Desmond Llewelyn played Q, James Bond's gadgetmaster in 17 007 movies.

James Bond is a pretty tough athletic guy, well trained in things like marksmanship and hand-to-hand combat. But, sometimes he needs a little help, like a wrist watch with a circular saw to cut ropes from his wrists, or a car that can turn into a submarine when the bad guys have him cornered at the shore. Some seem quaint now, like a pager or a watch with a TV — put a strap on an iPod, eh?

But many Bond gadgets endure as staples of the series, most demonstrated by the eternally patient Q, played by Desmond Llewelyn in 17 Bond films from From Russia with Love (1963) to The World is Not Enough (1999). He died in December 1999, and John Cleese played the head of Q branch since, except in Casino Royale (2006).

So, today’s question is about Q’s creations: What’s your favorite Bond gadget? I selected seven for the poll to the right, or feel free to write one in the comment box. Also, make sure to vote in the other Bond polls:

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