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A Monopoly board game made out of solid gold and encrusted with jewels is currently on display at The Museum of American Finance in New York City.
The gold-bound game was created by jeweler Sidney Mobell, who started in 1988 and worked every day for a year on creating the Monopoly game.
The board is made in 23 carat gold plate, and all the little houses and hotels are 18 carat solid gold. On the chimneys of houses are genuine rubies, on the chimneys of the hotels are genuine sapphires.

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A sleek and modern rendition of a classic favorite, the Ralph Lauren’s Hammond chess set is crafted from rich leather and blackened nickel — an ideal gift for the game aficionado. Price: $1,995

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Luxury cabinet/luggage/bag maker Pinel & Pinel has added an Arcade 80s Trunk on wheels to its collection.
It features a 1080p LCD screen and over 60 classic games including Space Invaders, Pac-Man and 1942.
There are two existing versions of the arcade/jukebox. One is classic and the other is a GT version, but both come with chrome wheels and a sleek look.
This high-end gaming cabinet can be dressed in deluxe materials like leather available in 51 colors, crocodile, and shagreen.

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Audi presented the design concept of their Soccer Table (Foosball Table) back in 2008 and today they have announced they will put it into production.
Over the last year, the Audi Design team worked closely with table soccer manufacturer Leonhart, which has been building tables since 1949.
According to the German manufacturer, the table meets the standards demanded by professional tournaments.

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Barbie continues to take the fashion world by storm and thanks to shoe designer Christian Louboutin, she’s just received a third, red-carpet worthy makeover.
Dressed in a satin gown with lilac Anemone Louboutin’s, the Anemone Barbie is ready to attend the Cannes film festival in style.
Barbie revealed her first outfit in the Christian Louboutin collection last November, the Cat Burglar.
Her second look, Forever Dolly, was revealed in February, a safari chic ensemble with fuschia over-the-knee fringed boots.

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A Ryanair passenger who became enraged when he was told he could not claim a scratchcard prize on his flight ate his winning ticket.
The man was flying from Poland to the East Midlands on a Ryanair flight when he won 10,000 euros on a scratchcard he had purchased on board.
Ryanair confirmed he ate his ticket on 26 February after cabin staff refused to pay him the winnings immediately.
