Battle Legends - game in rental case with authentic (but damaged) cover art
• Action Replay - manual only

N64 booklets

• 1080 Snowboarding - manual, operations card
• Army Men Air Combat - manual
• Banjo Tooie - manual
• Battletanx Global Assault - manual with wear
• Bomberman 64 - manual
• Donkey Kong 64 - manual
• Kirby 64 the Crystal Shards - manual
• Mario Kart 64 - manual, operations card and player's guide offer booklet
• Mario Tennis - manual
• Rugrats Scavenger Hunt - manual
• Star Fox 64 - manual
• Star Wars Episode 1 Battle for Naboo - manual in poor condition
• Super Mario 64 - manual
• The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time - manual with wear

Switch

• Aggelos - NIB
• Battle Chef Brigade - NIB Best Buy version
• Blasphemous - NIB hard trade
• Dandara CE - NIB
• Danmaku Unlimited 3 - NIB
• Darius Cozmic Collection CE - NIB
• Darkwood - NIB
• Death Squared - NIB
• Divinity Original Sin 2 - NIB hard trade
• Downwell with Flip Grip - NIB, slight box damage
• Dragon Quest 1 2 3 Asia version (not English cover) - NIB
• Fairy Tail - CIB hard trade
• Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD - NIB (have both Asia English and JP covers)
• Fire Emblem 30th Anniversary - NIB
• Flashback - NIB
• Freedom Finger - NIB
• Gekido Kintaro’s Revenge big box - CIB and like new
• Graceful Explosion Machine - NIB
• Grip Combat Racing Airblades vs Rollers Ultimate Edition - CIB, DLC code used
• Guilty Gear 20th Anniversary Pack EU - CIB
• Ittle Dew - NIB
• Jumanji CE - NIB
• Kero Blaster - NIB
• Korg Gadget JP - NIB, would love to trade for North America release
• Little Inferno - NIB
• Lode Runner Legacy - NIB
• Neurovoider - NIB
• Old Man's Journey - NIB
• Old School Musical - NIB
• Ori CE - NIB
• Pawarumi - NIB
• Pode Artist's Edition EU - NIB but has some box damage
• River City Girls - NIB hard trade
• Robotics / Notes Double Pack - Have day one edition and standard, both are NIB
• Sayonara Wild Hearts - Have 2 NIB with exclusive iron-on patch
• Shakedown Hawaii CE - CIB but contents are sealed, outer box has very minor wear
• Shantae and the Seven Sirens CE - NIB with card
• Skullgirls 2nd Encore - NIB
• Splasher - NIB
• Steamworld Heist / Dig Double Pack - NIB
• SuperEpic badge edition - NIB
• The Friends of Ringo Ishikawa - NIB
• Thumper - NIB (small nick on spine)
• Tricky Towers - NIB
• Ultracore - CIB
• WRC 8 - CIB

3DS consoles, games, accessories

• Art Academy - CIB
• Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars - NIB
• Zero Escape Virtue's Last Reward - CIB, has a hole in front of case/cover art
• Nyko Game Boost power attachment for launch model 3DS - NIB, some box damage

3DS boxes and manuals (no games)

• Poochy and Yoshi's Woolly World EU region big box only (can hold both game and Poochy amiibo from any region, really nice display piece)
• Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright MANUAL ONLY
• Tomodachi Life MANUAL ONLY
• Operations manual and other inserts (no AR cards) for launch model 3DS in bag
• 2DS XL quick start guide
• Outer box only (no tray) for NSMB2 2DS console (white/red)
• Nintendo 2DS manual only

DS console, games and accessories

• Jewel Time Deluxe - loose
• Korg DS10+ Limited Edition JP - CIB except missing the styrofoam tray
• Viewtiful Joe Double Trouble - CIB, has a hole in front of case / art
• EMS NDS Adapter - CIB (Not the newest version, works best with Windows XP)

DS boxes and manuals (no games)

• DK Jungle Climber - box and manual
• Okami Den - manual only
• Scribblenauts Unlimited - manual only
• Operations manual and other inserts for black DSi in bag

GBA games and videos

• Boktai - game only
• Dragonball Z Supersonic Warriors - CIB
• GT Advance 2 - CIB
• Muppets Pinball Mayhem - game only
• Nickelodeon Rugrats All Grown Up! Volume 1 GBA Video - NIB
• Sonic Advance / Sonic Pinball Party combo cart - game only
• Sonic Advance 2 - game only
• Tales of Phantasia - loose

GBC games and more

• Dragonball Z Legendary Super Warriors - CIB
• Hole in one Golf - CIB
• M and M's Minis Madness - CIB
• Pokemon Gold Version - Trainer's Guide only
• Worms Armageddon - CIB-ish
• GameShark Pro - box, manual (no tray or gameshark)

GB games and more

• 4 in 1 Funpak Volume II - game only
• Alleyway - CIB-ish
• Barbie Game Girl - game only
• Battletoads - CIB
• Bo Jackson Hit and Run - game only
• Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle 2 - game only with worn label
• Casino Fun Pak - game and manual
• Dr. Mario - CIB-ish
• Face Ball 2000 - game only
• Kwirk - game only
• Ms. Pac Man - game only
• Nemesis - game only
• Pinball Dreams - CIB-ish
• Super Mario Land - game only
• The Amazing Spiderman - game only
• Zoop - game only
• Nuby Worm Light safety instructions - booklet only

GB manuals (no games)

• 4 in 1 Funpak
• Aladdin
• Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle 2
• Centipede Millipede (creased front)
• Ducktales
• Galaga Galaxian (creased front)
• Game and Watch Gallery
• Jurassic Park Part 2: The Chaos Continues
• Kirby's Dream Land
• Kirby's Pinball Land (stained front)
• Paperboy
• Tetris Attack
• Solomon's Club

Wii U games

• Assassin's Creed III - CIB
• Madden NFL 13 - CIB
• Splatoon - CIB

Wii games and accessories

• 30 Great Games Winter Fun - CIB
• ABC Wipeout 2 - CIB
• AMBL Alien Monster Bowling League - CIB
• Cooking Mama Cook Off - Box and disc
• Despicable Me The Game - CIB
• Flingsmash - sealed
• Ford Racing Off Roads - CIB
• Gallop and Ride! - CIB
• Game Party - CIB
• Guitar Hero III Legends of Rock - CIB
• Hasbro Family Game Night - Box and disc
• House of the Dead 2 and 3 Return - Box and disc
• LEGO Harry Potter - CIB
• Kart Racer - CIB
• M. Knight Shamalayan's The Last Airbender Toys R Us Exclusive - CIB
• Mario Kart Wii - CIB
• Mario Party 8 - CIB
• Metroid Prime 3 - promo inserts only
• MLB Power Pros 2008 - CIB
• Monster Hunter 3 Tri - CIB
• Nascar Kart Racing - CIB
• New Super Mario Bros Wii - CIB
• NCIS - CIB
• Okami - CIB
• Pac Man Party - CIB, some wear to case
• Petz Horse Club - CIB
• Petz Sports - CIB
• Press Your Luck 2010 Edition - CIB
• Shaun White Snowboarding Road Trip - CIB
• Sonic and the Secret Rings - CIB
• The House of the Dead 2 and 3 Return - Box and game
• The Island of Dr. Frankenstein - CIB
• Transformers Cybertron Adventures - Box and disc, box and cover art are damaged
• Ultimate Hoops Challenge - disc only
• Vegas Party - CIB
• Victorious Boxers Revolution - CIB
• Wii Fit - CIB
• Wii Play - CIB
• Wreck it Ralph - Box and manual only
• Zhu Zhu Pets Featuring the Wild Bunch - CIB
• Manual and other booklets for original Wii console

NES games and accessories

• Original game pad - loose
• Hogan's Alley - loose
• Tiger Heli - loose
• 4 cart sleeves

PS3

• Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness - box and manual only
• Final Fantasy XIII-2 Walmart exclusive poster bundle - NIB

PS2

• Broken PS2 console (heatsink issue) with cords
• 007 Agent Under Fire - CIB
• Ace Combat 04 greatest hits - CIB
• Alter Echo - CIB
• Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance - loose
• Call of Duty Finest Hour - CIB
• Champions Return to Arms - CIB
• Crash and Burn - CIB
• FIFA Soccer 2003 - CIB
• Gadget Racers - CIB
• Grand Theft Auto Vice City Greatest Hits - CIB
• Grand Theft Auto San Andreas - CIB
• IndyCar Series - CIB
• Madden 2003 - CIB
• Maximo - CIB
• Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks - CIB
• Need for Speed Underground greatest hits - loose
• Onimusha Warlords - CIB
• Onimusha 2 - CIB
• Onimusha 3 - CIB
• Psychonauts - CIB
• River King A Wonderful Journey - box and game only
• Romancing Saga - CIB
• Rumble Racing - CIB
• Shadow Hearts - loose
• Sky Odyssey - CIB
• SpyHunter - CIB
• WWE Crush Hour - box only

PSX

• Classic controller
• Memory card (authentic original)
• 2 Xtreme - CIB
• Blast Lacrosse - CIB
• Blood Omen Legacy of Kain Collector's Edition - CIB
• Bloody Roar 2 - loose, have both discs
• Cool Boarders 2 greatest hits - CIB
• Crash Bandicoot 2 Cortex Strikes Back - Case, back cover art, disc (missing manual)
• FIFA 99 - CIB
• Final Fantasy VII - loose, have discs 1-3
• G-Police - CIB
• Gex - CIB, also have loose
• Gex: Enter the Gecko - CIB
• Heart of Darkness - loose
• Einhander - CIB hard trade
• Jeopardy! (case is cracked) - CIB
• MDK - CIB
• Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions - CIB
• Medal of Honor (case is cracked) - CIB
• MLB 99 - CIB
• Moto Racer 2 (case is cracked) - CIB
• Need for Speed Hot Pursuit greatest hits green label - CIB
• NFL Blitz greatest hits green label (case is in poor shape but could swap) - CIB
• NHL 99 - CIB
• Rainbow Six greatest hits - CIB
• Sled Storm - CIB
• Sheep Raider - loose, 2 copies
• Tetris Plus greatest hits green label - CIB
• Tiger Woods 99 PGA Tour Golf - CIB
• Tomb Raider greatest hits green label - CIB
• Tomb Raider 2 - CIB
• Uprising X - CIB
• Wheel of Fortune greatest hits green label - CIB

PSX boxes and manuals (no games)

• 007 Tomorrow Never Dies
• Army Men World War

PC

• Cubix: Robots for Everyone - NIB
• Mighty Switch Force / Shantae Risky's Revenge double pack - NIB
• Oil Tycoon - NIB

Nintendo Power magazines
I have the following issues available, please inquire about condition because none of them are mint: 27, 30, 31, 32, 34, 37, 38, 39, 42, 46, 49, 50, 51, 86,
Strategy guides

• Advance Wars Dual Strike (NP)
• Conflict Desert Storm II (Prima)
• Mario 64 Unauthorized guide (missing front cover)
• Metroid Prime Official Perfect Guide (Versus)
• Metroid Zero Mission (NP)
• Spyro Season of Ice (BradyGames)
• Super Mario Advance (Prima)
• Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros 3 (NP)
• Super Smash Bros Brawl (Prima)
• Yoshi's Island DS (NP)
• Yoshi's Story (NP)

Books

• NES/Famicom: A Visual Compendium (still in shrinkwrap)

Collectibles and posters

• Ni No Kuni II Figpin "Evan" - CIB
• Hatsune Miku Funko Pop - NIB
• Poster: Monster Hunter 3 Tri 20x27"
• Poster: Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games 40x14"
• Poster: New Super Mario Bros Wii / Zelda Spirit Tracks 12x17"
• Poster set: Bravoman and Bravoman x Wonder-Momo 11x15"
• Poster: Superman Shadow of Apokolips (from Nintendo Power)
• Puma Future Rider NES sneakers in size 10.5 (brand new)

Comic Books

• Marvel - Original Human Torch #3
• Marvel - Steelgrip Starkey #6
• Marvel - Kickers Inc #1
• Marvel - Justice 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
• Marvel - The 'Nam #14
• Marvel - The Punisher Armory #9
• Marvel - Spider-Man Storm and Power Man Battle Smokescreen!
• Marvel - Spider-Man Battles the Myth Monster
• Marvel - Spider-Man Magazine for Kids - Summer 1996, Fall 1996
• DC - Steel #1
• DC - Batman #509
• DC - Catwoman (93 Series) #4
• DC - The Green Lantern Corps #206
• DC - Hawkman #2
• DC - Tales of the Legion of Super Heroes #5
• Dark Horse - Predator Big Game #1
• Dark Horse - Jonny Quest The Real Adventures 1, 2, 3
• image - The Savage Dragon #11
• Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron The Phantom Affair (book)
• Officer Snook #1

Random Stuff

• White Verizon iPhone 5S with protective case and charger
• Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 2 - Pretty sure this is unlocked, but will not work on Verizon, comes with Cyanogen OS, charging cable and dock
• GameKlip controller mount NIB - Would work great with the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, requires a PS3 (aka DS3) controller, learn more here
• Micro Machines Star Wars Tie Starfighter Sealed
• Holy Ghost - Static on the Wire Vinyl Like New
• ABSRDST - Boss Beats CD sealed (An EP of Mega Man remixes)
• Speed Racer: The Movie VHS CIB
• Adventure Time: Jake vs Me-Mow DVD + Finn Hat CIB
• Regular Show: The Best DVD in the Universe
• Avengers: Infinity War Moviebill
• 2x Madonna CDs
• Trial of the Clone - A modern CYOA style book
• Three Word Phrase Volume One
• Little Red Book Complete Street Guide to New York City
• 2 1932 Olympic stamps
• Dolce and Gabanna Intenso leather bag new, open box
• Mark McGwire 62nd Home Run Gold card

WANT

The high priority stuff:

• 3DS: Etrian Odyssey Nexus cart only
• GBA: Sonic Advance 2 poster only or CIB
• Strategy Guides: Fire Emblem, Gotcha Force

Nintendo Power issues - I am close to completing my set, I need the following issues:

• 57
• 58
• 59
• 61
• 62
• 66
• 70
• 71
• 73
• 95
• 104
• 110
• PENDING IN 128
• 151
• 164
• 166
• 192
• 227
• 273

Lower priority:
Limited Print Switch Games (prefer CIB, also fine with Best Buy retail versions when applicable)

• Double Switch
• Evoland
• Kamiko
• Night Trap
• PENDING IN Oceanhorn
• Quartet Fighters
• Shantae and the Pirate's Curse CE
• The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince
• The Messenger cover art and manual or CIB (already have but looking for a nicer copy)
• Tiny Metal

Retail Switch Games

• Alliance Alive HD
• Crayola Scoot
• Elliot Quest
• Hatsune Miku Mega 39's
• Immortals Fenyx Rising
• Korg Gadget
• Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3
• Okami JP version
• Pikmin 3 Deluxe
• Pretty Princess Party
• Romancing Saga 3 Remastered Asia version
• Scribblenauts Mega Pack
• Scribblenauts Showdown
• Terraria
• Tin and Kuna
• Truberbrook
• Unbox

3DS Games

• 7th Dragon Code VFD CE
• Alien Chaos 3D
• Alliance Alive CE
• Beyblade CE with beyblade
• Disney Big Hero 6 and Frozen Olaf's Quest two-pack
• Final Fantasy Explorers CE
• Hatsune Miku Project Mirai DX big box version complete
• pending in Kirby Battle Royale
• Project X Zone 1 and 2 launch editions
• Scribblenauts Unlimited big box with rooster hat case CIB

DS Games

• Big Bang Mini slipcover only or CIB
• Bomberman Land Touch 2
• Dokapon Journey
• Dragon Quest 4, 5
• Harvest Moon Frantic Farming
• Jewel Time Deluxe box and inserts or CIB
• Mega Man Starforce Series
• Okami Den box and game or CIB
• Sonic Rush Adventure
• Zookeeper
• Zuma's Revenge with slipcover

GBA

• Boktai 2 CIB
• Drill Dozer a girl and her dozer mini comic or CIB
• Klonoa 2 CIB
• Kururin Paradise CIB (JP)
• Sonic Advance CIB
• Sonic Pinball Party CIB
• Top Gear Pocket 2 box and inserts or CIB
• Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3 CIB
• Warioland 4 box and inserts or CIB

GBC

• Legend of the River King 2 CIB
• Game and Watch Gallery 2 CIB
• Game and Watch Gallery 3 box and inserts or CIB
• Game Boy Gallery CIB (PAL)
• Happy Hippo (PAL)
• Harvest Moon for GBC CIB
• Konami GB Collection 1-4 (PAL)
• Rhino Rumble cart and manual

Game Boy

• Kirby's Star Stacker CIB
• Ninja Boy 2 CIB
• Pinball Dreams poster and reg card or CIB
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of the Foot Clan CIB
• Who Framed Roger Rabbit CIB

Wii U Games

• PENDING IN Bayonetta 2 with 1 disc
• Devil's Third
• Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze
• Hello Kitty Kruisers
• PENDING IN Mario Kart 8
• Pac Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2
• Pikmin 3
• Rayman Legends
• Scribblenauts Unmasked Walmart version with Green Lantern DVD
• The Book of Unwritten Tales 2
• The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild
• Tokyo Mirage Sessions FE Special Edition
• Xenoblade Chronicles X Collector's Edition
• Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2013

(lots more games, I have a long list for Wii U, just show me what you have)
Wii Games

• Babysitting Mama with baby
• Castle of Shikigami III
• Cooking Mama 2-Pack
• Dragon Quest Swords
• Fortune Street
• Lost in Shadow
• Mario Sports Mix manual and other booklets or CIB
• Pandora's Tower
• Pirates Plundarr
• Prince of Persia the Forgotten Sands
• The Sky Crawlers

GameCube games

• 1080 Avalanche with bonus DVD
• Baten Kaitos Origins manual and booklets or CIB
• Cubix Robots for Everyone Showdown
• Medabots Infinity
• Naruto Ultimate Ninja 2 with trading card
• Pokemon XD manual and booklets or CIB
• Pro Rally
• SEGA Soccer Slam
• Timesplitters Future Perfect
• Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 1, 2
• XGRA

PS2 Games

• Dark Cloud
• Monster Rancher 4

PS3 Games

• Boku No Natsuyasumi 3 (JP exclusive)
• Earth Defense Force 2025
• Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon
• PixelJunk 3 in 1 Pack (Asia or KR exclusive)
• Wipeout HD Fury (PAL UK exclusive)

Strategy Guides

• Animal Crossing New Horizons
• Final Fantasy VII and other FF games
• Game Boy Camera Funtography
• Minecraft Dungeons
• Pokemon Black/White Version 2
• Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood
• Super Mario RPG
• The World Ends With You
• Xenogears and Xenosaga 1, 2, 3

Also if you've read this far, I recently started an Instagram dedicated to video game collecting and would love to connect with others! My username is chillcollector.

First of all, many happy returns to our beloved Sean Connery, who turns 90 today. According to me, he will always be the actor who better played Bond.
Yesterday, I finished watching all the 24 movies of the saga. As follows, I made a list of the ones which very impressed me and I liked the most:
10) Skyfall (Craig, Silva, Severine. 2012)
9) For Your Eyes Only (Moore, Kristanos, Melina Havelock. 1981)
8) License to Kill (Dalton, Sanchez, Pam Bouvier. 1989)
7) The World is Not Enough (Brosnan, Elektra King/Renard,Elektra King/ Christmas Jones. 1999)
6) The Spy Who Loved Me (Moore, Stromberg/Jaws, Anya Amasova. 1977)
5) Goldfinger (Connery, Goldfinger, Pussy Galore. 1964)
4) From Russia with Love (Connery, Rosa Klebb/Donald Grant, Tatiana Romanova. 1963)
Now let’s go to the podium:
3) Casino Royale (Craig, Le Chiffre, Vesper Lynd. 2006)
2) Thunderball (Connery, Emilio Largo/Fiona Volpe, Domino Derval. 1965)
1) On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (Lazenby, Blofeld/Irma Bunt, Tracy Di Vincenzo. 1969)
Why have I decided to put On Her Majesty’s Secret Service as #1? Because in my opinion is the 007 film which better follows Fleming’s novel.
Let me know what do you think about my list. Just comment below!

During quarantine, I've had the opportunity to rewatch every movie in relatively short succession. I've seen them all 2-10 times and have been a lifelong Bond fan. I enjoy every Bond film, even the "bad" ones, but I wanted to try and rank them. I used a scoring system to help me, but ultimately went with my gut (e.g. License to Kill MUST be better than The World is Not Enough). I thought a tier system of ranking was useful, because it really is splitting hairs to rank some of these. Feel free to critique my ratings, my ratings weightings, and opinions!
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You could say I have too much time on my hands
Tier 7: The Worst

1. Die Another Day: Best Sword Fight

- Why it's not irredeemable: For being the lowest ranked film on this list, it's not without its moments. Bond getting caught, tortured, then escaping from MI6 was interesting and novel. The ice hotel was neat, as well as the chase scene. I'll even defend the much maligned invisible car, as the Aston Martin Vanquish is quite a car.
- Why it's not higher: Personally, I think Halle Berry is a terrible Bond girl, alternating between damsel in distress and super woman as the plot demands it. Moreover, Graves and the plot in general is pretty cheesy and boring. Perhaps most damaging is the deadly serious tone of the movie, which doesn't even provide the fun and excitement Brosnan's films generally provide the viewer.
- Most under-appreciated part: The fencing scene is the best action scene of the entire movie. It's surprising it took Bond this long to fence, but seeing them go at it across the club was a blast.
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Tier 6: Disappointing

1. Quantum of Solace: Best Car Chase

- Why it's this high: The action is quite good, likely meriting the distinction of the best car chase in the entire series (the pre-credits sequence). Mathis is a good ally and it is sad to see him go.
- Why it's not higher: My biggest beef with Craig's Bond films is that they are too serious, so when the plot and script isn't top-notch, the movie watching experience is just kind of dull. Quantum of Solace takes a bold risk in making the first Bond sequel, but unfortunately it's just not that good. Greene seems like a rather pathetic Bond villain, and his henchman (the worst in the series?) ends up in a neck-brace after getting tripped by Camilla. Also, the shaky cam is distracting and exhausting.
- Most under-appreciated part: I actually thing the theme song is pretty good! Maybe I'm just too much of a Jack White groupie, but I think it rocks.
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1. Moonraker: Best Locales

- Why it's this high: I'm pleased to see Jaws making a return, as he is an amazing henchman. On that note, the pre-credits sequence with Bond and Jaws falling out of the plane is exhilarating. Holly Goodhead is a very good Bond girl, beautiful, smart, and competent. Roger Moore always does an excellent job playing the role with suavity and wit.
- Why it's not higher: Gosh it's cheesy. Particularly egregious is Jaws' love story. The theme song is terrible and Bond doesn't have any solid allies besides Goodhead and Jaws.
- Most under-appreciated part: They really go all out with the settings here. Obviously, space is pretty polarizing, but I think Bond clearly should go to space at SOME point during the series. In addition, Italy and Brazil were gorgeous views, while Drax's estate is magnificent.
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1. Spectre: Best Shooting

- Why it's this high: Rewatching this for the second time, I realized Lea Seydoux does a good job as the Bond girl, and it's actually quite believable she and James could work out, as she is the daughter of an assassin and can understand him (as Blofeld points out). Seeing Bond show off his marksmanship was quite satisfying, especially that one long shot during the escape from Blofeld's compound. Bonus points for Bond's DB10 and resurrecting the DB5.
- Why it's not higher: The fatal flaw of this film is making Blofeld Bond's adopted brother. How did Bond not recognize him? How is Blofeld able to keep himself secret from British intelligence yet every criminal worth his salt knows of him? The worst part is that it actually cheapens the plot of the other Craig movies. I believe the Bond franchise should stay clear from sequels from here on out. Yes, they can weave a great story if done correctly, but it's so much more difficult to make great sequels (e.g. Star Wars only made two worthy sequels in seven tries) than to do one-offs. As usual for a Craig film, Bond has little charisma (save for his surprisingly good rapport with Moneypenny) and little in the way of jokes to lighten the mood.
- Most under-appreciated part: The train fight scene with Dave Bautista is great! Gosh it was awesome to see them go at it, break through walls, and a priceless expression on Bautista's face when he knows he's done. Bautista is the first decent henchman since the 90s, so glad to see the series go back to this staple.
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1. The Man with the Golden Gun: Best Potential, Worst Execution

- Why it's this high: This Bond movie frustrates more than any other, as it has the potential to be an all-time great. Bond's debriefing starts off with promise, as it turns out the world's top assassin is gunning for Bond! For the first time in the series, Bond seems vulnerable! M makes a hilarious quip as to who would try to kill Bond ("jealous husbands ... the list is endless"). Furthermore, the legendary Christopher Lee is possible the best Bond villain, a rare peer of 007.
- Why it's not higher: Unfortunately, the movie opts to change course so that it's just Maud Adams trying to get Bond to kill Scaramanga. Goodnight is beautiful, but maybe the most inept Bond girl of all-time. They used a SLIDE WHISTLE, ruining one of the coolest Bond stunts ever (the car jump).
- Most under-appreciated part: Nick Nack is a splendid henchman, showing the role can be more than just a strongman.
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1. Diamonds Are Forever: Great Beginning and Ending, but Bad Everywhere Else

- Why it's this high: Is there another Bond with such a great contrast between the beginning/ending and everything in between? Connery shows his tough side, as he muscles his way through the pre-credits scene. Particularly good was the part where he seduces the woman, then uses her bikini top to choke her. At the end, Bond expertly uses his wine knowledge to detect something is amiss, then dispatches Kidd and Wint in style. Other cool scenes include Bond scaling the building to reach Blofeld and Bond driving the Mustang through the alley.
- Why it's not higher: This is one of the films that I find myself liking less and less over time. Vegas, and especially the space laboratory scene, just seem cheesy. Connery is officially too old at this point, and Jill St. John just isn't a very compelling Bond girl. I would've preferred to have seen more of Plenty O'Toole, but alas 'twas not meant to be. Leiter is uninspired as well. Having Bond go after Blofeld for the millionth time just seems tired at this point.
- Most under-appreciated part: Mr. Kidd and Wint are the creepiest henchmen in the Bond universe, but I'd argue they are some of the best. Their banter and creative modes of execution are quite chilling and thrilling.
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1. A View to a Kill: Best Theme

- Why it's this high: Is it a hot take to not have View in the bottom five? Let me explain. I contend Duran Duran's theme is the very best. The ending fight scene on the Golden Gate Bridge is actually one of the most iconic ending set pieces in the series. The plot is stellar on paper, as the horse racing part was a very Bondian side story, and the idea of an attack on Silicon Valley actually seems even more plausible today.
- Why it's not higher: It's self-evident that Moore is way too old for the part. Some parts are just mind-blowingly ridiculous, such as the fire truck chase scene through San Francisco and the part where Stacey is caught unaware by a blimp behind her. Speaking of Stacey, she may be beautiful, but she spends most of the movie shrieking whenever something goes wrong.
- Most under-appreciated part: The scene with Bond and Ivanova is cool (I always like it when he interacts with other spies) and quite entertaining how he fools her with the cassettes.
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Tier 5: Below Average

1. Octopussy: The Most Characteristically Roger Moore Bond Film

- Why it's this high: Maud Adams has great screen presence as Octopussy, and her Amazonian-like women are cool to watch fight. Bond's deft swipe of the egg was nicely done. On a related aside, I wish Bond films would emphasize Bond's intellect more, as it seems the 60s and 70s films would allow Bond to showcase his vast knowledge more frequently than he does today. Gobinda is a fierce henchman, while India in general is a cool location. The plot is realistic, yet grand (war-mongering Russian general tries to detonate a nuke to get NATO to turn on itself).
- Why it's not higher: This is the first Moore film where he simply was too old and shouldn't have been cast. Yes, it's too cheesy at times, most infamously during the Tarzan yell. Bond also doesn't use any cool vehicles.
- Most under-appreciated part: People tend to focus too much on Bond dressing as a clown, but the scene where Bond furiously tries to get to the bomb in time to defuse it is one of the tensest moments in the series. Moore's "Dammit there's a bomb in there!" really demonstrated the gravity of the situation (I get goosebumps during that part).
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1. Tomorrow Never Dies: Most Tasteful Humor

- Why it's this high: Brosnan really settles into the role well here. He gives the most charismatic Bond performance in 15 years or so. His quip "I'm just here at Oxford, brushing up on a little Danish" is an all-time great Bond line. Teri Hatcher is stunning as Paris Carver, delivering a memorable performance with her limited screen time. The plot is original and ages well, highlighting the potential downsides of media power, while Carver is an above average villain.
- Why it's not higher: Wai Lin is good for action, but the chemistry between her and Bond is non-existent. By the end of the movie, Pryce just seem silly (especially the scene where he mocks Wai Lin's martial arts skills). There aren't any good Bond allies, as Jack Wade doesn't impress in his return to the franchise. In general though, the movie has few things terribly wrong with it, it just doesn't excel in many ways.
- Most under-appreciated part: Dr. Kaufman is hysterical. At first, I thought "this is weird," but by the end of the scene I'm cracking up. I genuinely wish they found someway to bring him back for World, but c'est la vie.
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1. The World Is Not Enough: Less than the Sum of its Parts

- Why it's this high: According to my spreadsheet, this is a top 10 Bond film, while on my first watch on this film I thought it was bottom five. I think the truth is that it's somewhere in between. I like the settings, everything from the temporary MI-6 headquarters to Azerbaijan. Elektra is an all-time great Bond girl, with a nice plot twist and character arc. The glasses where Bond sees through women's clothing are hilarious. The sense of danger is strong, with everyone from Bond to M being in danger. The return of Zukovsky is a nice plus.
- Why it's not higher: I think two things really doom this film. First, Renard is totally wasted a henchman. The idea of him not feeling pain is a cool one, but he just seems boring and extraneous. I don't even think Carlyle acted poorly, he was just misused. Secondly, the ending (after Bond killing Elektra which is quite good) is rather terrible. The whole scene in the sub just isn't entertaining or engaging.
- Most under-appreciated part: I'm going to defend Denise Richards as Christmas Jones. Although no Ursula Andress, Richards is absolutely gorgeous and did not actively make Bond's mission more difficult, which is more than some Bond girls can say *cough Britt Ekland. In particular, I found her introductory scene to be quite memorable and convincing. Also, the Christmas quip at the end is quite cheeky.
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Tier 4: Solid

1. The Living Daylights:

- Why it's this high: Dalton brings a breath of fresh air to the franchise here. His more serious take makes for interesting movies that seem more unique than most. I'm happy to see this subreddit appreciate Dalton more than the casual fun does, but I wouldn't go as far as the Dalton fanboys and say he's the best Bond or anything like that. I do wish he got the role sooner and did more films. Moving on to Daylights, it's got a good intro for Dalton and good plot in general. Surprisingly, Bond's fidelity doesn't bother me one bit, as it actually makes sense that Kara falls in love with James by the end, given all they've gone through.
- Why it's not higher: The biggest reason is that the villain is just terrible. Whitaker seems silly and pathetic, a terrible contrast to Dalton's serious nature. I think Whitaker might be the worst in the series, and a Bond movie can't be great without a good villain. Also, Dalton doesn't have much charm and is abysmal at one-liners, which, in my opinion, IS a facet of the perfect James Bond.
- Most under-appreciated part: The Aston Martin Vantage is a beautiful car, and the chase scene across the ice is great! It's both exciting and funny! Not sure why people don't talk about this chase scene and this car more; it's arguably the highlight of the movie for me.
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1. Thunderball: The Most Beautiful

- Why it's this high: Thunderball used to be top five for me and here is why. The underwater scenes, the setting, the score, and the Bond girls are beautiful even to this day. Domino is excellent, while Volpe is a tour de force, oozing sexuality and danger. I think the underwater parts are interesting and novel, creating a staple of sorts for the franchise. The DB 5 is always welcome, and the jetpack use was quite cool for the time (and to some extent now).
- Why it's not higher: Some would say it's boring, while I would more generously admit the plot is slow. Furthermore, the theme song is all-time bad (apparently they could have used Johnny Cash!!!), and there is no great henchman for Bond to dispatch.
- Most under-appreciated part: Two plot ideas I liked a lot: Bond being injured and needing rehab, plus the part where all the 00s meet up and then are sent to the corners of the globe.
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1. Never Say Never Again: Guilty Pleasure

- Why it's this high: Rewatching Never for the third time, I was struck by how fun this movie is. It's exciting, funny, and fast-paced. Basically, it's a more exciting version of Thunderball, with better pacing and better humor. I think Irvin Kershner did a great job managing this star studded cast. Carrera is a firecracker as Blush, Sydow is a convincing Blofeld, and Basinger is a classic Bond girl. Connery clearly has a blast returning to the role, doing a great job despite his advanced age. If anything, this one might not be ranked high enough.
- Why it's not higher: The music is terrible. Normally I don't notice these things, but one can't help but notice how dreadful this one is. The theme is awful as well. I'd argue this is the worst music of any Bond film.
- Most under-appreciated part: The humor! This is one of the funniest Bonds, as I found myself laughing out loud at various parts (e.g. Mr Bean!).
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1. The Spy Who Loved Me: Best Intro

- Why it's this high: There's a lot to love about this one, so I get why this ranks highly for many. It is simply the best introduction, starting with Bond romancing a woman, followed by a skii chase, then jumping off the cliff and pulling the Union Jack parachute! The Lotus is a top 3 Bond car. Jaws is a superb henchman. Triple X was an excellent Bond girl, deadly, charming, and beautiful. Of course, Moore is charming and the locations are exotic (Egypt was a cool locale). If I had to pick one Moore movie for a newcomer to watch, it would be this one.
- Why it's not higher: The theme song is bad, and Stromberg is a below average villain. I also think the last 45 minutes or so of the movie kind of drags.
- Most under-appreciated part: The whole dynamic between Bond and Triple X is great. Whenever Bond movies show Bond squaring off against other spies (see View to a Kill, Goldeneye) it's just a pleasure to watch.
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1. Live and Let Die: Most Suave

- Why it's this high: Roger Moore superbly carves out his own take on Bond in an excellent addition to the franchise. The boat chase is my favorite in the series, and Live and Let Die is my second favorite theme. Jane Seymour is a good Bond girl, while Tee Hee and Kananga are a solid villain/henchman duo. Unpopular opinion: I find J.W. Pepper to be hilarious.
- Why it's not higher: The introduction isn't very good, as Bond isn't even included! The second climax with the voodoo isn't great. Bond blowing up Kananga has aged terribly.
- Most under-appreciated part: When Bond is visited in his apartment by M and Moneypenny, Bond rushes to hide his girl from his coworkers. Finally, when they leave and he unzips the dress with his magnetic watch is one of the best uses of a Bond gadget in the series, showcasing why Moore might be the most charming Bond of them all.
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1. You Only Live Twice: Best Blofeld

- Why it's this high: Just your classic, fun Sean Connery Bond movie. It was a great decision to send Bond to Japan for his first Asian visit, giving the movie a fresh feel. The ending set piece battle is potentially the best of this staple of 60s/70s Bonds. Tiger Tanaka is one of Bond's cooler allies. Pleasance killed it as Blofeld; when I think of Blofeld, I think of his take. In what could have been cheesy, he is actually somewhat frightening.
- Why it's not higher: The whole "we need to make you look Japanese" part seems both unrealistic (who is he really fooling?) plus surprisingly impotent coming from Tiger Tanaka who seems to be a competent and connected man otherwise. Honestly though, this movie doesn't have a major weakness.
- Most under-appreciated part: The fight scene with the guard in the executive's office is probably the best hand-to-hand fight in the series up until that point.
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Tier 3: Excellent

1. Dr. No: The Most Spy-Like

- Why it's this high: Nearly 60 years later, this film is still a blast to watch, due in no small part to its focus on the little things of being a spy. I adore the scenes where Bond does the little things spies (presumably) do, such as putting a hair across the door, or showing Bond playing solitaire while waiting to spring his trap on Prof. Dent. I also enjoy the suspense of Bond sleuthing around the island, while he and the viewer are completely unaware of whom the villain is until quite late in the film. It's easy to take for granted now, but this film established so many series traditions that were ingenious. My personal favorite is Bond's introduction at the card table: "Bond .... James Bond."
- Why it's not higher: The film just doesn't have the payoff it deserves. Maybe it's just a result of the time and budget, but from the point Bond escapes on, it's just mediocre. Particularly egregious is the "fight" between Dr. No and Bond where No meets his demise.
- Most under-appreciated part: Ursula Andress was a surprisingly well developed Bond girl, with a shockingly violent backstory (she was raped!). Obviously, she is beautiful and the beach scene is iconic, but I was pleasantly surprised to conclude she is more than just eye candy.
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1. License to Kill: The Grittiest

- Why it's this high: On my first watch, this was my least favorite Bond film, as I thought it was too dark and violent to befit 007. By my third time watching, I've decided it's actually one of the best. Fortunately, I don't have to go on my "Ackshually, Dalton did a good job" rant with this subreddit. I liked the wedding intro and the concept of a revenge arc for Leiter (although come on he should've been killed by a freaking shark). Also, Lamora and (especially) Bouvier are great Bond girls. Bouvier is both competent and beautiful, and it's great to see Bond choose her at the end.
- Why it's not higher: The theme song is atrocious, Dalton is so angry (dare I say charmless?) the whole time it's almost puzzling why Bouvier and Lamora fall for him, and Bond doesn't use any cool vehicles.
- Most under-appreciated part: Sanchez is actually a sneaky good Bond villain.
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1. For Your Eyes Only: The Most Underrated

- Why it's this high: I think Moore is a bit underrated as Bond. Yes, he was too old towards the end and yes, his movies were at times too campy, but he himself played the role admirably. He was the most charming and witty of all the Bonds, so by the time he got his first relatively serious plot to work with, he hit it out of the park. Anyhow, the climactic mountaintop assault is one of my favorite Bond action climaxes. Columbo is one of the best Bond allies, and the plot twist where he turns out to be good and Kristatos bad was well-done.
- Why it's not higher: The intro is just silly. Bibi's romantic infatuation with Bond is just ...er... uncomfortable?
- Most under-appreciated part: The theme song is a banger. What a chorus!
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Tier 2: Exceptional

1. Skyfall: The Sharpest Film (From Plot to Aesthetics)

- Why it's this high: One of the best plots of the entire series. The idea of an older Bond who had lost a step, along with making M the focus point of the movie, works very well. Seeing Bond's childhood home is also pretty cool. Bardem's take on Silva is delightful and a lot of fun to watch. Even the cinematography is a series peak, while Adele's them is excellent.
- Why it's not higher: One thing most Craig Bond films suffer from is the lack of a Bond-worthy henchman. Skyfall is no exception. More importantly, Bond girls are mostly irrelevant to the film. Yes, Severine is both beautiful and interesting, but she's scarcely twenty minutes of the film.
- Most under-appreciated part: Setting the new supporting characters up nicely. The Moneypenny backstory was well-done. Casting Ralph Fiennes as the new M is a great choice in of itself, but he also got a nice chuck of background story to help us going forward.
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1. Casino Royale: The First Bond Film I'd Show a Series Newcomer

- Why it's this high: Craig's take on Bond feels like a breath of fresh air. In particular, his hand-to-hand combat scenes are so much better (and more believable) than any other Bond. The parkour chase scene is one of the best chase scenes in the series. Le Chifre is an excellent villain, but, more importantly, Vesper is an all-time great Bond girl. The conversation between Vesper and Bond on the train is probably the most interesting of any film. Bonus points for Jeffrey Wright as Leiter and the Aston Martin DBS.
- Why it's not higher: There are hardly any humorous parts or much charm displayed by Bond in general. More importantly, the movie should have just ended when Bond wakes up in rehab. The rest of the movie feels confused and superfluous.
- Most under-appreciated part: The decision to change from chemin de fer to poker makes for much better (and understandable!) cinema. The poker scenes are the best of Bond's many gambling scenes throughout the series.
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1. Goldeneye: The Most Fun

- Why it's this high: Wow, rewatching Goldeneye I was struck by how entertaining the whole thing is. The opening jump is breath taking, the scene where Bond drives his evaluator around is hilarious, and Xenia Onatopp is a livewire. Sean Bean is a formidable villain as 006, and a great foil to James. Bond and Judi Dench's first scene together is amazing. Goldeneye feels like the first modern Bond, yet so true to the predecessors. Wade and especially Zukovsky are excellent allies.
- Why it's not higher: Simonova is a forgettable Bond girl. She's not annoying, unattractive, or acted poorly, but is just below average in most regards (looks, back story, chemistry with Bond, plot).
- Most under-appreciated part: the action is just so much better than any Bond before it
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1. From Russia with Love: The Best Henchman (Red Grant)

- Why it's this high: Interesting settings, beautiful women, and an engaging story make this a classic. I'm not the first to point out that the scenes with Grant and Bond aboard the train are some of the best in the entire series. Grant is one of the few villains who feels like a match for 007. Furthermore, the addition of Desmond Llewyn as Q was crucial and Kerim Bey is one of the better Bond allies.
- Why it's not higher: The helicopter scene should've just been omitted, especially when combined with the subsequent boat chase. It's just awkward to watch.
- Most under-appreciated part: The gypsy scenes are quite exotic and entertaining.
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1. On Her Majesty's Secret Service: The Most Heartfelt

- Why it's this high: James and Tracy's love story is charming, and when she dies at the end, this is the one and only time in the entire series where the viewer feels genuinely sad. Diana Rigg did an excellent job convincing the audience Bond could finally fall in love with one girl. The skiing scenes were beautifully filmed, and the score was exemplary. Personally, I quite liked Lazenby's take; however, some of his lines and jokes fall flat. To his credit, he looks and acts like Bond more than any other actor.
- Why it's not higher: Honestly, it does drag at times in the first half, plus there is no theme song!
- Most under-appreciated part: Bond's Aston Martin DBS is a beautiful car, combining 60's sports-car beauty with Aston Martin's elegance.
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Tier 1: The Best

1. Goldfinger: The quintessential Bond

- Why it's this high: From the opening ("Positively shocking") to the seduction of Pussy Galore at the end, this film has it all. Goldfinger is an all time great villain, while Odd Job is an exceptional henchman. Connery delivers a master performance, and drives THE classic Bond Car, ejector seat included. The reason I put it #1 is not necessarily because it is the best film (although it is great), it checks all the boxes of what a perfect Bond film should do.
- Why it's not higher: I cannot think of any notable imperfections.
- Most under-appreciated part: The golf scene between Bond and Goldfinger is a delight to watch, demonstrating Bond's wits for the first and only time on the golf course.

Adding a bunch of items since my last post!
I have 90+ confirmed trades. Also, fair warning, these lists are long, I have a lot of stuff for trade! Looking to do fair value but where I have an item that is worn / in poor shape I value that lower than eBay averages due to condition. Also bolded items are hard trades and I usually only trade limited print Switch games for other limited print Switch games (with some exceptions).
p.s. "CIB" means complete, as in including all the booklets and such that were supposed to come in there, otherwise I will clarify what is included. "NIB" means New In Box, aka sealed, "brand new," in the shrink, etc.
p.p.s. If we are going to trade, all I ask is please be honest about the condition of your items. I can provide pictures for anything I have, please be willing to do the same! Thanks!

HAVE

Switch games, accessories, cards

• Battle Chef Brigade - NIB Best Buy version
• Blazblue Cross Tag Battle - CIB, case is damaged
• Blossom Tales - NIB, also have a card
• Danmaku Unlimited 3 - NIB with card
• Darius Cozmic Collection CE - NIB
• Gekido Kintaro’s Revenge big box - CIB and like new
• Golf Story - CIB Best Buy version
• Graceful Explosion Machine - NIB
• Grip Combat Racing Airblades vs Rollers Ultimate Edition - CIB, DLC code used
• Guilty Gear 20th Anniversary Pack EU - CIB
• Korg Gadget JP - NIB
• Luigi's Mansion 3 - CIB
• Old School Musical - NIB
• Rive - SRG trading card pack only
• Saturday Morning RPG - NIB
• Sayonara Wild Hearts - Have 3 NIB, two have exclusive iron-on patch the other does not
• Shantae and the Pirate's Curse - LRG trading card only
• Skullgirls 2nd Encore - NIB
• Snake Pass - SRG trading card pack only
• The Legend of Zelda BotW - Have both special edition and standard edition CIB, may trade either one depending on the value
• Thumper - NIB (small nick on spine)
• Tricky Towers - NIB
• Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition - CIB

3DS console, games, accessories

• Cubic Ninja - loose
• Disney Frozen Olaf's Quest - loose
• Monster High New Ghoul in School - loose
• Spongebob Squigglepants - loose
• Zero Escape Virtue's Last Reward - CIB, has a hole in front of case/cover art
• Zero Escape Zero Time Dilemma - Pre-order bonus watch only
• Nyko Game Boost power attachment for launch model 3DS - NIB, some box damage

3DS boxes and manuals (no games)

• Fire Emblem Warriors
• Miitopia
• Monster Hunter Generations
• Persona Q2 with sealed pins
• Yo-Kai Watch 2 Bony Spirits
• Poochy and Yoshi's Woolly World EU region big box only (can hold both game and Poochy amiibo from any region, really nice display piece)
• Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright MANUAL ONLY
• Tomodachi Life MANUAL ONLY
• Operations manual and other inserts (no AR cards) for launch model 3DS in bag
• 2DS XL quick start guide

DS games and accessories
Almost every boxed game below has some minor wear to the box

• A Christmas Carol - CIB
• Brain Age 2 - CIB
• Flash Focus - CIB
• Hannah Montana The Movie - CIB
• Imagine Soccer Captain - CIB
• Infinite Space - CIB
• Jewel Time Deluxe - loose
• Jonas - CIB
• Junior Classic Books - CIB
• KORG DS10+ JP Limited Edition - CIB except missing styrofoam tray
• Mission Runway - CIB
• My Fun Facts Coach - CIB
• Nickelodeon The Naked Brothers Band - CIB
• Phineas and Ferb Ride Again - CIB
• Puss in Boots - CIB
• Rock Revolution - CIB
• Shrek Ogres and Dronkeys - CIB
• Spongebob Squarepants Atlantis Squarepantis - NIB
• Zenses Rainforest - CIB
• EMS NDS Adapter - CIB (Not the newest version, works best with Windows XP)

DS boxes and manuals (no games)

• Advance Wars Dual Strike - box, manual, other inserts (spine of box has a tear, cover art not affected)
• Okami Den - manual only
• Scribblenauts Unlimited - manual only
• Operations manual and other inserts for black DSi in bag
• Instruction booklet for launch model DS

GBA games and videos

• Dogz - CIB, some wear to box
• Muppets Pinball Mayhem - game only
• Nickelodeon Rugrats All Grown Up! Volume 1 GBA Video - NIB
• Pocket Dogs - CIB, box has damage
• Road Trip Shifting Gears - CIB
• Sudoku Fever - game only
• Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004 - game only

GBC games and more

• Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle 3 - game and manual
• Game and Watch Gallery 3 - loose
• M&M's Minis Madness - CIB
• GameShark Pro - box, manual (no tray or gameshark)

GB games and more

• 4 in 1 Funpak Volume II - game only
• Alleyway - game only
• Bo Jackson Hit and Run - game and manual
• Casino Fun Pak - game and manual
• Dr. Mario - CIB
• Face Ball 2000 - game only
• Ghostbusters II - game only
• High Stakes Gambling - CIB
• Hyper Lode Runner - game only, has pink marker along top that won't come off
• Kwirk - game only
• Ms. Pac Man - game only
• Nemesis - game only
• Super Mario Land - game only
• Tetris 2 - game only
• Who Framed Roger Rabbit? - game only
• GameShark for Game Boy and Game Boy Pocket - accessory only
• Nuby Worm Light safety instructions - booklet only

Wii U games and packaging

• Assassin's Creed III - NIB
• Hyrule Warriors - CIB
• Mario Kart 8 - CIB
• Pikmin 3 - CIB
• Runbow Deluxe Edition - NIB or CIB (willing to trade one of these)
• Shovel Knight - NIB
• Star Fox Zero / Guard Double Pack - NIB
• Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE - CIB

Wii games and accessories

• 30 Great Games Winter Fun - CIB
• ABC Wipeout 2 - CIB
• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 - NIB
• F1 Formula 1 2019 - CIB
• Ford Racing Off Roads - CIB
• Gallop and Ride! - CIB
• Game Party - CIB
• Gunslingers - CIB
• Hello Kitty Seasons - CIB
• M. Knight Shamalayan's The Last Airbender - CIB
• Mario Sports Mix - box and game only
• Metroid Prime 3 - promo inserts only
• MLB Power Pros 2008 - CIB
• NCIS - CIB
• PBR Out of the Chute - CIB
• Petz Horse Club - CIB
• Petz Sports - CIB
• Press Your Luck 2010 Edition - CIB
• Shaun White Snowboarding Road Trip - CIB
• Vegas Party - CIB
• Victorious Boxers Revolution - CIB
• Zhu Zhu Pets Featuring the Wild Bunch - CIB
• Big Town Shootout 2 Blasters big box - NIB (game download no longer works) (these blasters are attachments for Wiimotes to make them into pistols, great accessory IMO)

GameCube games, accessories and packaging

• Orange Spice Controller - loose in good condition
• 007 Agent Under Fire - box and disc only, box has wear
• Army Men Air Combat The Elite Missions - disc and manual only
• Superman Shadow of Apokolips - CIB, also have a Nintendo Power poster to go with it
• Tak the Great Juju Challenge - CIB
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - manual only
• Action Replay - manual only

N64

• Army Men Air Combat - game and manual
• Army Men Sarge's Heroes - game only
• Army Men Sarge's Heroes 2 - CIB
• Automobili Lamborghini - game only
• Battletanx Global Assault - game and manual
• Bomberman 64 - game and manual, game label has wear
• Buck Bumble - game and manual, former rental copy
• Diddy Kong Racing - CIB
• Donkey Kong 64 - CIB with a damaged tray, no rumble pak
• Excitebike 64 - game only
• Extreme-G - game and manual
• F-1 World Grand Prix - game only
• Glover - game only
• Kirby 64 The Crystal Shards - game and manual
• Mario Tennis - CIB
• MRC - game only, slight label damage
• NBA Live 99 - game only
• Ridge Racer 64 - game only
• Rugrats in Paris - CIB
• Snowboard Kids - CIB, box and manual have wear
• Star Wars Episode One Racer - CIB, box has wear
• The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time - game and manual (gray cart, not first release)
• Tony Hawk's Pro Skater - game only, some stickers

N64 boxes and manuals

• 1080 Snowboarding - manual, operations card
• Mario Kart 64 - manual, operations card and player's guide offer booklet
• Mario Tennis - manual
• Rugrats Scavenger Hunt - manual
• Star Fox 64 - manual
• Star Wars Episode 1 Battle for Naboo - manual in poor condition
• Super Mario 64 - manual

NES games and accessories

• Original game pad - loose
• Hogan's Alley - loose
• Tiger Heli - loose

PS3 boxes and manuals (no games)

• Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness

PS2 games

• Ace Combat 04 greatest hits - CIB
• Alter Echo - CIB
• Crash and Burn - CIB
• FIFA Soccer 2003 - CIB
• Gadget Racers - CIB
• IndyCar Series - CIB
• Maximo - CIB
• Rumble Racing - CIB
• Sky Odyssey - CIB

PS2 boxes and manuals (no games)

• River King A Wonderful Journey (has wear)
• WWE Crush Hour BOX ONLY

PSX games

• 2 Xtreme - CIB
• Chrono Cross - CIB
• Crash Bandicoot 2 Cortex Strikes Back - Case, back cover art, disc (missing manual)
• G-Police - CIB
• Gex - CIB
• Jeopardy! (case is cracked) - CIB
• MDK - CIB
• Medal of Honor (case is cracked) - CIB
• Moto Racer 2 (case is cracked) - CIB
• Need for Speed Hot Pursuit greatest hits green label - CIB
• NFL Blitz greatest hits green label (case is in poor shape) - CIB
• Parappa the Rapper - CIB
• Sled Storm - CIB
• Star Wars Rebel Assault II - CIB, case is damaged
• Tetris Plus greatest hits green label - CIB
• Tomb Raider greatest hits green label - CIB
• Um Jammer Lammy - CIB
• Uprising X - CIB
• Wheel of Fortune greatest hits green label - CIB

PSX boxes and manuals (no games)

• 007 Tomorrow Never Dies
• Army Men World War

IBM Tandy

• Mario Teaches Typing big box - NIB

PC

• Cubix: Robots for Everyone - NIB
• Mighty Switch Force / Shantae Risky's Revenge double pack - NIB
• Oil Tycoon - NIB

Strategy guides

• Advance Wars Dual Strike (NP)
• Pokemon Ruby Sapphire (NP)
• Spyro Season of Ice (BradyGames)
• Super Mario Sunshine (NP)
• Super Mario Bros 2 Inside Out Part 1 (NP, poor condition)
• Super Smash Bros Brawl (Prima)
• Conflict Desert Storm II (Prima)
• Mario 64 Unauthorized guide (missing front cover)

Collectibles and posters

• Ni No Kuni II Figpin "Evan" - CIB
• Hatsune Miku Funko Pop - NIB
• Poster: Monster Hunter 3 Tri 20x27"
• Poster: Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games 40x14"
• Poster: New Super Mario Bros Wii / Zelda Spirit Tracks 12x17"
• Poster set: Bravoman and Bravoman x Wonder-Momo 11x15"
• Poster: Superman Shadow of Apokolips (from Nintendo Power)

Comic Books

• Marvel - Original Human Torch #3
• Marvel - Steelgrip Starkey #6
• Marvel - Kickers Inc #1
• Marvel - Justice 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
• Marvel - The 'Nam #14
• Marvel - The Punisher Armory #9
• Marvel - Spider-Man Storm and Power Man Battle Smokescreen!
• Marvel - Spider-Man Battles the Myth Monster
• Marvel - Spider-Man Magazine for Kids - Summer 1996, Fall 1996
• DC - Steel #1
• DC - Batman #509
• DC - Catwoman (93 Series) #4
• DC - The Green Lantern Corps #206
• DC - Hawkman #2
• DC - Tales of the Legion of Super Heroes #5
• Dark Horse - Predator Big Game #1
• Dark Horse - Jonny Quest The Real Adventures 1, 2, 3
• image - The Savage Dragon #11
• Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron The Phantom Affair (book)
• Officer Snook #1

Random Stuff

• White Verizon iPhone 5S with protective case and charger
• Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 2 - Pretty sure this is unlocked, but will not work on Verizon, comes with Cyanogen OS, charging cable and dock
• GameKlip controller mount NIB - Would work great with the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, requires a PS3 (aka DS3) controller, learn more here
• Micro Machines Star Wars Tie Starfighter Sealed
• Holy Ghost - Static on the Wire Vinyl Like New
• ABSRDST - Boss Beats CD sealed (An EP of Mega Man remixes)
• Speed Racer: The Movie VHS CIB
• Adventure Time: Jake vs Me-Mow DVD + Finn Hat CIB
• Regular Show: The Best DVD in the Universe
• Avengers: Infinity War Moviebill
• 2x Madonna CDs
• Trial of the Clone - A modern CYOA style book
• Three Word Phrase Volume One
• Little Red Book Complete Street Guide to New York City
• 2 1932 Olympic stamps
• Dolce and Gabanna Intenso leather bag new, open box
• Mark McGwire 62nd Home Run Gold card

WANT

The high priority stuff, all should be CIB unless noted:

• DS: Shepherd's Crossing 2
• GBA: Fire Emblem cart only
• GB: Kirby's Dream Land 2
• GameCube: Baten Kaitos Origins
• N64: Mario Party 2 box and game
• Nintendo Power Volume 2-19 and 165 (also may be interested in other issues)

The rest:
Pre-order bonuses

• ACNH Target Journal
• Fire Emblem 3 Houses pin set
• Fire Emblem Fates keychain set sealed
• Link’s Awakening HD GameStop Reversible 11x17" Poster
• Puyo Puyo Tetris Target exclusive decals
• Sonic Mania pin set
• Yoshi’s Crafted World Target exclusive frame

Amiibo (want loose)

• Poochy
• Goomba
• Boo

LRG Cards
Cards for Flinthook, Furi, Slime San, ToeJam and Earl, Golf Story, Dragon's Lair Trilogy, PixelJunk Monsters 2, Lumines Remastered, Yooka-Laylee, The Escapists and Saturday Morning RPG
Limited Print Switch Games (prefer CIB but also fine with NIB, also fine with Best Buy retail versions when applicable)

• Battle Princess Madelyn Royal Edition
• Bud Spencer and Terence Hill: Slaps and Beans
• Duck Game
• Evoland
• Fox n Forests
• Night Trap
• Puyo Puyo Tetris big box with target exclusive decals or CIB
• Shantae and the Pirate's Curse CE
• Shikhondo
• The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince
• The Messenger cover art and manual or CIB (already have but looking for a nicer copy)
• Tiny Metal
• Wandersong

Other Switch Games (looking for CIB and clean)

• Burnout Paradise Remastered
• Captain Toad Treasure Tracker
• Captain Tsubasa Rise of New Champions
• Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
• Cytus Alpha Launch Edition with soundtrack CD
• Kingdom Majestic
• Mario and Sonic at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
• Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3
• Minecraft Dungeons
• Moonlighter
• MotoGP 20
• Moving Out
• No Straight Roads
• Okami HD (JP)
• Overcooked double pack
• Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX
• Rolling Sky Collection
• Rock of Ages 3 Make or Break
• Skully
• Sonic Forces Bonus Edition
• Super Mario Maker 2 stylus
• The Legend of Zelda Link’s Awakening Limited Edition (EU, Aus) box or CIB (already have but looking for a nicer copy)
• The World Ends With You
• Tokyo 2020 Olympics
• Void Terrarium

3DS Games

• 7th Dragon III Code VFD launch edition - CIB or NIB
• Animal Crossing New Leaf Welcome Amiibo edition - CIB or NIB
• Beyblade Collector's Edition - CIB or NIB
• Boulder Dash XL 3D - CIB
• Cooking Mama 5 - CIB
• Cooking Mama Sweet Shop - CIB
• Disney 2-pack: Frozen Olaf's Quest / Big Hero Six - CIB
• Etrian Odyssey Untold soundtrack bundle - Outer box or CIB
• Etrian Odyssey IV big box edition - CIB
• Etrian Odyssey V - loose
• Etrian Odyssey Nexus - loose
• Gardening Mama 2 - CIB
• Jake Hunter Detective Story: Ghost of the Dusk - CIB
• Kirby Battle Royale - CIB
• Mahjong Cub3d - CIB
• Persona Q2 - loose
• Radiant Historia Perfect Chronology launch edition - big box with contents or CIB
• Super Scribblenauts big box edition with pencil stylus and console case - CIB
• Style Savvy Trendsetters - CIB
• The Oregon Trail - CIB
• Yo-Kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits - loose
• Zero Escape Virtue's Last Reward - box or CIB

DS

• Aliens Infestation - CIB
• Bomberman Land Touch 2 - CIB
• Bookworm - CIB
• DK Jungle Climber - loose
• Dragon Quest IV, V, VI - CIB
• Fritz Chess - CIB
• Gunpey DS - CIB
• Harvest Moon Frantic Farming - CIB
• Jewel Time Deluxe - box and manual or CIB
• Maplestory DS - CIB
• Okami Den - box and game or CIB
• Phoenix Wright Justice for All - CIB
• Pokemon Ranger Guardian Signs - CIB
• Ragnarok DS - CIB
• Retro Atari Classics - CIB
• Sideswiped - CIB
• Trackmania Turbo - CIB
• Wappy Dog - CIB or NIB dog bundle in near mint condition or better
• Zenses Ocean - CIB
• Zuma’s Revenge - CIB
• Any Korean region games other than Brain Age 2
• Any guide books for Korg DS10 (i.e. the Performance Guide Book)

GBA

• Boktai - box, manual, inserts or CIB
• Boktai 2 - CIB
• Bomberman Tournament - loose
• Drill Dozer - A Girl and Her Dozer Mini Comic (the one I have is ripped)
• Iridion 3D - CIB
• Klonoa 2 - box, manual, inserts or CIB
• Muppets Pinball Mayhem - box, manual, inserts or CIB
• Pac-Man Pinball Advance with exclusive bag - bag only or CIB or NIB
• Pocket Music (EU) - box, manual, inserts or CIB
• Sheep (EU) - CIB
• Sonic Advance + Sonic Pinball Party - box, manual, inserts or CIB (also interested in the separate releases)
• Warioland 4 - CIB

GBC

• Kirby Tilt n Tumble - box, manual, inserts or CIB
• Monster Rancher Battle Card - manual
• Pokemon Yellow Spanish Version - CIB
• The Legend of the River King 2 - box, manual, inserts or CIB
• Top Gear Pocket 2 - box, manual, inserts or CIB
• Wario Land 2 - CIB
• Wario Land 3 - box or CIB

GB

• Defender / Joust - manual
• Hatris - CIB
• Kirby's Block Ball - manual
• Kirby's Star Stacker - CIB
• Pinball Dreams - registration card, poster
• Pinball Fantasies - manual and other booklets
• World Bowling - manual
• Zoop - manual

Wii U

• Wii Party U - CIB

Wii

• ABBA You Can Dance - CIB
• Babysitting Mama - CIB or NIB bassinet bundle
• Bit.Trip Complete - CIB with soundtrack
• Donkey Kong Barrel Blast - CIB
• Dragonball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3 - CIB with bonus disc
• Fortune Street - CIB
• Pandora's Tower - CIB
• Top Shot Arcade - CIB
• Toy Story Mania - CIB

GameCube

• 1080 Snowboarding bonus DVD version - CIB
• Beach Spikers - CIB
• Beyblade V Force - CIB
• Cel Damage - CIB
• Doshin the Giant (PAL) - CIB
• Mega Man Network Transmission - CIB
• Phantasy Star Online Episode 1 and 2 Plus - CIB
• Pro Rally - CIB
• SEGA Soccer Slam - CIB
• Smashing Drive - CIB
• Ty 1, 2, 3 - CIB
• Viewtiful Joe Red Hot Rumble - CIB
• Virtual Pool - CIB
• Zoocube - CIB

N64

• Everdrive X7
• Densha de Go controller either loose or CIB
• Hey You Pikachu! - box, tray, manual, microphone holder, yellow wind screen, etc. (I already have the game, mic and VRU)
• Space Station Silicon Valley - box, tray (can be poor condition)
• Tetrisphere - box, tray, manual
• The New Tetris - CIB
• Also need a standard tray that will fit Diddy Kong Racing

PS3

• Best of PlayStation Network Volume 1 - CIB
• Boku no Natsuyasumi 3 (JP) - CIB
• Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness - disc
• Disgaea Triple Pack - CIB
• Earth Defense Force 2025 - CIB
• Earth Defense Force Insect Armageddon - CIB

PS2

• Godzilla Save the Earth - CIB
• Gradius 3 and 4 - CIB
• Naval Ops Warship Gunner - manual
• Shepherd's Crossing - CIB or NIB
• Xenosaga 1, 2, 3 - CIB

PSX

• Army Men: World War - disc only
• Konami Justifier Lightgun(s)
• Official mouse - loose or CIB

Strategy Guides

• Gotcha Force
• Super Mario Odyssey
• Super Mario RPG
• The Legend of Zelda Oracle of Ages / Seasons Nintendo Power
• The World Ends With You
• Xenogears and Xenosaga 1, 2, 3

I'm happy to look at lists, but these are my priority wants.

Depression is a real mother fucker. I had a few really awesome months going since March, and the dogs and work I do with them in my life keep me feeling like a person, but my demon is no God damn joke. my demon is so expensive it buys bottle service for cocaine. I am talking about gambling, or sports in my case.
A quick PSA that I have pertains to casinos opening again and also for myself, sports betting is finally legal in person in Detroit. Isolation made it easy to not think about betting sports. I honestly thought I was over it because it was just so easy. No sports? Nothing to bet online for me... I'm not an idiot who would play online casino (that's sarcasm - the sports book has a better house take than at blackjack). Well, it only took a mention of a new sports book and this and that when simply listening to the radio going to work with the dogs... Hadn't thought about sports in months. I took in a homeless vet and her dog for two months. I saved up 30k. I took in a 4th rescue dog. I got a new van. I got all new camping gear for the year.. I mean literally, having that feeling where life is exciting again.....
And then what the royal fuck? I am suddenly driving 38 miles downtown to a casino I've never been to. I haven't gone to a casino in ten years. I'm all online. But here I am with 15k cash going down to bet... I get down, they make me register because of any bet over 2k, and they assign me the number "007", like they don't know what they are doing. But it's really my customer number... So I bet $4k on Braves ML and then they have these machines so I put $100 ok Vegas NHL. I go home, start making a fire doing some stuff outside, I'm saying I'm not going to check the score... Well I start into a beer and then I suddenly here the game is postponed... Ugh... Vegas was a winner, so my $100 bet just won $120! What a start lol. So I call the sports book manager as I had his cell and I asked to roll the $4k bet to the Boston Red Sox as dogs at home on Friday (fyi they won 5-3).. Well, he informs me because of compliance that I have to come down... I say I can't as I'm an hr away.
So, I won $120..good enough... You would think. But, with the millions I have bet over the last decade online, there was a rush going into the casino. I can't lie. Of course, you know what happens next, right? I got in my car and I drove down there as I was only half-way between the nightly card of games.. I get down there. Cash my winner and then I add and I put it on the Raptors -1... LoL. Well, some of you know the feeling of a $4500 bet that is over 2 minutes into a sporting event. It's a rare and amazing when you're on the correct side, but from the tip off I absolutely knew I shit my pants.
I left in the first quarter and went home. I had those thoughts of death that I hadn't had in months. Not that I want to kill myself, but that I just want the feelings of worthlessness to stop.
Unfortunately, the next day did not get better as I did the incorrect thing and did not take a few days off (or quit then). I had someone cover my work shift and I went downtown this time and placed a $8k bet on the Jazz ML at +114.
I think at this point I had hit at least 10 in a row (losses that is LOL). That's how it has always been for 20 years and I think it's why I am so sick. I've had sick runs of discipline where I have run 5k to 100k+ betting 2-5 percent of my roll, I a month... So many times. Countless times making 10x my starting bankroll really quickly mmm. And then, it's always the case where it's a small bad loss or something so dumb, and it will be a cascade of night-night money. It's a sickness for sure.
I don't even really know the point of my post and it's long and probably poorly worded with lots of errors. I am not going to proof read anything I post. Maybe if I have a point it will come out below. I don't think anyone knows me here but I am a very serious compulsive gambler. I think I might be protecting my ego by giving this low number, but I would say I have racked up between 150-200k in losses net over the last 20 years, but the majority coming within the last 4 or so... As gambling escalates. If I am honest with myself, if that's the number I think, it's probabaly like $300,00. It's a blessing that I never have made a lot of money - - like literally never more than $25k a year. But an initial bank roll of 5 figures and getting it up there, I was rolling over about a million a month in sports bets.
Losing money sucks, but it is the one thing that you can repair from gambling. What can't be fixed is your brain. You will never, ever look at life the same once you have placed a large bet or lost control. You will never find joy in the same things in life. I can hardly remember the names of some of my college friends I partied with, but I remember a Stanford missed 20 yrd field goal in the first half of some meaningless game to cover my spread (Stanford crushed the game spread by double digits, but failed to cover first half of course). Do you not see the problem? Why the fuck do I or would I want to remember that? Gambling is worse than drugs in many ways. Currently, I am slowly, painfully, and expensively being killed by gambling. If I was a junkie, someone, literally anyone would see my pain and help me, but as a gambler, this pain is internal and so terrifying that we do almost everything to hide it. And then we spend our days going to work, thinking about how we can die, saving up money... Only to feel okay again months later and to relapse.
I hope I can help someone young getting into gambling to understand that the danger is not money really... But it is the damage to your brain. You will hate yourself, you will hate life, etc...there are lots of better reads on the science of gambling and what it does to your brain chemistry. It simply is not publicized more because gambling is a huge business and for some cities (like Detroit), it's how they continue to tax the poor and keep the city going. Americans are also poorly educated on odds, math, and reality. And even when we understand odds, we are often brainwashed by capitalism to think we can be one of those antedotacle stories where we strike it rich. It is all just another way to transfer wealth from the poor to the rich. People with money DO NOT Gamble. If they do, they lose. If Charles Barkley and John Daly and Michael Jordan can't make money betting sports, then how the fuck do us average Joe's come up with the belief that we can make money? I've got a lot of stories, so we can always shoot the shit of how it can get worse.
If you're young and you like sports and gambling, you should stay straight as an arrow and you should get into the casino and bookmaking industry. Make some money yourself and maybe you can establish yourself enough that you can also help out those customers that truly need it.
As much as I want the stacks of 100s I blew the last 48hrs back, I would gladly sacrifice the money to bypass the months of hell I'm going to have to go through again as I try once again to kill this demon.
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1917 HD $8
Birds of Prey HD $8
Bloodshot 4K $12
Come to Daddy HD $8
Doctor Sleep Theatrical + Directors Cut 4K $10
Dolittle 4K $12
Frozen 2 4K MA/Vudu $7
Frozen 2 HD GP $4
Gemini Man 4K Vudu $7, iTunes $6
Harriet HD $8
Hustlers 4K iTunes $7
The Invisible Man 4K $12 HD $9
It Chapter 2 4K $9
Jay and Silent Bob The Reboot HD $7
Joker HD $7
Little Women HD $9
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood HD $7
Onward HD GP $5
Playing With Fire iTunes $5
Pokemon Detective Pikachu 4K $10 HD $7
Queen & Slim HD $9
Richard Jewell HD $9
Spies in Disguise HD GP $6
Star Wars Rise of Skywalker 4K MA/Vudu $9
Star Wars Rise of Skywalker HD GP $5
Superman The Red Son HD $8
Terminator Dark Fate 4K Vudu $7, iTunes $6
Terminator Dark Fate HD Vudu $5
The Farewell HD $8
The Good Liar HD $6
The Peanut Butter Falcon HD Vudu $9
Uncut Gems HD $9
4K UHD 4K UHD 4K UHD 4K UHD 4K UHD 4K UHD
007 The Daniel Craig Collection 4K Vudu $35
Aladdin 1992 4K MA $8
Alien 4K $8
Alien Covenant 4K iTunes redeem (will port) $6
American Psycho 4K $8
Anna 4K Vudu or iTunes (will NOT port) $7
Annihilation 4K Vudu only (will NOT port) $7
Annihilation 4K iTunes only (will NOT port) $5
Ant Man $8
Apocalypse Now 4K vudu or iTunes (will NOT port) $8
Apollo 13 4K iTunes redeem (will port to MA) $8
Atomic Blonde 4K $7
Avengers End Game 4K $8
Avengers Infinity Wars $8
Batman (1989) 4K $8
Batman Forever 4K $8
Batman Hush 4K $10
Batman Returns 4K $8
Batman vs Harley Quinn 4K $10
Beauty and the Beast (animated) 4K MA redeem $8
Beauty and the Beast (live action) 4K MA redeem $8
The Big Lebowski 4K $8
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk 4K $9
Birth on a Nation 4K iTunes redeem (will port to MA/Vudu) $8
Black Panther 4K MA $9
Blade Runner 2049 $8
Blade Runner The Final Cut $8
The Bourne Identity 4K iTunes redeem (will port to MA) $7
The Bourne Supremacy 4K iTunes redeem (will port to MA) $7
The Bourne Ultimatum 4K iTunes redeem (will port to MA) $7
Boyz N the Hood 4K $8
Braveheart 4K Vudu or iTunes (will NOT port) $7
Brightburn 4K $8
Brooklyn 4K iTunes redeem (will port to MA) $8
Bumblebee 4K iTunes only (will NOT port) $5
Captain Marvel 4K $8
Cars 3 4K $12
Casino 4K $8
Casino Royale 4K Vudu $9
Charlie's Angles (2000) 4K $8
The Commuter 4K $5
Cornetto Trilogy 4K (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, The Worlds End) $20
Crawl 4K iTunes only (will NOT port) $5
Creed II (Vudu only, will NOT port) $8
Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon 4K $8
The Dark Crystal 4K $8
The Dark Tower 4K $8
The Darkest Hour 4K $8
The Death of Superman 4K $10
Despicable Me 1-3 4K iTunes redeem (will port to MA) $20
Dolittle 4K $12
Dora and the Lost City of Gold 4K iTunes only (will NOT port) $7
Downsizing 4K iTunes (will NOT port) $7
E.T. The Extra Terrestrial 4K iTunes redeem (will port to MA/Vudu in 4K) $7
Ex Machina 4K $7 Vudu or FandangoNow (will not port)
Fantastic Beasts and where to Find Them 4K $8
Fate of the Furious 4K $8
Fate of the Furious Extended Edition 4K $10
Finding Dory 4K MA $8
First Man 4K $8
Forrest Gump 4K Vudu $8 iTunes $8
Frozen 4K MA redeem only $8
Frozen 2 4K MA redeem only $8
Gemini Man 4K Vudu (will NOT port) $7
Gemini Man iTunes (will NOT port) $5
Get Out 4K $8
Ghost in the Shell 4K Vudu or iTunes (will NOT port) $7
Gladiator 4K iTunes only (will NOT port) $7
Glass 4K $8
Gone Girl 4K iTunes redeem (will port to MA) $8
Great Wall 4K $5
Green Book 4K $8
Gremlins 4K $8
Guardians of the Galaxy 4K $8
Hacksaw Ridge 4K $7
Halloween (2018) 4K $8
Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows Part 2 4K $6
Hell Or High Water 4K $7
Hidden Figures 4K iTunes redeem (will port to MA/Vudu in 4K) $7
Home Alone 4K iTunes redeem (will port) $7
Hotel Transylvania 3 4K $7
The House with a Clock in its Walls 4K $8
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Jim Carrey) $8
Hunger Games 4 movie Collection iTunes 4K (will NOT port) $25
Hustlers 4K iTunes only (will Not port) $7
I am Legend 4K $10
Interstellar 4K Vudu $8
Interstellar 4K iTunes $8
Iron Man 4K $8
Iron Man 3 4K $8
IT Chapeter 1 4K $8
It Chapter 2 4K $9
IT 1 + 2 bundle (one code) 4K $15
It’s a Wonderful Life 4K Vudu (will NOT port) $7
John Wick 4K iTunes or Vudu (will NOT port) $7
John Wick 2 4K iTunes or Vudu (will NOT port) $7
Jumanji (OG) 4K $9
Jurassic Park 4K MA $8
Jurassic Park 4K iTunes redeem (will port to MA) $20
Jurassic World 4K iTunes redeem (will port to MA) $7
Justice League vs Fatal Five 4K $12
Karate Kid $8
Kick-Ass Vudu $7
Kingsman The Secret Service 4K iTunes redeem (will port to MA) $8
Knowing 4K $8
La La Land 4K iTunes (will NOT port) $5
Life (Jake Gyllenhaal) 4K $8
Logan Lucky 4K $8
Mad Max Fury Road 4K $8
Mama Mia 2 4K $8
Man of Steel 4K $8
The Martian iTunes 4K (will port) $8
Mary Poppins Returns 4K $8
The Matrix Trilogy 4K $25
Me Earl and the Dying Girl iTunes 4K (will port to) $8
The Meg 4K $8
Men in Black 4 movie collection 4K $30
Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates 4K iTunes (will port) $7
Minions 4K iTunes redeem (will port) $6
Monsters Inc 4K MA redeeom only $10
Monsters U 4K MA redeem only $10
mother! 4K Vudu or iTunes (will NOT port) $7
The Mule 4K $8
The Mummy (1999) iTunes 4K (will port to MA/Vudu in 4K) $7
OVERLORD 4K Vudu only (will NOT port) $7
Overlord 4K iTunes only (will NOT port) $5
Pan 4k $8
Pet Sematary (original) 4K Vudu or iTunes (will NOT port) $5
Pet Sematary (2019) 4K iTunes $6
The Phantom Thread 4K $8
Philadelphia 4K $8
Pokemon Detective Pikachu 4K $9
Purge Election Year 3 4K iTunes redeem (will port) $6
Quantum of Solace 4K Vudu $10
Rampage 4K $8
Ready Player One 4K $8
Reign of Supermen 4K $10
Revenant 4K $8
Robin Hood (Crowe) 4K $8
Saving Private Ryan 4K Vudu $7 or iTunes $7
Scarface 4K $8
Schindlers List 4K $8
Sicario 4K $7
Skyfall 4K Vudu $10
Skyscraper 4K $8
Spider Man into the Spider Verse 4K $8
Spider Man Homecoming 4K $7
Spider Man Trilogy (Sam Raimi) 4K $25
Split 4K $8
Star Trek Trilogy 4K iTunes (will not port) $20
Starship Troopers 4K $8
Step Brothers 4K $9
Suicide Squad (includes both cuts) 4K $10
Sully 4K $8
Superman The Movie 4K $8
Superman Red Son 4K $12
Tangled 4K MA $10
Terminator 2 4K $7
Terminator Dark Fate 4K iTunes $7
Thor The Dark World 4K $8
Tomb Raider 2018 4K Vudu only (will NOT port) $8
The Town 4K $8
Toy Story 3 4K $8
Toy Story 4 4K $9
Transformers 5 movie collection 4K iTunes only (will NOT port) $20
Underworld 4K MA $9
Up 4K MA redeem only $10
Us 4K $8
Wall-E 4K MA redeem only $10
Warrior 4K $8
Widows 4K $8
The Wizard of Oz 4K $8
Wonder Woman 4K: $8
Wonder Woman Bloodlines 4K $10
Wreck it Ralph 4K MA $10
Zootopia 4K MA redeem only $10
HD HD HD HD HD HD HD HD HD HD
007 The Daniel Craig Collection Vudu $20
2 Fast 2 Furious MA/Vudu $4
A Dogs Way Home $6
Alita Battle Angel $6
Alpha $5
Amazing Spider Man 1 & 2 $11
Apollo 13 $5
Art of Self Defense $8
Atomic Blonde $4
Baby Driver $4
Batman Ninja $6
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 & 2 (Deluxe Edition) $15
Battleship Vudu $4
Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood $8
Ben is Back $6
The Big Sick (vudu or iTunes - Will NOT port) $5
Bleeding Steel $5
Blinded By the Light $7
Boo 2! A Madea Halloween $5
Booksmart $7
Boss Baby $5
Bourne 5 movie collection (vudu redeem - will port) $20
Boy Erased $6
Boyhood Vudu or iTunes $6
Breadwinner $5
Breakthrough HD $5
The Bride of Frankestein iTunes redeem (will port to MA) $5
Bullet Head $6
Bumblebee HD Vudu (not MA) $4
Cabin in the Woods Vudu $4
Cheech and Chong's Up in Smoke iTunes (will NOT port to MA) $5
Child's Play '19 $7
Crawl HD Vudu $5
Creed II HD Vudu $5
Curse of La Llorona $6
Daddy's Home 2 Vudu or iTunes (will NOT port to MA) $5
The Dark Knight Trilogy $12
Day of the Dead Bloodline $5
Dead Water $4.50
Deadpool 2 $4.50
Deadwood the Movies $6
Deathwish (Willis) $6
Despicable Me 3 $4.50
Detective Pikachu $7
Die Hard 5 movie collection $25
The Disaster Artist $8
Dora and the Lost City of Gold Vudu only (will NOT port) $5
Downtown Abbey The Movie $6
Drive $6
Dunkirk $4.50
Early Man $6
Edge Of Seventeen iTunes or Vudu (will port to MA) $5
Eight Grade $7
Elysium $7
Enough Said $4.50
Equalizer 2 $4.50
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Then $5
Fantastic Beasts The Crimes of Grindlewald $6
The Farewell $9
Fate of The Furious $4
The Favourite $7
Ferdinand $6
Fight Club $7
First Man $5
First Reformed $8
Frankenstein $5
Fury $4
Game Night $6
Gangs of New York $7
Gemini Man (vudu only will NOT port) $5
Godzilla (98) $5
Godzilla King of the Monsters $6
The Goldfinch $7
Goodfellas $4.50
Good Liar $8
Good Time $8
Goodboys GP $8
Goosebumps 2 $4.5
Gravity $5
Greatest Showman $6
Green Book $6
The Grinch '18 $6
Happy Death Day 2U $7
Harriet $8
Hell or High Water Vudu (will NOT port to MA) $4.50
Her $5
Hereditary $6
High Life $8
Hobbit The Motion Picture Trilogy (extended) $20
Holmes and Watson $6
Hostiles HD $5
Hunger Games Complete 4 Film Collection Vudu $16
Hurricane Heist $4
I can only Imagine $5
If Beale Street Could Talk $6
Instant Family Vudu or iTunes $4.50
Interstellar HD Vudu only $4.50
Invisible Man (1933) $5
Isle of Dogs $6
Isn't it romantic $5
It Chapter 1 $5
It Chapter 2 $7
Jarhead: Law Of Return $6
Jay and Silent Bob the Rebot $8
John Wick 1 + 2 HD Vudu only $10
John Wick 2 Vudu only $5
Joker $8
Judy $8
Jurassic Park $5
Jurassic Park II $5
Jurassic Park III $5
Jurassic Park 1-3 $12
Jurassic World $4
Justice League: Doom $6
Kid Who Would Be King $6
Kidnap $5
Kill Bill $6
Killer Elite iTunes redeem (will port to MA) $6
Killers Anonymous $6
Kong Skull Island $4
Kubo and the Two Strings iTunes redeem (will port to MA) $7
Lady Bird $8
Last Black Man in San Francisco $8
Leatherface $6
Legend of Tarzan $4.50
Lego Batman HD $5
Lego Batman Family Matters $6
Lego Flash $7
Les Miserables $4
Little HD $6
Lord of the Rings The Two Towers (theatrical) $6
Lost River $5
Lowriders $5
MA $8
Mad Max (1980) $7
The Man Who Invented Christmas $6
Mary Queen of Scotts $6
The Meg HD $6
Megan Leavey $6
Men in Black 3 $6
Men in Black: International $6
Mid90s $8
Midsommar $8
Missing Link $7
Mission Impossible 1-6 Vudu only (will NOT port) $17.50
Mortal Engines $6
mother! Vudu (will NOT port) $4
The Mummy (1932) $5
My Life as a Zucchini iTunes redeem (will port to MA) $6
My Little Pony The Movie $6
Neighbors iTunes (will port to MA) $5
Night Hunter iTunes $4
Night Hunter Vudu $4
The Nun $6
Oceans 8 HD $5
Old Man & The Gun HD $8
Once Upon a Deadpool $8
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood $8
Overboard $5
Overcomer $6
Paranorman iTunes (will port to MA) $6
The Peanut Butter Falcon $9
Peppermint iTunes $6
Playing With Fire iTunes $5
Pokemon Detective Pikachu $7
Popstar Never Stop Never Stopping $6
The Possession of Hannah Grace $6
The Post $6
The Predator (2018) $4.50
Predator (Schwarzenegger) $5
Predator 1-3 Movie Collection $15
Prisoners $6
Proud Mary SD $3
Psycho (Hitchcock) iTunes redeem (will port to MA) $6
Pulp Fiction $6
The Purge $4.50
Race $6
Red 2 $5
Reservoir Dogs $7
Resident Evil Retribution $6
Richard Jewell $9
Rocketman Vudu (will NOT port to MA) $4.50
Room $7
Scarface $5
Secret Life of Pets 2 $6
Shaft 2019 HD $5
Shape of Water $6
Shazam $6
Siberia $5
Sicario - $4
Silence Vudu or iTunes (not MA compatible) $6
Skyfall $5
Skyscraper $5
Sorry to Bother You $7
Spider Man $6
Spider Man Trilogy $15
Spider Man Far From Home HD $6
Spider Man Into the SpiderVerse $6
Spinning Man $6
Split $4
Spotlight $5
Strangers Prey at Night HD $6
Stray, The $6
Stronger $6
Stuber $7
Super Troopers 2 $5
Teen Titans Go to the Movies $7
Terminator Dark Fate Vudu $4
Titanic $8
Thank you for Your Service $6
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri $5
Traffik $5
Transformers 1-5 Vudu HD $15
Truth or Dare $5
Ugly Dolls (itunes only) $6
Underworld Awakening $6
Vice $5
Waves $8
Welcome to Marwen $6
Winchester $6
Wolf Man $5
Wonder Woman Bloodlines $6
You Were Never Really Here $8
DISNEY HD GP – Will port to MA/Vudu/iTunes/etc – DISNEY HD GP
Aladdin 19 $4
Ant Man $4
Ant Man and the Wasp $4
Avenger Infinity War $3
Avengers $4
Avengers Age of Ultron $4
Avengers Endgame $3
Black Panther $4
Brave $5
Captain America First Avenger $4
Captain Marvel $4
Cinderella (live) $5
Doctor Strange $4
Finding Dory $4
Finding Nemo $4
Guardians of the Galaxy vol 1 $5
Guardians of the Galaxy vol 2 $3
The Incredibles $6
Inside Out $5
Iron Man $5
Iron Man 2 $5
Iron Man 3 $5
Last Jedi, The $4
Lion King 19 $5
Solo $4
The Good Dinosaur $5
Thor $5
Thor Dark World $5
Thor Ragnarok $4
Toy Story $5
Toy Story 4 $5
UP $6
Wall-E $7
TV series
11.22.63 Vudu $10
Band of Brothers Tunes $15
Big Little Lies S1 iTunes or Google Play $5
Boardwalk Empire Complete Series iTunes $35
Boardwalk Empire Complete Series Vudu $30
Boardwalk Empire Complete Series GP $30
Castle Rock Season 1 $8
Deuce S1 Vudu iTunes or Google Play $5
Doom Patrol S1 Vudu $12
Game of Thrones S8 iTunes $7
Game of Thrones S8 GP $7
Game of Thrones Collection (S1-8) Vudu or iTunes $35
Game of Thrones Collection (S1-8) Google Play $30
Rick and Morty S2 Vudu $10
Rick and Morty S3 Vudu $8
Sopranos Complete Series Google Play $20
True Detective S2 Vudu $9
True Detective S3 Vudu $7
True Detective S1-3 iTunes $25
Veep The Final Season Vudu $10
The Walking Dead S9 $8
The Wire Complete Series Google Play $30