Martin Anderson
Check out this full-scale replica of the Gears Of War 2 Lancer that you can obtain on its own for $139. You can also pay $10 extra to have it as part of Microsoft's special 'Limited Edition' GoW2 release, both purchases available via amazon.com (sorry, fellow Brits, we'll either have to buy it from the US or lash a black-and-decker to a broom). The most famous and arguably the most versatile weapon in the smash-hit 2006 game comes with its own built-in chainsaw for bloody melee attacks on the alien scum infesting humanity.
This item won't be any use for your home woodworking needs, as the blood-soaked chainsaw blades are strictly non-functional, nor does the replica make any attempt to interface with the highly anticipated Gears Of War 2 via some or other wireless magic. All this is ever going to do is trip up your partner, gather dust and end up in a skip when you've finally played Gears 2 all the way through on 'impossible'.
Put it down in household expenses under 'essentials' and let's hope your beloved doesn't find it there - or under the bed.
08/08/08