• Swarovski crystal-studded NFL helmets by Quinn Gregory

    His last blinged-out creation, a crystal studded skull managed to make us stop and take notice. And surprisingly not, designer Quinn Gregory has caught our attention once again. This time with a creation that literally and figuratively tops the crystal studded skull! The bling loving designer has created Swarovski crystal studded NFL helmets! The excitement of the NFL season must have rubbed its magic on Gregory as well, who has adorned Riddell Proline Football Helmets (as worn by NFL...

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    by namrata, posted February 6, 2012 - 8:58 AM in Other Stuff| Comments ()

  • This is what $300 billion worth of gold looks like

    Okay I admit it, while I am no fan of bling I have always dreamt of owning a huge stash of gold. Probably a basement full of gold bars and biscuits, just like the movies. While I never put a figure on it, today I can proclaim that I’d like $300 billion worth of gold, courtesy these latest images from Bank of England’s vault. While I had no idea what $300 billion worth of gold would look like, I...

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    by namrata, posted February 3, 2012 - 7:51 AM in Other Stuff| Comments ()

  • Grafitti artist made $200 million by painting murals at the Facebook office

    When Korean-American muralist and graffiti artist, David Choe opted for shares over cash for painting murals on the walls of Facebook’s first office in Palo Alto, California, little did he know that a few years down the line this gamble would yield him some rich dividends. Among the many shareholders who are expected to profit from Facebook’s announcement of filing papers for an IPO, is 35-year old Choe. It is rumored that Choe could have received about 0.1 to...

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    by namrata, posted February 3, 2012 - 7:36 AM in Other Stuff| Comments ()

  • Take home the HY2M Hyper Hybrid 1/12 RX-78-2 Gundam figure

    The Japanese are obsessed with anime, especially with Gundam. Whether it is the super-expensive $725 million life-size robot or the mammoth Gundam structure resurrected in Tokyo or the more humble 1.5 meter Gundam figure, they’re just not satiated with their creations and keep yearning for more. This time around it is time to welcome the classic character in a huge 1/12 scale with the HY2M Hyper Hybrid Model 1/12 RX-78-2 Gundam model in a 1.5 meter size. The figure...

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    by shubha, posted February 3, 2012 - 6:03 AM in Other Stuff| Comments ()

  • Get a rare 1956 Coca Cola Vendo 44 Soda Machine for your crib

    Folks from the earlier decades simply swear by any antique electronics that remind them of the good old carefree days. Here’s a rare 1956 model of the Coca Cola Vendo 44 Soda Machine that is intact in superb original paint. The petite vending machine holds about 44 small Coca Cola bottles and is in perfect working condition with the machine chilling your drink to the desired “ice cold”. It fits anywhere, works on a dime and includes a coin...

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    by shubha, posted February 2, 2012 - 8:34 AM in Other Stuff| Comments ()

  • The first Swarovski-studded Bombay Sapphire gin bottle sells for $4,300

    What a way to set the cash registers ringing! The Bacardi Global Travel Retail and F1RST Tax & Duty Free from the Nuance Group are the first to sell a Swarovski-studded Bombay Sapphire gin bottle as far as travel retail is concerned. Limited to just four bottles, the new owner is an Australian traveler who picked it up at the Melbourne International Airport "over the festive period" for A$3,999 ($4,300). And unlike the other Swarovski encrusted Bombay Sapphire bottles,...

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    by kamakshi, posted January 30, 2012 - 7:17 AM in Other Stuff| Comments ()

  • Bacardi Rum's 150th year celebrations include special edition rum in crystal decanter

    While many luxury brands are celebrating the Chinese "Year of the Dragon", Bacardi Rum will be celebrating their 150th year in existence this year. A family run business since 1862 the Ron Bacardi family released Ron BACARDI de Maestros de Ron,Vintage, MMXII. This limited-edition rum has been blended with the finest rums from 20 year-old oak barrels and finished in 60 year-old cognac barrels combining centuries old craftsmanship with perfection. The Ron BACARDI de Maestros de Ron, Vintage, MMXII...

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    by babita, posted January 27, 2012 - 7:42 AM in Other Stuff| Comments ()

  • Experience superlative surfing with WaveJet Series 1 Paddleboards

    If you’re a serious sports connoisseur ready to hit the shores at any given time, then your enthusiasm deserves a system of another kind- The WaveJet Series 1 Systems which is a compact and organized system to make watersports much more exciting for you. Each WaveJet System comes equipped with WaveJet Board (5 to choose from), WaveJet Power Pod, Blank Pod (for surfing without power), WaveJet Seatooth Wrist Controller, WaveJet Charging Station and WaveJet Toolkit as well as Product...

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    by shubha, posted January 27, 2012 - 7:20 AM in Other Stuff| Comments ()

  • Special Edition Super Bowl XLVI MVP Opus up for grabs

    Its Super Bowl time again. What better way to show your love for the game, than collecting special memorabilia that reflects the true spirit of the sport. After covering names and brands like King Khan, Sachin Tendulkar, Cavallino Rampante, Ferrari, and fine wines, The premier MVP Edition of XL Super Bowl – The Official Opus is up for grabs and will give you trivia about the first 40 Super Bowls, including a report on the season leading up to...

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    by kamakshi, posted January 27, 2012 - 5:58 AM in Other Stuff| Comments ()

  • Swarovksi celebrates the Chinese Year of The Dragon with a $20,000 Longwang

    It's time again for the Chinese New Year celebrations, and it's special because 2012 is the Year of the Dragon. The Chinese Dragon is a symbol of power, wisdom and luck, and this year you can ring in the new with the king of dragons Longwang in all his grandeur. The 11 3/8 x 14 inch golden and red hued statue comes encrusted with 66,219 hand-set crystals using the Pointiage technique. The polished crystal base is done up in...

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    by kamakshi, posted January 24, 2012 - 7:28 AM in Other Stuff| Comments ()

  • Diageo introduces Chinese white spirits in Swarovski crystal art bottle

    Diageo Global Travel and Middle East have teamed up to celebrate the Chinese New Year 2012 or the Year of the Dragon in a chic way- By introducing two limited edition gift packs for the Chinese white spirits brand Shui Jing Fang which happens to be the second biggest-selling brand in Asia after Jonnie Walker Scotch whiskey. The Shui Jing Fang Forest Green Crystal Pack gift pack features a Swarovski crystal art bottle with Xilion-cut Chaton, which is a...

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    by shubha, posted January 24, 2012 - 5:22 AM in Other Stuff| Comments ()

  • Ladoga Imperial Collection Vodka fills up Fabergé-Style Eggs

    It is usual to see Chateau wines and aged Scotch bottles to rake in a lot of money but we weren’t really expecting Vodka to get there. Landoga has unveiled a range of premium Vodka bottles which have been disguised inside Faberge inspired eggs. The eggs here have been crafted using enamel, crystals, and 24-carat gold gilding, and contain a decanter, four Venetian glasses, and a bottle of super premium vodka produced by Ladoga. Each of them is further...

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    by bree, posted January 18, 2012 - 9:07 AM in Other Stuff| Comments ()

  • A real diamond stamp commemorates the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

    Preparations to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II seem to be getting bigger and better. So if u are itching to add something to that royal collection, then a limited edition real diamond stamp for Queen’s Diamond Jubilee is now up for grabs. Each sheet will feature two stamps, one of the reigning Queen while the other will be of her father King George VI. A 1.25 mm diamond will be embedded in the diadem crown of...

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    by kamakshi, posted January 12, 2012 - 4:10 AM in Other Stuff| Comments ()

  • Sonic Screwdriver replica brings the tales of Doctor Who back home

    British science fiction television program Doctor Who has enthralled fans right since the first season was aired a while ago. Now, fans can buy a replica of the 11th Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver, designed and fashioned by prop maker for the show since 2005, Nick Robatto. The Sonic Screwdriver takes about 2 weeks to make and packs in all 148 aluminum, brass, copper, leather, and resin components. Also, just 25 of these limited edition Sonic Screwdriver replicas will be made,...

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    by gavril, posted January 6, 2012 - 9:40 AM in Other Stuff| Comments ()

  • Orvis Leather Cooler changes the face of the picnic baskets

    Think of a picnic basket or a cooler and we’ll have images of chunky colorful box-like products running through our mind. But Orvis wanted to bring in an element of class and sophistication to this quintessential picnic accessory. The vintage-inspired Leather Cooler from Orvis looks gorgeous and comes veiled in the beautiful, hand-sewn tan leather and has a brass buckle to top up the aesthetic quotient....

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    by bree, posted January 6, 2012 - 3:24 AM in Other Stuff| Comments ()

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