Posted by Notcot on Aug 23, 2012 in
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Love to splash the cash? ; Indulge in a property shopping spree with the classic version of MONOPOLY! Buy streets houses and hotels and become a respected real-estate mogul. Negotiate and haggle your way to the top. You’ll own this town in no time! ; Go for the hottest priciest most exclusive addresses on the board and watch your profits rocket. Wanna be a MONOPOLY millionaire? READY SET… OWN! ; The object of the game is to become the wealthiest player ; ; Includes Gameboard 11 Tokens Title Deed Cards Play Money Chance Card Community Chest Cards 32 Houses 12 Hotels 2 Dice. For 2-8 players. ; ; Age 8+ ; ; In 1934 Charles B. Darrow of Germantown Pennsylvania presented a game called MONOPOLY to the executives of Parker Brothers. Mr.Darrow like many other Americans was unemployed at the time and often played this game to amuse himself and pass the time. It was the game’s exciting promise of fame and fortune that initially prompted Darrow to produce this game on his own. With help from a friend who was a printer Darrow sold 5 000 sets of the MONOPOLY game to a Philadelphia department store. As the demand for the game grew Darrow could not keep up with the orders and arranged for Parker Brothers to take over the game. Since 1935 when Parker Brothers acquired the rights to the game it has become the leading proprietary game not only in the United States but throughout the Western World. As of 1994 the game is published under license in 43 countries and in 26 languages; in addition the U.S. Spanish edition is sold in another 11 countries.
Price : £ 13.99
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Posted by Notcot on Aug 21, 2012 in
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Love to splash the cash? ; Indulge in a property shopping spree with the classic version of MONOPOLY! Buy streets houses and hotels and become a respected real-estate mogul. Negotiate and haggle your way to the top. You’ll own this town in no time! ; Go for the hottest priciest most exclusive addresses on the board and watch your profits rocket. Wanna be a MONOPOLY millionaire? READY SET… OWN! ; The object of the game is to become the wealthiest player ; ; Includes Gameboard 11 Tokens Title Deed Cards Play Money Chance Card Community Chest Cards 32 Houses 12 Hotels 2 Dice. For 2-8 players. ; ; Age 8+ ; ; In 1934 Charles B. Darrow of Germantown Pennsylvania presented a game called MONOPOLY to the executives of Parker Brothers. Mr.Darrow like many other Americans was unemployed at the time and often played this game to amuse himself and pass the time. It was the game’s exciting promise of fame and fortune that initially prompted Darrow to produce this game on his own. With help from a friend who was a printer Darrow sold 5 000 sets of the MONOPOLY game to a Philadelphia department store. As the demand for the game grew Darrow could not keep up with the orders and arranged for Parker Brothers to take over the game. Since 1935 when Parker Brothers acquired the rights to the game it has become the leading proprietary game not only in the United States but throughout the Western World. As of 1994 the game is published under license in 43 countries and in 26 languages; in addition the U.S. Spanish edition is sold in another 11 countries.
Price : £ 13.99
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Posted by Notcot on May 17, 2012 in
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Become a Lord and Lady – Buy a Title – Laird or Lady! Become a Lord (Laird) or Lady when you buy this gift and be the owner of a plot of land on the Kincavel Estate in Sonachan, Scotland, and have legal usage of the title ‘Laird’ (meaning ‘land owner’). Laird is a title that can be used by men or women but the commonly accepted equivalent for women is ‘Lady’. Please note this is a Scottish ‘Laird’ title which is equivalent to the English ‘Lord’ title. Simply use the Freepost registration card enclosed with your Gift Pack to register the name(s) you would like. Upon receipt of the Lord and Lady registration card we will produce a personalised title deed inscribed with your name and title, your personal plot number and a plot map. Your official title (or titles) will be Laird and Lady. The sale of this Lord or/and Lady title is completely genuine and legal, and they make great, unique fathers day gifts . The Laird title document has been drawn up by a lawyer to ensure that it is a legal and valid document and all ownership details are carefully registered in this best selling Become a Lord and Lady Gift Pack. Just one of a number of unusual, romantic or novelty gifts when you’re looking for unique gift ideas. Become a Lord and Lady – Buy a Title – Laird or Lady! The beautifully presented Become a Lord and Lady gift set includes: A blank Lord (Laird) and Lady presentation certificate, Local information about your new glen estate, FAQs about the Become a Lord (Laird) and Lady Gift, Maps and pictures of the glen area, Book of Scottish History, Your Lord and Lady Freepost Registration card With the Lord and Lady pack, you can register both a Lord and Lady in the one pack – there is no need to buy two! Simply tick both the Laird and Lady boxes on the postcard Your land can be passed down in your will You cannot build on your land, but you will be helping to protect the beautiful natural landscape of Kincavel Great gifts for ages 12 to 120! Become a lord (laird) and buy a title from the Kincavel Estate which lies on the beautiful Ardnamurchan peninsular, it covers 50 square miles and is due west of Fort William. There are around 2000 human inhabitants on the peninsular, but many more thousands of creatures and plants, some of which are very rare. The north coast of the peninsular faces the amazing Islands of Muck, Eigg and Rhum, while the south coast runs alongside Loch Sunart and the Sound of Mull. The Kincavel Estate is within a large area of land belonging to the Sonachan Hotel, 1000 acres in total, 400 of which have been enclosed by fences to encourage the natural regeneration of the flora and fauna without damage by farm stock. Sonachan is located between the beautiful sandy beaches of Ardnamurchan’s north coast and Tobermory – the scene for children’s television show ‘Balamory’, which is a short ferry ride away on the Isle of Mull. So this is a lovely place to take your kids. Frequently asked questions? Where do I fill in the name of the person? Inside the gift pack you will receive a registration card that you will need to complete. Simply fill in the name of the person you would like registered, the delivery details for the title deed and then send it off to be registered. Can I register a Laird and Lady? Yes. Simply tick both boxes on the registration card for ‘Laird’ and ‘Lady’. Is the land really mine? Yes. This is completely genuine and legal. The original Laird title documents have been drawn up by a lawyer to ensure that it is a legal and valid document. Can I build on it? No. Whilst the land is yours, it is to be left in its natural state in order to preserve the local countryside and wildlife. Can the land and title be inherited? Yes. Both the land and the title can be passed on by informing MoonEstates.com of the changes. Am I now a member of the aristocracy? No. It is virtually impossible to buy a British aristocratic title; ownership of the land does however allow you to use the title ‘Laird of Kincavel’. Many women, rather than take the Title ‘Laird’, have chosen to use the Title ‘Lady’ instead. Can I visit the land? Yes. The land is in a remote location which has been left in its natural state. In order to preserve the natural landscape please note that there are no facilities on site and no signs to the land. Become a Lord and Lady – Buy a Title – Laird or Lady!
Price : £ 16.99
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