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Desert Bus 2024 Total Raised
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Winner: Zenthere
Donation drive raised: $7,885.74
Welcome to Duskmourn. I'm sure you're dying to enter. Beware, for this lot contains an uncut sheet of all the Rares and Mythics from Magic's most recent set. From Central Elevator, to Overlords, from Enduring enchantments, to the new set of dual lands. This sheet has them all.
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Winner: Pywo
Donation drive raised: $2,339.67
How much faith do you have in the Night Watch crew? Limitless? Excellent! This Sur"prize" lot is a mystery in execution, but trusts us that it's a fun one. Peeling back the curtain a little bit, the winner of the prize lot will have the rights to name Night Watch's DB2024 Sporting Arena.
And that's it.
We'll ask the winner to submit 1-3 name choices (in order of preference) to our Comms email and the shift will go with your top choice unless there is a reason we can't.
Our only rules are that it's for the Bus, so keep it Bus safe! 
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Winner: Red Shoes Jeff
Donation drive raised: $13,414.72
A long standing tradition returns, as is tradition. The Big Bag O' Dice is back. It's a Bag, It's Big, and its full of Dice. Fairly easy to puzzle out! We have a Crowne Royale bag (I added the Extra 'e's because its fancy) that has been lovingly embroidered and stuffed to bursting with Dice. We have Metal Dice, Big Dice, Small Dice, Dice that hold other dice, Dice that you can only get at GenCon (Yes, I made the sacrifice of going to Gen Con for you.) I have Factory Second Dice. I have dice with dragon heads in them, because why not? I even have custom dice with the Desert Bus air freshener logo on them. I have all the dice for your gaming needs, unless you play Exalted, then bring some more d10s. (now that I'm playing in an Exalted game, that joke its TWICE as funny)
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Winner: Carbonylcookie
Donation drive raised: $1,778.92
Get ready to take fantasy-world immersion to the next level: your FACE! The Cradled in Ice collection by Fantasy Cosmetica weaves a beautiful story of dragons and magic through a thoughtful assortment of blues, pinks, mauves, and holographic sparkles that will take you to the office, the club, the stars themselves, and back again. This full set includes: one 12-colour eyeshadow palette, including a range of mattes and shimmers; four single pastel holochrome shadows; two single multichrome gel flake shadows; and ten brushes to line, fan, powder, and blend your way to fabulosity. All products are cruelty-free and vegan, and all colours pop on all skin tones.
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Winner: Ferocious Peach
Donation drive raised: $3,594.50
The sun rises on planet Tucson, a long stretch of ferrocrete road bisects the never ending desert. A piece of LosTech is speeding down the road stopping at red markers every so often. This ancient machine, a silver pod with blue stripes. Could it be? It is! The legendary desert model of the Armored Bus! 4 factions have been seeking this prize for some time, The Dawn Guard and Alpha Flight mercenary companies have teamed up against Zeta and Night Watch to try and claim the bus first! Who will win? YOU DECIDE! This Battletech: A Game Of Armored Combat box comes with 9 custom painted minis all themed to the Desert Bus Shifts complete with shift memes/references and a 3d printed bus mini painted to resemble the bus as portrayed on the Desert Bus Posters by Moz Lunsford. Also included is everything you and a friend need to play a game of Battletech, including dry erase markers, dice, record sheets, a basic rule book, and 2 two-sided maps.
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Winner: The Nerd Wonder
Donation drive raised: $7,048.50
Have you ever looked at your Modern collection and thought: “Gee I love these cards but they aren’t quite shiny or busted enough.” Then you should absolutely elbow drop your way into this fantastic prize pack For the third time in history, you too can play Magic the Gathering like you just committed the heist of the century on Mark Rosewater’s private vault, without having to navigate the laser maze, swim the moat or hide your scent from the Guard Tormagoyf. This prize package includes an entire Play Box of 36 Packs of 14 cards PLUS a Collectors box of 12 Boosters of 15 Cards, each one guaranteed to contain foil and alt-frame cards which could be etched foil, textured foil, serialised foil or even a Concept Eldrazi card, so you can watch your opponent struggle in real time to act like they know what it actually says. So that’s 684 total cards to add to your collection with every one a guaranteed banger! Don’t wait, Donate!
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Winner: ekimekim
Donation drive raised: $2,024.76
AT LAST THE CYCLE IS COMPLETE! This is the fourth in a series of satchels with a Desert Bus theme, this year with a Zeta banner featured prominently as the cover flap. This bag measures 24cm x 29cm x 8cm (9.5 x 11.5 x 2.5 in) and is ready for adventure. We have a desert tan exterior and nubuck gusset with a desert road theme. Inside you'll find a tablet sleeve, an elastic pen/pencil holder, and a pocket to keep your spare scorpions (arachnids not included). A comfortable rolled handle makes it easy to take with you, as well as a leather shoulder strap. Materials are veg-tanned & chrome-tanned leather, waxed thread, and a bit of edge paint.
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Winner: Arekagee
Why settle for a mere pop of colour when you could have an absolute BLAST in your wardrobe? Turn heads and foster instant camaraderie with fellow fans in the official Desert Bus 2024 T-shirt by Fangamer! Don't be fooled by the groovy cacti and blazing sun; these cotton/poly blend shirts are soft and cool as a grasshopper mouse napping in a saguaro blossom.
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Winner: Roosevelt
Donation drive raised: $4,673.76
Based on the surreal aesthetic of sunset on an endless sea of clouds and train rides through the spirit realm this cozy throw features everyone’s favorite faceless spirit and makes the perfect addition to any chill space. I worked on this piece for approximately 10 weeks and used nearly four thousand yards of yarn in 11 different colors with a grand total of 59,200 individual stitches. I was inspired to create this design by these dreamy colors that I knew would fit in with the Ghibli style and Nonface who is so iconic but simple enough to be feasible. The finished blanket with border measures roughly 4 ½ feet wide by 6 feet long which makes it perfect for vibing on the couch or catching some zeds in bed. It is made with Caron Simply Soft Yarn which can be machine washed and dried, preferably on gentle cycles with mild detergent.
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Winner: Papercurse
Donation drive raised: $3,167.50
Dinosaurs, pirates, vampires oh my. Return to Ixalan and discover the hidden treasures located at its core. This uncut sheets features the full art basic lands illustrated by Olga Tereshenko, WFlemming Illustration, Elektrodeko, BEMOCS, and Matteo Bassini
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Winner: Elenodul & embyrr the dragon & Luke :3 & Pywo & Allymonies & ShoeboxWarrior & 3geek14 & DaSunao & Meagen Image & NeverNotDal
Donation drive raised: $5,731.00
For the 4th year, the Dawnguard Minecraft Server returns!
This year we are giving away 20 entries into the server, 10 at the start of the first Dawnguard shift, and then 10 towards the end. Each winner will receive access to a private 1.20.1 Java Minecraft server, along with an invite to a private Discord server. Once all 20 players are situated, it’s up to them to come together over the course of the week to explore the server, punch trees, and build up an incredible Minecraft world. At the end of each Dawnguard shift, we’ll hop onto the server to check in on your progress, and deliver goodies to help you in your quest!
Basic rules/guidelines to consider before entering this giveaway:
-Minecraft experience is not at all required, but owning the game is obviously is! For this particular server you’ll be required to own a copy of the Java version of the game. -No one is required to log on every day, or put in a minimum number of hours, but if you think you’d only be able to play for 20 minutes each day, if that, please refrain from entering. -The Discord server is entirely optional, but is highly recommended as it makes communication between all the players much easier. The Discord server this year is baked into the Dawncraft United Discord server (more on that in a minute) -This should absolutely go without saying, but for both the Minecraft and Discord servers there is zero tolerance for abusive behavior toward your fellow players.
Something new to this year is the existence of Dawncraft United. A Minecraft and Discord server made up of all previous years winners. They remain active throughout the year in both Discord and Minecraft. It is a community driven server, Desert Bus for Hope has no official presence on either server (James is a member of both, but not super active). Which means that while winners of this years Dawnguard Minecraft Server giveaway will be invited into the great Dawncraft United server after this years run, it is not a requirement at all! Just a fun little bonus :D
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Winner: DocSage
Donation drive raised: $4,760.16
Learn the traditional way of preparing Japanese maccha with this maccha starter kit and teas from JagaSilk.
This kit includes all the traditional tools used in the ceremonial preparation of maccha, including a chasen (bamboo whisk), chasen naoshi (whisk stand), maccha bowl, and chashaku (bamboo spoon).
This prize also includes three containers of single estate maccha, two of the Okumidori variety and one Samidori variety.
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Winner: Mr. Horrible
Donation drive raised: $3,444.48
Round up the usual suspects for the rootin'-tootin'-ist Magic set in the west (west Multiverse, ofc). This set is packed full of adventure and treasure as Oko's crew tries to break their way into the most secure vault in the Multiverse.
This set contains one of each card in the set (#1-271).
(Note: the photos show the prizes for all three Outlaws of Thunder Junction full set prizes. The winner of this giveaway will receive ONE of the sets).
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Winner: SymphonySolstice & Tfldyr & DougMa [He/Him] & Mr. Snafleburger & Iodine953 & FromBrainToKeyboard & Tubadevil & paulplayssomegames & Ormmannen & Seinka
Donation drive raised: $4,517.07
For the 4th year, the Dawnguard Minecraft Server returns!
This year we are giving away 20 entries into the server, 10 at the start of the first Dawnguard shift, and then 10 towards the end. Each winner will receive access to a private 1.20.1 Java Minecraft server, along with an invite to a private Discord server. Once all 20 players are situated, it’s up to them to come together over the course of the week to explore the server, punch trees, and build up an incredible Minecraft world. At the end of each Dawnguard shift, we’ll hop onto the server to check in on your progress, and deliver goodies to help you in your quest!
Basic rules/guidelines to consider before entering this giveaway:
-Minecraft experience is not at all required, but owning the game is obviously is! For this particular server you’ll be required to own a copy of the Java version of the game. -No one is required to log on every day, or put in a minimum number of hours, but if you think you’d only be able to play for 20 minutes each day, if that, please refrain from entering. -The Discord server is entirely optional, but is highly recommended as it makes communication between all the players much easier. The Discord server this year is baked into the Dawncraft United Discord server (more on that in a minute) -This should absolutely go without saying, but for both the Minecraft and Discord servers there is zero tolerance for abusive behavior toward your fellow players.
Something new to this year is the existence of Dawncraft United. A Minecraft and Discord server made up of all previous years winners. They remain active throughout the year in both Discord and Minecraft. It is a community driven server, Desert Bus for Hope has no official presence on either server (James is a member of both, but not super active). Which means that while winners of this years Dawnguard Minecraft Server giveaway will be invited into the great Dawncraft United server after this years run, it is not a requirement at all! Just a fun little bonus :D
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Winner: BUTTS_BOTS
Why settle for a mere pop of colour when you could have an absolute BLAST in your wardrobe? Turn heads and foster instant camaraderie with fellow fans in the official Desert Bus 2024 T-shirt by Fangamer! Don't be fooled by the groovy cacti and blazing sun; these cotton/poly blend shirts are soft and cool as a grasshopper mouse napping in a saguaro blossom.
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Winner: CatTreeDreamCar
Donation drive raised: $4,075.92
Venture deep into the heart of Duskmourn to track down the lost nezumi, Nashi, as he searches for his mother's journal. Stick close to your fellow survivors and face your deepest fears (maybe keep the Chainsaw ready, just in case).
This set contains all of the regular card printings from Duskmourn: House of Horrors (#1-271) in foil.
(Note: the photos show all three prizes for the Duskmourn full set prize lots. The winner of this giveaway will received ONE of the sets.)
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Winner: Gundragonz
Donation drive raised: $2,040.78
Greetings from Seattle, in the form of comics! Each of the five signed graphic novels in this bundle was created by a Seattle-area writer and/or illustrator ranging from new and upcoming indie zine creators to award winning long time comic creators. This collection of all-ages graphic novels feature adventure, romance, imagination, heroics, and hope. Also at least two of them feature a trans main character! Trans rights! (And wrongs!) Amulet: The Stonekeeper, signed by author and illustrator Kazu Kibuishi Cheer Up! Love and Pom Poms, signed by author Crystal Frasier Of Her Own Design, signed by author Nicole Andelfinger Spider-Gwen Ghost-Spider, signed by author Seanan McGuire The Fox Who Because a Girl, signed by author Chloe Bear
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Winner: angela0040
Donation drive raised: $9,466.08
The winner of this prize will receive: - One room at the Rio for two nights - Up to four tickets to see Penn & Teller perform - A meet and greet and photo session with them after the show.
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Winner: Aucun compte donateur
Donation drive raised: $25,107.36
Good news everybody! I bring you the Slurm Gaming PC in all of it's wonderful glory. It's constructed out of an Aluminum T rail frame, painted MDF, assorted colors of acrylic, and 3D printed parts. It's no Smell-O Scope but the joy it can bring is gratifying. https://youtu.be/noRuWCYtzX4 The system specs are as follows: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core CPU Gigabyte B550I AORUS PRO AX Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory Crucial P3 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive Noctua NH-L9x65 chromax.black 33.84 CFM CPU Cooler ASRock Challenger OC Radeon RX 7600 XT 16 GB Video Card EVGA SuperNOVA 750 GM 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply Windows 10 PRO upgradeable to Windows 11 PRO
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Winner: Morendur
Donation drive raised: $7,790.12
The world of Bloomburrow may seem idyllic and full of adorable creatures, but there is conflict here nonetheless.
This prize includes all four Bloomburrow Commander decks, headed up by Bello, Hazel, Zinni, and Ms. Bumbleflower.
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Winner: C de Monte Cristo
Donation drive raised: $13,387.84
The RX-78-2 [DB] Development Bed Type was a testbed Gundam unit stationed at the Anaheim Electronics Moon Base Mk-VI on behalf of the Earth Federation during the early days of the One Year War. Originally used to test the Lunar Titanium upgrades that would be passed on to Amuro Ray towards the end of the war, the RX-78-2 [DB] would see combat deployment on Earth after a failed test flight ended in reentry. EFSF Personnel transport driver James Turner would happen upon the downed suit, and moved by Bright Noa's efforts to shelter war orphans aboard the White Base, would go on to pilot the RX-78-2 [DB] as a means of protecting the children of the Mojave Desert from the occupying forces of Zeon. --- Standing 18 cm tall, this 1/100 scale Master Grade RX-78-2 3.0 is made of PS, PE and ABS plastics. Prepared, sanded, painted, and assembled over hundreds of hours, this model kit features a fully custom paint scheme inspired by the colors of the desert bus logo and website. Additionally, custom decals have been applied to make this model kit truly one-of a-kind. Prize includes: - Gundam RX-78-2 [DB] Development Bed Type + James Turner Pilot Figure - LED Unit (for display) - Mobility Unit Backpack with beam saber attachment points - Shield Unit - Beam Rifle - Hyper Bazooka - Core Fighter + Matt Wiggins Pilot Figure - Action Base 4 (for posing & Display) - 2 Extra Beam Saber Hilts (unpainted) for display - 4 Beam Saber Blades (3 straight + 1 curved for display) - Graham Stark Scale Figure for display - Hard-shell Carrying Case
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Winner: Lana The Raven
Donation drive raised: $4,311.15
Inspired by Katamari Damacy, let the Dashing Prince of All Cosmos surround your cat (or small dog) in comfort. Made from fleece and pet-rated foam, this cozy bed will be a favorite place for naps or storing a secret stash of toys. Treat your furry friend to a slice of gaming nostalgia and watch them roll into blissful sleep! Measures 17x17x17, can be machine washed delicate and dried on low, but I recommend spot cleaning when possible. Kaylee is the cat model in the photos and is celebrating 1.5 years cancer free!
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Winner: LonelyTex
Donation drive raised: $11,285.25
Were you unable to attend MagicCon: Las Vegas? Fear not! MagicCon: Las Vegas has come to you, in box form!
The MagicCon: Las Vegas Festival in a box is a fantastic set of goodies, including a booster display of Mystery Booster 2 (24 packs), a Collector booster each for Lost Caverns of Ixalan, Wilds of Eldraine, and Commander Masters, along with the Li'l Legends Secret Lair and a promo pack with an exclusive Convention Maro playtest card and three MagicCon promos.
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Winner: Finkelstein27
Donation drive raised: $2,099.24
Venture deep into the heart of Duskmourn to track down the lost nezumi, Nashi, as he searches for his mother's journal. Stick close to your fellow survivors and face your deepest fears (maybe keep the Chainsaw ready, just in case).
This set contains all of the regular card printings from Duskmourn: House of Horrors (#1-271) in foil.
(Note: the photos show all three prizes for the Duskmourn full set prize lots. The winner of this giveaway will received ONE of the sets.)
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Winner: NullColaShip
Donation drive raised: $1,340.46
Get ready to embark on a journey through Paldea with this stunning selection of booster boxes from Scarlet & Violet base set, Paldea Evolved, Obsidian Flames, and Paradox Rift! Explore the region with each booster pack offering a wonderful mix of new and familiar Pokémon with amazing illustrated artwork. Meet first partners Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly, and explore the power of the Legendary Pokémon Koraidon and Miraidon, then add fun new powers of the glittering Terastal phenomenon which imbues some Pokémon with different types than usual, while others show mastery of their own inner strengths! Not only that, but there is also a lenticular poster that moves as you do, inspired by the Pokémon Go phone game. With all these prizes, you will have lots of ways to dive into the vibrant world of Pokémon!
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Winner: Kryptonic
Donation drive raised: $3,540.32
You'll be the talk of the bus stop with this custom 12-litre Canna Backpack, handmade in Scotland by Trakke (pronounced like 'track'). The custom blue fabric showcases a Desert Bus motif featuring everyone's favourite air freshener. This weatherproof backpack is made with a dry-finish waxed canvas fabric and weather-resistant zippers, ensuring it will hold up against the drizzle and damp of Scotland or Seattle. The main pocket hosts a padded laptop sleeve that will keep a 14" MacBook Pro snug against your back. Tote handles on the top allow you to comfortably hold the bag when not wearing it in sport-mode. The logo patch is attached using Velcro, making it easy to swap out for the included Progress Pride flag patch or leave empty for a logo-free aesthetic. This bundle also includes a pencil case in the same custom Desert Bus fabric, and a key ring that clips into the pleated pocket in the front of the bag. Never lose your keys in the bottom of your backpack again!
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Winner: Geo
Donation drive raised: $2,612.20
The Shadowrun package includes a copy of the core rulebook for Shadowrun Sixth World (the current game edition) and a copy of our special reprint of the Shadowrun First Edition rulebook, both signed by the team at CGL's GenCon booth.
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Winner: flyingpancake
Donation drive raised: $4,548.78
Carry Desert Bus with you always with this Shift Messenger Bag! Both the outer plaid (100% wool) and inner striped (100% cotton) fabrics were handwoven by the crafter to be reminiscent of the shift banners. The bag features two magnetic closures on the flap, and several interior pockets inside. The three large slip pockets in the front will fit an A6 notebook or large cell phone, and the smaller slip pockets will hold large fountain pens. In the back, there is room for a 16" laptop in the quilted pocket that can be buttoned to secure. The antiqued brass zinc alloy hardware is attached to the bag via hand stitched leather. The handwoven, wool strap can be adjusted on both sides, making it adaptable for any height (model is 5'11"). 40 x 30 x 10 cm (15.5 x 12 x 4 in) and 666 g (1.5 lb)
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Winner: thesimbiote
Why settle for a mere pop of colour when you could have an absolute BLAST in your wardrobe? Turn heads and foster instant camaraderie with fellow fans in the official Desert Bus 2024 T-shirt by Fangamer! Don't be fooled by the groovy cacti and blazing sun; these cotton/poly blend shirts are soft and cool as a grasshopper mouse napping in a saguaro blossom.
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Winner: Marrinerboyd
Donation drive raised: $7,094.64
The ca. 2,30m long and 20cm wide, self-drafted scarf is a love-letter to the Studio Ghibli films portraying characters from movies like "My Neighbor Totoro", "Kiki's Delivery Service", "Howl's Moving Castle" and "Spirited Away". It is double knit, making it color-reversible and extra warm for cold winters. The scarf also has a repeating pattern, so it can be worn with parallel hanging motives. Materials: The scarf is crafted with mulesing free - superwash merino wool in the colors of natural white and forest green. Care Instructions: Theoretically it is machine washable (delicate up to 30°C, not dryer-friendly) but I would advise washing it per hand and letting it dry laying on a flat surface. When storing the item, try not to let it hang, as the weight of the scarf could stretch the fabric/design over prolonged time.
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Winner: Ari [HOT DRINKS]
Donation drive raised: $10,287.78
The residents of Bloomburrow may be tiny but these cards aren't. This uncut sheet of full art basic lands show sus all 4 seasons of Bloomburrow. Featuring art by Carlos Palma Cruchaga, Rob Rey, John Thacker, Andrew Theophilopoulos, David Robert Hovey.
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Winner: MooseMensch
Donation drive raised: $5,607.20
Venture into the Inklands in Disney's Lorcana. This fantastic new card game features beloved Disney characters in both their original incarnations (storyborn), in reimagined versions (dreamborn), and versions born of an unknown event (floodborn).
This set is fantastic for any fan of the game, or for a brand new player looking to start. It includes FIVE booster boxes, one from each set released in the first year of the game, including the now difficult to find The First Chapter!
Includes one booster box of each: The First Chapter, Rise of the Floodborn, Into the Inklands, Ursula's Return, and Shimmering Skies.
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Winner: Shellsh0cker
Donation drive raised: $12,195.75
Wrap yourself in a warm and cozy physical manifestation of 17 years of Desert Bus for Hope fundraising data! This king-sized (2.8 x 2.7 m) quilt is a graph of the fundraising rate of Desert Bus for Hope from 2007 to 2023. Each row shows a single year, with each piece in a row representing 1 Desert Buck ($22,805). The length of each piece corresponds to the length of time taken to raise each subsequent Desert Buck at a scale of ~1.67 cm/hr. The color scale, ranging from Dawn Guard yellow to Alpha Flight red to Night Watch indigo to Zeta Shift violet to Omega Shift cyan, tracks the cumulative amount raised within a given year. A handy custom-printed figure caption on the backing provides details on the data analysis and graph design. All fabrics are 100% cotton. All threads are cotton-polyester blend. Batting is Quilters Dream Bamboo (a blend of silk, bamboo, Tencel and cotton). Longarm quilting services provided by A Piece of Quiet Quilts. All fabrics were pre-washed prior to assembly. Machine wash cold separately with gentle agitation. Dry on low or medium heat to damp, then finish with air dry.
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Winner: InnovativeMethods
Donation drive raised: $9,199.73
“I realized, the moment I fell into the fissure, that the Book would not be destroyed as I had planned…” Through a vast field of stars, Atrus's Myst book finds its way to Desert Bus! This 1:1 replica linking book hides a ~1:1000 scale replica of the titular island in its pages. Recreated using reference from the 1993 game and fan community research, this rare piece could be yours! A “well-loved” copy of Harper’s New Monthly Magazine from 1877 has been rebound in soft leather and gold leaf. A painted foam and plastic model of Myst Island floats in a cavity in the book, inset with clear resin water. Made entirely by hand, it's stunning and TINY. (Sorry, inkwell and props not included.) Surface clean only with cleaning pads made for books. Recommend displaying out of direct sunlight. I've reinforced the paper and binding, but it's still a 150-year-old book so be gentle! This piece represents months of love and delicate work. Good luck, and may the next chapter of this book be yours!
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Winner: Zenthere
Donation drive raised: $3,654.00
The Brothers' War, the war between Urza and Mishra that defined Dominaria and altered it's course of history, and the war defined the story of Magic: the Gathering, told in a set for the first time.
This set contains all of the regular printing of the cards in the set (#1-267).
(Note: the photos show the prizes for all three The Brothers' War full set prizes. The winner of this giveaway will receive ONE of the sets).
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Winner: Danielle Mijo-Burch
Why settle for a mere pop of colour when you could have an absolute BLAST in your wardrobe? Turn heads and foster instant camaraderie with fellow fans in the official Desert Bus 2024 T-shirt by Fangamer! Don't be fooled by the groovy cacti and blazing sun; these cotton/poly blend shirts are soft and cool as a grasshopper mouse napping in a saguaro blossom.
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Winner: EdBurke37
Donation drive raised: $9,896.44
Kingdom Hearts... is light!...and friendship...and darkness? And some times it's 'Norting a boy. Kingdom Hearts is a lot of things, and you know what else is a lot of things? This prize bundle. Inside this prize you will receive: Three laser etched and watercolor painted wood panels depicting stained glass windows inspired by Dive to the Heart. Three unpainted panels of the same. Six collapsible wooden display stands. Two sets of four coasters. Six sets of earrings. Eight pins. Ten key-chains. And a handmade and painted canvas tote bag. Everything but the bag is made from basswood and birch plywood, painted or stained, and sealed with glossy polyurethane and enamel paint. The bag is made from 100% cotton canvas and painted with fabric modified acrylic paints. All in all, this project took roughly 80 hours to complete, which I believe is also about as long as it would take to explain the plot of Kingdom Hearts. Now someone explain Xehanort's plan and what a Heartless is to me again. Artist Credit: Stained glass line art provided by Akili-Amethyst (https://www.facebook.com/AkiliAmethystArt/)
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Winner: rabidcow
Donation drive raised: $6,269.30
Round up the usual suspects for the rootin'-tootin'-ist Magic set in the west (west Multiverse, ofc). This set is packed full of adventure and treasure as Oko's crew tries to break their way into the most secure vault in the Multiverse.
This prize includes both a display box of play boosters and a display box of collector boosters.
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Winner: KumaKaori
Donation drive raised: $8,808.21
Call it manifesting, call it wishful thinking, whatever you call it I think we can all agree that we would love to see the LRR crew on a Sakura-tinged sequel to Road Quest this time in Japan! This original, one of a kind quilt showcases a loving reimagining of the Road Quest Mountain Tee design (available at store.loadingreadyrun.com) originally designed by Mackenzie Schubert. This quilt was sewn on stream by PixelsCatCafe; whilst the quilt artwork was produced by his loving husband KrisKoDesigns and gorgeous river and cherry blossom quilting as well. Quilt is Queen Size - or 108in x 80in and made from 100% cotton fabric batting and backing - Gentle Machine wash -
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Winner: DrBatman0
Why settle for a mere pop of colour when you could have an absolute BLAST in your wardrobe? Turn heads and foster instant camaraderie with fellow fans in the official Desert Bus 2024 T-shirt by Fangamer! Don't be fooled by the groovy cacti and blazing sun; these cotton/poly blend shirts are soft and cool as a grasshopper mouse napping in a saguaro blossom.
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Winner: princeofdorkness
Donation drive raised: $4,797.00
The bus can be a messy place. Protect your furniture from the rigors of your beverage messes, and show off your Desert Bus pride at the same time. For all your drink corralling needs, it’s the Desert Bus for Hope Shift coaster set. Featuring all four primary shifts Dawn Guard, Alpha Flight, Night Watch, and Zeta. Included as well are the Omega shift, Desert bus logo, and the Childs Play Charity logo. These coasters are constructed with laminated layers of Mahogany, Wenge, and Purpleheart all kept together in a Rosewood bus. The different shifts are cast with striking pigmented epoxy resins displaying their vibrant designs. Included is a functional reversable destination placard leading to the only two places the bus goes of course, Las Vegas NV and Tucson AZ. 8 Coasters in all, the set sports anti slip covering on their undersides to fully protect you during the journey. Maintenance need only water wipe down for messes as all coasters and holder are coated in a clear varnish to keep the set in tip top shape during bussing. All coasters are 4 inches by 4 inches in size.
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Winner: Carter_
Donation drive raised: $1,810.51
The Elusive Otter romps along woodland streams, stealing your heart with the same ease that he catches fish. He’s riding the Bus til someone brings him home to start a new Adventure. Standing 11 inches tall and 22inches long, this cuddly friend is ready to run unblocked into your arms, or provide some support (and +1/+1 counters!) to your team. This stuffed animal is adapted from the “River Otter” pattern written by Sara Elizabeth Kellner, with custom elements inspired by Christina Kraus’s Magic: The Gathering card art (Wilds of Eldraine; collector# 0225). Elusive Otter is knit and crocheted of 100% acrylic yarn and stuffed with polyester fiber fill, the accompanying fish is made of handspun merino wool and both components can be gently hand washed. Crafted by Florence S.
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Winner: oddmeg (she/her)
Donation drive raised: $7,065.72
Have you ever looked at your Modern collection and thought: “Gee I love these cards but they aren’t quite shiny or busted enough.” Then you should absolutely elbow drop your way into this fantastic prize pack For the third time in history, you too can play Magic the Gathering like you just committed the heist of the century on Mark Rosewater’s private vault, without having to navigate the laser maze, swim the moat or hide your scent from the Guard Tormagoyf. This prize package includes an entire Play Box of 36 Packs of 14 cards PLUS a Collectors box of 12 Boosters of 15 Cards, each one guaranteed to contain foil and alt-frame cards which could be etched foil, textured foil, serialised foil or even a Concept Eldrazi card, so you can watch your opponent struggle in real time to act like they know what it actually says. So that’s 684 total cards to add to your collection with every one a guaranteed banger! Don’t wait, Donate!
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Winner: Exbando
Donation drive raised: $5,187.52
Popcorn? Check. Cold drinks? Check. Plain chips that won't leave any residue on your fingers? Check. Plenty of napkins? Check. How about some award-winning board games to start or build on your collection? This prize pack includes seven family strategy and party games, curated by staff members at Pegasus Games. They've included a note from each staff member on why they picked that game. These seven games include: - Obscurio (Work together to escape the cursed library using images, but beware of a traitor who may lead you astray!) - The Hunger (You play a vampire who wants to hunt humans, racing to get home before sunrise) - Sentinels of the Multiverse (Team up with your fellow players as heroes to battle a villain in a dynamic environment) - Spirit Island (Defend your island home against invaders who seek to conquer the island, using elemental powers with different effects) - Project L (A fast-paced tile-matching game where players solve puzzles to develop an engine) - Ramen Fury (Collect cards to complete different recipes, add garnishes for bonuses, and look out for other players wreaking havoc by stealing ingredients or throwing spicy chili peppers in your bowl!) - Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza (Players flip cards in turn while saying taco/cat/goat/cheese/pizza, and when the word matches the flipped card, everyone slaps their hand on the pile - last one to slap picks up pile.) These games are aimed at players aged 8 and up, and range from single-player up to 8-player games.
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Winner: I play bidoof face down in attack mode
Donation drive raised: $4,930.86
Face off against the true horror at the heart of Duskmourn with this set of four Commander decks from Duskmourn: House of Horrors.
This collection of Commander decks features four decks helmed by Aminatou, Zimone, Winter, and Valgavoth. It also features the return of Archenemy cards, allowing for an exciting 3-on-1 multiplayer experience.
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Winner: Bobbin Threadbare
Donation drive raised: $11,543.49
The Shawl of the Depths is inspired by the Depths Armor set in Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Made of 100% pure wool with a very soft merino wool edge, this shawl took a few hundred hours to knit not including the time it took to bring to the fairies for enhancement. This shawl offers resistance to both gloom and brisk air.
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Winner: theo5p
Donation drive raised: $3,991.56
An 16.5" by 24.5" stained glass panel constructed in the tiffany method, depicting Sheoldred the Apocalypse. Note: it is constructed with lead solder. Lead is not a spooky ghost it won't jump on you or permeate things, but wash hands after handling.
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Winner: Sedangogh
Why settle for a mere pop of colour when you could have an absolute BLAST in your wardrobe? Turn heads and foster instant camaraderie with fellow fans in the official Desert Bus 2024 T-shirt by Fangamer! Don't be fooled by the groovy cacti and blazing sun; these cotton/poly blend shirts are soft and cool as a grasshopper mouse napping in a saguaro blossom.
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Winner: jellyfisharecool
Donation drive raised: $2,093.04
For fans of Guild Wars 2, this collector's edition released for launch in 2012 is a rare artifact. It contains much art and music and codes for in-game items as well as a physical 10" figure of Rytlock Brimstone for your shelf.
Outside the box there is a much squishier and slightly taller Rytlock plushie.
Also, the End of Dragons soundtrack on two Teal Splattered Vinyl LPs in a Holofoil jacket.
Also also, digital codes for the Deluxe versions of the first 4 expansions and the Deluxe Prepurchase version of 2024's Janthir Wilds.
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Winner: Caelash
Donation drive raised: $48,190.65
ANOTHER ONE!??? Where do these keep coming from!?
The Answer: Jacob and Japan! Jacob has returned from his trip once again with a bag full of treats and delights from Japan.
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Winner: Live Bees!
Donation drive raised: $16,204.32
Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony probably from sitting down and having a nice cup of tea with each other. This tea set includes a teapot and four teacups inspired by Avatar: The Last Airbender depicting the four elements and a white lotus flower. The images are on both sides of the items so they work for display or handedness regardless of your setup. They are painted on earthenware clay with a variety of techniques including Ombre, splatter, carving, and brushing. Items are food safe, dishwasher safe and microwaveable however, using the teapot directly on the stove is not recommended to avoid it heating to quickly.
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Winner: BasilHunter
Donation drive raised: $7,566.78
Dinosaurs, pirates, vampires oh my. Return to Ixalan and discover the hidden treasures located at its core. This uncut sheets features the full art basic lands illustrated by Olga Tereshenko, WFlemming Illustration, Elektrodeko, BEMOCS, and Matteo Bassini
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Winner: ObnoxiousGas
Donation drive raised: $5,249.48
Relive the some of the glory days of Magic: the Gathering history with this set of three World Championship decks. Each deck is a recreation of the deck used by the Magic World Champion for 1998, 1999, and 2000, and each card has the winner's signature printed on it.
These decks include:
1998: Brian Selden's reanimator deck used cards like Survival of the Fittest to sacrifice creatures and Recurring Nightmare to bring them back. 1999: Kai Budde's mono-red artifact deck featuring Masticore and Wildfire. 2000: Jon Finkel's mono-blue artifact deck used cards like Tinker, Grim Monolith, and Voltaic Key to generate tons of mana (and also Masticore! It was a popular card). These decks are not sealed but are complete. The cards in these decks are gold bordered and not tournament legal.
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Winner: duaiwe
Donation drive raised: $7,106.85
Hey look, we found Link! He's just....tiny. Really, really, tiny. This cross-stitch features Link, Ezlo, and the Minish as they appear in the Japanese Box Art for The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap. It was created using 145 colors of DMC Floss and 14 count Aida Cloth, and it took over 200 hours to complete the nearly 21000 stitches in this piece. It is custom framed and measures 16.25" by 12.75" including the frame. It can be yours, but remember, unless you donate, your chances of getting this artwork are going to seriously....diminish.
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Winner: cptcobalt
Donation drive raised: $3,765.54
Dive into the ultimate Pokémon adventure with booster boxes from Temporal Forces, Twilight Masquerade, and Stellar Crown! Each booster pack is a gateway to new realms, offering a treasure trove of cards that will elevate your gameplay and collection. From time-bending Pokémon and legendaries who can harness their abilities to manipulate the battlefield, to creatures that thrive in the twilight and cosmic Pokémon who harness the power of the universe, you can create a deck that shines bright in any battle! On top of the boxes you’ll also receive a lenticular poster that reveals the elusive Mew as you walk by. So get ready to gear up for an epic journey through time, twilight, and the stars in the world of Pokémon!
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Winner: Cpt_Tymo
Donation drive raised: $3,649.98
The Brothers' War, the war between Urza and Mishra that defined Dominaria and altered it's course of history, and the war defined the story of Magic: the Gathering, told in a set for the first time.
This set contains all of the regular printing of the cards in the set (#1-267).
(Note: the photos show the prizes for all three The Brothers' War full set prizes. The winner of this giveaway will receive ONE of the sets).
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Winner: cyan
Donation drive raised: $1,686.30
There's a feeling that almost everyone has felt at some point in their lives: The call to travel across the land in a quest to be the very best like no one ever was. And for many of us, the journey began with either Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle at our side. Any one of these original starters would make a worthy addition to your team, and now you can add all three to your Pokedex, no trading required! Each of these Pokemon is approximately 13cm tall (just over 5 inches) and is made from 100% acrylic yarn and filled with polyester quilt batting. Washing machine safe, but hand wash recommended. Uses plastic safety eyes that may pose a choking hazard for pets & small children if they come loose.
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Winner: Aria Hibiki (she/they)
Donation drive raised: $606.39
A perennial Desert Bus favourite, Legacy Books Press has returned with a collection of wonderful books.
Garwulf's Corner, Odyssey into Video Games, and Odyssey 2 collect author Robert B. Marks's various writings and articles on video games and pop culture into three volumes.
This prize also includes a special treat: an advanced copy of Robert's next book, The Fairy Godmother's Tale, which is due out in March 2025. This book tells classic fairy tales through the eyes of the fairy godmother trying to make them happen.
The last book in this lot delves into Legacy Books Press's collection of history books with The Great War As I Saw It, but Canon Frederick George Scott. Scott served as a chaplain in the Canadian Corps through the whole of WWI and this memoir is his eye witness account of the Great War and the Canadian's who fought in it.
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Winner: Errr Vampire Crates?
Donation drive raised: $2,491.28
Venture deep into the heart of Duskmourn to track down the lost nezumi, Nashi, as he searches for his mother's journal. Stick close to your fellow survivors and face your deepest fears (maybe keep the Chainsaw ready, just in case).
This prize pack includes BOTH a display box of play boosters and a display box of collector boosters from Duskmourn: House of Horrors
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Winner: Luei
Donation drive raised: $5,244.96
Do you have stacks of cards that need to be moved from one place to another? Do you need to keep a stash of small objects, perhaps even delicious candy, near your stacks of cards at all times? Do you perhaps want a separate stack of cards for each* shift of Desert Bus? Well do we have the prize for you! These four hand-crafted boxes will hold your cards in the peak of elegance, warm walnut inlaid with the Desert Bus shift logos in polished brass. A clear acrylic window in each box makes it easy to check what's inside, and a small drawer in each box can hold dice or other counters. Care: these are hardwood, finished with food-safe mineral oil, and can be cleaned gently with a damp cloth. They are fairly resistant to impact, and any scratches can buffed out with sandpaper. *Except Omega.
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Winner: rubyrad
Why settle for a mere pop of colour when you could have an absolute BLAST in your wardrobe? Turn heads and foster instant camaraderie with fellow fans in the official Desert Bus 2024 T-shirt by Fangamer! Don't be fooled by the groovy cacti and blazing sun; these cotton/poly blend shirts are soft and cool as a grasshopper mouse napping in a saguaro blossom.
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Winner: Maxwell Albritten, Viceroy of Latest Donations
Donation drive raised: $3,705.30
The Battletech lot includes a copy of the 40th Anniversary version of our base game boxed set along side a copy of our "Battletech Universe" lore primer book signed by a huge array of Battletech luminaries and creatives, including the game's creator Jordan Weisman, current Battletech Line Developer Ray Arrastia, CGL executives Loren Coleman and Randall Bills, and a huge array of other creatives. (box set unsigned)
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Winner: chenhsi
Donation drive raised: $5,876.50
Carry your Commander decks in style! This case holds everything you need to bring to your next Commander night. The case is made from solid cherry with the original Ravnica guild marks inlayed on the top in tinted epoxy. It measures 17.75 inches long by 5.5 inches wide by 6.25 inches tall. Inside the case are 4 solid wood deck boxes and a smaller accessory box, all sealed with magnets. The deck boxes are sized to fit 99 double sleeved cards in the main slot, with a seperate slot for the commander and any tokens the deck needs. Two of the boxes are made from Padauk and two are made from Walnut. Fit of the cards in the boxes may depend on sleeve choice (tested with doubles sleeved Dragon Shield and Gamegenic sleeves) The Accessory box is for dice, counters, or any other knick knacks that you might want for your games. It is made from a Zebrawood lid and a Walnut base.
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Winner: Yellowprime
Donation drive raised: $5,877.97
You'll be the talk of the bus stop with this 12-litre Canna Backpack in the Whisky colourway, handmade in Scotland by Trakke (pronounced like 'track'). The Whisky-coloured canvas fabric of the bag evokes the memories of a long bus ride through a sandy desert... This weatherproof backpack is made with a dry-finish waxed canvas fabric and weather-resistant zippers, ensuring it will hold up against the drizzle and damp of Scotland or Seattle. The main pocket hosts a padded laptop sleeve that will keep a 14" MacBook Pro snug against your back. Tote handles on the top allow you to comfortably hold the bag when not wearing it in sport-mode. The logo patch is attached using Velcro, making it easy to swap out for the included Progress Pride flag patch or Saltire/Scottish flag patch, or leave empty for a logo-free aesthetic. This bundle also includes a pencil case in matching fabric, and a key ring that clips into the pleated pocket in the front of the bag. Never lose your keys in the bottom of your backpack again!
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Winner: Lastof
Donation drive raised: $24,734.88
Is standing while gaming rough on your knees? Do your feet start to itch about six hours into Baldur’s Gate 3? Is your Fortnite game affected by a running battle against osteoporosis? Sitting may be right for you!
Bateman Labs has partnered with Desert Bus to offer this luxurious, hand crafted Black Walnut Envy gaming chair and ottoman set, allowing you to kick back and game the way {deity of your choice} intended. The monitor arm means you won’t even need to move your head for your marathon gaming sessions as the screen comes to you! Featuring a Split Desk and Cup Holder, rated to hold BOTH the Biggest of Gulps and a whole Family Size bag of Doritos.
As a special Desert Bus Bonus, you also get a custom, one of a kind, DB2024 pillow; guaranteed to invoke a jealous rage in anyone who lays eyes upon it. Don’t stand on ceremony for your gaming needs, put up your feet and show those pixels who’s boss!
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Winner: princeofdorkness
Donation drive raised: $1,729.60
Pattachitra or “cloth painting” is an ancient style and technique of painting that comes from the East Indian state of Odisha. The canvas has been carefully prepared, in the traditional manner, from two layers of fine cotton Indian cloth, attached with a homemade glue made of boiled, powdered tamarind seeds, then coated with three layers of a chalk solution, and finally smoothed with a rock. The original design features two characters from Magic: the Gathering, Huatli the Warrior-Poet riding a raptor and Saheeli the Artificer with a menagerie of mechanical companions under the Ixalan sun. It was hand painted with acrylic and natural paints, including cinnabar, orpiment, and indigo. The border was then added with a metallic vinyl for extra sparkle. It measures 16”x 20”, or 40x50cm, and comes mounted on a wood panel ready for hanging.
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Winner: SmithKurosaki
Donation drive raised: $8,522.83
Many Magic players have asked the question: What if all my favourite planeswalkers were adorable woodland creatures? Well now we know! Bloomburrow is a plane inhabited by woodland creatures, and even the planeswalkers that travel here take on an animal form.
This prize includes both a display box of play boosters and a display box of collectors boosters.
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Winner: StarWarsTHX1138
Donation drive raised: $9,113.10
Rollacrit is here to outfit you with all you need for your next long haul! Pack up everything you could possibly need into Rollacrit's Bag of Holding, with over 21 pockets, a padded laptop storage area, backpack straps, and a messenger bag strap! Plus, there's even a super secret compartment. Where? We can't say... You'll have to find out yourself! This prize pack also includes a copy of Heroes of Barcadia, a 2-6 player dungeon-crawling drinking game where you health is measured by the liquid in your glass! Meet puntastic monsters like the Mimosasaurus and the Sippogriff and enjoy your favorite Beer O' Clock beverage while playing the game!
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Winner: lochnessseammonster
Why settle for a mere pop of colour when you could have an absolute BLAST in your wardrobe? Turn heads and foster instant camaraderie with fellow fans in the official Desert Bus 2024 T-shirt by Fangamer! Don't be fooled by the groovy cacti and blazing sun; these cotton/poly blend shirts are soft and cool as a grasshopper mouse napping in a saguaro blossom.
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Winner: Sidowa
Donation drive raised: $7,752.00
Welcome to Duskmourn. I'm sure you're dying to enter. Beware, for this lot contains an uncut sheet of all the Rares and Mythics from Magic's most recent set. From Central Elevator, to Overlords, from Enduring enchantments, to the new set of dual lands. This sheet has them all.
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Winner: ekimekim
Donation drive raised: $5,024.17
Four posters representing the first four Game Boys. Each poster is a three color (blue, yellow, and fluorescent pink) Risograph print, where layers of ink are applied via a rolling drum and stencils. Prints are 11x17" on 80lb white long grain paper.
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Winner: Carbonylcookie
Donation drive raised: $9,050.33
Jacob Burgess, fine upstanding fellow that he is, has once again agreed to offer up his precious time and hard earned skills for the winner of this prize!
Do you want feedback on your writing? Maybe you want to work on a custom RPG setting. Or perhaps you want some short voice lessons. As long as Jacob approves the world is your oyster!
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Winner: maywecomein
Donation drive raised: $10,418.46
Prepare for trouble, and make it ... triple? These are 3 light boxes based on the final evolution of the Kanto starter Pokémon, Charizard, Blastoise and Venusaur. Each box is 23x23 cm and 7 cm deep made from black paperwrapped wood effect MDF with Plexiglass. The inner artwork is made from card with foam to crate a 3-D effect. At the back of the box is a usb powered lighting system. We have included a 3-to-1 usb splitter for your convenience. For best results display in low light. Gotta catch 'em all!
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Winner: Lauren Melleah
Why settle for a mere pop of colour when you could have an absolute BLAST in your wardrobe? Turn heads and foster instant camaraderie with fellow fans in the official Desert Bus 2024 T-shirt by Fangamer! Don't be fooled by the groovy cacti and blazing sun; these cotton/poly blend shirts are soft and cool as a grasshopper mouse napping in a saguaro blossom.
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Winner: Dantargon
Donation drive raised: $3,641.79
Don’t ask yourself “Do I need these dice?” Instead, ask yourself “Do these dice need me?” Dave is back with an all-new set for Desert Bus 2024, featuring resin embedded in resin! This collection contains four sets of polyhedral dice (d4, d6, d8, d10, d%, d12, and d20) in each of the four Desert Bus shits' team colors- Dawn Guard gold, Alpha Flight red, Night Watch blue, and Zeta Shift purple. Rounding out the collection is a "JumbOmega" supersize d20, featuring pieces of all four teams' colors. All of these dice (29 in total!) are presented within an ink-spattered box with a foam-lined rolling tray lid to complete the theme. Here's hoping that Desert Bus can bring even more critical successes to Child's Play!
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Winner: daraannm
Donation drive raised: $1,554.20
Round up the usual suspects for the rootin'-tootin'-ist Magic set in the west (west Multiverse, ofc). This set is packed full of adventure and treasure as Oko's crew tries to break their way into the most secure vault in the Multiverse.
This set contains one of each card in the set (#1-271).
(Note: the photos show the prizes for all three Outlaws of Thunder Junction full set prizes. The winner of this giveaway will receive ONE of the sets).
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Winner: ojii
Donation drive raised: $5,503.68
Inspired by a love of Studio Ghibli and clever wordplay, meet The Desert Catbus! The beloved hero and favoured mode of transport for forest spirits everywhere is now headed to Las Vegas (including the destination on the front reading Las Vegas in katakana!)
Sculpted from 100% vegan yarn around a wire frame, with hand painted resin eyes and soft glowing interior lighting, complete with the iconic Desert Bus bugsplat and tree air freshener.
Measuring 14 inches (35.5cm) nose to tail, 8 inches (20cm) base to roof and 11 inches (28cm) across the desert-themed base. Would be best to display in an acrylic case but can be dusted lightly with a fluffy makeup brush.
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Winner: mikiao
Donation drive raised: $3,482.28
Yahaha! You've found us! Now you can bring home your very own set of Koroks and their big buddy, Hestu, from The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. Display on a shelf, play hide-and-seek, or shake your maracas with your new friends. This prize includes a 12 inch Hestu complete with satchel and maracas. Check inside his bag for a special gift! His 6 Korok companions are each 6 inches tall and sport various mask styles and accessories. They are made with Hobbii Friends 100% cotton yarn. Made using patterns by the amazing #ElizettaCrafts. Best used as display pieces. If handled regularly they will show wear and tear. Shalaka!
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Winner: Mike the Grate
Donation drive raised: $3,386.70
Would you rather fight a Large Angry Chicken, or an undisclosed volume of Mean Chickens? With this collection of games, you won't even have to choose! This prize pack includes five (5) signed games from Steve Jackson Games. - Munchkin Gift Pack (which is actually three games, gift wrapped, in a lovely box: Munchkin Lite, Munchkin Grimm Tidings, and Munchkin Spell Skool) - Munchkin Starfinder I Want It All! (Which is every physical product unlocked and released during the kickstarter campaign, including both Munchkin Starfinder and Munchkin Starfinder 2: Far Out stand-alone games; expansion packs like the Hero Pack and The Swarm; blank cards, your very own Credsticks, and an exclusive expansion pack of Space Goblins and more!!) - Knightmare Chess (Use these cards to liven up a game of chess by changing some or all of the rules *chess set not included) - Awful Green Things from Outer Space (Defend your spaceship from Awful Green Things, while your opponent plays the Awful Green Things invading your spaceship!) - Girl Genius Sourcebook & Roleplaying Game (powered by GURPS(Generic Universal RolePlaying System), this game builds on the "Gaslamp Fantasy" world of the Girl Genius comics and graphic novels by Phil and Kaja Foglio, a world full of adventure, romance and mad science!) These are all aimed at players aged 10 and up, and range from 2-player to up to 6-player games.
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Winner: Japolai
Donation drive raised: $5,315.05
Want to hold a Meteorite in your hand? How about a dinosaur, and a Star Wars prop, and a Space Shuttle, and… Okay, the list goes on. This special bundle includes a HUGE package of Mini Museum collector's items, the source for all kinds of authentic and awesome displays from across time and space. You'll get the Krayt Dragon Star Wars IV specimen, Space Shuttle Tire specimen, a Campo del Cielo meteorite, the Hollywood Sign specimen, a bunch of science pins and stickers, a cutting board with a laser-etched Coelacanth fossil design (from a real 3D-scanned fossil,) and the complete 34-specimen Mini Museum Fifth Edition from our latest Backerkit Crowdfunding project! The Fifth Edition is a limited and numbered acrylic collection (#269, nice) that comes with a special guidebook full of research and photos of the collection. It includes all sorts of items, like dinosaur fossils, Disneyana, and even a piece of planet Mars. Each specimen item in this bundle also includes a statement of authenticity.
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Winner: NuclearRayne (he/they)
Donation drive raised: $22,421.04
For the second year in a row, James has filled a backpack with Magic: The Gathering swag! Included in this years bag are the following items!
1x Magic: The Gathering branded Timbuk2 backpack (Thanks to Toby at WotC for hooking me up with the bag!) 1x Fblthp plush purchased at MagicCon Vegas, brought home stuffed in James' suitcase! 2x Playmats. The standard MagicCon Vegas playmat, and the Legendary VIP playmat from Amsterdam! 1x Secret Lair - Sheldon's Spellbook (Thanks to Dog_of_Myth!) 1x Bloomburrow Commander Deck - Family Matters 1x MtG Foundations Jumpstart Booster Box 1x Dungeons & Dragons Puncheons & Flagons Cocktail Recipe Book 1x Signature Spellbook - Jace 6x Misc. Collector Boosters 18x Misc. Draft/Play Boosters for you to Chaos Draft with! (Or just crack them like some kind of monsters :P) 1x Kudo, King Among Bears Enamel Pin 1x Promo Lightning Bolt from GenCon 2024
And finally, the crown jewel of the entire lot 1x The Bus Runner - James's card from Gavin Verhays Unknown Event at MagicCon Vegas 2024. This card has been signed by both Gavin and James, and was illustrated by Magic artist, and all around excellent dude Victor Adame Minguez! (Thanks again Victor)
Similar to last year, you might also find other various bits and bobs hidden throughout the backpack if James is able to locate more stuff between writing this summary and the giveaway!
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Winner: Kris365
Why settle for a mere pop of colour when you could have an absolute BLAST in your wardrobe? Turn heads and foster instant camaraderie with fellow fans in the official Desert Bus 2024 T-shirt by Fangamer! Don't be fooled by the groovy cacti and blazing sun; these cotton/poly blend shirts are soft and cool as a grasshopper mouse napping in a saguaro blossom.
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Winner: Mapguru
Donation drive raised: $641.92
For over a century, fictional characters have been falling out of their stories into the real world.  Some want a new life.  Some want to meet their creators.  Some want justice for their suffering.  Some just want to go home. But after one fights a bloody war to liberate them all, our world will never be the same...
This prize lot includes all four books in Robert Marks's Re:Apotheosis series of novels.
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Winner: no donut account
Donation drive raised: $3,145.80
This is a 36"x38" hand woven tapestry hanging on an oak dowel and made of 100% natural materials primarily consisting of wool, cotton, and silk, much of which is hand dyed and hand spun by small independent creators. This abstract depiction of the bus window was lovingly crafted over more than 20 hours of labor. All wool contents are from ethically sourced suppliers and sheep farms where the practice of mulesing is not utilized.
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Winner: williammck
Donation drive raised: $1,636.00
Desert Bus for Hope attended PAX West this year and had their very own booth and banner! Allegedly!
This extremely legit and definitely not defaced banner from the booth that "Desert Bus" had at PAX this year is a one-of-a-kind memento. It is absolutely not a surplus LoadingReadyRun banner that we made some adjustments to.
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Winner: Team Corgi
Donation drive raised: $15,041.90
Do you ever wish your gaming shelf were more spectactularly STACKED?! Well, praise the patron deity of your choice for the Dungeons & Dragons Instant Library Collection, lovingly donated by Pegasus Games! This wondrous set of books includes--and don't forget to breathe if you're reading this aloud--the 2024 Player's Handbook; The Deck of Many Things; Dragonlance; Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants; Quests from the Infinite Staircase; Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel; The Practically Complete Guide to Dragons; Vecna: Eve of Ruin; Keys from the Golden Vault; and the Spelljammer: Adventures in Space collection. Oh, and did we mention that these are all the alternate art special editions? Because they are. Please note that this significantly raises their CR, and exercise due caution when fighting your library.
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Winner: JKBuster
Donation drive raised: $6,992.10
For Pizzamas 2024 (the Internet's greatest pizza-based fund raising drive) the legendary Kathleen De Vere was ask to write a custom RPG module. The result was Pizzamas Island, and now you and your friends can play through it in the way it was meant to be played: with Kathleen!
Kathleen will run Pizzamas Island for the winner and their friends. You can experience all of the in-jokes, pizza puns, and message boards in the finest possible way.
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Winner: Feriority
Donation drive raised: $17,177.28
This exclusive set of Magic: the Gathering cards was sold only at San Diego Comic Con in 2017. There are very few ways to get your hands on without paying collector prices or using a time machine. And if you are not willing to risk the space-time for some collectable cards then this is the prize for you!
This set includes six limited edition planeswalker cards, done in the style of an Amonket relief. The five planeswalkers of the Gatewatch face off against the God-Pharaoh Nicol Bolas.
Also included in the lot is an exclusive poster of Nicol Bolas with art by Brandon Holt.
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Winner: Rendelnep and/or Before the Dawn
Donation drive raised: $2,110.68
Baking cookies for old friends? Headed out on an adventure? Need to bake a volcano sized bread? Whatever the task, you can't get anything done with just a few sandwiches. The Sea of Stars Apron set includes a heavy weight reversible Chef's style Apron, an extra large tote bag, two absorbent cotton dishtowels and a compact foraging / gardening half-apron. Each has custom designed sunny-orange fabric featuring Garl's recipe designs and dark moon-blue accents. Both aprons have extra long straps to accommodate all physiques and reinforced stitching to hold up to the most intense cooking-based combat techniques. They also feature handy pockets to store cooking tools, or hold your haul of wild red berries. The tote is made with sturdy twill fabrics, and at 9.5" x 14" x 15" (or 24 x 36 x 38.5 cm) it can carry enough supplies to defeat any dweller. They may not let you control the sun and moon, but you'll be sure to conjure up some smiles because nobody can be grumpy when they wake up to the smell of freshly baked bread! Machine-washable. Wash with like colors on cold setting to avoid color bleed for the first few washes. Line dry for best results. Hot iron as needed.
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Winner: CoderBugsworth
Donation drive raised: $1,626.24
The Brothers' War, the war between Urza and Mishra that defined Dominaria and altered it's course of history, and the war defined the story of Magic: the Gathering, told in a set for the first time. This set contains all of the regular printing of the cards in the set (#1-267).
(Note: the photos show the prizes for all three The Brothers' War full set prizes. The winner of this giveaway will receive ONE of the sets).
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Winner: mcharm
Donation drive raised: $2,460.15
This delightfully soft throw pillow features a knitted image of everyone's favourite stargazing owl, Celeste! The pillow cover is 100% merino wool, and is perfect to cuddle up with when playing Animal Crossing, researching constellations and mythology, or simply contemplating the night sky. The back of the pillow cover displays the diamond pattern seen on her belly, for when you need to make your room fit the "stylish" theme for the Happy Home Academy. The pillow cover is fastened with five plastic buttons and is easily removable for hand washing in water at 30 Celsius or below (lay flat to dry). The pillow insert is a 40 cm by 40 cm polyester cushion, but the cover itself could easily stretch to cover a 45 cm by 45 cm pillow. Take good care of this cushion, and she will bring simple enthusiasm and joy into your life for years to come.
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Winner: CMDRCrossing
Donation drive raised: $773.09
Celebrate the latest installment in the long-running tactical RPG franchise Disgaea with this fantastic prize pack!
The metal poster features the games roll call artwork, with the games cast of characters. The poster has been signed by series artist Takehito Harada and Disgaea 7 Director Shunsuke Minowa.
Also included are adorable plushies of the games two protagonists, Fuji and Pirilika.
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Winner: AevumDecessus
Donation drive raised: $4,282.80
Don’t you wish you could show up to game night kitted out like your character? Now you can with this TTRPG travel case! Made from walnut and brass this case features a full size rule book compartment, leather lined pull-out dice tray, and a drawer for dice, pencils, miniatures, or anything else you need for your game. This case was hand made, using no electricity or power tools (except for lights Shhhhh!), including tools made in the 1890s and a literal axe. Get a +3 to charisma at your next game night with the TTRPG travel case. Technical specs: 13” by 11” by 6” (33x28x15 cm) Made of walnut, brass, reclaimed leather, and polypropylene webbing. Finished with boiled linseed oil and Shellac. Some minor odor from finish may remain at first. Time and airing out will remove odor. Note: DnD 3.5 manual only for photos. Not included.
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Winner: Catie // 8thy
Why settle for a mere pop of colour when you could have an absolute BLAST in your wardrobe? Turn heads and foster instant camaraderie with fellow fans in the official Desert Bus 2024 T-shirt by Fangamer! Don't be fooled by the groovy cacti and blazing sun; these cotton/poly blend shirts are soft and cool as a grasshopper mouse napping in a saguaro blossom.
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Winner: Arisu Runa (queen of uwu) =3
Donation drive raised: $4,789.08
Venture deep into the heart of Duskmourn to track down the lost nezumi, Nashi, as he searches for his mother's journal. Stick close to your fellow survivors and face your deepest fears (maybe keep the Chainsaw ready, just in case).
This set contains all of the regular card printings from Duskmourn: House of Horrors (#1-271) in foil.
(Note: the photos show all three prizes for the Duskmourn full set prize lots. The winner of this giveaway will received ONE of the sets.)
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Winner: RockPusher
Donation drive raised: $4,212.45
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Winner: Weagle
Donation drive raised: $4,167.24
Ken has been donating his time to the BC Aviation Museum in Victoria, BC. The winner of this prize will receive a collection of BC Aviation Museum merch.
If you can make it to Victoria Ken has offered to give the winner a personal behinds the scene tour of the museum and the Hawaii Mars Waterbomber they have on display!
  • BC Aviation Museum Moose Mascot Plushie
  • BC Aviation Museum Coffee Mug
  • BC Aviation Museum T-Shirt (Large)
  • BC Aviation Museum Tote Bag
  • A Personal Behind-The-Scenes Tour of the BC Aviation Museum & Hawaii Mars Waterbomber w/Ken Steacy
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Winner: Waflman7
Donation drive raised: $3,332.10
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Winner: jumping_point
Donation drive raised: $3,823.44
Escape from the underworld with your own portraits of the main characters of the Hades video games. Zagreus and Melinoe are illustrated with pastels and designed to be displayed together. Each portrait is on an 8x10 inch illustration panel and framed in an 11x14 inch wooden frame with golden accents. The characters’ laurel crowns also have a subtle metallic effect that will change depending on viewing angle. Care Instructions: - Avoid touching the surface of the paintings. Pastels will smudge if touched. - For shipping safety, they have been framed with acrylic glazing. It would be best to swap this out for glass when received.
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Winner: Eseell
Donation drive raised: $11,008.00
Do you want those great Modern Horizons Cards without the guesswork of cracking packs? Are your hands and fingers stuck in a rictus grip after tearing through entire boxes in a ravenous search for more of those top notch hot and shiny cards? Well give those phalanges a break with all four of the Modern Horizons Commander Decks! Jund ‘em Out with Graveyard Overdrive! Keep your opponents guessing with Tricky Terrain! Be at the bleeding edge with Creative Energy! Get weird with it with Eldrazi Incursion! Every single card in this 400 card collection is treated with the brand new Ripple-Foil finish so that the light hits your eyes at the right wavelength for maximum enjoyment. Each of these Card decks features 15 never before seen cards (60 in all) and comes with two borderless full art legendary creatures, 10 Double sided tokens, a life counter and a deck box to keep them safe from sticky hands. If you think that’s all then buckle your britches as each one also comes with a two card collector booster featuring two alt-border cards with 1 rare or mythic rare and one traditional foil! That’s four ready to play Commander Decks in a museum quality finish so you can style on your opponents while you style on your opponents and we know you like that!
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Winner: Wizzo1138
Donation drive raised: $1,313.00
We here at Desert Bus for Hope pride ourselves on bringing you the finest product descriptions that are well researched and stay just on the acceptable side of busposting.
Unfortunately, this wonderfully unique item comes to us lacking a bit of information. We know that it is based on an Among Us Crewgi figurine, which were a limited edition figure of an Amogus as a corgi (the sentences this job makes me write...). We also know that it was painted over by an artist at Dual Wield Studio, but not the individual.
Perhaps this mcguffin of a prize will lead you on a fabulous adventure as you try to track down the real artist! Or maybe you will be pulled into a web of noir intrigue as shadowy forces vie for this precious object. Perhaps the prize coordinator is starting to lose it and should stop this desc-
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Winner: Luei
Donation drive raised: $7,933.17
What hides behind the Emperor's mask? What secrets is Belos hiding?
This one of a kind recreation of Emperor Belos's mask and staff from the Owl House was created by Wayne Neumaier (A7LProps). The staff head lights up and includes a 4 foot wooden staff as well.
The stand for the mask was signed by the creator of the Owl House, Dana Terrace, along with cast members Sarah-Nicole Robles (Luz), Cissy Jones (Lilith), Zeno Robinson (Hunter), and Erica Lindbeck (Emira Blight). Check out more of A7LProps on Instagram: @A7LProps
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Winner: OtherEdgeworth
Why settle for a mere pop of colour when you could have an absolute BLAST in your wardrobe? Turn heads and foster instant camaraderie with fellow fans in the official Desert Bus 2024 T-shirt by Fangamer! Don't be fooled by the groovy cacti and blazing sun; these cotton/poly blend shirts are soft and cool as a grasshopper mouse napping in a saguaro blossom.
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Winner: RedikalusUsername
Donation drive raised: $5,345.70
Round up the usual suspects for the rootin'-tootin'-ist Magic set in the west (west Multiverse, ofc). This set is packed full of adventure and treasure as Oko's crew tries to break their way into the most secure vault in the Multiverse.
This set contains one of each card in the set (#1-271).
(Note: the photos show the prizes for all three Outlaws of Thunder Junction full set prizes. The winner of this giveaway will receive ONE of the sets).
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Winner: HoneybeeRose
Donation drive raised: $11,756.01
Does the quilt go Wark or Kewh? Imagine, running through an open field with your very own Chocobo! This one doesn't require special greens to catch either. Although 14 different greens were used to make the quilt. This mixed media queen sized quilt is 90 X 100 inches (228.6 X 254 cm) and made of 2,250 individual squares to depict an iconic Chocobo from the Final Fantasy franchise, complete with its own summon gem. The quilt has a 100% cotton batting, cotton backing and is finished with a beautiful 3 color hand bind. The quilt is machine washable and was made in a smoke free but cat friendly home.
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Winner: generalpurpose
Donation drive raised: $8,946.93
You'll be the talk of the bus stop with this custom 12-litre Canna Backpack, handmade in Scotland by Trakke (pronounced like 'track'). The custom blue fabric showcases a Desert Bus motif featuring everyone's favourite air freshener. This weatherproof backpack is made with a dry-finish waxed canvas fabric and weather-resistant zippers, ensuring it will hold up against the drizzle and damp of Scotland or Seattle. The main pocket hosts a padded laptop sleeve that will keep a 14" MacBook Pro snug against your back. Tote handles on the top allow you to comfortably hold the bag when not wearing it in sport-mode. The logo patch is attached using Velcro, making it easy to swap out for the included Progress Pride flag patch or leave empty for a logo-free aesthetic. This bundle also includes a pencil case in the same custom Desert Bus fabric, and a key ring that clips into the pleated pocket in the front of the bag. Never lose your keys in the bottom of your backpack again!
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Winner: Ehlii
Donation drive raised: $9,241.31
The residents of Bloomburrow may be tiny but these cards aren't. This uncut sheet of full art basic lands shows us all 4 seasons of Bloomburrow. Featuring art by Carlos Palma Cruchaga, Rob Rey, John Thacker, Andrew Theophilopoulos, David Robert Hovey.
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Winner: cogitoErgoSam
Donation drive raised: $3,104.16
Looking for some new desk friends? Maybe you want small plushies to throw at your coworkers or loved ones? Or maybe you just want a little friend to carry in your purse or pocket when you leave the house? These cuddly cows are the best of all worlds. An array of 8 cows, all in a different color, are excited to travel to your home or workplace and start causing chaos and/or comfort. Each cow is approximately 5.5” x 5” x 2.5”, 14cm x 13cm x 6.5cm, or about the size of an iPhone 12. The pattern I used is from LuckyNguyenGift on Etsy. Each cow is made from 100% acrylic yarn, safety eyes, polyester Poly-fil, and over 50 hours of movies and TV shows. I kept track of the cows’ “Culture Camp” so that their new home knows what kinds of mischief they’ve been up to and what morals they may have learned. Feel free to check it out! https://bit.ly/CowCultureCamp All in all, the cows watched at least 30 different movies in addition to many YouTube videos, including VODs of Watch+Play, and episodes of Sophia the First, Once Upon a Time, and Dropout’s Make Some Noise. I know these little guys will bring as much joy to you as they have to me!
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Winner: craftyskwrl
Donation drive raised: $1,584.83
Slay while you play with this fantastically beautiful collection of colours for lips and face by Fantasy Cosmetica! This lot includes four 9-colour eyeshadow palettes ("Druid", "Rogue", "Bard" and "Fighter") in a range of mattes, chromes, and multidimensional shimmers, plus two creamy, dreamy lipsticks in neutral ("Hidden") and red ("Buried") shades from the Lost Library Lipstick collection. All products are cruelty-free and vegan, and all colours pop on all skin tones.
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Winner: Peter Chordash
Donation drive raised: $3,440.85
Prove you are the canniest and toughest outlaw in Thunder Junction with this set of Commander decks.
This prize includes all four Commander decks from Outlaws of Thunder Junction, headed up by Gonti, Olivia, Stella Lee, and Yuma.
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Winner: urthadar63
Donation drive raised: $14,338.62
Have you ever looked at your Modern collection and thought: “Gee I love these cards but they aren’t quite shiny or busted enough.” Then you should absolutely elbow drop your way into this fantastic prize pack For the third time in history, you too can play Magic the Gathering like you just committed the heist of the century on Mark Rosewater’s private vault, without having to navigate the laser maze, swim the moat or hide your scent from the Guard Tormagoyf. This prize package includes an entire Play Box of 36 Packs of 14 cards PLUS a Collectors box of 12 Boosters of 15 Cards, each one guaranteed to contain foil and alt-frame cards which could be etched foil, textured foil, serialised foil or even a Concept Eldrazi card, so you can watch your opponent struggle in real time to act like they know what it actually says. So that’s 684 total cards to add to your collection with every one a guaranteed banger! Don’t wait, Donate!
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Winner: NoisyBiscuit
Donation drive raised: $40,913.60
Inspired by the famous let's try program, "Tinker Tailor Solder Fry", the Tinkerer's Tool box is a testament that often a finished project is better than a perfect project. Modeled after a classic Machinist's tool chest, it will fit in any craft room, workshop, garage, office or anywhere else you might need some storage. Measuring in at 17 inches wide, 12 inches tall and 8 inches deep, this tool box is perfect for storing all sorts of small objects in shallow drawers for quick retrieval. Some options might include dice and mini's for your next TTRPG adventure, or storing all sorts of sewing related paraphernalia, or just a place to put all the small things on your desk that you never have a good place for. Made from Walnut, Eastern Maple, as well as panels of Spalted Maple with a water-based polyurethane finish this tool box will hold up for the ages.
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Winner: Ashen Prime
Donation drive raised: $9,235.69
Cast your mind back to the long ago year of two thousand and twenty-three. Desert Bus was young and innocent. We only knew the simple joys of crab raves, improv news games, and putting buckets on our heads.
Now we have matured, become older, wiser, more learned of the world with all of its joys and all of its pain. But we still wish to recapture that spark of youth.
Fortunately, Desert Bus has two talented photographers, Kolin Toney and Jason Chinnock. They have collected some of their photographs into this fantastic photobook to remind us of the heady days of about a year ago.
This hardcover book is one of only four produced and is signed by the crew of Desert Bus 2023.
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Winner: Node Owner Account
Donation drive raised: $16,689.40
This 17” Loud Lullaby Legendary Hand Cannon replica is amongst the ensemble of props, costumes, and set dressings created by Aurum Effects for the live action sequences seen in the Destiny 2: Shadowkeep Reveal Trailer (2019). This replica was crafted using high fidelity hard surface models designed by artists at Bungie and is composed of mixed mediums including urethane resin, fabric bindings, and ringneck pheasant feathers. This prop appears briefly during Eris Morn’s monologue where she is seen adorning a hand cannon with occult dressings. Includes display case measuring 21.5” x 11.5” x 3.5”. 
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Winner: ZeldaGuruMomi
Donation drive raised: $65,444.40
+++Attention citizens of Hive DesertBus+++ It has come to the attention of The Emperors holy inquisition that your charitable efforts have helped uncounted souls across the Imperium to push back against the grim darkness. In recognition of this achievement one of your number will be elevated to the rank of Imperial Inquisitor of the Holy Inquisition: Ordo Chariticus. Prove yourself the most charitable one of your kind to earn this honour! +++End Transmission+++ This is a replica set of Inquisitors Wargear from Warhammer 40,000. It contains a working, motorized chainsword (powered by 8 AA batteries), a Las-Pistol (powered by 4 AAA batteries), and an Inquisitorial Rosette, your official badge of office. These replicas are designed to look fantastic mounted on the wall of your gaming den, or as part of a cosplay. They are shipped in a robust and thematically decorated crate to keep them safe while they're delivered by one of your sectors local rogue traders. Bid high to keep these relics from being lost to the warp!
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Winner: Ohohojoesama
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