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Donation Drive: SDCC Exclusive Lot
November 22, 2017 at 11:54 PM PST
Posted by Tim

0137_001_SDCCMagic: the Gathering fans, we’ve got another lot of convention exclusives that you can win in this donation drive! This lot contains an SDCC exclusive set of five zombie planeswalkers. And, to sweeten the pig, this lot also includes a HasCon Yosei playmat, and a box of Ixalan cards to break it in.

Donate $7.16 (or multiples thereof) for a chance to win this prize. We’ll run this donation drive until 2:00am PST.

Posters and Pins and Swag!
November 22, 2017 at 11:16 PM PST
Posted by Tim

DB11AutoIf you’ve been following along over the run, you may have noticed that, as in prior years, the talented Michael Lunsford has been capturing the greatest moments from this year’s run on the official Desert Bus for Hope 2017 poster! From the beginning of the run, to the live dance party, to the saga of Ben, and more, many great moments are there.

And, if you’re curious what’s what, the Video Strike Team has put together a helpful image map that links the moments shown on the poster to video replays on YouTube.

If you want to pick up a poster, or other Desert Bus 2017 items, you can head over to the LoadingReadyRun Store. Or, perhaps you might be interested in a t-shirt? The official Desert Bus 2017 t-shirt reprint run is available for pre-order on the Fangamer store. Not only are all these items really nice, a portion of all proceeds goes to Child’s Play!

Donation Drive: Wooden NES Dice Tray
November 22, 2017 at 09:51 PM PST
Posted by Tim

0001_001_NESStarting now, we’re running a giveaway for a gorgeous wooden dice tray, crafted in the shape of an original NES. While it won’t actually play any old-school NES games, you can open it up and use the upper and lower sections as a dice tray. And, the classic brick-style “controller” will hold 10 casino-sized D6 dice!

Donate $10.85 (or multiples thereof) for a chance to win this prize. We’ll run this donation drive until 11:50pm PST.

Driver Profile: James and Ashley Turner
November 22, 2017 at 09:05 PM PST
Posted by Kelly

Wednesday, Nov 22nd 10 pm – 10 am

James Turner

Driving since: 2007

Points: 25

Crashes: 10

6’ Tall, Brown Hair, Brown Eyes. Attractive, but only in the eyes of those who love me. I have a scar on my right hand from playing with a SIM tool remover and one on my left leg from a trampoline accident in 1995. This one time I saw a bear.

James on Twitter

Ashley Turnerashley_lg

How many times have you driven the bus?: 3, this will be 4

Points: 0

Crashes: 3

Hi! I’m Ashley; during the not Desert Bus times of year, I work as a paralegal for the Province of British Columbia. My interests are my fur baby Jade (aka Tiny Jerk), bugging James as much as possible and Ironman. Prep your voices, Africa is coming!

Ashley on TwitterAshley and Jade (aka Tiny Jerk) on Instagram

Nicol Bolas never looked so good
November 22, 2017 at 07:42 PM PST
Posted by Jordan

0138_001_SDCCNicol Bolas has been brought to life in this gorgeous Vincent Proze artwork that was only available at San Diego Comic Con this past year. This poster is a welcome addition to any wall on it’s own merit, but for an added bonus it is signed by members of the MtG Research and Development team.

Any donations of $6.90 or multiples thereof until 9:30 PM PST will enter you for a chance to take home this Elder Dragon.

"Hey that's a Rare One! Don't let it Escape!"
November 22, 2017 at 06:14 PM PST
Posted by Jordan

0021_001_CatA LIFE-SIZED MORGANA PLUSH would be the perfect addition to any team of potential Phantom Thieves. This cuddly Cat-Thief won’t force you to go bed, but can be an invaluable addition to your adventuring party.

Any donations of $9.05 or multiples thereof until 8:00 PM PST will enter you for a chance to win this SURPRISINGLY large cat (complete with lockpicks).

A Bushel of Magic
November 22, 2017 at 04:58 PM PST
Posted by Jordan

0134_001_IconicIconic Masters is so spicy that we completely forgot how measurements work. Well at least Kathleen forgot.

Who wants half a slab of Iconic Masters?

Any donations of $6.66 or multiples thereof until 6:40 PM PST will enter you for a chance to win a BOX of Iconic Masters and a bundle of Ixalan.

Gotta catch em' all!
November 22, 2017 at 03:17 PM PST
Posted by Jordan

DB PokeballsGotta catch em all…the pokeballs that is. This lot of 5 Pokemon themed balls with a Desert Bus themed Ball added in are soft enough to throw at anyone yet effective as a capture device.

Any donations of $7.22 or multiples thereof until 4:40 PM PST will enter you for a chance to get your hand on these PokeDomes…Spheres….Globes….Close Enough!

I think we have a Conspiraaaaaacy
November 22, 2017 at 02:44 PM PST
Posted by Jordan

0073_002_CubeHave you ever wanted to do a Magic draft but didn’t have packs laying around?

How about a reusable draft cube of Conspiracy? This 710 card cube is packed with cards from the Conspiracy Magic expansion which is widely loved as a fun multiplayer draft format.

For a spot of extra value, if someone is lucky enough to draft a Lore Seeker the crafter has included a pack of Modern Masters(!), Zendikar, and Innistrad. This is a spicy Magic lot friends.

Any donations of $7.10 or multiples thereof until 4 PM PST will enter you for a chance to win!

Guest Call In: Ben & Molly
November 22, 2017 at 02:00 PM PST
Posted by Ash
Ben and Molly will be calling in on November 22nd at 5pm (PST)benandmolly

Molly Lewis writes songs and plays the ukulele. She is a regular performer at W00tstock, participated in Jonathan Coulton’s January 2011 JoCo Cruise Crazy, and has toured multiple times with The Doubleclicks. In 2014 Molly wrote and performed an original musical,Thanksgiving vs. Christmas. She co-hosts a podcast titled “The Peanuts Gallery” with Thanksgiving vs. Christmas co-writer Josh A Cagan, and runs a successful song-based Patreon. She can be found on her own blogtwitter, and youtube.

As for Ben,
He was brought across in 1228.
Preyed on humans for their blood.
Now he wants to be mortal again.
To repay society for his sins.
To emerge from his world of darkness.
From his endless forever night.

Have a question for Ben and/or Molly? Leave it in the comments below!