Kitschwatch

By Melissa August, M.M. Buechner, Helen Gibson, Tam Gray, Daniel Levy, Michele Orecklin, Desa Philadelphia, Flora Tartakovsky and Josh Tyrangiel

HIGH TACKNOLOGY In its never-ending quest to put the "ecch" back in technology, manufacturers at this year's consumer-electronics show had some remarkable items on display. No wonder it's held in Las Vegas.

--When the Marilyn phone rings, her skirt flies up, she sings I Wanna Be Loved by You and says lines from The Seven Year Itch. $99.99

--Can't get enough of William Shatner's priceline.com commercial? Surf for it with the Star Trek phaser remote (original series, natch). $79.99

--Perfect for the couch biker, the Harley-Davidson remote control makes motorbike sound effects when you push the buttons and comes in authentic Harley colors. $79.99

--If you're an old-fashioned beer-and-radio type, grab Specialthing's radio. The bottle tops are control knobs, and there's a built-in bottle opener. Not yet priced