Dec.99/ Jan.00 GIFTS & ACCESSORIES Sleek Accessories from Xikar Following on the success of the popular Xi Cutter, Xikar has introduced three new cigar accessory products to the market. The new Xi2 Cutter, Techno Case, and Xi Lighter are all specifically designed for cigar connoisseur. The Xi "Evening Wear" Lighters offer simple butane/flint mechanics in a sleek design. Suggested retail: $35. The Xi Techno Case is a limited edition of fine caviar leather with a Spanish cedar lining with divider inserts to protect and hold cigars. Suggested retail: $140. The Xi2 Cutters are very similar to the original Xi Cutters, with 440 stainless steel razor sharp blades and an ergonomic design; however, the body on the newer cutters consists of a lightweight nylon fiberglass composite. Suggested retail: $49. Xikar, Atlanta, GA; Tel.: (404) 256-1745. Colibri’s CX Gear Colibri, maker of fine lighters and pocket watches, has come up with a sporty new line especially engineered for the extreme generation. Dubbed CX Gear, the new lines have rugged style and attitude that fit into both urban and outdoor settings. The Quantum CX-10 lighter is water-resistant, shock-proof, and equipped with the Quantum Force V wind-resistant lighting system. Suggested retail is $100. With the PWS-95962, Colibri presents a multi-purpose CX Gear sports watch built to endure extreme wear and tear. Designed for the outdoors and casual lifestyles, it is equipped with features such as electro-luminescent dial, durable strap with compass and belt clip. Suggested retail is $39.99. Colibri of London, Providence, RI ; Tel.: (401) 943-2100. Limited Edition James Bond 007 Lighters The perfect gift for secret agents everywhere, BIC has just released a limited edition set of 12 collectible James Bond lighters, each featuring an authentic, colorful James Bond movie poster. BIC has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with MGM, the studio which produces the James Bond films, and launched the new lighter series simultaneously with the release of The World is Not Enough, the 19th James Bond movie. The lighters will be sold in 50-count trays only. Suggested retail is $1.49. BIC Corporation, Milford, CT; Tel.: (203) 783-2000. Continued on next page...