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Tuesday Mar 22, 2011
SEGA Auctions for Charity!Today, it’s time to give back! People across the world have felt the effects of the massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan. As someone who was there when it all happened, we saw firsthand many of the challenges that the Japanese people are now going through. Now, more than ever, it’s crucial that we all do our part to help those who truly need it. Here at SEGA, we’ve decided to gather some of the rarest, most unique items we could find, and we’re auctioning them all off right now, donating 100% of the funds to the Red Cross to assist in Japan relief efforts. If you’re a SEGA fan, this is your chance – bid on super rare SEGA merchandise, and do your part to help Japan in this crucial time of need. To all those in the SEGA Community – let’s get this started! Yakuza Track Jacket
You can also see this item in today’s edition of “On the Spot” over at Gamespot! Dreamcast Hoodie
We created these for the recently-release Dreamcast Collection, and they’ve been super popular ever since. We’ve given away many of them through Free Stuff Friday and partnerships with other sites, but we still get asked all the time how people can buy one of them. Until today, the answer was that you can’t. This is your chance to pay for a hoodie — just be the highest bidder, and its yours. We have sizes XS, M, L, and XL (sorry, we’re out of smalls!). Dreamcast Bag
This is from the Dreamcast days… a big bag to hold all your stuff. We found this in our old office, rescued it, and have been hanging on to it for several years now, just waiting for the right occasion to part with it. This is it! It is a big bag (about 17 inches wide and 15 inches tall) and was originally intended to hold your Dreamcast console, controllers, etc. It could be used for that, or as a cool computer or book bag. There is one zippered pocket on the front (just above the logo), and it zips open to reveal one interior front pocket and 4 smaller mesh pockets on the back to organize your stuff. It has two handles at the top for hand carrying, a shoulder strap, and also some backpack straps, if that’s how you choose to roll. Yakuza 4 Officially Licensed T-Shirt from Japan
This is an amazing shirt. It’s officially licensed, and has the Ryu Ga Gotoku tag still on it. It’s a black long-sleeve shirt in a size XL, but it’s a Japanese XL so it’s smaller than a US size XL. But you may not even want to wear it, because it’s so pretty! The front, sleeves, and back have a tattoo design in gold — as you can see, it’s very intricate and shiny. This shirt sells in Japan for approximately $110 US, so it’s definitely rare and valuable! Valkyria Chroncles – Signed copy for PS3
One of SEGA’s best games for the PS3 – and perhaps one of the best games on the console itself – this is a rare chance to pick up a shiny copy of Valkyria Chronicles, signed by two key members of the Japanese development team. This includes Ryutaro Nonaka, the game’s producer from SEGA of Japan! The winning bid scores both the open case and a brand-new, unopened copy of the game, still in its original shrink-wrap. How’s that for awesome? Yakuza 4 US Promo T-Shirt
While less rare than the Yakuza shirt above it, this is still a pretty rare item. We made 500 of these shirts to promote Yakuza 4, and just because they are more subtle than your average game t-shirt doesn’t mean it’s any less awesome. We have these in size M, L, or XL (winner picks their size). It’s a black short-sleeve shirt with a tattoo design over the shoulder, and the Yakuza 4 logo on the opposite sleeve. The screenprint design continues over the shoulder and on to the back of the shirt. Sonic Colors Kiosk Art
This is art that was originally placed in demo kiosks for Sonic Colors. Now it could be yours! There are 6 pieces in total, each with a different design of Sonic and his Wisp friends from the game. Each piece is about 28 inches tall and 9 inches wide, and they’d look great hanging on your wall! Virtua Tennis Sweatbands
These are some brand-new promo items for the upcoming Virtua Tennis 4 game. Keep your forehead dry during long jogs or some marathon gaming sessions. You get 5 sweatbands in total — one in each color we made — to keep yourself cool. Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll Promo Poster Art
This is a piece of promo art that we used at several locations during the promotion of Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll. It’s a really big poster — 28 inches wide and 35 inches tall — and it’s mounted on heavy 1/4 inch foam core. This is a piece of art that will stand the test of time! OutRun Art – Signed by Yu Suzuki
If this looks familiar to you, you’re probably a frequent Free Stuff Friday viewer/participant. This was one of our prizes for last week’s giveaway. The winner contacted us and asked to donate it to an auction to benefit relief in Japan, and we were happy to oblige. Thanks to @bdavid81, who gave up his prize for auction. Yakuza 4 – Model Car Kit
Nothing says “I was once top boss of the Tojo clan” like a painmobile. (Well, that’s the literal translation, at least.) This rare Yakuza Model Car Kit comes to us from Japan, and includes a ton of awesome car stickers for use as decals! Instructions might be in Japanese, but thankfully, the box itself has enough English to tell you what you need to get this model put together and painted up. The House of the Dead: OVERKILL – Promo “Meat” Package
This is a medium-sized (12 inches by 7 inches) package wrapped in brown butcher’s paper and packing tape with a House of the Dead OVERKILL logo sticker on the front. Inside is a styrofoam tray similar to what you’d find in a butcher shop. On that will be a fake body part of some kind — a hand, a foot, an internal organ — we don’t know what it is, because the package is unopened! So, have a heart, and you may get a heart in return! P.S. – Not for kids! Sonic the Hedgehog Limited Edition Lanyard
This is a black ribbon-style lanyard with the running sprite animation from the original Sonic the Hedgehog. We made these for PAX Prime 2010, and they were a monster hit. If you didn’t get a chance to pick one up, you can do so now — and for a good cause, too! MADWORLD Gamestop Manager’s Pre-order Kit
Better watch your step! This is a kit that was handed out to GameStop managers and employees before the launch of MADWORLD. It is a MADWORLD-branded box, that has the SEGA and GameStop logo on it as well as “MADWORLD Employee Kit” on it. Inside, there is a big red plastic button (like the Staples “easy” button) that takes 3 AAA batteries and makes a chainsaw noise when pressed. The kit also contains a bag of “Pre-Order Today” buttons with the MADWORLD logo on them, and a package of MADWORLD stickers. These stickers have the “Caution” sign design that was used throughout the marketing campaign. The box also includes a flyer for GameStop store managers. Sonic Classic Collection – Signed by Ken Balough
Valkyria Chronicles – Rare Promo Poster Art
What you’re looking at is one of the rarest pieces of original Valkyria Chronicles promotional merch in the west. Featuring Welkin Gunther, Alicia Melchiott, and their tank the Edelweiss, this beautiful piece of art was printed on a huge piece of glossy, thick posterboard, and was one of three pieces of promo Art used at the Valkyria Chronicles Launch Event in San Francisco. Now you can bid on this exclusive piece of promo art and help Japan at the same time! NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams Pillowcase
Yakuza 4 Japanese Promo Fan
Check them out on video!
Want to see some of the items above on film? Check out the video we’ve put together to show them off on YouTube! Almost all of the items listed are shown, though we’ve had even more items join the auction pool after filming. Good luck, and happy bidding!On behalf of all of us here at SEGA, thank you to everyone to who bids and donates to help Japan in this time of need. Good luck on all those rare pieces of SEGA merchandise – we hope you’ll give each and every item an awesome new place to call home! SEGA!
Posted by RubyEclipse in Phantasy Star Zero, Project Needlemouse, SEGA, Sonic, Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll, Valkyria Chronicles, Valkyria Chronicles II, Yakuza 4 on 5:27:35PM Mar 22, 2011
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Comment # 1
I dedicate this to all of those who suffered in Japan, and Sega: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD7O9FuoNj8
Posted by Technoman810 on March 22nd, 2011 at 5:44 pm
Comment # 2
Oh SEGA….to many heart attacks…XD
Posted by Kellie on March 22nd, 2011 at 5:52 pm
Comment # 3
What an awesome idea to raise money! Best of luck!
Posted by Chase on March 22nd, 2011 at 6:12 pm
Comment # 4
As if I needed any more reason to believe that Sega was awesome, you all have to go and offer these wonderful things up for charity.
Posted by Mario on March 22nd, 2011 at 6:47 pm
Comment # 5
Sega, you’re EPIC for auctioning all this off! Way to be a company with a heart
Posted by Marco on March 22nd, 2011 at 6:56 pm
Comment # 6
I am a big fan of SEGA and of Japan as well. I hope that they will be able to get through this tragedy as I will try bidding and winning these auctions. I love the idea of 100% of final price will go the the American Red Cross, especially since these items are rare and will have high auction prices. I love everything about SEGA and this is one of the reasons why. Good luck to everyone bidding and let’s all raise money for Japan.
Posted by Chris Sabo on March 22nd, 2011 at 7:35 pm
Comment # 7
Great to hear about the auction. I will be bidding!
Posted by DJ Fob Fresh on March 22nd, 2011 at 7:56 pm
Comment # 8
The items are listed as shipping to America… Will it be possible to ship outside of America? Or am I unfortunately unable to bid?
Posted by DarrenIndeed on March 22nd, 2011 at 8:21 pm
Comment # 9
awesome Sonic Colors poster! =)
Posted by Riderssonic123 on March 22nd, 2011 at 9:39 pm
Comment # 10
Darren – good news! We’ll ship the auction items internationally, outside of the US.
Ebay just won’t let us change the shipping list on the page right now, but we’re working on getting that fixed.
Posted by RubyEclipse on March 22nd, 2011 at 9:55 pm
Comment # 11
Nice stuff! Look at the price of the lanyard! Hope these bidders are serious
If one of those white “Team Sonic” zip up’s were for auction, I’d bid.. I need another one!
Posted by Jix Hedgehog on March 22nd, 2011 at 10:13 pm
Comment # 12
Its official if reincarnation is real i SSSSSSOOOO want to be reincarnated as a worker at sega!
Posted by Ablegia on March 22nd, 2011 at 10:24 pm
Comment # 13
HOLY CRAP ANTIQUES ROADSHOWWWWWWWWWWWWW
Posted by Clancy Carr on March 22nd, 2011 at 10:37 pm
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Posted by rob on March 23rd, 2011 at 1:52 am
Comment # 15
Great idea! Thank you for this undertaking. Some time ago Sega auctioned a full scale replica of one of Bayonetta’s pistols. Any idea where I could buy one now? Thank you.
Posted by Lord Forbes on March 23rd, 2011 at 9:51 am
Comment # 16
Definitely some great items in there, I only wish I had the funds to support the auction myself. That Valkyria Chronicles posterboard art is gorgeous.
Posted by bdavid81 on March 23rd, 2011 at 10:08 am
Comment # 17
DarrenIndeed, the actual auctions say “We’ll ship items anywhere in the world!”
on the bottom, the site wont let them change the setting for some reason though
Posted by Kou on March 23rd, 2011 at 11:10 am
Comment # 18
SWEEEEET! I doubt I’ll win this 15th figure but’ll bit.
BTW SEGA can you finally tell us IF 2011 PROJECTS SUCH AS SONIC 20th AND SONIC ADVENTURE 2 PSN AND XBLA PORT WILL BE DELAYED BECAUSE OF CATASTROPHY IN JAPAN.
Its not like I dont care for Japanese I donated to red cross bought Sonic on iOS etc. but we need to know
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Every Sonic Adventure 3 supportet go there http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1MM15c5Bak&feature=related
Posted by SA3 2011 on March 23rd, 2011 at 12:09 pm
Comment # 19
Oh and really hope that Sonic 20th is Sonic Adventure 3. An could yo give us Sonic Adventure 2 port in May or at least January. It would be a great “in wait for Sonic 20th game” and its the best Sonic game for me.
RUBY IF YOU ARE THERE PLZ REPLY
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Every Sonic Adventure 3 supportet go there http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1MM15c5Bak&feature=related
Posted by SA3 2011 on March 23rd, 2011 at 12:15 pm
Comment # 20
I was wondering if you guys couldn’t reprint the hoods/jackets/t-shirts with the Dreamcast logo and/or the Yakuza pattern/cool SEGA oldschool art, like the art used on the De La Jet Set Radio cover, Shinobi (Revenge of Shinobi) themed and so forth, and sell for the same purpose… I’d be gladly buying one of each if you did it.
Posted by Leon on March 23rd, 2011 at 12:51 pm
Comment # 21
That VC posterboard is amazing…unfortunately already bid above my pay grade. Oh well, good money to a good cause!
Now if that Selvaria posterboard from the pre-release party were to show up, I would bid unreasonable amounts of money on it for charity.
Posted by Giolon on March 23rd, 2011 at 1:17 pm
Comment # 22
Who’s Ken? Just wondering. never heard of him.
Posted by unknown on March 23rd, 2011 at 3:24 pm
Comment # 23
So, let me get this straight.
Even if I want to bid and contribute to charity, I can’t because I don’t live in America?
[ Ruby edit - You can bid! As mentioned in the comments above, and on each and every auction listing. Ebay won't let us change our listing to 'international', but we'll ship internationally anyway! ]
Posted by Neal on March 23rd, 2011 at 5:50 pm
Comment # 24
I love the extra items that have come up like the Vanquish piece and the Ryo figure!
Posted by DJ Fob Fresh on March 23rd, 2011 at 6:33 pm
Comment # 25
Excellent! I’ll start bidding right away!
Posted by King Josh on March 24th, 2011 at 6:08 am
Comment # 26
Oh I mistaken January with June OH my God silly me
Posted by SA3 2011 on March 24th, 2011 at 8:58 am
Comment # 27
LOVE this idea!
… Just wish I had the funds to help out…
Posted by MX on March 24th, 2011 at 9:49 am
Comment # 28
I wish I could help, but these items are crazy high in bids, and i have all sega itouch apps.
Posted by DieHardSonicFan on March 24th, 2011 at 4:34 pm
Comment # 29
What’s the name of the store in Japan that sells official Yakuza mechandise?
Do they have a website we can order from?
I’ll definately be bidding on those items but I’d like to see what else the official line comprises of.
Posted by Romeo on March 26th, 2011 at 11:00 pm
Comment # 30
BTW, I’d love to see the steel cases from Yakuza 4 up for sale, for some reason the US did not get these awesome cases.
Posted by Romeo on March 26th, 2011 at 11:05 pm
Comment # 31
There’s about a day left for these items!
Some of them haven’t been bid on in a while, though. Would the community team consider posting a reminder on Facebook (so it appears in people’s news feeds again)?
Posted by Spinfusor on March 28th, 2011 at 12:47 pm