Author Topic: ! Charity Auction 2007 ! (Read 11789 times)

Antares · « **on:** March 10, 2007, 02:02:24 pm »

Welcome welcome welcome! Donations are already rolling in for this year's live Kumoricon live auction, which is usually held right before closing ceremonies. We auction off everything from models, figurines and mangas to... teabags, tee shirts and a gigantic foam Tessaiga.

What I'm wondering is, what would you like to see more of? I can't promise we will be able to secure donations of anything, but if you would please share your current obsession, I would be happy to get working on securing donations. Do you want to see more DVDs up for grabs? Local tickets? Gift certificates for Japanese restaurants? Video games? If so, which ones, what systems etc!

Note -- Kumoricon is proud to support p:ear, a Portland based non-profit that aides transitional and homeless youth through art, education, and recreation. For additional information, please visit http://www.pearmentor.org

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2007, 04:30:02 pm »

Maybe J-rock/J-pop stuff, like CDs and posters? I would definately bid on something about Gackt or Alice Nine. ^___^

Antares · « **Reply #2 on:** March 11, 2007, 10:33:10 am »

Cool - noted. Thanks!

Vondan · « **Reply #3 on:** March 11, 2007, 10:38:32 am »

Last Year they sold a guy in leather, will they be selling any ladies in leather this year

Antares · « **Reply #4 on:** March 11, 2007, 08:29:05 pm »

hee hee hee. depends on how much said leather-clad guys have with the aunts.

BlackjackGabbiani · « **Reply #5 on:** March 11, 2007, 11:37:48 pm »

My current obsessions? Pokémon figures or cards.

But do you guys take checks for the auction?

Kimiski · « **Reply #6 on:** March 13, 2007, 05:41:39 pm »

I look for those rare Anime items when I go hunting at ANime convetnions. Things from old animes like Slayers, or just rare stuff or neat one of a kind stuff from newer animes.

LOL that was pretty general.

Dealrith · « **Reply #7 on:** March 13, 2007, 08:39:14 pm »

More manga that has guns/swords/explosives
or more anime that relates to the above list

Vondan · « **Reply #8 on:** March 13, 2007, 09:52:55 pm »

I found a Usagi Yojimbo Collection with a rat chewed corner will that due

BTW what will we do with the championship belt for the catgirl wrestling if we don't have Neko Slam 2007

QElderHell · « **Reply #9 on:** March 13, 2007, 10:41:26 pm »

Well, i could use a Swampert EX. If ya find one of those, ill bid on it!

Seriously though, Pokemon stuff is good. Real good.

BlackjackGabbiani · « **Reply #10 on:** March 13, 2007, 10:51:02 pm »

Well, I don't have one of those, but I could donate one of my Regi keychains. I've got duplicates around.

Antares · « **Reply #11 on:** March 14, 2007, 07:47:26 am »

The auction will take checks and cash for sure.

I am working on credit cards (we took them at last year's auction).

gemineye42 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 18, 2007, 11:45:38 am »

I recommend a fanboy/fangirl slave auction! Highest bidder gets the boy or girl for the evening (nothing impied!) and proceeds for charity. It's worked at other cons...(Granted, a Klingon slave auction generally does well anyway...)

LiteraryLitany · « **Reply #13 on:** March 21, 2007, 06:08:45 am »

Quote from: "gemineye42"

I recommend a fanboy/fangirl slave auction! Highest bidder gets the boy or girl for the evening (nothing impied!) and proceeds for charity. It's worked at other cons...(Granted, a Klingon slave auction generally does well anyway...)

That'd be fun. I've heard of auctions like that at cons before, and it'd be really interesting to get to buy the chance to spend the day with your favorite cosplayer or something...

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #14 on:** March 21, 2007, 07:49:56 am »

There's tons of things that can go wrong with the slave auction at a family friendly convention. However if it was organized properly I'm sure that it'd be awesome.

At this point though it's a matter of SCHEDULING more than anything. We gotta wait for some events to drop out before there's room anywhere.

EcchiSpice · « **Reply #15 on:** March 22, 2007, 12:50:57 pm »

I've been asked to step in on this conversation, in my Chair role.

CHAIR:
I know we mean Slave Auction in the most innocent of senses (like making your little brother do your chores) BUT just to be sure, here's a clarification.

Any implication that we (Kumoricon) would condone sales of persons into slavery, even temporarily, is erronious. Please keep this in mind for the remainder of the discussion.

END CHAIR

On an up note:
There may be an event which allows people to bid on time spent with a cosplayer. This will be along the lines of "Tea with Sephiroth", or "Ramen with Naruto". The winning bidders will then go to a con sanctioned event together, where they can meet the obligation of the bid, while we keep a watchful eye.

As Tom said, I think auctions are a fun way to meet people, if they are pulled off tastefully.

Now, please return the conversation to it's original purpose. What do you want to see at the Charity Auction?

gemineye42 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 22, 2007, 01:59:07 pm »

Quote from: "EcchiSpice"

I've been asked to step in on this conversation, in my Chair role.

CHAIR:
I know we mean Slave Auction in the most innocent of senses (like making your little brother do your chores) BUT just to be sure, here's a clarification.

Any implication that we (Kumoricon) would condone sales of persons into slavery, even temporarily, is erronious. Please keep this in mind for the remainder of the discussion.

END CHAIR

On an up note:
There may be an event which allows people to bid on time spent with a cosplayer. This will be along the lines of "Tea with Sephiroth", or "Ramen with Naruto". The winning bidders will then go to a con sanctioned event together, where they can meet the obligation of the bid, while we keep a watchful eye.

As Tom said, I think auctions are a fun way to meet people, if they are pulled off tastefully.

Now, please return the conversation to it's original purpose. What do you want to see at the Charity Auction?

I like it. Very diplomatic.

I'd like to see more handmade items - I saw some great Fruits Basket hats last year that someone had made in the dealer's room, that sort of thing would be cool. Since it's not being sold for anything but charity I think that's cool right?

Vondan · « **Reply #17 on:** March 22, 2007, 02:32:48 pm »

Quote from: "EcchiSpice"

I've been asked to step in on this conversation, in my Chair role.

CHAIR:
I know we mean Slave Auction in the most innocent of senses (like making your little brother do your chores) BUT just to be sure, here's a clarification.

Any implication that we (Kumoricon) would condone sales of persons into slavery, even temporarily, is erronious. Please keep this in mind for the remainder of the discussion.

END CHAIR

On an up note:
There may be an event which allows people to bid on time spent with a cosplayer. This will be along the lines of "Tea with Sephiroth", or "Ramen with Naruto". The winning bidders will then go to a con sanctioned event together, where they can meet the obligation of the bid, while we keep a watchful eye.

As Tom said, I think auctions are a fun way to meet people, if they are pulled off tastefully.

Now, please return the conversation to it's original purpose. What do you want to see at the Charity Auction?

That being said if I sell my self at the auction again can I have the bidding limited to single nerdy ladies over 30 last year a guy bought me and it was creepy.

edit: and with glasses please

Antares · « **Reply #18 on:** April 25, 2007, 10:41:57 am »

Hey y'all --

If anyone is interested in getting more involved w/ the charity auction, it's not to early to volunteer! I am thinking about dolling up the affair and making sure I have people lined up to help before hand - the auction is held the last day of the con (Monday) usually right before Closing Ceremonies. I will need at least two Vanna White's (you don't have to dress like her!) to walk around and show off the merch. that we are auctioning off. I will also need help w/ setup and manning the auction table of treasures throughout the con.

I am hoping to have a preliminary planning meeting at the May meeting, but if people want to volunteer and can't make the meeting, please let me know!

Also, if you have anime items you no longer use, please think of donating them to have them auctioned off for a good cause! You can contact me at any time, or bring them to the Meeting.

Thanks,
- Antares

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #19 on:** April 25, 2007, 01:56:55 pm »

Remember that you can also donate manga to our convention library!

As part of the arrangement to get Pocky Club a table in the Exhibitor's Hall our table will be right next to the Kumoricon Swag table (AKA, the Auction Table of Treasures) and Pocky Clubbers will be assisting at both tables throughout the convention.

This means that I'm helping out there as well. When the time comes just let me know any special rules and procedures and I'll make sure all of my Pocky Clubbers are informed and trained before the convention.

leashy · « **Reply #20 on:** April 25, 2007, 05:12:51 pm »

Plushies, lots and lots of plushies! And big plushies at that!

kyonichi · « **Reply #21 on:** April 25, 2007, 06:14:41 pm »

Plushies and figures. And hard to find/out of print manga. And cool artbooks.

Antares · « **Reply #22 on:** April 26, 2007, 07:39:11 am »

Quote from: "TomtheFanboy"

Remember that you can also donate manga to our convention library!

As part of the arrangement to get Pocky Club a table in the Exhibitor's Hall our table will be right next to the Kumoricon Swag table (AKA, the Auction Table of Treasures) and Pocky Clubbers will be assisting at both tables throughout the convention.

This means that I'm helping out there as well. When the time comes just let me know any special rules and procedures and I'll make sure all of my Pocky Clubbers are informed and trained before the convention.

Thanks for the offer of PockyClubber Treasure-watchers!

Be sure to check with Eric T. the vendor room coordinator to make sure there are two tables - one for merch / auction stuff ad one for Pocky Club. Last I heard (at the March meeting) was that there would be one table shared by Merch and Pocky and that the Auction T.O.T. would be displayed near registration...

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #23 on:** April 26, 2007, 07:59:39 am »

Oh yeah, that's not gonna be a problem!
Eric already gave us both spots on the map!

http://pockyclub.elite-otaku.net/Floormap0.jpg

If memory serves, Pocky club is 219 and Kumori-Swag is 220.

superjaz · « **Reply #24 on:** April 26, 2007, 12:38:13 pm »

can we bring stuff to donate to the next envelpopstuffin party?

Antares · « **Reply #25 on:** July 18, 2007, 12:14:04 pm »

Hello Again --

Thank you to everyone who has approached me at meetings etc. stating that they would like to donate to the Charity Auction! Please bring any and all donations to the next two meetings - Aug. 11 and Aug 25(I will be there at each one - to see what I look like, go here http://pockyclub.elite-otaku.net/staff.html and look under publicity!)! You can also bring them to the Auction Booth in the Vendor Hall at the convention, but the more stuff I can get before hand the better!

Here is a little clip from last year's auction -- and yes, we auction off everything from manga, anime, wall scrolls, posters, artbooks, stuff signed by guests, and action figures to... hot sauce.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Kj7-asyUQxQ

Woot woot woot!

Lin · « **Reply #26 on:** July 18, 2007, 09:09:51 pm »

Eh... this popped into my head after seeing Princess Leashy's comment about big plushies... Life-sized cut-outs! Of either Anime charas or Jpop/Jrock people.... It makes so much more sense in my mind than it is coming out as... XP

Ruriko · « **Reply #27 on:** July 18, 2007, 11:59:24 pm »

We'll be donating a few things!!!! Treats and or swag! Miau~!!

Antares · « **Reply #28 on:** July 19, 2007, 04:07:10 pm »

Quote from: Ruriko on July 18, 2007, 11:59:24 pm

We'll be donating a few things!!!! Treats and or swag! Miau~!!

And-- our wares will be paraded around and shown off by some of the Maids from NecoPan!
Oh yay! ^_^

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #29 on:** July 19, 2007, 05:11:55 pm »

You should also know that Nekopan is going to be right next door to the convention block on the end of the row.

We won't even have to leave our big booth to talk to them!

Antares · « **Reply #30 on:** July 21, 2007, 04:22:01 pm »

It will be the amazing village of fun.

Speaking of which, we will have a sneak peek at just how fun at
MINI-CON happening on August 11 !

(see the thread here: http://www.kumoricon.org/forums/index.php?topic=4843.0)

If you are planning on coming, please bring donations for the Charity Auction and track me down! I am not sure where I will be, but will plan on being there most of the day!

Thanks again everyone

Ruriko · « **Reply #31 on:** July 28, 2007, 09:34:33 pm »

It'll be so awesome.....We are so looking forward to nesting down next to everybody!!!

We are also....more excited than we should be.....to help out with the Charity Auction. ^^

Antares · « **Reply #32 on:** July 31, 2007, 09:26:17 pm »

OOOH! Copic donataion just arrived!!

+ Manga illustration paper!

Antares · « **Reply #33 on:** August 09, 2007, 07:26:48 am »

Got Tokyopop's donation today -
GTO goodies incl. diecast cars
Real Bout H S manga, sndtrk and DVDs!
Also, waiting for some other stuff to arrive including:

Just a bump as well to bring any auction donations you wish to Minicon! See you there!

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #34 on:** August 09, 2007, 09:42:31 am »

Pocky Club might not be able to do the Pockynic Basket, again. this year we still don't have the basket itself and we're low on funds for the blankets. However, I will be able to get my "Pocky Sampler" to you with a full description sheet.

gemineye42 · « **Reply #35 on:** August 09, 2007, 09:49:48 am »

I'd like to note that on the 25th, the Portland L5R League will be donating a Clan Starter Deck (Clan as of yet undecided) for Samurai Edition, to help promote the league and get new players playin'! We're having a tournament at the con BTW =D

*shameless plug*

www.portlandl5r.com

Antares · « **Reply #36 on:** August 09, 2007, 04:02:00 pm »

Quote from: TomtheFanboy on August 09, 2007, 09:42:31 am

Pocky Club might not be able to do the Pockynic Basket, again. this year we still don't have the basket itself and we're low on funds for the blankets. However, I will be able to get my "Pocky Sampler" to you with a full description sheet.

I have a basket! And we are getting some sort of donation from Uwajimaya that will no doubt fit. Even if we have to forgo the quilt, I still think it's a great idea and would be really fun to auction off.

I will bring the basket to the minicon and we can see if we can make it work!

Antares · « **Reply #37 on:** August 13, 2007, 11:44:51 am »

... as things stand right now...

Charity Auction is MONDAY (last day of the con) at 11:00 A.M. in the MAIN EVENTS ROOM!

There will be a concert following the auction which will lead right up to the closing ceremonies.

AzuKyo · « **Reply #38 on:** September 03, 2007, 10:24:02 pm »

Would it be possible if I could be informed onto how much the bundle, that should have, include a white fan signed by all the Random Panel panelists; two Birdy the Mighty DVDs and a volume of Battle Royal auctioned for.

I was at cosplay chess and could not make it to the auction to see how much the Random Panel's donation went for.

Antares · « **Reply #39 on:** September 04, 2007, 10:31:08 am »

I should be able to post that soon ^_^

Antares · « **Reply #40 on:** September 11, 2007, 09:32:51 pm »

Auction 2007 Recap:

ITEM   DONATED BY   WINNING BID
DomoKun Hat   Miss Ds Custom Cosplay   13
The GIR Pack   Miss Ds Custom Cosplay / Media Blasters   36
Ultimate ZIM prize pack   Media Blasters   40
Castlevania poster   Staff – Kri   27
Large Artist Alley Artwork   Artist Alley 2005!   15
Tsubasa hard cover japanese manga   Staff – BlackJack   36
Applegeeks character montage sign   Applegeeks   45
Instant Manga Library!   Cosmic Monkey & staff   20.5
Pockynic Set   Pocky Club   25
Pocky Variety Pack   Pocky Club   14
Japan Pack #1   Staff, Uwajimaya   26
Japan Pack #2   Staff, Uwajimaya   25
Signed Matt Groening poster   P:ear   50
Gackkt Goodies   Staff   40
Pyramid head   Staff   40
Crane Clan starter Deck       5
Copic 12 market pack, book and paper   Copic   60
Kids pack   Staff   12
First series Digimon comics, #1 issue signed by Kirk Thorton   Staff   20
Box of Japanese gummie fruits   Uwajimaya   22
Necopan Bakery       30
Instant Yaoi Library 18+ only        40
RANDOM panel of DOOM!       30
His and Hers kids bag   Bandai Toys / Staff   10
Portable Confessional      6
Brain Slug      40
Bass Guitar      100
Laughing Man Pinwheel      9
K-Con Poster      21
Dance Dance poster   Staff = Kri   10.5
Yojimbo Haori       20
Real Bout HS Goodies   tokyopop   30
Dragon Ball Z DVDs signed by Sean Schemmel   Staff   41
Initial D Cars   tokyopop   16
Final Fantasy 13 wallscroll + Advent children DVD   Staff     30
Box of Botan Rice Candy    Uwajimaya   20
Fantastic 4 giant sticker   Staff   15
Worlds of Amano   Dark Horse   55
2 L tee shirts + randome stuff       20
Samurai champloo artbook – signed by Kirk Thorton   Dark Horse   25
Coffin: the art of Vampire Hunter D   Dark Horse   50
Crying Freeman volumes 1-5   Dark Horse   25
ZABUZA sword   Staff – Robert   50
Spectacular one of a kind embroidered Kumoricon logo bag + rare ghost white umbrella   Staff   60
Sushi-pack      20
GTO Goodies   Tokyopop   30
Swords by something   Swords by Something   30
Delicious Glass and FLCL cat   Necopan Bakery   35
Initia D starter pack and Naruto cards incl. Rare   Tokyopop/staff   20
Bleach 10 pack of figures uwajimaya   75
Instant catgirl squad   Cat ear panel   41
3 Prints   Starxade    27
“Man Kimono”   Miss Ds Custom Cosplay   41
NPC Board      10
Yuri Mascots      25
Vash's Aluminum Gun      11
Death Note Item      26
Kcon 2007 poster signed by guests   Staff   60
BADGE #1 for Kumoricon 2008!!   Kcon   1000

Challenges:
- We could not be on stage since the concert was set up (would have been a better atmosphere)
- We were not held right before closing ceremonies (which would have increased the # of people willing to bid)
- We had less time and less lots than last year

Achievements:
- We made $500 more than last year! Total = $2,772 for http://www.pearmentor.org
Thank you all both DONORS and BIDDERS!! We could not do it without you!!!

superjaz · « **Reply #41 on:** September 12, 2007, 10:25:15 am »

cool!!!
and sarah i gots a idea for next years charity auction it is really good!

Teuvan · « **Reply #42 on:** September 13, 2007, 11:25:27 pm »

I got Pyramid Head and Vash's gun, and I shall treasure them both. ^_^

Wish the auction was held a little earlier, though. If I hadn't gone through most of my money at the vendor's all, I'd have bid more. I'm sorta regretting not going higher on the Crying Freeman manga and the Con mascot yuri drawing. If it's held toward the end again next year, I'll have to set some aside for it.

kuri_chan · « **Reply #43 on:** September 15, 2007, 07:51:11 pm »

um, I'd like to see more anime figures, like Mon-sieur bome figures for example. Not the big ones, but just the little ones if it's possible. I might have a few things to donate next year, depending. I'm working on making some props, like wings, and hats and stuff. A

Also, as a n idea, and if the guests of honor are interested, maybe auctioning off some time with them? Or maybe more autographed things or something like that? My friend got the autographed dragon ball z movies this year and he loves them.

It's just an idea. lol.

"ducks for cover from the GOH's*

kuri_chan · « **Reply #44 on:** September 15, 2007, 08:11:12 pm »

sorry to post twice in one day, but I was wondering who got the umbrella and the other stuff put in with it? I was curiopus what happened to the pictures. lol. my friend drew them so I wanted to know.

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