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Otakon 2011 Charity Auction
In the wake of the devastation caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011, Japan faces years of rebuilding and relief efforts. They will continue to need assistance and support for quite some time. Accordingly, this year's Otakon Charity Auction will be donating all profits to the following charities:
- Save the Children: Japan Earthquake Tsunami Children in Emergency Fund
- The Japanese Red Cross Society
- Second Harvest Japan
- Habitat for Humanity Japan
We encourage you to set aside some money for this worthy cause. Our industry partners, former and current guests, staff, and others have dug deep to find some great items for this year's auction. Here's a sneak peek of what you'll find...
- These items along with others will be displayed at the Otakon Art Show starting Friday. Lot numbers will be displayed at that time on the pieces.
- Items will be auctioned as part of the Art Show auction held Sunday July 31st, starting at 10AM.
- The items below are a sampling, with more companies and items to come. Expect updates to this page and new items to be displayed at Otakon.
- Thanks to the following companies and individuals who have donated or committed to donate items:
- FUNimation Entertainment
- Bandai Entertainment
- Viz Media
- Aniplex of America
- JRockrevolution.com
- KYLEE
- Baby, the Stars Shine Bright
- Hidenori Matsubara
- Atsuhiro Iwakami
- Sixh (S-INC)
- Kazuya Murata (Director: Fullmetal Alchemist - The Sacred Star of Milos)
- Watsuki Nobuhiro (Creator: Rurouni Kenshin)
- Hiroyuki Kitakubo (Director: Blood the Last Vampire)
- Noboru Ishiguro and Artland Animation Studio
- Terry Chu (Otakon Staff, Otakorp Inc. Member)
- Chuck Shandry (Otakon Staff, Otakorp Inc. Member)
- Jim Vowles Jr. (Otakon Staff, Otakorp Inc. Member)
- Alex Wang (Otakon Staff, Otakorp Inc. Member)
- Andrew M. Zerrlaut (Otakon Staff, Otakorp Inc. Member)
- Cristina "Tsuki" Odom (Otakon Staff, Otakorp Inc. Member)
Otakon 2011 Charity Auction Items:
| Lot # | Title | Detailed Description | Donating Company or Individual | Est. Retail Value | Starting Bid | Final Sale Price |
| Nobuhiro Watsuki Original Artwork - Enishi Yukishiro | UNIQUE: Signed, Original artwork from Nobuhiro Watsuki,
creator of Rurouni Kenshi. Depicted, Enishi Yukishiro. Artwork used in cover art for the new Rurouni
Kenshin PSP Game: "Rurouni Kenshin: Saisen"
|
Nobuhiro Watsuki | Not Applicable | TBD | $2100 | |
| Nobuhiro Watsuki Original Artwork - Shishio | UNIQUE: Signed, Original artwork from Nobuhiro Watsuki,
creator of Rurouni Kenshi. Depicted, Shishio. Artwork used in cover art for the new Rurouni Kenshin
PSP Game: "Rurouni Kenshin: Saisen"
|
Nobuhiro Watsuki | Not Applicable | TBD | $800 | |
| Nobuhiro Watsuki Original Artwork - Seta Sojiro | UNIQUE: Signed, Original artwork from Nobuhiro Watsuki,
creator of Rurouni Kenshi. Depicted, Seta Sojiro. Artwork used in cover art for the new Rurouni
Kenshin PSP Game: "Rurouni Kenshin: Saisen"
|
Nobuhiro Watsuki | Not Applicable | TBD | $1200 | |
| Nobuhiro Watsuki Original Artwork - Sanosuke | UNIQUE: Signed, Original artwork from Nobuhiro Watsuki,
creator of Rurouni Kenshi. Depicted, Sanosuke. Artwork used in cover art for the new Rurouni Kenshin
PSP Game: "Rurouni Kenshin: Saisen"
|
Nobuhiro Watsuki | Not Applicable | TBD | $350 | |
| Wolf's Rain Banner | The BONES produced series with character designs by
Toshihiro Kawamoto (Cowboy Bebop) has always been a fan favorite and now attendees have a chance to add a
piece of anime history to their personal collection!
Exclusive Banner from Bandai Entertainment's Marketing Booth, Self Standing Banner, Approximately 33""x80"". Banner has travelled to across country to multiple shows. 
|
Bandai Entertainment | Not Applicable | $25 | $200 | |
| Cutie Honey Live Action Banner | The Go Nagai classic brought to the big screen as a live
action film produced by Gainax and directed by Hideaki Anno of Evangelion fame has been one of those
titles that has a loyal cult following.
Exclusive Banner from Bandai Entertainment's Marketing Booth, Self Standing Banner, Approximately 33""x80"". Banner has travelled to across country to multiple shows. 
|
Bandai Entertainment | Not Applicable | $25 | $375 | |
| Hetalia Wall Scroll Signed by English Cast | Hetalia Wall Scroll Signed by English Cast
|
FUNimation Entertainment | Not Applicable | $75 | $150 | |
| RIN Wall Scroll Signed by English Cast | RIN Wall Scroll Signed by English Cast
|
FUNimation Entertainment | Not Applicable | $75 | $200 | |
| Sgt. Frog Wall Scroll Signed by English Cast | Sgt. Frog Wall Scroll Signed by English Cast
|
FUNimation Entertainment | Not Applicable | $75 | $210 | |
| Soul Eater Wall Scroll Signed by English Cast | Soul Eater Wall Scroll Signed by English Cast
|
FUNimation Entertainment | Not Applicable | $75 | $175 | |
| Summer Wars Blu-Ray - Signed | Summer Wars Blu-Ray signed by Masao Maruyama
|
FUNimation Entertainment | Unknown | $40 | $100 | |
| Summer Wars Blu-Ray - Signed | Summer Wars Blu-Ray signed by Masao Maruyama
|
FUNimation Entertainment | Unknown | $40 | $90 | |
| Summer Wars DVD - Signed | Summer Wars DVD signed by Masao Maruyama
|
FUNimation Entertainment | Unknown | $40 | $55 | |
| Summer Wars DVD - Signed | Summer Wars DVD signed by Masao Maruyama
|
FUNimation Entertainment | Unknown | $40 | $70 | |
| Ah My Goddess Limited Print | Ah My Goddess Limited Edition Print - Run by AnimEigo print
76/1000 - Featuring the Three Goddesses. Fine quality print, suited for printing. No longer available
retail.
|
Terry Chu | Unknown | $30 | $200 | |
| Tenchi Muyo! TV Cel | Cel from Tenchi Muyo! TV, Original Cel. Extraordinary
quality with background, A1 (Key Cel), Character in perfect pose for framing. Slightly oversized.
|
Terry Chu | Not Applicable | $40 | $180 | |
| Iria | Iria - Zeiram the Animation (OAV) 1994 - Original Cel with
Background of Kei (B1), Bonus Cel of Zeiram on back (A10)
|
Terry Chu | Not Applicable | $40 | $200 | |
| X-Japan | X-Japan 2008 Tourbook - "Destruction, Creation, Madness"
Purchased at original event.
|
Terry Chu | $40.00 | $40.00 | Not Sold | |
| Tenchi Muyo American Comics | P-Anime - Pioneer USA Release of Tenchi Muyo! Comic 1-4 -
Art by Matt Lunsford (Autographed)
|
Terry Chu | $12 | $20 | $70 | |
| Vampire Princess Miyu Cel | Head and Torso shot of Miyu in Kimono, Cel A6
|
Terry Chu | Not Applicable | $40 | $70 | |
| Framed Cel Armitage III | Armitage the III - Original Cel of Armitage, in Frame, A41
|
Terry Chu | Not Applicable | $20 | $100 | |
| Amano Hero | Limited Edition T-Shirt from "Amano's Hero" Series, artwork
by Yoshitaka Amano (Artist Final Fantasy)
|
Terry Chu | Not Applicable | $20 | Not Sold | |
| Golden Boy - Original Drawing from Cel | Naoka, presented drawing only, Cel A2
|
Terry Chu | Not Applicable | $20 | $210 | |
| Otakon T-Shirt Signed | Otakon 1999 Shirt - Artwork by Ian Kim - Signed by Hiroyuki
Kitakubo (Director of Golden Boy), and John Nadzam (Otakon Conchair 1999)
|
Terry Chu | $15 | $20 | $60 | |
| Nobuo Signature | Nobuo Uematsu's Autograph - Final Fantasy Composer
|
Terry Chu | Not Applicable | $20 | $210 | |
| A28 Copy of Armitage III | Armitage the III - Original Cel of Armitage, A28
|
Terry Chu | Not Applicable | $20 | $100 | |
| B29 Cel Armitage III | Armitage the III - Original Cel of Armitage, B29
|
Terry Chu | Not Applicable | $20 | $45 | |
| Ah My Goddess Limited Print | Ah My Goddess Limited Edition Print - Run by AnimEigo print
43/1000 - Featuring the Three Goddesses. Fine quality print, suited for printing. No longer available
retail.
|
Terry Chu | Unknown | $30 | $210 | |
| Macross 7 Cel | Cel depicting Mylene Flare Jenius, daughter of Max Jenius
and Milia Fallyna Jenius from Macross 7 Cel - A4
|
Andrew Zerrlaut | Unknown | $20 | $70 | |
| Jam Project T-Shirt | JAM Project No Border tour Otakon 2008 T-shirt signed by
members of JAM Project
|
Alex Wang | Unknown | $20 | $20 | |
| Detective Conan : Production Cel | Production animation cel from Detective Conan: Jolly Roger
in the Deep Azure. Features Conan and Ran kissing (sharing breath) underwater. 2 layers with background.
Unframed. Received as a gift from film's producer.
|
Jim Vowles Jr. | Unknown | $30 | $80 | |
| Hidenori Matsubara sketch of Kaworu | Unique : Autographed Sketch of Kaworu from Neon Genesis
Evangelion - Sketched Otakon 2009. Unframed.
|
Jim Vowles Jr. | Unknown | $20 | $325 | |
| Eureka Seven Vol.1 LE Set signed by Dai Sato | Eureka Seven Volume 1 Limited Edition set signed by the
writer Dai Sato. This Limited Edition set comes in a beautiful collectors box and includes Volume 1 of
the DVD, Volumbe 1 of the Manga with Alternate Cover, CD Soundtrack and T-Shirt.
|
Bandai Entertainment | Not Applicable | $10 | $70 | |
| Hiroyuki Kitakubo Original Sketch - Saya | UNIQUE : Signed Sketch from Hiroyuki Kitakubo, director of
Blood the Last Vampire. Drawn specifically for the Otakon Charity Auction.
|
Hiroyuki Kitakubo | Not Applicable | TBD | $550 | |
| Otakon 2001 Guest Badge - Signed | Otakon 2001 Guest Badge has the Image of Spike Spiegel and
Faye Valentine from Cowboy Bebop signed by character designer and animation director Toshihiro Kawamoto.
|
Cristina "Tsuki" Odom | Not Applicable | $20 | $170 | |
| VAMPS 2009 USA LIVE Tour Poster - Autographed | 11x17 poster from the VAMPS 2009 USA LIVE tour, signed by
Hyde and KAZ. Posters best displayed framed.
|
Jim Vowles Jr. | Not Applicable | $20 | $120 | |
| VAMPS 2009 USA LIVE Tour Poster - Autographed | 11x17 poster from the VAMPS 2009 USA LIVE tour, signed by
Hyde and KAZ. Posters best displayed framed.
|
Jim Vowles Jr. | Not Applicable | $20 | $20 | |
| MINT-Neko T Shirt with signature panel | MINT-Neko designed T-shirt along with signature of
designer! Signature design of MINT from Sixh.
|
Sixh. From S-INC | $80.00 | $20.00 | Not Sold | |
| MINT-Neko T Shirt with signature panel | MINT-Neko designed T-shirt along with signature of
designer! Signature design of MINT from Sixh.
|
Sixh. From S-INC | $80 | $20 | $25 | |
| Sixh. Parka with Signature Panel | Signature design Parka from IBI of Sixh. Includes
signature from IBI.
|
Sixh. From S-INC | $150 | $50 | $70 | |
| Sixh. Jacket with Signature panel | Signature design Jacket from IBI of Sixh. Includes
signature from IBI.
|
Sixh. From S-INC | $200 | $50 | $75 | |
| Unique Belldandy sketch by Hidenori Matsubara | UNIQUE : Belldandy Sketch by Hidenori Matsubara -
autographed and ideal for framing and display! Depicts Belldandy from above in classic show pose.
|
Hidenori Matsubara | Not Applicable | TBD | $5,500 | |
| J-Rock Revolution Gift Bag | Contains exclusive t-shirts from X-Japan, JRR.Com, DVD's,
CD's, etc.
|
Jrockrevolution.com | $120 | $10 | Not Sold | |
| J-Rock Revolution Gift Bag | Contains exclusive t-shirts from X-Japan, JRR.Com, DVD's,
CD's, etc.
|
Jrockrevolution.com | $120 | $10 | Not Sold | |
| J-Rock Revolution Gift Bag | Contains exclusive t-shirts from X-Japan, JRR.Com, DVD's,
CD's, etc.
|
Jrockrevolution.com | $120 | $10 | Not Sold | |
| Special Custom Full Metal Alchemist T-Shirt | Contains one of only THREE of these FMA shirts in
existence, printed by Director Kazuya Murata, director of Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos.
Only three ever made, and two are here at auction.
|
Kazuya Murata | Not Applicable | $50 | $280 | |
| Special Custom Full Metal Alchemist T-Shirt | Contains one of only THREE of these FMA shirts in
existence, printed by Director Kazuya Murata, director of Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos.
Only three ever made, and two are here at auction.
|
Kazuya Murata | Not Applicable | $50 | Not Sold | |
| KYLEE Concert T-Shirt & Towel | Contained autographed items from KYLEE, our Sunday
afternoon concert - T-shirt designed by Kylee.
|
Not Applicable | Not Applicable | $35 | $35 | |
| UNIQUE: Haruhiko Mikimoto Original Artwork | Drawn circa 1986, an original design sketch of Misa Hayase
and Hikaru Ichijyo drawn by Haruhiko Mikimoto for either artbook or concept art. Depicted, Misa Hayase and
Hikaru Ichijyo (Lisa Hayes and Rick Hunter).
|
Noboru Ishigiro and Artland Animation Studio | Not Applicable | $200 | $9,100 | |
| One Original Takatoku 1/3000 Macross SDF-1, transformable. | An original transformable 1/3000 scale Die cast Macross
SDF-1 in battleroid mode. Made by Takatoku Toys. Owned and autographed by Noboru Ishigiro!!
|
Noboru Ishigiro and Artland Animation Studio | TBD | $600 | $1,100 | |
| Megazone 23, 25th Anniversary Magazine. | Megazone 23, 25th Anniversary Magazine.
|
Noboru Ishigiro and Artland Animation Studio | TBD | $10 | Not Sold | |
| Megazone 23, 25th Anniversary Magazine. | Megazone 23, 25th Anniversary Magazine.
|
Noboru Ishigiro and Artland Animation Studio | TBD | $10 | Not Sold | |
| Megazone 23, 23rd Anniversary Magazine. | Megazone 23, 23rd Anniversary Magazine.
|
Noboru Ishigiro and Artland Animation Studio | TBD | $10 | Not Sold | |
| Megazone 23, 23rd Anniversary Magazine. | Megazone 23, 23rd Anniversary Magazine.
|
Noboru Ishigiro and Artland Animation Studio | TBD | $10 | Not Sold | |
| Megazone 23, 23rd Anniversary Magazine. | Megazone 23, 23rd Anniversary Magazine.
|
Noboru Ishigiro and Artland Animation Studio | TBD | $10 | Not Sold | |
| Art Print from 1999 Dragon Magazine Special by Haruhiko Mikimoto | Art Print from 1999 Dragon Magazine Special by Haruhiko
Mikimoto
|
Noboru Ishigiro and Artland Animation Studio | TBD | $20 | Not Sold | |
| Orguss Orgroid figurine/toy | 1/40 scale Super Dimensional Centruy Orguss figurine/toy.
|
Noboru Ishigiro and Artland Animation Studio | $400 | $50 | $225 | |
| Tactical Pod Glaug Kit | 1/100 scale Tactical Pod Glaug Kit, does not have original
manual. Autographed by Noboru Ishigiro.
|
Noboru Ishigiro and Artland Animation Studio | TBD | $20 | Not Sold | |
| Destroid Defender and Destroid Spartan Original Die Cast Toys | Signed 1/144 scale Destroid Defender and Destroid Spartan
Original Die Cast Toys. Autographed by Noboru Ishigiro.
|
Noboru Ishigiro and Artland Animation Studio | TBD | $20 | $170 | |
| UNIQUE: Custom Sketch by Takashi Takeschi for Otakon 2011 | A sketch from the upcoming anime Fate Zero by Takashi
Takeschi.
|
Aniplex and Atsuhiro Iwakami | Not Applicible | TBD | $350 | |
| Baby, the Starts Shine Bright Dress (1 of 5) | Baby, the Starts Shine Bright Dress (1 of 5)
|
Baby, the Starts Shine Bright | TBD | TBD | $90 | |
| Baby, the Starts Shine Bright Dress (2 of 5) | Baby, the Starts Shine Bright Dress (2 of 5)
|
Baby, the Starts Shine Bright | TBD | TBD | $175 | |
| Baby, the Starts Shine Bright Dress (3 of 5) | Baby, the Starts Shine Bright Dress (3 of 5)
|
Baby, the Starts Shine Bright | TBD | TBD | $180 | |
| Baby, the Starts Shine Bright Dress (4 of 5) | Baby, the Starts Shine Bright Dress (4 of 5)
|
Baby, the Starts Shine Bright | TBD | TBD | $120 | |
| Baby, the Starts Shine Bright Dress (5 of 5) | Baby, the Starts Shine Bright Dress (5 of 5)
|
Baby, the Starts Shine Bright | TBD | TBD | $275 |
