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We knew it was coming, but we didn’t know it would be this cool. Fans of Bond and plastic bricks will be chuffed to learn that Lego has unveiled its 1290-piece replica of the Aston Martin DB5 made famous by Goldfinger in 1964. As intricate as you’d expect, the Lego tribute to 007’s famous silver Aston mimics the original’s curvaceous exterior, complete with wire wheel-rim inserts and a straight-six engine under the bonnet. But it wouldn’t be a Bond car without gadgets. Hidden machine guns are activated by triggers in the car, tyre-slashing blades pop out from the wheels, and the number plates rotate. Best of all, though, is the working ejector seat. Obviously.