Looking for a musical instrument with a difference? Why not check out this $250,000, 22 ft key-board which featured in the 1988 film Big.
According to FAO Schwartz:
“This world-famous piano attracts thousands of spectators to our stores in New York and Las Vegas. Now, for the first time, you can take the music home. Play “Chopsticks,” or any other tune while dancing over the 22-foot long keyboard as it lights up with each step. Then learn to dance like our professionals with a private one-hour session from Matt Williams, the FAO Schwarz choreographer. Delivery and installation included. 22’ L x 8’ W x 6” H”
Posted by Peter Brady on Mon 6th November 2006 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Rich And Famous
If you’re a Disney buff with $4 million dollars burning a hole in your pocket you may want to register a bid for the pinnacle of Mickey Mouse memorabilia. A unique, 2ft tall, 100lb, 24 carat “Celebration Mickey” sculpture.
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Posted by Peter Brady on Fri 3rd November 2006 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Expensive Jewelry
A diamond encrusted fishing lure may not be the most practical object in the world, but it sure is beautiful.
Crafted by MacDaddy out of just over 3 pounds of glimmering gold and platinum and then encrusted with 100 carats of diamonds and rubies (4,753 stones to be exact) this bad boy retails for a cool $1 million.
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Bling bling bling! It’s everywhere nowadays.
The most current bling product is the “grill” which looks a little bit like a diamond encrusted gum shield! Umm, whatever pulls your chain I guess.
The leading grill designer is Paul Wall, a Houston based rapper and jeweller. For $800 per cap he can coat your teeth in a “Money in your Mouth” grill comprising 14 carat gold and diamonds. A set of ten teeth costs in the region of $8,000 (£4,324).
Posted by Peter Brady on Wed 1st November 2006 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Luxury Auto
If you would like the ability to drive a variety of luxury super cars without the hassle of insurance, maintenance and housing - what do you do?
It might be worth taking a look at Damon Hills P1 International which is reviewed on Iconic Gifts.
Alternatively, you could try a membership with ecurie25 which gives 30 to 40 days and 5,000 miles driving a £1 million fleet of cars that include the Ferrari F430 Spider, Lamborghini Murcielago, Aston Martin V8 Vantage and the Bentley Continental GT.
The real benefit here is that you can enjoy the cars while ecurie25 takes care of all the costs and hassles of outright ownership.
Membership ranges from £4,500 ($8,325) to £7,950 ($14,707).
