Bond gadgets became an example of the literary technique of Chekhov's gun. For instance, it became an expected scene in each film where Q would present and demonstrate Bond's assigned tools for the mission, and it was a near guarantee that each and every piece would be invaluable to Bond in the field. However, the gadgets took on a more spectacular profile starting with the film version of Goldfinger, and its tremendous success encouraged the following films to have Bond supplied with still more equipment. The original books and early adaptations had only relatively minimal pieces like the modified attache case in From Russia, with Love. The James Bond books and films have featured exotic equipment and vehicles, which often prove to be critically useful. This is a list of James Bond gadgets featured in the Bond films, organized by the film eras of its actor. Statements consisting only of original research should be removed. Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding inline citations.
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