Did you know SHIFT istaking the stage on Sept 30 and Oct 1?

Yes, I know, Im not a kid anymore.

Yes, Im terrifyingly close to my 30s.

A kid’s replica of James Bond’s car exists AND IT MUST BE MINE

And yes, THIS MINIATURE DRIVABLE REPLICA OF A JAMES BOND CAR MUST BE MINE.

Some history and context.

Even more alluringly, its also named after the movie: No Time To Die.

Aston Martin DB5 Junior No Time To Die

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But in tiny car form.

This brings me to my second argument.

Aston Martin DB5 Junior

Say Im in a tight spot.

Thats when I activatethe guns.

So very, very wrong.

Aston Martin DB5 Junior No Time To Die

Ill let you work that one out for yourself.

But… can you actually drive the mini Aston Martin?

The Little Car Company says its suitable for any children over 14.

Aston Martin DB5 Junior No Time To Die

So despite being in my 20s, technically Im all good.

The real question is where can I take this beast?

The Little Car Company, unfortunately, told me the vehicle isnt sold as road legal.

Aston Martin DB5 Junior No Time To Die

What I hoped though was the mini Aston Martin would count as a microcar.

Was I in luck?

It cant even drive in the bike lanes.

Ioanna Lykiardopoulou

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Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou

Ioanna is a writer at TNW.

With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies.

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