Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate!

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Fans Project has kicked off a fund rising activity for "Japan Earthquake & Tsunami 2011".
What you need to do is donate at least USD$15 to any of the Red Cross recognised by Fans Project, you will get a figure "Blesser" (inverted version “TFX-05 Sidearm”) for free.

This is a promotion by Fans Project to help the victim of the recent disaster happened in Japan on the 11th March 2011.

"Blesser" is only limited to 1500 pieces.

You can read the full details here.

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Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196502)
Posted by TCWJoe on March 18th, 2011 @ 6:08am CDT

Does anyone have a link to where Fans Project shows who they acknowledge?

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196503)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on March 18th, 2011 @ 6:11am CDT

TCWJoe wrote:Does anyone have a link to where Fans Project shows who they acknowledge?

http://www.fansproject.com/?page_id=668

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196506)
Posted by madplanet on March 18th, 2011 @ 6:24am CDT

I had a look but cannot see if this is available worldwide.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196507)
Posted by rpetras on March 18th, 2011 @ 6:48am CDT

madplanet wrote:I had a look but cannot see if this is available worldwide.

Does it matter?

Make the donation, fill in the form, and you might get a free figure out of it.

If you don't get the figure, you still helped people that need help.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196515)
Posted by Tigertrack on March 18th, 2011 @ 7:22am CDT

I think it's an awesome idea. I gave it a whirl because it's for a great cause, and I'd love to get a rare 3rd party Tf out of it.

Kudos to you Fansproject for trying to motivate fans once again to part ways with their money... but for something that profits you none.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196516)
Posted by Tigertrack on March 18th, 2011 @ 7:22am CDT

madplanet wrote:I had a look but cannot see if this is available worldwide.

It is.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196521)
Posted by Counterpunch on March 18th, 2011 @ 7:38am CDT

Donate through Paypal.

I did it through Red Cross at first and their receipt does not meet the minimum standards FP has outlined.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196522)
Posted by vaporretarder on March 18th, 2011 @ 7:40am CDT

rpetras wrote:
madplanet wrote:I had a look but cannot see if this is available worldwide.

Does it matter?

Make the donation, fill in the form, and you might get a free figure out of it.

If you don't get the figure, you still helped people that need help.

definitely, I've already donated before this anyways, but why not, donate again i said to myself.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196525)
Posted by vaporretarder on March 18th, 2011 @ 7:42am CDT

Counterpunch wrote:Donate through Paypal.

I did it through Red Cross at first and their receipt does not meet the minimum standards FP has outlined.

my donation receipt had to be in 4 sections,...i'm on a netbook and each screenshot didn't fit everything they requested heh. ...damn tiny computers.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196526)
Posted by Flux Convoy on March 18th, 2011 @ 7:45am CDT

Counterpunch wrote:Donate through Paypal.

I did it through Red Cross at first and their receipt does not meet the minimum standards FP has outlined.

Not understanding that. They require fairly basic information and I paid with a credit card which showed all the info they asked for afterwards. Showed the same info in the receipt email as well. Kinda ashamed of myself as a person that it took them giving away toys to prompt me to send money so soon. I would have gotten to it eventually but most likely not today. Great idea from FP though, I hope it motivates others as well.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196527)
Posted by SLUGSLINGER81 on March 18th, 2011 @ 7:49am CDT

Seeing that this is for a good cause to help out those in need, should this be a sticky? For those making donations to those in need in japan, I commend you! :APPLAUSE:

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196528)
Posted by Counterpunch on March 18th, 2011 @ 7:51am CDT

Flux Convoy wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:Donate through Paypal.

I did it through Red Cross at first and their receipt does not meet the minimum standards FP has outlined.

Not understanding that. They require fairly basic information and I paid with a credit card which showed all the info they asked for afterwards. Showed the same info in the receipt email as well. Kinda ashamed of myself as a person that it took them giving away toys to prompt me to send money so soon. I would have gotten to it eventually but most likely not today. Great idea from FP though, I hope it motivates others as well.

I'm not sure. It's just that the Red Cross receipt doesn't say "Japan Earthquake Relief" etc., which is where I targeted the donation.

I don't care mind you... I just thought people should know so that they can abide by the rules FP has set forth.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196529)
Posted by Flux Convoy on March 18th, 2011 @ 7:53am CDT

Counterpunch wrote:
Flux Convoy wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:Donate through Paypal.

I did it through Red Cross at first and their receipt does not meet the minimum standards FP has outlined.

Not understanding that. They require fairly basic information and I paid with a credit card which showed all the info they asked for afterwards. Showed the same info in the receipt email as well. Kinda ashamed of myself as a person that it took them giving away toys to prompt me to send money so soon. I would have gotten to it eventually but most likely not today. Great idea from FP though, I hope it motivates others as well.

I'm not sure. It's just that the Red Cross receipt doesn't say "Japan Earthquake Relief" etc., which is where I targeted the donation.

I don't care mind you... I just thought people should know so that they can abide by the rules FP has set forth.

I see what you're saying now.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196536)
Posted by Natlea on March 18th, 2011 @ 8:10am CDT

@ Counterpunch - I found the same thing, but I'm sure they'd understand if you put the entire receipt. Mine came with a letter above it stating what the donation was for. I simply explained that to them in the email. No idea if they'll accept it or not, but I don't see why not so long as you make them aware of it.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196546)
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on March 18th, 2011 @ 8:39am CDT

Mine was the same way. The letter at the top says that it was for Tsunami relief. I saved the whole page as a PDF and attached it to the email. We'll see if it works.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196548)
Posted by Tigertrack on March 18th, 2011 @ 8:43am CDT

RodimusConvoy13 wrote:Mine was the same way. The letter at the top says that it was for Tsunami relief. I saved the whole page as a PDF and attached it to the email. We'll see if it works.

Me's too.

I too feel like Flux, I was going to get to it, I hadn't yet, but when there was a free 'rare' toy involved, I wanted to get to it right away.

I'm a sad, sad person. :sad:

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196549)
Posted by Blackstreak on March 18th, 2011 @ 8:44am CDT

I sent in my donation through Paypal. It seems the only way to tell it goes to the Earthquake situation is the navigation at the top of the page.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196550)
Posted by Mkall on March 18th, 2011 @ 8:45am CDT

tigertracks 24 wrote:
RodimusConvoy13 wrote:Mine was the same way. The letter at the top says that it was for Tsunami relief. I saved the whole page as a PDF and attached it to the email. We'll see if it works.

Me's too.

I too feel like Flux, I was going to get to it, I hadn't yet, but when there was a free 'rare' toy involved, I wanted to get to it right away.

I'm a sad, sad person.

Ao am I as I did the exact same thing.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196551)
Posted by warwik311 on March 18th, 2011 @ 8:48am CDT

What a great thing! This inspired me to make another donation.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196553)
Posted by Counterpunch on March 18th, 2011 @ 8:53am CDT

Ah, I see that now. I thought it should have been in the actual receipt part.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196561)
Posted by Anonymous on March 18th, 2011 @ 9:22am CDT

Takara < FansProject > Hasbro

- may the greater powers bless you FP.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196565)
Posted by rpetras on March 18th, 2011 @ 9:32am CDT

This is a great thing, and like a lot of folks on this thread, it got me off my butt to make the donation.

It is just a bit sad that it is a 3rd party company that is making this type of effort, while we have seen nothing similar from Hasbro.

They could easily pump out special editions of Ratchet, GI Joe Doc and/or Clone troop medics, and donate proceeds to the relief effort in Japan.

If anyone on the boards has any pull with Hasbro, I know I would buy such figures, over and above any other donations I have already made, and I am sure others would too.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196568)
Posted by Down_Shift on March 18th, 2011 @ 9:43am CDT

I donated throught the Canadian Red Cross just fine.

After I made my donation Red Cross sent me three e-mails. The second e-mail (tax receipt) shows everything that FP needs to see.

Mind you I just sent them a forward of my paypal receipt and thanked them for encouraging others to help.

Would I like Blesser, ya sure. Who wouldn't? Is it the reason I donate. No, not at all.

This is my second time donating to the Japanese Earthquake fund through Red Cross and I would kindly ask anyone who reads this to take 15 minutes out of their days and $15.oo out of your wallets to help those in need.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196570)
Posted by Stryfe Convoy on March 18th, 2011 @ 9:51am CDT

It's great to see fansProject doing this. It restores some of my faith in humanity...

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196571)
Posted by kirbenvost on March 18th, 2011 @ 9:51am CDT

I decided it's high time I donated something, but I don't need another Sidearm figure. So I just donated.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196573)
Posted by Geekee1 on March 18th, 2011 @ 9:55am CDT

Great idea by FP. Kudos.

And if you don't receive an email back from FP check your spam box, that's where mine went.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196590)
Posted by Agamemnon on March 18th, 2011 @ 10:33am CDT

This is freaking awesome! Even if my receipt doesn't satisfy Fansproject's requirements, I'm glad I did this. There has been a real lack of leadership in the US on pleading for donations. I, like others have already stated, am ashamed that it took the possibility of getting a "free" toy to get me to donate. Sometimes, however, that's all it takes. And this was a great way for Fansproject to help as well. My hat's off to them and I will continue to support them however I can. For money reasons I had considered forgoing the Causality line. Now I will purchase anything and everything Fansproject produces. They are one class act worthy of my business!

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196604)
Posted by metaphorge on March 18th, 2011 @ 10:53am CDT

Blesser should look fetching as a partner to TFCC Sideburn.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196611)
Posted by Prime Evil on March 18th, 2011 @ 11:18am CDT

Fans Project just posted on their Facebook page that they just reached 400 donations!!

So please don't worry about not getting the figure yet. Window is still open to help this cause and get a nice piece for your donation.

This is just so awesome! I hope we can get as many fans to donate as possible. Since they are doing this, then I will also donate another $15 my next pay just to do the right thing. Their generosity is infectious.

FansProject, you have continually impressed me with all announcements you make. You have my support in all you do.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196615)
Posted by DevastaTTor on March 18th, 2011 @ 11:26am CDT

Bravo Fansproject.

I was about to donate anyway so this was a total win/win!

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196623)
Posted by zodconvoy on March 18th, 2011 @ 11:55am CDT

I donated about two hours ago and didn't post anything because I felt that it would be bragging (not that I think any of you are, I just don't talk about when I give to charity) so I actually have something toy related to bring up: while it may not look like Fracas on purpose, Blesser will still make a great Targetmaster partner for Scourge. That's what I'm doing with mine!

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196636)
Posted by Midnight_Fox on March 18th, 2011 @ 12:40pm CDT

Sent them my receipt. Been meaning to donate(since I have friends that live there), but had to wait until the bills were paid.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196638)
Posted by tenousei on March 18th, 2011 @ 12:44pm CDT

zodconvoy wrote:I donated about two hours ago and didn't post anything because I felt that it would be bragging (not that I think any of you are, I just don't talk about when I give to charity) so I actually have something toy related to bring up: while it may not look like Fracas on purpose, Blesser will still make a great Targetmaster partner for Scourge. That's what I'm doing with mine!

I'm giving mine to Side Burn when he comes in. Maybe we'll get lucky and they'll do Side Burn Protector.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196641)
Posted by GuyIncognito on March 18th, 2011 @ 12:51pm CDT

I donated through the American Red Cross site, and the top of the receipt says "The American Red Cross is acting swiftly to put your donation to work in communities affected by the earthquake in Japan and tsunami throughout the Pacific." I'm assuming that will be good enough.

Does anyone know if this figure can be held by other figures? I mean, does his peg fit into standard fist holes? I don't have Rodimus, so I'm hoping other Classics figures can hold him.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196643)
Posted by Midnight_Fox on March 18th, 2011 @ 12:53pm CDT

GuyIncognito wrote:I donated through the American Red Cross site, and the top of the receipt says "The American Red Cross is acting swiftly to put your donation to work in communities affected by the earthquake in Japan and tsunami throughout the Pacific." I'm assuming that will be good enough.

Does anyone know if this figure can be held by other figures? I mean, does his peg fit into standard fist holes? I don't have Rodimus, so I'm hoping other Classics figures can hold him.

He's got both a 5mm and a 4mm peg(at least I think 4mm is the size of Roddy's hole). He should fit in some one's hands with the 5mm peg.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196658)
Posted by Dread_Wing on March 18th, 2011 @ 1:17pm CDT

I think it is awesome that Fansproject is doing something like this. I made my donation. The Tsunami relief bit is very small on the image though, so I am not holding my breath about getting the figure.

I think Blesser would make a nice Recoil for Kup.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196672)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 18th, 2011 @ 2:24pm CDT

Anybody know how to take a screen shot? I'm using the most recent version of Firefox.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196673)
Posted by Tigertrack on March 18th, 2011 @ 2:25pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Anybody know how to take a screen shot? I'm using the most recent version of Firefox.

If on a MAC you can shift+command+4.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196677)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 18th, 2011 @ 2:37pm CDT

tigertracks 24 wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Anybody know how to take a screen shot? I'm using the most recent version of Firefox.

If on a MAC you can shift+command+4.

Should have mentioned I'm on a PC laptop

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196683)
Posted by Jesterhead on March 18th, 2011 @ 2:47pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
tigertracks 24 wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Anybody know how to take a screen shot? I'm using the most recent version of Firefox.

If on a MAC you can shift+command+4.

Should have mentioned I'm on a PC laptop

Just hit Print Scrn, and paste into any photo editing software.

Or, hold Alt while pressing Print Scrn to capture just the active window.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196684)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 18th, 2011 @ 2:52pm CDT

Jesterhead wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
tigertracks 24 wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Anybody know how to take a screen shot? I'm using the most recent version of Firefox.

If on a MAC you can shift+command+4.

Should have mentioned I'm on a PC laptop

Just hit Print Scrn, and paste into any photo editing software.

Or, hold Alt while pressing Print Scrn to capture just the active window.

Um, it's not working. Is there something I have to do first to get it to print the screen, like turn the print screen option on?

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196686)
Posted by Jesterhead on March 18th, 2011 @ 2:58pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Um, it's not working. Is there something I have to do first to get it to print the screen, like turn the print screen option on?

If you're on a notebook, you might have to hold the Fn (Function) key, depending on your keyboards layout.

Hitting the Print Scrn key basically replaces the copy command, then just hit Ctrl + V in MS Paint. Once in Paint, just crop it and save/print it.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196692)
Posted by GuyIncognito on March 18th, 2011 @ 3:13pm CDT

If you're using Firefox, download the FireShot add-on.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196695)
Posted by Mkall on March 18th, 2011 @ 3:29pm CDT

Windows 7 and most Vistas come with the Snipping tool, which is awesome for quick screenshots.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196701)
Posted by Neurie on March 18th, 2011 @ 3:41pm CDT

Has given $25(£16)

If I dont get the figure then I don get it as there will be lots of people scrambling for them I think( this is world wide) but it should make you feel better that you made a donation not that you got a exclusive figure.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196739)
Posted by GreenLantern of Cybertron on March 18th, 2011 @ 4:44pm CDT

Its probably too late to get a figure, but I donated $20.00 anyway.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196751)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 18th, 2011 @ 5:49pm CDT

Mkall wrote:Windows 7 and most Vistas come with the Snipping tool, which is awesome for quick screenshots.

Found it thank you all for your help.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196759)
Posted by Atomatron on March 18th, 2011 @ 6:13pm CDT

done

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196820)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on March 18th, 2011 @ 8:55pm CDT

Donated. Really shoulda done this sooner. Good to FP for getting some of us off our lazy duffs to send something. Hopefully I'm not too late for Blesser. We'll see.

Re: Fans Project's Fund Rising Activity for Japan - Free Gift "Blesser" If You Donate! (1196897)
Posted by The Dude on March 19th, 2011 @ 12:39am CDT

Shame on you for trying to find this on the secondary market. Get Sidearm instead. BBTS, TFSource, eBay sellers, do not sell this.

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