Did you donate at least $5 at any point during the run? Whether you won something or just contributed to our goofiness, you will have a chance to win the Mystery Box! Every year we take one big box, fill it with things that may or may not be secrets: Things used or created during the run, given gifts that didn't get used, and a variety of other items...you never know what you might get! So if you want to add a chance in for the box, make sure to get in a donation of at least $5 or more!
As happens every year, there has to be the last of a thing. This is our very last giveaway, and what a prize to get one last chance at! Originally from Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and made iconic throughout other games since, this Megaton Hammer is ready to smash it's way into your home...and heart??
If you'd like a chance to win, then all you have to do is donate $10.33 or multiples thereof by 10:33am PST!
The Megaton Hammer was once wielded by a legendary Goron to defeat the dragon Volvagia, sealing it inside of Death Mountain. Now a new hero must take it up to defeat Volvagia once again. Or hit some rusty switches, I guess. Perfectly fine use for a legendary hammer.
We are running out of stuff to offer you, so if you still have money to give and want to try your hand at one of these, make sure to keep an eye on their pages because they end at 10am PST and people love to come swooping in last second! Maybe it's you?!
First we have this IMPECCIBLY made Desert Bus Carry-A-Long bag!
This is the Carry-a-long Desert Bus messenger bag! It is completely handmade using real cowhide leather. No machines used while making this! Both pockets are hand painted and sewn, the front being a large pocket featuring the face of the desert bus itself! The back pocket features the inside view looking out. This bag is big enough to carry just about anything in. From school books or work files, to gaming consoles and binders, you can carry it all with you. A sturdy, adjustable strap makes it easy to wear on your shoulder or crossbody. Leather will last forever, and will break in and wear over time to make it the perfect personal one-of-a-kind bag (this bag measures 34.29cm tall x 31.75cm wide x 12.7cm deep).
And of course, as is tradition, we have the Afterparty Sponsorship auction!
Desert Bus for Hope is the product of the tireless work of dozens of volunteers. They give their time freely, not just during the event but in the weeks and months leading up to it. They take time off from their normal jobs, and some of them travel great distances to contribute their amazing talents to Desert Bus. It is because of their selfless labour that this event is successful. They keep the venue clean and organized, they make sure shipments are correct, they get the word out about the show, and they make sure the show looks and sounds fantastic, and that everything runs smoothly.
As a thank you to our volunteers, and too relax after a long week, we host an afterparty! The winner of this auction will be the Official Sponsor of the Desert Bus for Hope 2023 Afterparty.
The money from this auction still all goes to Child's Play, but you will get bragging rights and a cool certificate.
This copy of the poster is larger than the one sold in the store and is the ONLY large format version of the poster that will be printed. So if you'd like to get our hands on this exclusive piece, then keep an eye on the stream! We will be starting the live auction at 9am PST! And of course, remember that you need to have your donor account connected to your twitch account and you are paying attention to chat because there is a delay and you might not get it in on time!!
One of the longest running Desert Bus traditions is the poster that is drawn each year during the run by M. Lunsford. Every year they fill up the poster with our wacky shenanigans, the weird faces we make, the slapdash costumes, the amazing prizes, and the heartfelt moments.
Our second to last giveaway for the year, and this is a wonderful selection of LoadingReadyRun merch! If you'd like to get your chance at this prize you just have to donate $6.69 or multiples thereof by 8:30am PST!
LoadingReadyRun, those silly goofs, have once again offered up a fine selection of their merch for a prize this year! The winner of this prize pack with receive:
- The LRR20 Hoodie in the size of their choice.
- A shirt of their choice in the size of their choice.
- The playmat of their choice.
- The pin of their choice.
- The Moonbase Spacelines Amenities Bundle, a limited edition item that is no longer for sale.
All choices may be limited by current availability of stock.
Even the smallest person can change the course of the future. Summon the Rohirrim, consult the elven council, amass the dark forces of Mordor.
This lot contains 4 of the Lord of the Rings: Journey to Middle Earth Commander Decks: The Hosts of Mordor, Riders of Rohan, and two copies of Elven Council.
Donate $9.45 or positive multiple integers thereof from starting now until 5:45am PST for a chance to win!
This set of shadow boxes contains several crocheted creatures from the Animal Crossing: New Horizons critterpedia including: a frog, a tadpole, an anchovy, a sea star, a firefly (it really glows in the dark!), a monarch butterfly, and a red dragonfly. Hanging these on your wall will undoubtedly inspire you to complete the critterpedia, and perhaps collect some nook miles along the way!
Donate $6.85 or positive multiple integers thereof from now until 4am PST for a chance to win!!
Finally, a way to carry of of your rad Desert Bus merch! The Canna backpack is perfect. It has a roomy interior with space for a 13-inch laptop.
This bundle includes a Canna backpack in olive, made from durable waxed canvas, as well as a matching pencil case, a key ring, and a 3-pack of pocket journals. All of Trakke's backpacks are handmade in Glasgow, Scotland and come with a lifetime guarantee.
Donate $8.13 or positive multiple integers thereof from now until 2:30am PST for a chance to win!
This unwieldy scarf is wildly impractical, absolutely gorgeous, and perfect for representing your support of either the Rebel Alliance or the Empire! The original pattern (found on Ravelry and Tumblr) called for using a much thinner yarn than was used in this piece, which would have made the this scarf a much more reasonable length (but what's the fun in that).
This galactic beauty is 8 feet (2.4 meters) long, was made with super soft worsted weight yarns, and uses the double-knit technique to create a scarf where you get to choose to represent the light side or dark side of the force. It's warm, snuggly, filled with lots of iconic Star Wars imagery, and a great addition to the collection of any scruffy-looking nerf herder.
Donate $9.44 or positive multiple integers thereof from now until 1:15am PST for a chance to win!!