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68 SMOKESHOP February 2016 The battery-operated HumiFan from Xikar provides intermit- tent air circulation in desktop humidors to prevent stagnant conditions, allowing cigars to "breathe" by redis- tributing the air, diffusing inconsistent humidity levels and providing a more stable environment for premium cigars. The angled centrifugal fan, which is pre-programmed to automatically circulate air in 15-second cycles every 15 minutes, maximizes air circulation, while the oversized side intake provides for maximum air redistribution. Fan speed is ideally calibrated for optimal humidity redistribution. The unit operates on four AA batter- ies (included) and features an LED battery status indicator. At just under 6 inches wide by 3 inches tall and one inch deep, the unit's small footprint maximizes cigar capacity inside the humidor. HumiFan is sold in countertop POS cases of six, and has a suggested retail price of $39.99. Xikar, Inc., Kansas City, Mo., Tel: (888) 266-1193, Email: info@xikar.com, Web: xikar.com. Boveda Inc., maker of Boveda 2-way humidity control pack- ets for precise and hassle-free cigar moisture control inside humidors, offers the Boveda Signature Dealer Program, a marketing program featuring customized pre-printed humi- dor bags. Retailers can advertise their store with extremely low-cost humidor bags featuring a pre-loaded 8gm Boveda packet in either 69 percent or 72 percent rela- tive humidity ratings, while ensuring customer satisfaction by guaranteeing that loose cigar purchases will be preserved and protected for up to 30 days. Boveda offers free custom print- ing of store information such as name, logo, and contact details. Each bag can also be further customized with additional pre-printed promotional text. Minimum order is only 300 bags. Bags measure 9 inches high by 5 inches wide and have a shelf life (sealed) of 18 months. Boveda Inc., Wayzata, MN, Tel: (952) 745-2900, Email: retailers@bovedainc.com, Web: bovedawholesale.com. > Palió Cutter Returns to Market Under Quality Importers Ownership Quality Importers has acquired Palió and its signature guillo- tine-style cigar cutter, now offering increased prod- uct inventory, improved pricing flexibility, and new customization options for Palió products. Palió's cutter utilizes one moving blade and one fixed blade for maximum precision and is available in several different models— matte black composite, $45 retail; clear coated composite, $50 retail; and special camo, carbon, and wood style finishes, $60 retail. Quality Importers continues to offer Palió's "No Questions Asked" war- ranty and replacement policy. Quality Importers Trading Co., Weston, Fla., Tel: (954) 602- 5637, Web: qualityimporters.com. Firebird, Colibri Group's value-oriented accessories brand since 1970, will debut the QU4D Burner, a quadruple-jet flame cigar lighter, this summer and will launch with a special limited-pro- duction series for Asylum Cigars. The four-torch lighter is designed and powered to provide a hefty light to fanat- ics of large 60-80 ring cigars—for which Asylum Cigars has become so popular under the Asylum, Asylum 13, Ogre, and Schizo brands. In addition to the extra fire power, the lighter features an extra-large fuel tank and easy-to-use extra-large flame adjuster wheel, which runs the diameter of the entire base of the lighter. The QU4D Burner for Asylum will be available in four finishes (black & red, black & silver, black & orange, and black & blue), and will be merchandised in a custom 12-piece on-counter POS display. Both the Firebird and the Asylum series of the QU4D Burner will ship to stores in July 2016, each carry- ing a suggested retail of $14.99. Colibri Group, Inc., East Providence, R.I., Tel: (401) 943- 2100, Email: info@colibri.com, Web: colibri.com. > Xikar HumiFan Creates Consistent, Stable Humidor Environment > Customized Cigar Bags Through Boveda Signature Dealer Program SHOWCASE >>>GIFTS & ACCESSORIES Product > Colibri to Unveil Firebird QU4D with Limited Asylum Cigar Series