The best toys that money can buy

A selection from the editors of ForbesLife India, ForbesLife and Network18 Publishing

Mar 19, 2016, 06:24 IST4 min

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Hot WheelsPrice: Rs 2.4 crore (ex-Delhi) The Mercedes-AMG GT S features a 4-litre, bi-turbo V8 engine that puts out 510 PS of power and 640 Nm of torque. This is the same engine from the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S but mated to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission instead of the sedan&rsquos torque convertor. The GT S has a claimed 0-100 kmph speed of 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 310 kmph. Featu

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Hot WheelsPrice: Not availableMazda&rsquos RX-Vision is a rear-wheel drive concept powered by the next-generation SkyActiv-R rotary engine that operates through the rotational motion of triangular rotors&mdashas opposed to reciprocating pistons in regular engines. Mazda is the only company to successfully mass-produce cars with a rotary engine and almost all of them are icons. Mazda is al

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Price: Yet To Be AnnouncedDucati has unveiled the XDiavel and XDiavel S. The &lsquoX&rsquo in the names stands for the combination of two different riding experiences in one bike&mdash&ldquolow speed excitement typical of a cruiser, and the adrenaline rush of sports riding&rdquo. The Testastretta engine now displaces 1,262 cc, thanks to a longer stroke and makes 156 PS of power and 128.9

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Luminous MatterPrice: Rs 1,59,975Designed by Cédric Ragot, the Beam table lamp has a Murano blown-glass lampshade and stands on enamelled ceramic legs. Available in more colours. Courtesy: Better Interiors

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Stand AlightPrice: Rs 1,81,440 (each)A delicate web of aluminium thread atop a lacquered steel lamp post forms the COCO MAXI floor lamp. Designed by Matthias Bader, they are available in various colours &mdashincluding festive ones of red and gold&mdashwith a lacquer finish. Courtesy: Better Interiors

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Swirls!Swirls!Swirls! Left to right: Oenologie decanter by Baccarat ($800) Caulfield decanter by Ralph Lauren Home ($195)Cobra Carafe by Georg Jensen ($95) Opposite: Bacchus decanter by Riedel ($525)Whether your wine has a full body or thin legs, these curvaceous decanters call for some heavy breathing.There are three classic reasons to decant a wine: It&rsquos young and you want it to br

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A New Step in WatchmakingPrice: On requestJaeger-LeCoultre is celebrating the Reverso&rsquos 85th birthday by collaborating with designer Christian Louboutin in creating an unexpected Reverso collection. The Reverso is a strong base that lends itself to personalisation and playful effects. Each Reverso seen by Louboutin reveals an unexpected aspect of the watch, playing with classical des

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Celebrating Chinese New YearPrice: On RequestVacheron Constantin is enriching its Métiers d&rsquoArt The Legends of the Chinese Zodiac series with the sign of the monkey this year. Bearing the Hallmark of Geneva, these two new creations, realised in 12 models each, combine the technical excellence of Caliber 2460 G4 with the beauty of artistic crafts. The foliage motif on the dial is base

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