2004 Neiman Marcus Annual Christmas Book - outrageous toys

Now, for the first time ever, you can join country music royalty on stage during a live Opry broadcast. Along with sitting in with the band live on the show, the exclusive package includes a music lesson with an Opry band member, a pre-show gourmet dinner for two in your dressing room, a gig co-hosting the Opry warm-up show live on 650 AM WSM and luxury accommodations for two at the Gaylord Opryland Resort. Manuel, the legendary creator of cowboy couture for Elvis and countless other music legends, will design and create matching his and hers jackets for the purchaser. For another priceless memento, an array of Opry performers will autograph a Takamine acoustic guitar. The price: US $25,000

NM LAS VEGAS TRIKE

This exclusive three-wheeler for adults packs the punch of a muscle car and has the open-air ease of a motorcycle. The NM Exclusive Las Vegas Trike features a 330-horsepower V8 Chevy engine, turbo 350 automatic transmission and two bucket racing seats resting on a custom 15-foot steel chassis that's 100% street legal. With a low centre of gravity, it rides as smoothly as a car and is remarkably easy to handle. The exclusive package includes your pick of one of eight special prismatic metallic paint finishes that change color, a custom-polished transmission, a chromed drive line and special neon lighting. Creature comforts include heated seats with lumbar support and a stereo system with earphone jacks built into the headrests. The price: US $65,000

UNDERWATER AVIATOR

Blowing conventional submarine technology out of the water, the Deep Flight Aviator has previously appeared in Gizmo. Strap yourself into one of the two cockpits with the racing seat harness, and you can use the joystick controls to bank, roll, dive and maneuver it the same way you would fly a plane. It can dive to 1,500 feet and achieve speeds of up to eight knots. Crafted with the highest safety standards, zero pollution and minimal noise, it can be launched from yachts or boat ramps. At 22 feet long, it weighs in at a light and lean 3,800 pounds. Both cockpits have a full set of controls so you can take turns driving, flying, exploring and enjoying the 180-degree views. The exclusive package includes lessons at the Deep Flight Submersibles underwater flight school leading to certification as a licensed sub aviator pilot. The price: US $1,700,000

HAUTE COUTURE VALENTINO GOWN

For the epitome of couture, Neiman Marcus has dreamt up an exclusive one- of-a-kind fantasy experience by legendary Italian designer Valentino. Valentino and his team spent 350 hours handcrafting a heavenly gown for one lucky lady. The draped brown silk chiffon bodice features a feminine off-the-shoulder neckline and flowing long back tie. Metallic paillettes subtly change colors from silver-beige to chestnut brown on the lush tiered skirt. The package includes round-trip premium class airfares for two to Paris and the location of the final fitting, accommodations at the Ritz Paris, private car service, VIP access to the Valentino show, a private tour and a champagne toast with Valentino. The price: US$325,000

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