Some people get to just have all the fun. And by ‘fun’ we mean limitless cash to afford extravagant toys. And by ‘some of the people’ we mean A-listers, Saudi princes, and a google of Russian oligarchs. Let’s take a look at some of their craziest purchases.
Because who in Los Angeles hasn’t wanted to own a tank after a mind-numbingly slow journey home on the 101? Brad bought himself the Soviet-era T-54 tank in Budapest, and had it shipped back to Cali for future commuting pleasure. Or to protect his own child army? Who knows!
Our man Roman (a Russian business-type dude) has several toys in his chest we’d love to play with (he’s got his very own English Premiere League team — Chelsea Football Club, for one). But in 2010 he added the largest by far to his collection — behold Eclipse, the world’s second largest but most expensive yacht. It has two helipads, 24 cabins, two pools, and a submarine.
So Necker Island, Richard Branson’s private patch of paradise in the British Virgin Islands, is worth nearly $100 million, but our favorite feature is the zip line that allows guests direct access to the beach from the Main House.
Another baller you’ve probably not heard of before, Prince Al (he won’t mind if we call him that) is the first and only man to full-on purchase and flat-up flip a commercial A380 into a private palace in the skies. The kind of A380 we mere mortals might fly on carry up to 853 passengers … but Al wanted one all to himself. He’s unfortunately sold it and hasn’t named the lucky purchaser, but we’ve been told there are suites, luxe dining areas, offices and even a gym onboard. We’re guessing the seats recline and the Saudi royal can do whatever the hell he wants with his tray table(s).
A couple years back (remember, when then economy was doing so well?) Drake picked up a $27.7 million home in Hidden Hills, CA, that has all the ‘Cribs’ mandatories (games rooms, private theaters and a salon, horse stables). But a truly designer touch would be the waterfall grottos and swim up bars that’re part of the main pool.
A cold war’s one thing — you don’t want cold porcelain against your precious cheeks, especially after a long day of wrestling gators, hunting tigers and giving America the finger. Russia’s prez has an estimated net worth of over $70 billion and assets that include a $1 billion (yes, ‘b’) home as well as 20 others, four yachts, basically all the rubles). So it is slightly less surprising to hear he spent $75,000 installing a luxury john in one of his +50 private planes.
