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Pearlescent acrylic, stainless steel trim, simulated wood: These are the materials chosen by Hot Spring Spas for their new, uber-design-y line of Limelight Hot Tubs.

Design timelines take months to years, so even though the economy's in the crapper, luxury projects planned during the salad days continue their relentless march into the marketplace.

"The Limelight buyer is immediately attracted to the innovative design and dynamic features of these hot tubs," says the optimistic Samantha Weiser, Hot Spring Brand Manager, referring to the accent lights, integrated music systems, and undulating shapes that look like they were designed by a Cylon on Battlestar Galactica.

With no prices listed on their website, we're guessing these things ain't cheap; but they're probably hoping that even though you took a bath on the market, you're ready to take a soak in a Limelight.