10 Iconic Things We Miss From Classic James Bond Films

9. Colourful Henchmen

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We'll always have quality super villians, but the days of the colourful evil cackling sidekick have gone. Name one of the henchmen from the last three bond films? Alright, name another one? Not easy is it? Casino Royale/Quantum of Solace even called their main supporting villain 'Mr White', as a monocrome nod to the death of the colourful henchman. I miss the hired goons who tried to kill you with their metal teeth, welcoming thighs, buzzsaws on strings, exploding milkbottles, poisoned bacon-fries, exploding cakes, gold paint, voodoo snakes, death-shoes or scorpions down the shirt. No more end of level bosses for Bond anymore, it's all about the big boss at the end of the game. Shame, as chaps like Mr Wint and Mr Kidd (pictured) used to terrify me more than a bloke with an eyepatch or dodgy scar.
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