(red) is mentioned in (Mark 15:21) as a son of Simon the Cyrenian. (Luke 23:26) (A.D. 29.) Again, in (Romans 16:13) the apostle Paul salutes a Rufus whom he designates as elect in the Lord.. This Rufus was probably identical with the one to whom Mark refers.UFUS. roo'-fus (Rhouphos): The name is mentioned twice: (1) Simon of Cyrene, who was compelled to bear the cross of Jesus, is the father of Alexander and Rufus (Mark 15:21); (2) Paul sends greetings to Roman Christians, Rufus the chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine (Romans 16:13).
Bandz and imitators are estimated to now be a $200 million-a-year business â with $1 billion a future possibility. Silly Bandz are basically rubber bands that hold shapes such as a cat, fairy princess or â coming soon â SpongeBob. Annual sales of the Silly Bandz brand alone are north of $100 million, Croak says, vs. $10,000 just two years ago.
6. Gundam Fix Platinum Toy Robot. Price: $250,000. By Bandai. Japanese toy maker Bandai sought the design skills of designer Ginza Tanaka (the one who also made the most expensive rocking chair) to come up with the most expensive toy robot in the world. Made in 2007, the Gundam Fix Platinum toy robot stands only 12.5 centimeters but weighs 1.4 kilograms due to its 89 parts made from 1,400 grams pure platinum. The robotâs eyes was made of 0.15 carat diamond. But just like mint boxed toys, the most expensive toy robot is ironically not meant to be played with as it is not for sale, but only to promote its commercially available versions. 5. Nintendo Wii Supreme. Price: Around $485,000. By Goldstriker International