In a spectacular bid to immortalize Daniel Craig’s swan song as the inimitable James Bond, Upper Deck’s 2025 release brings a masterstroke to trading card collectors and Bond aficionados alike. These cards, inspired by “No Time to Die”—a film that premiered to much fanfare on September 28, 2021, in the UK—are designed with a cinematic flair that maintains the drama, excitement, and nostalgia that Bond’s name has carried for over half a century.
This exhaustive card set meticulously revisits the movie’s most riveting moments, all captured in a manner that transforms still images into iconic scenes. With an elaborate checklist of 100 base cards, this collection establishes its foundation upon which a hierarchy of rarity and extravagance is built. Each card serves as a gateway into the film’s universe, with parallels such as Heracles, Ice Die Cut, and the exclusive Teal 007 series which is numerically aligned with none other than 007, Bond himself. Additional intriguing versions include Gold 007 and Black 007, numbered to 77 and 7 respectively, conjuring a sense of exclusivity.
What truly elevates this collection is the cascade of serial-numbered cards. Contributing to its prestige are Black and White variations bordered in color contrasts, and the decadent Ensemble series, presented in both Gold and Black trims. For those chasing glorified autographs, newly minted cards like The New Agents Autographs and Wardrobe Collection Dual Signatures extend an alluring invitation, each pursuit ripe with the scent of unforgettable moments captured on film.
The highlight of this collectible empire is—without a doubt—its autographs. Captains of the Bond franchise, such as Ralph Fiennes and Lashana Lynch, bestow their signatures, transforming ordinary cards into holy grails of the trading card realm. Not to be overshadowed, the eternal charm of Ben Whishaw, Jeffrey Wright, and Léa Seydoux graces the ensemble, along with the visionary director Cary Joji Fukunaga and, of course, the man himself—Daniel Craig. Some of these autographs are inscribed and feature unique horizontal designs, offering a canvas of delectable scarcity for collectors to covet.
Adding yet another layer of luxurious texture and depth, screen-used pieces breathe life into the cards. Vital wardrobe elements from the film—such as Bond’s classic waistcoats and the dresses worn by pivotal characters—are embedded into the very fibers of these cards. Single and dual wardrobe cards become artifacts, preserving the tangible legacy of Nomi, portrayed by Lashana Lynch, and the dazzling Paloma, brought to life by Ana de Armas. These characters are given due prominence with dedicated inserts and memorabilia, ensuring their indelible contributions to Bond’s world are forever enshrined.
A typical pack of this treasure trove holds six cards: four from the base set and one Heracles parallel, with the possibility of pulling an Ice Die Cut parallel, appearing roughly once in every five packs. Within a box of 15 packs, and further nested in a case of 12 boxes, the odds of encountering rarer inserts and parallels align enticingly with collector hopefuls and film devotees alike.
The set’s base checklist reads like a script, containing card titles that reflect the film’s narrative, ranging from brooding introspections like “What Do You Think Your Papa Does?” to action-packed sequences such as “Get the Scientist!” Each title acts as a crisp storyboard, bridging the dynamic continuation of Bond from silver screen to cardstock.
The allure of “No Time to Die” and its bittersweet farewell is imaginatively encapsulated in this set; it is a celebration of Bond’s monochrome legacy intertwined with technological marvels, emotional complexity, and relentless action. These cards don’t just reside on a shelf—they narrate a story, whisper tales of espionage, and echo the glorious mission that defined the last installment of Craig’s era as the world’s suavest spy.
Upper Deck’s latest endeavor ensures that as the curtain closes on Daniel Craig’s rendition of 007, his last mission is engraved into the annals of Bond history—not merely with ink, but with the enduring passion of fans and collectors who continue to shape his legacy. In truth, these cards are more than memorabilia—they are an enduring tribute to the unforgettable last mission immortalized.
