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Friday, 20 February 2015

Oscar nominees to receive gifts worth $125,000... including a $14,500 train ride through the Rockies and a $250 VIBRATOR

Inside the world's most luxurious goodie bags! Oscar nominees to receive gifts worth $125,000... including a $14,500 train ride through the Rockies and a $250 VIBRATOR

  • Nominees and presenters will all receive extravagant gifts
  • Goodies have shot up in value to $125,000 compared to $85,000 last year
  • Will get $14,500 train ride through the Rockies and $1,500 Italian getaway
  • The oddest gifts include $5,000 orgasm booster and a $250 sex toy
All eyes will be on the main prize at this weekend's glittering Academy Awards, but even the losers will be winners thanks to the annual goodie bags.
While British movie stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Eddie Redmayne, Keira Knightley, Felicity Jones and Rosamund Pike will be eyeing up an Oscar, there will be nothing like the bags packed with $125,000 (£82,000) worth of treats to help soothe their disappointment if they miss out on a gong.
The swag bag, which is the most extravagant ever, includes a three-night stay at a resort in Tuscany valued at $1,500 (£972) and a luxurious train ride through the Canadian Rockies valued at $14,500 (£9,400).
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Keira Knightley and Benedict Cumberbatch will walk away with thousands of pounds of goodies including a luxury Tuscan getaway  whether they win their best actress and actor categories or Sunday or not
Keira Knightley and Benedict Cumberbatch will walk away with thousands of pounds of goodies including a luxury Tuscan getaway whether they win their best actress and actor categories or Sunday or not
The 87th Academy Awards take place on Sunday and offer bumper goody bags worth a whopping $125,000
The 87th Academy Awards take place on Sunday and offer bumper goody bags worth a whopping $125,000
HydroxCut Lean Protein (right) and Pop Dental sonic toothbrush, worth $100, are added to the bags
Stars will also be given natural French Mediterranean sea salts worth $1,500, a customised silver necklace inscribed with the latitude and longitude co-ordinates of the Dolby Theatre - the Academy Awards venue - at $150 (£97) and a 'glamping' trip valued at $12,500 (£8,000).
In addition, there will also be a gift certificate for a customised candy and dessert buffet worth $800 (£518), a $250 (£162) Haze vaporizer, a Wellness 360 gift pack worth $1,200 (£777), and a year's worth of all-Audi A4 car rental from Silvercar valued at $20,000 (£13,000).
Among the more unusual gifts is a $250 Afterglow vibrator, according to Variety.
Like last year, stars will also be going home with an orgasm booster, called the Couple's Love Shot, also known as the O-Shot (Orgasm Shot), worth $5,000 (£3,242).
One of the more unusual gifts is an Afterglow vibrator worth $250
Stars will also have a year's worth of all-Audi A4 car rental from Silvercar valued at $20,000
One of the more unusual gifts is an Afterglow vibrator (left) worth $250; stars will also have a year's worth of all-Audi A4 car rental from Silvercar valued at $20,000
The stars will be given a luxury camping 'glamping' trip valued at $12,500 (£8,000) 
The stars will be given a luxury camping 'glamping' trip valued at $12,500 (£8,000) 
Oscar nominees will get a gold bike from Martone Cycling ($1,200) - for when a gold statuette isn't enough
Oscar nominees will get a gold bike from Martone Cycling ($1,200) - for when a gold statuette isn't enough
Luxury condoms, valued at $56 (£36) for 12, also complete the racier element of the bags, says USA Today, which have the highest value of goodies yet, beating the previous record set in 2005 when the items totalled $150,000 (£97,290).
Distinctive Assets, which puts together the goodies, says the most highly valued item in this year's bag is a $20,000 (£12,970) gift certificate to meet Enigma Life founder, Olessia Kantor.
The guru will fly out to meet with each nominee to discuss their 2015 horoscope, analyse dreams and teach them mind control techniques.
And if that was not enough, the nominees will also have the option of indulging in a Reset Yourself lifestyle makeover package worth more than $14,200 (£9,210).

WHAT'S INSIDE THE 2015 BAGS:

Dream analysis and horoscope ($20,000)
Lifestyle makeover ($14,200)
Three-night break in Tuscany ($1,500)
Train ride through Canadian Rockies ($14,500)
French Mediterranean sea salts ($1,500)
Customised silver necklace inscribed with the latitude and longitude co-ordinates of the Dolby Theatre ($150)
Glamping trip ($12,500)
Candy and dessert buffet voucher ($800)
Haze vaporizer ($250)
Afterglow vibrator ($250)
Wellness 360 gift pack ($1,200)
A year's car rental ($20,000)
O-Shot ($5,000)
Luxury condoms ($56) 
TOTAL: $125,000 
The lucky stars taking home the prized bags will also include Steve Carell, Bradley Cooper, Michael Keaton, Marion Cotillard, Julianne Moore, Reese Witherspoon and Robert Duvall.
Movie heartthrobs Ethan Hawke, Edward Norton, Mark Ruffalo and J.K. Simmons are also among the nominees together with Patricia Arquette, Laura Dern, Emma Stone, Meryl Streep, Alejandro Inarritu, Richard Linklater, Bennett Miller, Wes Anderson, Morten Tyldum and Neil Patrick Harris.
This year's bags, which are handed out to all those going home without a gong, are the most highly-valued ever, containing gifts that trump the previous record of $150,000 in 2005. 
Lash Fary, founder of Distinctive Assets, which distributes the gift bags, which aren't endorsed by the Academy, said the items were chosen very carefully.
He said: 'There are really two parts to the vetting process. First, I have to think the product is useful, fun, cool or interesting, that has nothing to do with the price tag.
'Second, the company in question has to be able to afford the promotional fee we charge to be part of one of our events.
'This year's gift assortment is truly the best I have ever done in 16 years not because of the value but because it is such a great mix of beauty, gadgets, trips, art and even charity.
'Halo Natural Pet Food is making a 10,000 meal donation in each nominee's name to an animal shelter of their choice.
'Last year, Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Barkhad Abdi and June Squibb all chose shelters. Like all gifts, it's the thought not the price tag that counts.'
One gift includes a three-night stay at a resort in Tuscany valued at $1,500 (£972), perfect for babymoons for Imitation Game co-stars Benedict and Keira who are both expecting
One gift includes a three-night stay at a resort in Tuscany valued at $1,500 (£972), perfect for babymoons for Imitation Game co-stars Benedict and Keira who are both expecting

THE COMPLETE OSCAR'S GOODIE BAGS 2015 

Dream analysis and horoscope - $20,000 (£13,000)
Lifestyle makeover - $14,200 (£9,200)
Three-night break in Tuscany - $1,500 (£970)
Train ride through Canadian Rockies -$14,500 (£9400)
French Mediterranean sea salts - $1,500 (£970)
Customised silver necklace inscribed with the latitude and longitude co-ordinates of the Dolby Theatre - $150 (£97)
Some posh sea salt is good enough for Hollywood
Some posh sea salt is good enough for Hollywood
Glamping trip - $12,500 (£8,100)
Candy and dessert buffet voucher - $800 (£518)
Haze vaporizer - $250 (£160)
Afterglow vibrator - $250 (£160)
Wellness 360 gift pack - $1,200 (£780)
A year’s car rental - $20,000 (£13,000)
O-Shot - $5,000 (£3,240)
Luxury condoms  - $56 (£36)
Dove antiperspirant - $5.49 (£3.50)
Oz Naturals anti-aging skincare cream - $200 (£130)
LG Electronics stereo headset  - $149 (£96)
Ibiza Soul flip flops are about to go A list
Ibiza Soul flip flops are about to go A list
MAAZ Products luxury hair care set - $197 (£127)
Halo Natural Pet Food donation of 10,000 meals to a shelter or rescue of the celebrity’s choice - $6,270 (£4065)
Ibiza Soul flip flops - $40 (£25)
Slow watch - $270 (£175)
Dosha Pops herbal tea based lollipops - $68 (£44)
Linwood Health Foods nut selection - $9 (£5.80)
Narrative Clip automatic camera and app - $149 (£96)
Polar Loop activity tracker - $109 (£70)
Steamist total sense home spa -$5,060 (£3,240)
Hydroxycut assortment of weight loss products - $45 (£28)
Coral Actives acne treatment - $20 (£13)
DermaWand home radio frequency beauty device - $115 (£74)
Skin products are added to the bags as well
Skin products are added to the bags as well
Slimware portion conscious dinnerware -$60 (£38)
Rogue Maple gourmet fine foods - $280 (£181)
Alexis Seletzky celebrity trainer - $900 (£583)
Old Hollywood themed Nostalgia Baskets - $150 (£97)
Pop Dental sonic toothbrush -$100 (£64)
Posh Pretzels - $50 (£32)
Adri and Sara Italian scarf - $203 (£131)
Sashka Co glass beaded bracelet - $36 (£23)
XO Mints - $9 (£5.80)
 California Good Clothing T-Shirt - $36 (£23.40)
Coal and Canary wooden wick candles - $17 (£11)
Rejuvel facial repair cream - $149 (£96)
Flickable lip gloss - $36 (£23)
JNL Clothing urban streetwear - $50 (£32)
Crush DLX cassette collectors item - $1,000 (£648)
Max Martin handrafted shoes - $750 (£486)
A5 shaped Memobottle - $23 (£15)
Mezcal El Silencio drink - $75 (£48)
Stickerwallet holder - $12 (£8)
The stars can crunch on Ambrosia apples
The stars can crunch on Ambrosia apples
Tags clothing and accessories - $60 (£38.90)
Napanywhere pillow - $69 (£45)
Zuzu Kim bow ties - $175 to $300 (£114 to £194)
Backroad Vines wines - $569 (£368)
Naked Undies - $125 to $225 (£80 - £145)
Live Love Pop drink - $4 (£2.50)
Jan Lewis Designs bracelets - $300 (£194)
Live Natural Live Well aromatherapy massage and nutritional consultation - $520 (£337)
Show Me The Movie charades game - $25 (£16)
If inspired by the Oscar-nominated film, the stars an try and paint like the 19th century artist
If inspired by the Oscar-nominated film, the stars an try and paint like the 19th century artist
Ambrosia Apples - $75 (£48)
La Baleine Natural Mediterranean Sea Salts - $1,548 (£1,003)
Gunner Fox Artist prints - $5,000 (£3,240)
An Invisible Thread bestseller - $16 (£10) 
Starlettos heel protectors - $54.30 (£35)
Lifestyle Photography family portrait session - $5,000 (£3,240)
Ventura Lipo-Light - $4,068 (£2637)
The Getty book - $50 (£32)
Ron Kennedy Roecker canvas - $300 (£194)
Purely Inspired protein shakes - $25 (£16.21)
Phantom Glass screen protector - $40 (£26)
The Golden Door retreat gift voucher - $1,072 (£694)
Archibald’s Next Big Thing books - $20 (£13)
Marini Ferlazzo stationery - $109 (£71)
Exclusive mezcal is being added to the bags too
Exclusive mezcal is being added to the bags too
EF+Facto hand-crafted furniture - $28,000 (£18,155)
The Kindness Diaries - $25 (£16)
£Big Cat Rescue private tour of the Tampa reserve and merchandise - $280 (£180)
Myntsmile Oral Health toothpaste - $250 (£160)
Hazel Lane California made goods - $350 (£230)
Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee - $9 (£6)
Esther Easter’s Treats cookies - $45 (£30)
Caffeinated Club soda-  $672 (£435)
International Star Registry kit - $127 (£82)
Martone Cycling bike - $1,200 (£778)



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