If you wanted to run in the Olympic torch relay but was not selected (or if you did and you want a memento), then this might interest you. The official 2008 Olympic Torch Replica is available, and it is made from the actual steel left over from the "Bird's Nest" National Stadium. The limited edition torch replica features the location of the 29th modern Olympic Games, and it is approved by the IOC. The base itself incorporates a laser etching that traces the route of the torch over the world.
The Official 2008 Olympic Torch Replica will be available in a limited set of 200,000 sets, and you can find it at the Beijing 2008 Olympics Store. The limited edition replica is priced at $500.
We should warn you that buying the torch and running around the neighborhood will not get the same attention that the actual torch did, but it will be a handsome way to commemorate the Olympics. That is, if you or someone you know is a big enough sports fan to justify the $500 price tag.
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