In a playfully nostalgic nod to the timeless allure of espionage and the cultural icon that is James Bond, Upper Deck has unleashed an impressive collection of trading cards that chronicle “No Time to Die,” the swan song for Daniel Craig as the suave secret agent. Released in 2025, this card set encapsulates the film’s grand essence, akin to a cinematic treasure chest overflowing with visual and tactile nostalgia.
Picture this: a collectible ensemble of cards that bridge the tomfoolery days of baseball cards in bubble gum packs with the poised elegance of a tuxedoed Daniel Craig. The collection has the discerning Bond aficionado in mind, offering high-stakes parallels, exclusive autographs, and pieces of actual wardrobe from the film, all wrapped up in a deck that is nothing short of cinematic storytelling on cardstock.
But first, let’s rewind. “No Time to Die” premiered in the UK on September 28, 2021, leaving audiences both shaken and stirred. Now, in a tribute to this critical benchmark in Bond history, Upper Deck has crafted a 100-card base set that crackles alive with the movie’s most memorable moments. Imagine flipping through these cards as a montage of action and intrigue plays out in your hands, complete with the emotional punch and sophisticated flair that Bond manages to squeeze out of every mission.
Each card in the base set serves as a foundation for a series of rarities known as parallels, offering collectors a tantalizing treasure hunt. Heracles, Ice Die Cut, Teal 007, Gold 007, and Black 007 parallels bring a layering of collectibility to the table. The numerically challenged might appreciate the symbolic weight of 007s in these sets, which range from the abundant Teal numbered to 1,007, to the elite—a stark, minimalist Black 007 numbered, appropriately, to just 7.
Then there is the adrenaline-pumping chase for autographs that includes not just scribbles, but the gold standard of hard-signed autographs. Headlining this star-studded lineup are talents that brought the film to life: Ralph Fiennes, Lashana Lynch, Billy Magnussen, Ben Whishaw, Jeffrey Wright, Léa Seydoux, director Cary Joji Fukunaga, and, of course, Mr. Bond himself, Daniel Craig. For the autograph hunter, the thrill mirrors that of a field operative on a mission—finesse and tenacity required.
The collection’s rich texture extends beyond glossy card stock as unique wardrobe cards make an appearance. These aren’t mere fashion statements; think of them as time-traveling relics—fabric swatches from costumes donned by Bond and other significant characters from “No Time to Die.” These single and dual wardrobe cards are woven with a narrative as evocative as the tuxedos, waistcoats, shirts, and dresses they sprung from.
This cinematic card set also gives a generous shoutout to the new talents in Bond’s world. The recently knighted agents like Nomi, as spirited by Lashana Lynch, and Paloma, the enigmatic powerhouse played by Ana de Armas, receive personalized focus through dedicated inserts, autographs, and memorabilia that spotlight their memorable roles in the Bond universe.
Card packs, like miniature espionage dossiers, contain six cards each. Within these sealed mysteries, four base cards lie in wait, accompanied by a Heracles parallel, with Ice Die Cut parallels stealthily appearing roughly once in every five packs. With 15 packs in each box and a dozen boxes cocooned into a case, the path from novice to collector takes you deep into the cinematic entrails of Bond’s last adventure.
For those enthralled by spreadsheets more than secret agents, the structured base checklist is your oasis in a paper fortress. The cards are mini-scripted narratives, from the ominous “What Do You Think Your Papa Does?” soaring through “Goodbye Madeleine,” to the contemplative close of “I’m Going to Tell You a Story.” Each card’s wording spills over with distinct moments tailored for fans to relive the drama, intensity, and nostalgia of Craig’s farewell jaunt as Bond.
In this collectible nexus, Upper Deck doesn’t just honor Daniel Craig’s Bond era; it immortalizes a modern legend with a touch of legacy. Like Bond on his final mission, this set captures the past, cloaks it in mystery, delivers it with flair, and leaves you anticipating what comes next in the world of the world’s most iconic spy.
