Automattic has launched premium themes for WordPress.com hosted bloggers.
The first two premium themes are named Headlines and Shelf.
“Headlines is a sophisticated magazine theme from WooThemes with a Featured Post slideshow, multiple menus, and 15 beautiful color schemes. It’s available now for a one-time price of $45.
Shelf, from The Theme Foundry, is a unique tumblelog style theme featuring a fluid and responsive design. It’s available now for a one-time price of $68.”
See the new themes at: http://theme.wordpress.com/themes/