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News Credits: 905 · by **Mach** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 5:09 am

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”). 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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by **TCWJoe** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 6:08 am

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

News Credits: 1235 · by **LOST Cybertronian** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 6:11 am

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

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

by **madplanet** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 6:24 am

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

News Credits: 1 · by **rpetras** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 6:48 am

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.

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 7:22 am

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.

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 7:22 am

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

It is.

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 7:38 am

Donate through Paypal.

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

by **vaporretarder** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 7:40 am

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.

by **vaporretarder** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 7:42 am

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.

Website · by **Flux Convoy** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 7:45 am

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.

by **SLUGSLINGER81** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 7:49 am

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:

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 7:51 am

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.

Website · by **Flux Convoy** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 7:53 am

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.

by **Natlea** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 8:10 am

@ 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.

News Credits: 194 · by **RodimusConvoy13** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 8:39 am

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.

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 8:43 am

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:

News Credits: 1 · by **Blackstreak** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 8:44 am

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.

News Credits: 402 · by **Mkall** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 8:45 am

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.

by **warwik311** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 8:48 am

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

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 8:53 am

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

by **Court Jester** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 9:22 am

Takara < FansProject > Hasbro

- may the greater powers bless you FP.

News Credits: 1 · by **rpetras** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 9:32 am

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.

News Credits: 335 · by **Down_Shift** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 9:43 am

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.