Bond Girl Tbird Promotions & Advertising

[Skip]

According to Beanstalk, the James Bond Girl TBird will be featured in the following advertising & promotions:

1) TV ADS for Bond Movie: 11/4 to 12/1. Emphasis on prime time, sports, cable & syndication.

2) Print runs: 10/1 to 12/1 in Lifestyle, Entertainment, Mass Research and Niche/Technology.

3) Ford Sweepstakes: featuring 2003 Limited Edition 007 TBird. Runs from 10/8-12/31 in print, television and digital media.

4) Revlon's " Win The Life Of A Bond Girl Sweepstakes": Runs from 10/1 -12/31. Features Bond 007 TBird as grand prize. Ford & Revlon will not be advertising in same publications at the same time.

Time to rev up the VCR, and hit the newstands!!

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Red/Red/Red Premium #1768:pbj:

[5bird7]

That sounds like one will have to be a winner of the Ford Sweepstakes in order to obtain a new Bond 007 Thunderbird. Figured that's how they'd release that one. Maybe we'll know more tomorrow when the ad campaigns start.

[FordMan7]

Wouldn't it be great to win one and have two????

I can picture it now a Turq. 2002 and a Coral 2003 - What a nice retro image!

FordMan7:fordsrule:

[5bird7]

It'll probably be a sweepstakes to get the right to buy one??

just realized that today is the 8th - we should be able to find something somewhere on the net.

[FordMan7]

I can hear it now!

Congratulations you are order no. 1 for the 007 t-bird - you can take delivery in approx. 12 months!

I did a quick peek on the web this morning - could not find anything - but I'll keep looking?

Did anyone check out the Ford Press Room?

FordMan7:fordsrule:

[5bird7]

I did yesterday but no news at that time.

[FordMan7]

I just checked again - no word yet......

FordMan7:fordsrule:

[5bird7]

http://www.fordvehicles.com/bond/007thunderbird.html

lots to look at, movie trailers, wall paper, sweepstakes entry, tv commercial, etc...

[my401k]

Just checked the oo7 site, very cool stuff!

[rlstonejr]

Florida residents can't enter the sweepstakes:bs::bs::cul:

[Steve Legel]

ENTERTAINMENT Magazine Oct 18 2002 2 pg ad with new Thunderbird and Bond
Glamour Nov 2002, 2 pg ad and sweepstakes pull out for Bond Thunderbird. Nice pic of halle Berry, very tine pic of Thunderbird
Steve Legel

[FordMan7]

Cool....

Thanks for the tip on the site!

Registered this morning (Fingers crossed!!!!)

FordMan7:fordsrule:

[brdman2]

[brdman2]

What was that? I just clicked once, and an empty post appeared! Whoa!

Anyway, I was going to kindly ask all of you NOT to enter the Bond 007 sweepstakes so that I have a better chance of winning my car. Told our daughter that it could be her car when she gets her license, and y'all wouldn't want to disappoint her, would you? Thank you so much for your consideration! :lol:

[Gobird]

:lol: Dennis, we'er all nice people but NOT THAT NICE.:lol::pbj::pbj:

[brdman2]

I figured as much! :sad: :bawl:
Just for that, I'm not coming to Destin!

(Well, that and it's 3,000 miles away, and I have negative vacation time left, and my wife would kill me, and .......). :lol:

Seriously, good luck to all who enter - hope one of our Thunderbird family wins that beautiful car!

[Joybird]

Dennis, wouldn't that be great!!!!
Maybe it could be me and I would drive out there and show your daughter my car. You could buy it in 20 years, from me.......

[Gobird]

:naughty:Joy, you'er a very nasty person.:lol:

[Gobird]

Here are some pics of the Beanstalk 1:18 scale Bond car I just got form Skip.

[brdman2]

Joy, she'll be 13 around Thanksgiving, so by the time you take possession of it, you'll have to sell it in only 3 years or less. Let's see, calculating depreciation and other factors, I'll go as high as $50 - $100 tops! :toungue: :lol:

[Gobird]

Another 007 pic.

[Gobird]

Last 007 Pic

[brdman2]

Gobird, very nice looking car! That actually looks like a coral color. The Ford/Bond promo pics look more red, plus it has the white top. I wonder what top the actual car(s) in the movie will have, since the Bond replicars will have the white. (I know, this info is probably out there, but I'm feeling lazy at the moment.) I thought I remember reading that the coral color wasn't going to be ready in time for the filming, so they were going to use red, but I could be out of date.

[rlstonejr]

Dennis - just 'cause I'm such a great guy, I will not enter the sweepstakes. Hope it helps:biggrin:

[Gobird]

I'm told that this is the color that will be used in the movie and the one produced. At this point who knows for sure.

[5bird7]

The promo pics of the movie show Halle with the coral car with the coral hardtop as in the scale models. I think 1 of those photos is on the Ford site in the Bond pages.

<edit> Just checked - it's one of the screen savers - err - WALL PAPERS that you can download from their Bond pages.

[brdman2]

Thanks, all!

[RETRO T]

You should put a BOND girl in the car.

[FordMan7]

To my knowledge the color "Sunset Coral" is the same color used on 1956 Fords - it is a salmony pink color - not as red as appears on Ford's Web Site.

Also check out this months Glamor Mag - A friend found a double page Revlon ad with pull out sweepstakes card featuring the "live like a bond girl" sweepstakes - The back of the pull out card features a small pic of the t-bird. If I can remember I will scan and post the card.

FordMan7:fordsrule:

[5bird7]

sunset coral is a really pink color from the examples I've seen on the 56s. The Bond car looks much closer to the 56 "fiesta red." - kind of a tomato soup red, only the Bond car seems to have more orange in it.

[Joybird]

I was on that site and the two previews I looked at , I did not see a Halle Berry Car.... Dot which one! It takes me at least 30-45 min to get one of the clips to run.

[Joybird]

Great pics Gobird

[Joybird]

I just saw a clip with the Coral and Coral top. I got it today.

[FordMan7]

It is Strange - The first publicity shots on the Ford Web site back a few months ago were the correct Sunset Coral color - I agree the color they are showing now is very close to the 1956 Fiesta Red....

I hope the color is more along the lines of the Sunset Coral - That Fiesta Red never really looked that good on the '56's (At least not as good as the '55 or '57 Reds....)

FordMan7:fordsrule:

[5bird7]

:nuts::nuts::rolleyes:
sorry Joy, I used the wrong word - it's on one of the Halle Berry "Wall Papers" - none of the little trailers show the car that I could see - and it took me forever to download those, too. 28K connection can be miserable.:

[TBird02]

Dot - Look at the TV ad. It has lots of shots of the Bond Bird with coral top and white seats/trim. I downloaded it and have watched it many times. Don't know if it's for the car or Halle, but in any case, the ad is really nice!

[5bird7]

forgot about the ad, thanks for bringing it up - the movie trailers don't have it in. They were looking for a photo with the coral colored top.

[03bird]

I always thought that Fiesta red looked like Campbells tomato soup with milk added. The 55s had a Torch red the 57s had Torch red and Flame red. I think both reds were the same. My 57 is Torch red
Dick

[Steve Legel]

Tbird 02 (Chris?) how did you download the commercial from the Ford Bond website?
Steve Legel

[5bird7]

Steve, right click on the "movie itself, you'll get a little window with different options including one to save

[TBird02]

Steve - If you have a download accelerator installed, they sometimes have to be disabled to allow the download to work. Something I've had to do at the Ford site quite frequently.

[5bird7]

TBird02 - what's a "download accelerator" and where do I look to disable it if I do have it? Many of the clips on Ford's site, I've been unable to save.

[5bird7]

different angle than the ones that Gobird posted. Did you note the wings in the porthole windows on one of his shots?

[5bird7]

and another shot

[TBird02]

Dot - A download accelerator is a program that speeds up downloads by downloading files from more than one site, if possible. The one I use is "Download Accelerator Plus", a free download from http://www.speedbit.com . It runs in the background and integrates with your browser, automatically doing multiple site downloads when possible.

You must right mouseclick and "enable" or "disable" occasionally as needed. I normally leave it enabled unless it gives me a problem (which is what happened when I wanted to see the "Stories" at the Ford website a few months ago. You may remember my posts when I was resolving those difficulties).

I too have been unsuccesful in downloading the trailers. They are streaming videos, and when I save them I just save the website shortcut. Will try again in a few days.

BTW - did you notice thet the 007 desktops from the Ford site show white and coral tops on the car? The pic with Halle from the movie shows coral, so I assume the white is simply an early promo pic, and not from the movie.

[YLO BRD]

Bought my Revlon Bond girl makeup this morning so I'd have the UPC code to enter their Sweepstakes to win a 007 Thunderbird. Wish me luck! A redhead with a coral bird, I just have to win.

[Steve Legel]

Entertainment magazine this week Oct 25,2002 pg 40 page of small ads for websites inc. Ford.com/bond with pic of coral 'bird. While Dot Lang lingers on in Destin, I must shoulder the mantle of responsibilty of posting these finds!!
Steve Legel

[FordMan7]

You know looking at that model - the color reminds me of the "Calypso Coral" that was used on the 1964 Full Size Mercurys.....

And it was closer to Fiesta Red than the original "Sunset Coral" HHMMMM....... That may explain a few things.......

FordMan7:fordsrule:

[Blue Heaven]

Just found out that there is a 1/43 scale Jinx T-Bird available . It's made by Minichamps. Their quality is always outstanding. You can get info at www.exclusivediecast.com. The cost is $44.99. Another one to add to the collection!!

[DavidA]

I saw a Revlon commercial last night featuring Halle Berry. They are running a contest and giving away a new T-Bird. :thumbsup:

[5bird7]

Found another source for the 1/43 Jinx diecast:
http://www.sportcraftcars.com/min.2002.htm
but it looks like you have to wait for it.

[5bird7]

not sure but the white top appears to be how they will be marketing the special editon car since it will have the white interior- all their ads for the special edition show that and their movie shots show the coral top. I suspect the movie car has the coral top and the special editions that will be for sale will have the white top. Think the white top looks best on the car anyway.

[Red]

From one of the Ford support sites:
Ford will produce 700 of the James Bond edition Thunderbird vehicles in 2003. The James Bond edition Thunderbirds will feature a white-trimmed steering wheel, shift knob and lower door panels. The white perforated leather seat inserts will be surrounded by black leather. Understated "007" badges are found on the instrument panel and floor mats, while the Thunderbird insignias are located on the seat backs. Side-by-side "Thunderbird" and "007" badges appear on the interior aluminum appliqué.

[5bird7]

reposting this:

Time Magazine - full page ad with Bond and Tbird plus another page with sweepstakes ad. for week of Nov 4

[5bird7]

For those that would like to compare the 1956 "Sunset Coral" color with the "007 Coral" color - the latest Business Week (Nov11) has a picture of one on page 16. How far off can they be from the color?!

I'll see about posting a pic of the Sunset Coral color - think I have some pictures someplace.

[5bird7]

Went one step further and found a photo of a Fiesta Red 56 so you may compare all 3 colors.

Both of the 56's are concours cars. The Sunset Coral will be ready to show this summer and should be in the high point range as I know the painter and owner. The Fiesta Red 56 was shown at New Jersey this past summer.

[Gobird]

:lol:Maybe Ford didn't want to call it Fiesta Red because that was the name of that cheap little car they made a few years back. It sure is not Coral.:rolleyes:

[5bird7]

I think you hit the nail on the head!:biggrin:

[YLO BRD]

Large tv ad for the limited edition bond car during Boston Public. It went so fast that I didn't get to really enjoy it, hope it comes on again soon. I never thought I'd say I wanted to see a commercial.

[imnxtc]

Just saw the Bond Thunderbird commercial during JAG. Very cool! Very much in the style of the opening of a Bond movie, images overlaying pictures of the 'bird. I can't tell who is sponsoring it! And due to the joys of satellite dish and PVR, I can watch it over and over and over.... at least until hubby takes away the remote! :lol:

[15AGAIN]

Dot, can you show the Bond next to a 2002 torch Red. The picture you showed looks alot like the one I am driving!!!!

[Lady 007]

OMG. Is the car that pink! I am pretty sure I have the opportunity to pick up the Bond, so where is Kent, he wanted to buy mine? Kent where are you? But is it going to have a white top or a coral?

[FordMan7]

If I remember tomorrow I will scan in a shot of the 1964 Mercury "Calypso Coral" it is almost dead on to the new "Coral" T-bird..... "
"Calypso Coral" is pretty close to the '56 Fiesta Red - just a tad bit lighter....

It May be interesting just for reference - especially since the '02 T-bird blue is a dead on match to the '63 T-bird color "Patrician Green" It seems Ford is recycling colors from a variety of years......

FordMan7:fordsrule:

[5bird7]

adjust your monitor settings, Cindy. the Bond car is not pink. The 56 car on top of it is pink.

As for the tops, I haven't seen anything written yet that says what color tops are available for the 007 car - just pictures. I am wondering if the customer will get to choose??

15again - I'll try but it'll be difficult to show the difference on a monitor

[2K2BIRD]

Why is everyone so worked up about the 007 "coral" not matching the '56 "coral"? Coral, as in the plant/rock(?) that is found in the ocean comes in a variety of colors from very red/orange (used in Indian jewelry) to white/pink. My thought is that FORD wanted a color that stood out on the movie screen and looked great next to Halle Berry (who looks very nice in that "coral" bikini by the way). Did they go back and match one of their previous colors? - Who knows.

[5bird7]

You are correct that coral covers a wide range of colors - as does turquoise and the coral on Halle's bathing suit was an excellent choice.

Part of it is that Ford spokes people have related the color to the Sunset Coral - most recently - last Sunday's Today Show - and earlier this year, there were printed toy fliers showing the 'coral sand' on the model. About 2 or 3 years ago, Ford had a Thunderbird color poll out with the 57 'coral sand' color on it.

Just about every one I know that wanted the coral color had been expecting the color to match the 56 or 57 coral colors. They were disappointed.

The coral diecast model I have just about exactly matches the Fiesta Red color and I've never heard anyone call that color coral.

Personnally I like the color they picked - for this car - it was not a popular color on the 56 though, but then, neither was the Sunset Coral. Finding a Suset Coral 56 is a rare find and why one went to a high dollar amount at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Arizona last year.

I think most of the colors that Ford has used on the new Thunderbird have been related to earlier colors of the Thunderbird, particularly the 55-57s - even to the point of using some of the same names.

[winterm]

Anyone know yet if the Tbird Script will
be standard equipment in the Porthole
windows?

winterm

[winterm]

This is the 3rd night I've seen the 007
Tbird advertised during commericals
while watching Entertainment Tonight.

One great looking car ..;)))

winterm

[FordMan7]

Ok,

Take a peek at this - this is the 1964 Calypso Coral - It was used on Mercury Montereys, Ford Galaxies and Thunderbirds!

It sure looks like the new color!

FordMan7:fordsrule:

[DavidA]

I think the Thunderbird's color was called Salmon Coral. Here's a picture. It looke like the Mercury color above but seems lighter than the Bond car.

[5bird7]

Better put photo credits on this.
one on left, I took, one on right is from Ford.

[Lady 007]

Well, Thanks Dot, but I am shade blind! Not color blind but I can't tell orange from red or blue from black. Discovered this when I made my daughter an Annie outfit for halloween and it was orange, not red! Anyway, I would hate to have a pink car, i think...thanks for the pics they helped.

[rlstonejr]

In her spare time, Dot plays "computer" on all the Star Trek series. Obviously there is nothing that she doesn't know. :thumbsup:

[Steve Legel]

Back to Halle Berry...TV Guide lists Monday Night on MTV, at 10:00 interview with Halle Berry as Jinx, about James Bond movie shooting...may be some Thunderbird footage.
Steve Legel

[ThunderBubba]

Trivia Time again. Since Bob mentioned it. Who did play the computer voice on Star Trek?:puzzled: A round of drinks at Destination 2003 to the 1st correct answer and what her special connection to Star Trek is.:puzzled:

[tr cruiser]

Too easy. Majel Barrett played the computer voice on the original Star Trek as well as the role of Nurse Chapel. She was married to series creator, Gene Roddenberry. :beer:

[YLO BRD]

FYI Hallie Barrys is scheduled to be on MTV this evening, hope they show the 007 bird.

[Lady 007]

I am interested because I have to pay a deposit for a car I have never seen! What if the Bond comes and I hate the color? I will have to ask dealer about that!

[ThunderBubba]

TR;

You are right on the money with your answer.:thumbsup: I hope you will be able to make Destination 2003 so I can pay off in person.:beer:

[tr cruiser]

OK, ThunderB. I'll take it on account. :beer: Here's a trivia question for you or anyone else. What car does the Bond girl in Goldfinger drive and what happens to it when it encounters James' Austin Healey? Bonus question - what Thunderbird is driven in Goldfinger and by whom?

[Edited on 11-11-2002 by tr cruiser : REASON - spelling]

[Gobird]

[rlstonejr]

there goes Gobird doing his mime routine again.:biggrin:

[FordMan7]

The bond Girl "Jill Masterson" drove a Wimbledon White 64 1/2 Mustang Convertible which gets "cut" up by James' daggered spinners


The '64 T-bird was driven by the G-men who were tracking James Bond in Fla.

Other '64 FoMoCo Products featured were a Rangoon Red Country Squire, A Viking Blue Ranchero, a Raven Black Mercury Comet, and a Presidential Blue Lincoln Contental.

FordMan7:fordsrule:

[tr cruiser]

Now there's a man who knows his Fords (and Bond pictures)! My steel-rimmed hat's off to you FordMan7. Bartender, set up another round. :beer::beer:

[One question though - was the T-bird shown on screen in Florida? I thought it only appeared at the end near Fort Knox.]


[Edited on 11-12-2002 by tr cruiser]

[FordMan7]

It may have been near Ft. Knox.... I can not remember.....

FordMan7:fordsrule:

[ThunderBubba]

Dang. I couldn't get to the computer fast enough to answer that one. If memory serves the G-man was the character Felix Leiter(never played by the same actor twice) and we have to take points away from you TR. Bond drove an Astin Martin DB4 not an Austen Healy. What sacrilege. Bond in a "tinker toy" car???? Never!!!! I'll still pay off on the:beer:.

[03 007]

cmilesrn....I have a 007 ordered and my deposit is refundable, even after car is delivered to dealer. Just don't know if my dealer will be allotted one yet.
Bernie, You have too much time on your hands. How about L. A. Auto show, Jan. 2 to 12th? 007 Bird will be there....Gene

[tr cruiser]

Gene, I happened to have Goldfinger on LD and was watching it the other night. Should have remembered it was an Aston Martin, though. That is one of the Die Another Day cars after all. Won't be able to make it to the LA Auto show. Am spending New Year's in Rio.

[NC2k2TBird]

Interesting article on the following link.

Ford reportedly paid $35,000,000 to have its autos in the newest James Bond movie.

http://money.cnn.com/2002/11/21/news/james_bond/index.htm

:puzzled:

[Steve Legel]

Tech TV, E! and Actor's Guild (where an actor is interviewed live) all have Bond stuff this week
Steve Legel