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    Hornby Confirms 'Quantum of Solace' Scalextric Racing Set

    By Devin Zydel on 2008-01-28

    Back in December, CommanderBond.net reported that Scalextric, a major international brand of slot car racing, was rumoured to be planning a James Bond racing set that would be a tie-in to the newly-titled Quantum of Solace.

    According to an article in the BBC News, parent company Hornby has today confirmed this, stating they have high hopes for the forthcoming James Bond set.

    ‘We’re delighted to have the licence for James Bond. Scalextric was very strong last year, largely because of the Lewis Hamilton effect,’ said chief executive Frank Martin.

    The BBC News adds that the set will feature 007’s Aston Martin DBS and an Alfa Romeo as the chase car.

    Bond collecters may recognize the company as the maker of the 1968 James Bond Car Chase set and other related 007 items.

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    Quantum of Solace is the 22nd James Bond 007 film produced by franchise holders Eon Productions. Daniel Craig returns from 2006’s Casino Royale to play James Bond. Quantum of Solace is directed by Marc Forster and scripted by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade and Paul Haggis. The MGM/Columbia Pictures production began shooting on 2 January and is scheduled for release on 7th November 2008.

    The film co-stars Mathieu Amalric, Olga Kurylenko, Anatole Taubman, Gemma Arterton, Joaquín Cosio, Dame Judi Dench, Jesper Christensen, Giancarlo Giannini, and Jeffrey Wright.