Timothy Dalton As James Bond

You have to give Timothy Dalton a lot of credit.  Although he had been offered the role as James Bond while he was in his twenties Dalton refused because he felt he was not mature enough to handle the role.  Instead the role went to Roger Moore.

But, after Moore left the Bond franchise Dalton was once more considered for the role of Bond and this time he accepted.

Dalton brought a unique take on he role. He made Bond a very flawed and human figure.  He had his weaknesses, vices and failings.  He played him as a hired assassin and government attack dog.

Dalton as Bond was very much a tough and ruthless person when he needed to be.  He still loved the ladies and fine food and attire.  However he preferred hands-on espionage and did not always trust the latest spy gadgets.

Dalton’s first Bond film: The Living Daylights, was an enjoyable film.  He was getting accustomed to the character of Bond.

But, Dalton’s second Bond foray: Licence to Kill, really allowed the actor to shine. In the film Dalton nails the literary version of Bond-right down to his ruthlessness and ability to go completely cold emotionally.

The film also allowed Dalton to explore Bond on a more personnel level with a minimum use of trick gadgets.  The film was much more fists and fighting as opposed to using gadgets to thwart the bad guys.

The 12-inch Dalton as Bond figure comes in a flip lid box with a miniature reproduction of the film’s promotional poster on the cover.  Photos of the action figure and from the film decorate all the sides.  Actor bios and a film synopsis and a cast list are included on the inside flap and on the back of the box.

The Sideshow Collectibles' Timothy Dalton figure comes dressed in a solid black suit with a white shirt, a black bow tie and black shoes.

The shirt has black buttons down the front and on the cuffs and the white the lined jacket has two buttons with two waist pockets without flaps.

The figure’s hands are preset to hold the various weapons and accessories.

A circular Licence To Kill base with a wire support is included from posing the figure.

The figure’s similarity to actor Timothy Dalton’s facial features is striking.  The combed back black hair, deep-set dark eyes, heavy eyebrows, small straight nose, square jaw and cleft chin match Dalton's face exactly.

Skin tone variations make the face look almost real.

Included with figure is the custom attaché case provided by Q in the film.

Inside the briefcase is the ‘custom’ camera used by Bond, that includes a tripod, scope, extended rifle barrel, an ammo clip disguised as a film reel and various small attachments.

The pieces fit snugly in the form-fitting interior of the briefcase.

Also included is Bond’s Walther PPK handgun.  All the accessories and weapons are precision crafted and accurate miniature reproduction of the items as seen in the movie.

Detailing on the ‘camera’ is perfect with attachable parts that allow the ‘camera’ to be set up and broke down.

All the accessories fit snugly into the Bond figure’s preset hands.

The figure moves and poses with no binding or slippage of the clothes.

"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" — Jeremiah 29:11