Like art, wine, jewelery, statues etc guns are a collectors favorite too. The .45 Luger Carbine is something any collector will love to get his hands on, as this particular piece is the only known example as an original, fully matched Carbine. This one-of-a-kind Luger Carbine is in .45 caliber and bears the hallmark "GL" inscription, denoting that this firearm bore the personal interest and development of Georg Luger. It has recently gone through preliminary forensic testing, which indicates...

At the Mobile World Congress 2008 Motorola showcased its blinged out Bluetooth headset the Motopure H12. Adorned with 18k gold the headsets are encrusted with 184 - 246 diamonds or 1.6 carats. Consumers get a choice of white gold or gold, there is also a selection of diamonds between white, pink and black. The Motopure H12 will start from $7800 and go all the way to $17,000. Why would anyone spending so much on a headset need it in...

We have seen some cool home theater installations in the past but this one is undoubtedly the best. Just short being a drive-in, the 5,800-square-foot Skyline residence Hollywood and downtown LA. Its proud owner is architect Hagy Belzberg, a Harvard graduate (1991) who interned in Frank Gehry’s office. Glass walls, clean lines, uninterrupted space, uncluttered rooms, expensive detailing — the hallmarks of a modern, upscale classic are all present in this stylish residence. Why anyone in possession of such...

Adding crystals and stones to your gadgets is so passe`; it is the age to add the real thing... like diamonds! Image adding over 20 carats of hard carbon (diamonds) to a handset! Well thats what Japan based Softbank mobile and American jeweler Tiffany have to offer. The phone is encrusted with over 400 diamonds and the device will be a 3G model, only limited pieces will be on offer. This is bling at its best. The luxury phone is...

Shelby SuperCars' Ultimate Aero is the world's fastest car and proved its mettle at the two-lane stretch of public highway in Washington State. Complying with Guinness World Records' strict policies, the car had to drive down the highway, turn around, and make a second pass in the opposite direction within one hour. The Ultimate Aero posted 257.41 mph on the first pass and 254.88 mph on the second for an average of 256.18 mph. Official data were collected via...

Bookworms will recollect the Jules Verne's classic novel (Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea) and the audiophiles will revel in luxuries of the Nautilus home theater. This home theatre was designed by Dillon Works Inc. for Dallas-based dentist Randy Moran and his family. The entire setup is encompassed in 900 sq.feet and that's a lot of Submarine-space! Spec list and plenty of pics after the jump....

Commemorating 150 years of fame and style, Boucheron is gearing up to unveil its Haute Joaillerie collection - Boucheron Enchanteur. The collection, whose implementation required more than 12000 hours, is the epitome of excellence and talent of the craftsmen of the House. Inspired by seven core values of the jeweler, Boucheron Enchanteur celebrates the values of Daring, Magic, Volupté, mystery, danger, Curiosity and Gourmandise. An exhibition called "Special Collections, Paris" will be devoted to these creations and will be inaugurated...

If trivial stuff like chocolates, soft toys and other nonsensical varieties of gifts is not your style then take a look at this Hublot’s Valentine's Day Big Bang! Embark on your love journey by gifting it to the women you have been waiting for all your life. Hublot has created a daring Fusion of fiery tones, bringing them to the point of combustion. Red gold is combined with red rubber and sparkling diamonds in a blend of materials and colors...

The sensational Double Heart Beat ladies watches were first introduced in 2006. But to celebrate 2008, the Geneva-based Watch Manufacturer Frédérique Constant presents a new version of this passionately feminine wristwatch in rose gold. This fresh FC-310 Double Heart Beat also features Frédérique Constant’s signature dial aperture in the shape of an intertwined Double Heart, reflecting the brand’s commitment to timeless elegance and performance. The sparkling, diamond-set bezel underlines the elegant round shape of the finely decorated, chocolate color dial...

It’s been long since we out up something related to bar. So zooming into our blog we have these motorized Flying Barstools. This ultimate accessory for your bar is equipped with aluminum Azzurro Racing Wheels, disc brakes, inflatable slick racing tyres, adjustable height steering wheel and is controlled by butterfly hand controls. And at a top speed of 25-30 mph, you can race up with all your friends even without a real bike. The racer will get you about 4...

For geeky bikers, here’s the ultimate bike that is fitted with a PC! What else can you expect three brands like Intel, OCC (Orange County Choppers), and Black Diamond join hands? For a true pimped ride, this computerized chopper is fixed with an all-weather SwitchBack PC on board that can withstand the vibrations and movement of the bike itself for smooth surfing. It has a fingerprint recognition system that acts as the ignition, no key required! Then there is a...

Now this one takes the cake for being the most ignorant expense undertaken by city officials of the Brasov. They ordered a luxury coach exclusively designed for Dracula sightseeing tours to boost their economy by attracting more tourists to the city. And so a coach was built that cost them a whopping $392,000. Fine as long as it was aimed at increasing revenue. But in their wildest dreams, they wouldn’t have imagined that the coach won’t even make it past...

Finally BMW has taken the cover off its much awaited 2009 M3 Convertible. Although this latest drop-top wasn't supposed to debut until March at the Geneva show, BMW decided to treat us with its official press release. Like the Coupe and Sedan, the Convertible is powered by a 4.0 liter V8 producing 420 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. The drop-top's main competitors are the Audi RS4 Convertible and the Mercedes CLK 63 AMG. BMW is also using the...

Coming back to the giant, oversized, monstrous…..whatever you want to call it, the Panasonic 150-inch Plasma is here for real! Officially unveiled by the brand today at the CES 2008, Engadget as aptly described it as ‘a wall of video’! This 150-inch plasma display features a 2160x4096 pixel count. Although not much is known about its prices techie part, it is supposed that this colossal screen feeds on 220volts. And if you are already digging in to your pockets...

The 27 inch OLED TV showcased by Sony at the CES 2008 looks like a possible upgrade to the 11 inch XEL-1 monitor. The 27 incher is still a prototype and is just 10mm thin abd yet packs in a 1,000,000 :1 contrast ratio, superfast response time, outstanding brightness and exceptional color reproduction. Detailed specifications and release information are not available for now, but keeping in mind that the 11 inch XEL-1 sells for a whopping $2500 the 27 incher...