James Bond enthusiasts, prepare to whisk yourself back into the suave espionage realm where martinis are forever stirred, and one-liners are shaken with charm. Upper Deck has rolled out a profound homage to Daniel Craig’s swan song as the iconic British spy through the release of its stylish 2025 No Time to Die trading cards. Meticulously crafted with the cinephile’s heart in mind, this set is not just a call back to Craig’s gritty tenure as 007 but an encapsulation of Bond’s most pivotal showdown.
When No Time to Die swept through cinemas in the autumn of 2021, it not only wrapped up Craig’s tenure as Bond but also offered a swansong with James Bond’s characteristic intensity, suspense, and panache. The same can be said of this trading card collection, which refuses to stand in the shadow of its cinematic counterpart. It illuminates the movie’s most thunderous moments and whispers the thrill of espionage for collectors and cinema lovers alike.
The base set’s foundation is a sprawling 100-card checklist, but don’t be fooled by first appearances; there is more than meets the eye. Serving as a narratively structured springboard, each card strikes with vibrancy, capturing pivotal moments that echo Bond’s saga. The ingenuity behind these cards is rivaled only by the variety of parallels available. From Heracles and Ice Die Cut to the numeric mystique of Teal 007, Gold 007, and the utterly elusive Black 007, each bears a slice of Bond’s universe within their glossy confines.
Adding to the depth are a slew of rarified runs – each card practically a gem in the collector’s crown. Consider the dramatic Black and White editions, which come with a stark white or moody black border, or the Ensemble cards that drape gold glamour and shadowy black over memorabilia treasures with stunning autographs.
However, the chase pack truly hones in on autographs, co-starring the invaluable scribbles of Ralph Fiennes, Lashana Lynch, Billy Magnussen, Ben Whishaw, Jeffrey Wright, Léa Seydoux, and even the masterful director, Cary Joji Fukunaga. And let’s not forget the silver signature of the man himself, Daniel Craig. Work some magic with horizontal formats and inscribed versions, amplifying the allure as they join forces with Ensemble parallels to tease the dedicated collector.
But the set isn’t just about visual fidelity—it’s tactile. Wardrobe cards slyly weave in threads from the garbs sported by Bond, Nomi, and other key players. These are no mere blanket sentiments but intricate artistry showcasing pants, waistcoats, sandals, and dresses that must have seen action aplenty during Bond’s last stand.
Dedicated inserts cater to the new agents, specifically Lashana Lynch’s trailblazing Nomi and the entrancing Ana de Armas as Paloma. These include personalized autographs and memorabilia that pluck their characters from the screen into the palm of your eager hand. Here, you touch what they touched, you hold a slice of cinematic history.
Each pack delivers six cards. There’s more than the basic base (four per pack) with graceful Heracles parallels floating in each. Even the thrill seekers find reprieve in Ice Die Cut parallels appearing roughly once every five packs. For the committed, boxes house 15 such packs, while cases hold a hefty 12 boxes—a spread fit for a collector’s trove.
With precise checklists documenting all this wealth, the set is meticulously curated into vignettes that bear witness to Bond’s final symphony. From “What Do You Think Your Papa Does?” to “I’m Going to Tell You a Story,” each title is a crumb in the layered cake of No Time to Die, with drama, tension, and the smell of gunpowder almost palpable.
Whether you are enticing Daniel Craig’s persona into your autograph collection or thirsting to feel the tactile whispers of an MI6 agent’s wardrobe, the 2025 Upper Deck release welcomes you to embrace the nostalgia of a hero’s exquisitely crafted final act. The trading cards are not just commodities, they’re capsules of thrill—a keepsake of suspense—granted sanctioned savior faire as Bond would. All to remind you, although his stint may have concluded, in your collection, Bond’s story always has time to unfold.
