The Charity Auction
The Charity Auction is part of Anime Boston, with the proceeds going to benefit the Central New England chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. It takes place on the Sunday morning of con.
Other auction items often include:
- lifetime passes
- first picks of artist alley tables
- signed pieces by our guests
- Exclusive art pieces by our industry guests
Tech Networks of Boston Donates 2 Netbooks
Need to watch your anime anywhere and everywhere? Tech Networks of Boston has donated two netbooks to this years auction.
Acer Aspire One
An affordable ultra-lightweight mobile Internet device, the Acer Aspire
One weighs just over 2 pounds and is perfect for toting in a backpack or
bag. The smooth surface is comfortable to touch, and the notebook is
accented with distinctive details, such as the attractive orange hinge
ring. It has a vibrant 8.9-inch CrystalBrite WSVGA LED backlit display,
integrated webcam for easy video chatting, an instant-on feature that
powers up the notebook in less than 15 seconds from when you switch it on,
and Intel's latest mobile processor--the Atom.
Weighing just 2.17 pounds, the stylish Acer Aspire One goes anywhere with
you.
Perfect for students, this Aspire One model comes with 120 GB of storage
space, expansion via SD and Memory Stick media, and integrated Wi-Fi.
The integrated webcam at the top of the screen's bezel provides easy
access to video chatting.
HP Mini Note
It might be small in size but its big on usability, durability, and
attractiveness. Packed with an impressive combination of features, the HP
2133 offers you a full-function PC with the utmost mobility. Plus, its
simple, refined design and all-aluminium case make it sleek and sturdy yet
super lightweight.
Weighing in at just 1.27 kg, with a large 8.9-inch WXGA display, the HP
2133 Mini-Note PC features a durable design with a robust suite of
wireless, multimedia and security capabilities to allow users to stay
productive.
Genuine Windows Vista® Business
Processor
Via C7-M (1.2G)
Memory
2048MB DDR RAM
Network Support
56K Modem, 802.11a/b/g,Bluetooth
Disk
120GB HDD
Battery
6-Cell LiIon Battery
Warranty
1 year
OS
VB OFC07 Ready
An affordable ultra-lightweight mobile Internet device, the Acer Aspire
One weighs just over 2 pounds and is perfect for toting in a backpack or
bag. The smooth surface is comfortable to touch, and the notebook is
accented with distinctive details, such as the attractive orange hinge
ring. It has a vibrant 8.9-inch CrystalBrite WSVGA LED backlit display,
integrated webcam for easy video chatting, an instant-on feature that
powers up the notebook in less than 15 seconds from when you switch it on,
and Intel's latest mobile processor--the Atom.
Weighing just 2.17 pounds, the stylish Acer Aspire One goes anywhere with
you.
Perfect for students, this Aspire One model comes with 120 GB of storage
space, expansion via SD and Memory Stick media, and integrated Wi-Fi.
The integrated webcam at the top of the screen's bezel provides easy
access to video chatting.
Japanese DSi
This year we're proud to announce that we will be offering a new black Japanese DSi* in one of our charity raffle baskets! The raffle is an acompanying event alongside our charity auction. Throughout the weekend, you can purchase raffle tickets at our information desks or Merchandise booth. You can also purchase tickets during the auction, prior to the drawing for each basket.
Snack Pack Basket
When con is ending do you feel a little down? Why not try your luck winning this basket and host and anime night with friends, or save all the snacks and eat them yourself! The snack pack basket offers you a wide sampling of drinks and snacks, such as:
- Four flavors of Pocky
- Hard candies
- Instant Udon
- Ramune
- Boss coffee
- Pocari Sweat
- Wasabi peas
- Crunky Bar
- Black Black gum
And while your enjoying all your snacks, be sure to read Yakattate Japan, as the first volume is also nestled in this basket. So try something new, or munch on old favorites. This basket is sure to be a crowd pleaser, so pick up your raffle tickets at con!
Mecha Basket
Do you dig giant robots? Put together with the help of staff member Doug Wilder, who runs the panel "All the Mecha You'll Ever Need 2: More Robots", this basket is valued at over $250 and includes:
- Giant Robo: The Animation DVD box set
- Macross Plus DVD box set (not pictured)
- High Grade Universal Century model kit of Gyunei's Jagd Doga from Char's Counterattack
- Master Grade model kit of Sword/Launcher Strike Gundam from Gundam SEED
- Two black “Gundam Marker” detail pens
- Two black “Action Base” model display stands
- “Char Aznable Color” (Red) “Action Base” model display stand
- Plush figure of Boota from Gurren Lagann
- Gurren Team Flag from Gurren Lagann
- Patlabor blind box
- Code Geass logo keychain
- Mithril logo from Full Metal Panic keychain
- Revoltech figures of Black Ox and Tetsujin 28 from Tetsujin 28
The Charity Auction is accepting your donations! If you would like to contribute to the charity auction, we accept new items, such as anime DVD's or manga. All donations can be dropped off with the main info desk table located in the Hynes on Friday or Saturday of the con.
Please stay tuned for more info.
* Stock DSi photo shown