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For the stars who will walk away from the 87th Academy Awards with a golden statue, congrats. For the nominees who lose, still congrats—you'll still be the proud owner of a super expensive goodie bag. According to Page Six, last year's gift bags were only worth $88K, making this year's roughly 70% pricier at roughly $150K. Price estimates vary, depending on the estimated cost of certain 'experiences' included in the package. The 'Playing-It-Safe' Academy handed the gift bag task to a company called Distinctive Assets, who pulled all stops of weird for the freebies offered to the nominees in the leading and supporting actor and actress role. Here goes:
- A haze vaporizer worth $249.99. Taking cues from Sarah Silverman?
- A Rocky Mountaineer luxury rail trip through the Canadian Rockies, worth $14,584.
- Something called a "Couples Love Shot, which can be an "orgasm shot" or penis-rejuvenation injection, from Dr. Charles Runels. This one's worth $5,000.
- A year's worth of Silvercar rentals, worth $20,000.
- A three-night stay at Villa Armena in Tuscany, worth $1,500. Italy would look good on Bradley Cooper.
- Customized candy and dessert buffet from Candy Vixen, worth $800.
- 10,000 meal donation of Halo Natural Pet Food to the shelter of your choice, worth $6,270.
- Limited-edition signed print from artist Gunner Fox, worth $5,000.
- An Afterglow Pulsewave Vibrator worth $250.
- A Broken Bones bicycle worth $1,000.
- Ventura Lipo-Light liposuction and fat reduction package, worth $4,068.
- A session with the founder of Enigma Life to discuss your horoscope and analyze your dreams, worth $20,000.
- A custom piece of furniture from EF+Facto, worth $25,000.
- A "Complete Lifestyle Makeover" from Reset Yourself, worth $14,239.
- Rouge maple syrup package worth $280. Yum, syrup.
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