Our interest was piqued by Bootstrapper's recent list featuring 25 of the Most Expensive Gifts Known to Man. Laura Milligan points out a wide range of expensive treats including a white diamond pacifier and diamond studded lipstick. We chose the ten gifts that we'd most like to own. Let's check it out...

Nothing would make us happier than never dealing with a commercial airliner again:

Bombardier Global Express XRS Executive Jet: $48 million: If you’re constantly booking last-minute plane trips to exotic locations, this may be the gift for you. Back in February, TeamSugar posted Jim Trippon’s annual list of the Most Expensive Valentine’s Day Gifts in the World. The Bombardier Executive Jet topped the list at $48 million, so that you and your honey can fly off into the sunset to celebrate in style.

The kid in us would just love to own the most expensive toy soldier on the market:

First G.I. Joe: $200,000: G.I. Joes were meant to be tossed around and buried in the dirt by rough and tough little boys, but the buyer of this action figure will probably want to keep it locked up in a glass case. Setting a world record for the most expensive toy soldier, the buyer purchased the G.I. Joe in 2003 directly from the creator for $200,000.

Why not treat our children to some of the luxuries we enjoy?:

Ferrari Go-Cart: $50,000: If your kids are too young for a real Ferrari, ease them into the luxury auto market with a $50,000 Ferrari go-cart, also from FAO Schwartz. Your children will be the toughest, coolest kids on the block and will put all those Barbie-mobiles to shame.

Any wine lover would enjoy making quick work of this vintage:

Most Expensive Champagne: $17,625: What would a holiday or birthday celebration be without a little bubbly? If you’re feeling extra generous the next time you’re invited to a party, why not try to get your hands on this bottle, which was sold in 2005 at an auction for over $17,000.

Our need for speed would be fulfilled by this bad boy:

Bugatti Veyron: $1.7 million: In 2006, Neiman Marcus included this super charged car in its annual Christmas Book for the price of $1.7 million. According to Wikipedia, the Bugatti Veyron “is the most expensive and fastest accelerating street-legal production car in the world.” In other words, it’s just perfect for the speed-obsessed millionaire on your list.

We'd really enjoy flying off to the tropical locale of our choice at a moment's notice:

Boeing Business Jet: $35.2 million: In 2002, About.com reported that the Boeing Business Jet was “the most expensive item ever offered” up for sale in the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book. With its swank interior and unbeatable reputation, it’s no surprise that the big boys’ toy was a tantalizing item even in its unfinished form.

Ever since we heard Ringo Starr sing, we've always wanted a submarine of our own:

Triton 1000: $1.44 million: Perhaps the most bizarre gift featured in the 2007 Neiman Marcus Christmas Book is the Triton 1000 submarine, just in case your holiday plans include plunging into the ocean for research, top-secret military missions or, you know, sightseeing.

If Montana is good enough for Ted Turner, it's good enough for us:

10 Acres in Paradise Valley: $2.3 million: Many people agree that land is the most precious possession, especially as humans continue to overpopulate even the most remote areas. If you’re looking for a peaceful getaway for your family, try bidding on “10 acres of secluded land among the mountains of Paradise Valley in Montana, up for grabs for $2.3 million” and included in the 2007 Christmas Book.

Sometimes we just want to escape from it all:

Ronde Island: $100 million: Don’t bother mixing with the common riff-raff during holiday resort season; instead, purchase your own island as a gift for your family so that you can enjoy a unique vacation in private luxury. The website Gifts.Infoniac.com advertises the Ronde Island in Grenada in the Caribbean, which, for $100 million, could be yours to enjoy.

And finally, we've always had big eyes:

World’s Most Expensive Diamond: $7.98 million: If you’re planning to pop the big question during the holidays, why not do it with the world’s most expensive diamond? In November 2007, the Moussaieff Jewellers of London purchased the blue diamond for nearly $8 million at a Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong. How could anyone turn down that kind of a proposal?

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This is what Justin Timberlake got his girl for the holidays.

According to GiantMag.com:

"Here’s the clip, which is hands-down the funniest thing to run on SNL in years (yes, the word “d*ck” was bleeped in the broadcast), even topping the “Lazy Sunday” rap that got forwarded to everyone.

Make sure you watch long enough to see them give instructions on how exactly to give the properly wrapped gift. Our prediction? Thousands of women in this country are about to get a d*ck in a box for Christmas, and you all have Justin Timberlake to blame…"

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"Can’t figure out what to give that alcoholic uncle of yours for Christmas this year? Here’s a gift that keeps on giving. Luxury Bar is an online spirit retailer specializing in premium liquors from around the globe who offers a gift giving experience that is “a true reflection of sophistication and style”.

Gifts are packaged and hand delivered to provide the utmost in quality and care. And nothing says “I’m a sophisticated alcoholic” like a signature gift-wrapped bottle of Johnny Walker for that special someone on your list. And to make it even more of a treat, Luxury Bar offers a signature Spirit of the Month club.

With bottles ranging anywhere from around $85 to $450 each per month, you can have a specialty spirit hand delivered to your loved one each month. They also offer a brief background on the chosen liquor and a corresponding recipe for those lightweights who need a mixer. So for about what you would spend on a diamond pendant necklace for that loved one, you could instead give them an entire year of warm, fuzzy memories. Possibly some they won’t even remember! Luxury Bar service includes spirit of your choice, delivery, gift message and gift-wrapping.

They are available at luxurybar.com or at 877-486-8686.


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