return of Q to the James Bond franchise has been one of the most exciting things about the new film. However, even though Desmond Llewelyn played the role for more than 35 years, a new Quartermaster has been given an introduction three other times. Peter Burton has a minor role in Dr. No to give bond his new weapon. Desmond Llewelyn got his softball intro as Major Boothroyd in From Russia with Love . The introduction of John Cleese as the would-be Q (then named R) in The World Is Not Enough paved the way for him taking over the role in Die Another Day . 01:08 -- Bond Gets a New Gun Over the years, Bond has carried and fired a variety of weapons in the spy game. However, there has been a standard in what he is issued for his sidearm. Back in Dr. No , Bond was ordered to give up his Beretta (Fleming's original standard issue sidearm for Bond) for a Walther PPK for safety and reliability reasons. This was the standard issue sidearm for Bond for almost 40 years until it was replaced with a Walther P99 in The World Is Not Enough . The Walther PPK returned as his sidearm in Quantum of Solace , but this time they're just making a bigger deal out of it. Cha-ching goes that Walther product placement check. 01:45 -- Villain has an Axe to Grind The James Bond films are known for having colorful, over-the-top villains. Most