Moonraker Trading Cards (Bet Ya Haven't Look at Those in Awhile!)
#1
Posted 16 March 2012 - 04:12 PM
#2
Posted 17 March 2012 - 06:31 PM
I have one almost-complete set; of the cards you mentioned I'm only missing #58. I don't what else is missing, as I have them arranged in proper chronological order (who was responsible for numbering them? Must not have ever seen the film).
I never was into collecting cards - I only collected the Moonraker cards because that was all there was in the dark days before home VCRs.
While digging for the MR cards, I discovered that I also have 22 out of 66 'V' cards from 1984, and a bunch from the 1991 Addams Family movie - including four packs I never even opened!
Perhaps this lot will be worth something to someone some day.
#3
Posted 17 March 2012 - 08:00 PM
#4
Posted 18 March 2012 - 03:20 AM
Very cool. Just watched Moonraker again tonight as well!
#5
Posted 19 March 2012 - 02:08 AM
#6
Posted 26 March 2012 - 09:41 PM
#7
Posted 08 May 2012 - 05:48 AM
I think there's a few deleted scenes shown in the set as well.
There is a shot in there from some sort exercise/meditation center aboard the space station. I had a chance a few years back to ask Chiles about it and she had no recollection of the set/scene.
Meanwhile, I still need #58!
#8
Posted 08 May 2012 - 12:54 PM
I think there's a few deleted scenes shown in the set as well.
There is a shot in there from some sort exercise/meditation center aboard the space station. I had a chance a few years back to ask Chiles about it and she had no recollection of the set/scene.
Meanwhile, I still need #58!
Thanks for the post. The scene you refer to was a chamber for the Drax couples to "populate". Interesting that it was even filmed.
Interesting that Chiles doesn't recall it or filming, however it was 30+ years ago.
#9
Posted 08 May 2012 - 04:25 PM
Thanks for the post. The scene you refer to was a chamber for the Drax couples to "populate". Interesting that it was even filmed.
Interesting that Chiles doesn't recall it or filming, however it was 30+ years ago.
The set/scene I'd really like to know more about is that boardroom which doubles as the "private crematorium." The table and chairs (and all the electronics) are amazing. I have a book with a small B&W shot of Lonsdale in a suit holding a meeting on the set. There's something about it that suggests it's studio execs (like the press conferences you see in the YOLT volcano or the Liparus) as opposed to, I dunno ... Drax's investors?
#10
Posted 08 May 2012 - 04:45 PM
"We've invested billions in your space station, Drax - several times what it cost to launch the pieces into orbit and assemble it. Now our accountants tell us you've been building hidden launch sites all over the world! What gives?"
"Your accountants neglected to tell you about this chamber - what I like to call my 'Goldfinger' briefing room. At the mere touch of a button..."
Squash!
Edited by AMC Hornet, 08 May 2012 - 04:46 PM.
#11
Posted 10 May 2012 - 01:18 AM
I can imagine the scene:
"We've invested billions in your space station, Drax - several times what it cost to launch the pieces into orbit and assemble it. Now our accountants tell us you've been building hidden launch sites all over the world! What gives?"
"Your accountants neglected to tell you about this chamber - what I like to call my 'Goldfinger' briefing room. At the mere touch of a button..."
Squash!
In this, the Trump era, the scene would be ripe for a "You're fired!" joke ...
#12
Posted 11 May 2012 - 02:11 PM
Thanks for the post. The scene you refer to was a chamber for the Drax couples to "populate". Interesting that it was even filmed.
Interesting that Chiles doesn't recall it or filming, however it was 30+ years ago.
The set/scene I'd really like to know more about is that boardroom which doubles as the "private crematorium." The table and chairs (and all the electronics) are amazing. I have a book with a small B&W shot of Lonsdale in a suit holding a meeting on the set. There's something about it that suggests it's studio execs (like the press conferences you see in the YOLT volcano or the Liparus) as opposed to, I dunno ... Drax's investors?
It's an amazing set for sure. I've read and heard many times that there was not anything further filmed on the set for Moonraker.
Seems strange as it was an amazing set for sure.