CSTS 2009 Last Hurrah Auction
We’re celebrating the end of another year of fantastic events, so the Global 2009 Can’t Stop the Serenity Team, in conjunction with the California Browncoats, are proud to give you the chance to win some fantastic prizes in our online “Last Hurrah” auction. Money raised from the auction will be included in the CSTS 2009 Global Donation Total, which currently stands at US $128,000. Your bids will help us to reach this year’s goal of US $150,000 raised for charity!
95% of the proceeds of this auction will go straight to Equality Now. The remaining 5% will go toward covering any eBay and/or Paypal fees. The California Browncoats will pay any remaining fees in addition to donating their services in carrying out these auctions. If there is any of the 5% left over after fees, CABC will donate it to Equality Now.
This is a wonderful opportunity to own an awesome prize, and help Equality Now fight for the rights of women and girls who can’t fight for themselves, so thanks for bidding high and bidding often!
Thank you to everyone for your support!! The items donated by our wonderful sponsors and supporters sold for over $4,600!!
Final Week of Auctions
Serenity mini-poster signed by Joss Whedon
This poster was signed by Joss Whedon on the set of Cabin in the Woods in Vancouver in 2009. It measures 11″x17″ (29cm x 43cm) and is signed in silver ink. The poster has been donated by the Melbourne Browncoats, and was obtained directly from Universal Studios in 2005 during a pre-release event in Los Angeles. Please note that the poster has some very minor damage around the edges (from being handled during signing and shipping) and a small tear just above the planets – all of which would be easily covered by a frame.
Browncoat Fan Pack
• Done The Impossible soundtrack CD – donated by the team behind the documentary Done The Impossible: The Fans’ Tale of Firefly & Serenity, which chronicles the rise, fall, and rebirth of the cult TV show “Firefly” as told from the perspective of the fans who helped save it
• Serenity: Better Days comic, Issue #1, donated by Dark Horse Comics
• Browncoat “Independents” logo embroidered patch, donated by the good folks at SciFiHero.net
• Can’t Stop the Serenity 2009 Art Contest Postcard set, donated by the Mid-South Browncoats
Bobble Headed Geisha Doll
There’s nothing less profitable than smuggling a load of Bobble-Headed Geisha Dolls. Unless, of course, they have been hand-crafted by the wonderfully talented Sarah Edwards. This beautiful doll measures 6 1/2″.
Browncoat Fan Pack
• Serenity kanji pendant, created and donated by DragonWeave Jewelry
• “On the Drift: Music Inspired by Firefly and Serenity” CD, donated and autographed by the Bedlam Bards – a musical duo (and occasional trio) who’s style of “Renfolk Music” is unique blend of Celtic, English, Scandinavian, and American folk music mixed in with period tunes from the Renaissance and Middle Ages and the occasional incognito rock song
• Adagio Teas “Mal” Sereniteas line of tea, blended by Elizabeth Nelson and Tanya Laird of the Austin Browncoats.
• Can’t Stop the Serenity 2009 embroidered patch, donated by the Mid-South Browncoats
The Guild print (8″x10″) signed by the entire guild – Vincent Caso, Felicia Day, Jeff Lewis, Amy Okuda, Sandeep Parikh and Robin Thorsen
This fantastic photo print for the sensational web series The Guild has been signed by the entire cast. Vincent Caso (Bladezz), Felicia Day (Codex), Jeff Lewis (Vork), Amy Okuda (Tinkerbella), Sandeep Parikh (Zaboo) and Robin Thorsen (Clara). It has been donated by the wonderful “Queen of the Internet” herself, Felicia Day, who is also The Guild’s writer and producer.
Equality Now inspired “Qamaits- Mountain Warrior Goddess” oil on canvas and a Companion Pack
• “Qamaits- Mountain Warrior Goddess” by Keena Tarrant of Denver, Colorado. The oil on canvas measures approximately 18″x22″. Says Keena “This Native American Goddess from Bella Coola beat down the mountains at the beginning of the world, because they were so high nothing could live because of them. She kicked ass then returned to the heavens only to return to earth every so often bringing destruction.” For more of Keena’s art, visit www.keenat.artspan.com or go to www.goddessaday.com/native-american/qamaits for more information about Qamaits
• Serenity kanji pendant, created and donated by DragonWeave Jewelry
• Browncoat inspired earrings, featuring Brass pistol and Chinese coin charms, with creative packaging featuring stamps Sihnon, Londinium and Beaumonde. These earrings measure about 1-3/8 inches long, not including brass leverback earwires, and were created and donated by JLHilton Jewelry
• Adagio Teas “Inara” Sereniteas line of tea, blended by Elizabeth Nelson and Tanya Laird of the Austin Browncoats.
The Guild: Season 2 DVD, signed by Felicia Day
This Season 2 DVD of the sensational web series The Guild has been signed by Felicia Day (who plays “Codex”). The region free DVD has been donated by the wonderful “Queen of the Internet” herself, Felicia Day, who is also The Guild’s writer and producer.
Browncoat Fan Pack
• Browncoat inspired earrings, featuring Brass pistol and Chinese coin charms, with creative packaging featuring stamps Sihnon, Londinium and Beaumonde. These earrings measure about 1-3/8 inches long, not including brass leverback earwires, and were created and donated by JLH Jewelry
• Done the Impossible soundtrack CD – donated by the team behind the documentary Done The Impossible: The Fans’ Tale of Firefly & Serenity, which chronicles the rise, fall, and rebirth of the cult TV show “Firefly” as told from the perspective of the fans who helped save it
• Browncoat “Independents” logo embroidered patch, donated by the good folks at SciFiHero.net
• Can’t Stop the Serenity 2009 embroidered patch, donated by the Mid-South Browncoats
Australian Exclusive Serenity DVD Tin and DVD (Region 4)
This Serenity DVD tin was an Australian Exclusive release, and features the international cover art. It is perfectly sized to hold your favourite copy of Serenity, and comes with a Region 4 DVD release of Serenity (still in it’s original shrink-wrap). As it’s an Australian release, the DVD will not play in non-Region 4 DVD players. This wonderful addition to your collection has been donated by Ray Hill.
Collection of “Sierra” screen worn bracelets from Dollhouse Episode 1.12 “Omega”, and a photo signed by Dichen Lachman
The collection of bracelets consists of 1 brown knotted bracelet, 1 black knotted bracelet and 6 black jelly bracelets. These were worn by Dichen Lachman as Sierra in her bounty hunter persona, during the search for Echo and Alpha in the Dollhouse Season 1 episode “Omega”. They have been personally donated by Dichen Lachman to Can’t Stop the Serenity 2009, so do not come with a COA. The glossy photo (measuring 8×10 inches) of Dichen Lachman is signed “Thanks for your support – Dichen Lachman OXOX”.
Dichen is best known to global audiences in her role as “Sierra” on Joss Whedon’s television series Dollhouse, and is touted as an actress to watch. Born in Kathmandu, Nepal, Dichen grew up in Adelaide, Australia before moving to Sydney and Melbourne further her acting career. Her first major role was on the long-running Australian soap opera Neighbours, where she played Katya Kinski from 2005-2007. After moving to the US in 2007, Dichen scored a recurring role in Joss Whedon’s Dollhouse as Sierra, a young woman whose personality has been wiped by a mysterious agency.
Browncoat Fan Pack
• Serenity: Better Days comic, Issue #1, donated by Dark Horse Comics
• “On the Drift: Music Inspired by Firefly and Serenity” CD, donated and autographed by the Bedlam Bards – a musical duo (and occasional trio) who’s style of “Renfolk Music” is unique blend of Celtic, English, Scandinavian, and American folk music mixed in with period tunes from the Renaissance and Middle Ages and the occasional incognito rock song
• Can’t Stop the Serenity 2009 Art Contest Postcard set, donated by the Mid-South Browncoats
Rare Firefly promotional watch and Firefly: The Visual Companion, vol.1.
This rare piece of Firefly memorabilia was created to promote Firefly prior to broadcast in 2002. The watch features a rarely seen Firefly logo, which was used prior to the creation of the more familiar logo. It has a cardboard face and plastic band with a velcro closure, and has never been opened. As it dates from 2002, it’s battery has long since lost it’s energy. These early promotional items are a rare find nowadays, so we are very excited to have received this donation from Ray Hill.
The Firefly: The Visual Companion, vol.1 is a wonderful collection of scripts and behind the scenes information, and is packed 176 pages worth of photographs and fascinating insights into the production of the series.
California Browncoats Fan Pack
• Jayne Hat, size small, from Lamb’s Pride
• Five Seasons of Angel, edited by Glenn Yeffeth
• Seven Seasons of Buffy, edited by Glenn Yeffeth
• Joss Whedon: The Genius Behind Buffy, by Candace Havens
• “You can’t take the sky from me” blue rubber bracelet from fandone.com
• 5 Serenity temporary tattoos from fandone.com
• 2 “Browncoat on board” stickers from fireflyfans.net
2005 Comic Con Exclusive Mal Figure
This rare Mal action figure dates back to 2005, and is a San Diego Comic Con exclusive item. These were only available at one of the after-hours corporate parties, and was created prior to the retail version being released. It is still in it’s original packaging and has never been opened. This hard to find figure has been donated by Ray Hill.
Mark Sheppard autographed California Browncoats WonderCon 2006 shirt
Autographed by Mark Sheppard in 2007, this shirt design comes has a history of appreciation. Created for WonderCon 2006 by the California Browncoats to benefit Equality Now, a shirt was given to Jane Espensen and when Joss Whedon saw her wearing it he was, according to Arielle Kesweder of the CABC “all jealous and admiring”. Mark was a guest at the California Browncoats Booth at ComicCon the following year, and after hearing how much Joss liked the design, he happily autographed this shirt!
Mark Sheppard’s “Badger” is one of the most interesting characters in Firefly. He has since gone on to guest roles in Battlestar: Galactica, Medium, Supernatural, Dollhouse and more.
Gorgeous photo signed by Gina Torres
This autographed glossy photo of Gina Torres measures 8″x10″, is signed in black ink and has been donated by California Browncoats. Gina is best known to Browncoats as “Zoe”, Serenity’s “Warrior Woman”. She got her start in acting on (and off) Broadway before making her television debut on One Life to Live. After appearances in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Cleopatra 2025 (for which she won a 2001 ALMA Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Syndicated Drama), Gina was cast as “Jasmine” in Joss Whedon’s Angel and Firefly. She has also guest starred in Alias, Law & Order, Profiler, Criminal Minds, Pushing Daisies and Gossip Girl, and can currently be seen in Flash Forward. She is also, reportedly, a hell of a good cook.
“Can’t Stop the Serenity” laser engraved metal artwork, featuring Serenity’s crew
Created by Avitech Graphics exclusively for CSTS 2009, this amazing one-of-a-kind piece features the crew of Serenity. This is not a poster, it is a reflective, engraved piece of aluminum. It measures 12″x24″, is mounted on black foam core and ready for framing. Photos do not truly convey this stunning piece of art, so check out a sample of Avitech’s work here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUOOkEQ0A-A
First Week of Auctions
Serenity mini-poster signed by Joss Whedon
This poster was signed by Joss Whedon on the set of Cabin in the Woods in Vancouver in 2009. It measures 11in x 17in (29cm x 43cm) and is signed in silver ink. The poster has been donated by the Melbourne Browncoats, and was obtained directly from Universal Studios in 2005 during a pre-release event in Los Angeles. Please note that the poster has some very minor damage around the edges (from being handled during signing and shipping) – all of which would be easily covered by a frame.
Gorgeous photo signed by Dichen Lachman
This glossy photo (measuring 8×10 inches) of Dichen Lachman is signed “Thanks for your support – Dichen Lachman OXOX” in black ink. Dichen is best known to global audiences in her role as “Sierra” on Joss Whedon’s television series Dollhouse, and is touted as an actress to watch. Born in Kathmandu, Nepal, Dichen grew up in Adelaide, Australia before moving to Sydney and Melbourne further her acting career. Her first major role was on the long-running Australian soap opera Neighbours, where she played Katya Kinski from 2005-2007. After moving to the US in 2007, Dichen scored a recurring role in Dollhouse as Sierra, a young woman whose personality has been wiped by a mysterious agency. The photograph has been personally donated by Dichen Lachman.
Browncoat Fan Pack
• Done The Impossible soundtrack CD – donated by the team behind the documentary Done The Impossible: The Fans’ Tale of Firefly & Serenity, which chronicles the rise, fall, and rebirth of the cult TV show Firefly as told from the perspective of the fans who helped save it
• Serenity: Better Days comic, Issue #1, donated by Dark Horse Comics
• Browncoat “Independents” logo embroidered patch, donated by the good folks at SciFiHero.net
• Can’t Stop the Serenity 2009 Art Contest Postcard set, donated by the Mid-South Browncoats
Rare original first draft script of Angel: Aftermath comic, Issue #18, autographed by writer Kelley Armstrong, plus copies of Angel: Aftermath Issues #18, #19 and #20 autographed by Kelley Armstrong.
The very special one-of-a-kind collection features Kelley’s original first draft script for the first issue in her Angel: Aftermath run. The script is inscribed “This is the very first draft of my 1st Angel issue. It’s the one that – not surprisingly – underwent the most changes from here to the final draft. Kelley Armstrong, May 09.” Also included are three copies of Angel: Aftermath (Issues #18, #19 and #20) each autographed by Kelley on the inside cover. The collection has been donated by Kelley Armstrong and Buffyfest.com.
Browncoat Fan Pack
• Serenity kanji pendant, created and donated by DragonWeave Jewelry
• “On the Drift: Music Inspired by Firefly and Serenity” CD, donated and autographed by the Bedlam Bards – a musical duo (and occasional trio) who’s style of “Renfolk Music” is unique blend of Celtic, English, Scandinavian, and American folk music mixed in with period tunes from the Renaissance and Middle Ages and the occasional incognito rock song
• Adagio Teas “Mal” Sereniteas line of tea, blended by Elizabeth Nelson and Tanya Laird of the Austin Browncoats.
• Can’t Stop the Serenity 2009 embroidered patch, donated by the Mid-South Browncoats
Dr Horrible’s Sing-along Blog print signed by Neil Patrick Harris, Nathan Fillion and Felicia Day
This wonderful print was created exclusively for San Diego Comic Con 2008 to promote the release of the Emmy Award winning web series, Dr Horrible’s Sing-along Blog. It measures 8×11 inches and is signed in silver ink. The poster has been signed by Neil Patrick Harris (Dr Horrible), Nathan Fillion (Captain Hammer) and Felicia Day (Penny). It has been personally donated by Felicia Day.
Browncoat Fan Pack
• Browncoat inspired earrings, featuring Brass pistol and Chinese coin charms, with creative packaging featuring stamps Sihnon, Londinium and Beaumonde. These earrings measure about 1-3/8 inches long, not including brass leverback earwires, and were created and donated by JLH Jewelry
• Done the Impossible soundtrack CD – donated by the team behind the documentary Done The Impossible: The Fans’ Tale of Firefly & Serenity, which chronicles the rise, fall, and rebirth of the cult TV show Firefly as told from the perspective of the fans who helped save it
• Browncoat “Independents” logo embroidered patch, donated by the good folks at SciFiHero.net
• Can’t Stop the Serenity 2009 embroidered patch, donated by the Mid-South Browncoats
Serenity prop chopsticks and a Companion Pack
• Silver coloured chopsticks used during the filming of Serenity (see below)
• Serenity kanji pendant, created and donated by DragonWeave Jewelry
• Browncoat inspired earrings, featuring Brass pistol and Chinese coin charms, with creative packaging featuring stamps Sihnon, Londinium and Beaumonde. These earrings measure about 1-3/8 inches long, not including brass leverback earwires, and were created and donated by JLHilton Jewelry
• Adagio Teas “Inara” Sereniteas line of tea, blended by Elizabeth Nelson and Tanya Laird of the Austin Browncoats.
The pair of silver coloured chopsticks has been donated by Chris Bridges, of BashingInMinds.com. Says Chris “This set of chopsticks was a prize given out from the Serenity movie website (remember that?). We were asked to write a short description of River Tam’s escape from the academy, from the viewpoint of an Alliance officer. I did, it won, and I got my prize: a set of chopsticks used when members of the Serenity crew were eating with friends from Haven in the movie Serenity, which was later cut and not even included on the DVD. So I have a prop used in shooting the movie that can’t be seen in the movie, so the only proof I have that it is what it is, is the Certificate of Authenticity – which got water-damaged and destroyed, along with the box. It wasn’t a problem at the time because I never planned to pass it on. I knew what it was, why save the soggy provenance? So what I’m asking you to do is the worst thing anyone can ever ask you to do when you’re buying a prop, which is to please trust me. This is the very same set of chopsticks I received from Universal. I’m hoping that my carelessness doesn’t keep you from a) owning a part of the movie and b) helping a worthy charity. Here’s what I posted at SerenityStuff.com when I won it, with a pic of everything and the winning story.”
Tour of the Dollhouse costume department with Shawna Trpcic, plus a gorgeous photo signed by Felicia Day
This is a once-in-a-lifetime never-to-be-repeated chance to get up close and personal with a piece of the Dollhouse! Take a 1 hour behind the scenes tour of the Dollhouse costume department with Costume Designer, Shawna Trpcic, in Los Angeles. See the depths of the Dollhouse wardrobe, and explore the many looks of Echo, Sierra, Victor, Adele, Topher, Boyd, Ballard and the rest of the Dollhouse team.
Shawna is the creative genius behind the scenes who creates the unique looks for each of the dolls as they go from persona to persona. In addition to Dollhouse, Shawna is also responsible for costume design on Firefly and Dr Horrible’s Sing-along Blog.
The winning bidder will be contacted to schedule a week day afternoon between 21 November and 11 December that works for both the winner and Shawna. They will then be Shawna’s personal guest on the Fox lot for an hour that afternoon, in which she will give them a tour of the Dollhouse costume department. The winner will need to make their own transportation and accommodation arrangements.
In addition to this rare opportunity, you will also receive an autographed glossy photo of Felicia Day. The photo measures 8×10 inches, is signed in silver ink and has been personally donated by Felicia. Felicia is best known to global audiences in her role as “Penny” on Joss Whedon’s Emmy Award winning web series Dr Horrible’s Sing-along Blog, as “Codex” on her own web series The Guild, and as potential slayer “Vi” on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
The Guild: Season 1 DVD, signed by the entire guild – Vincent Caso, Felicia Day, Jeff Lewis, Amy Okuda, Sandeep Parikh and Robin Thorsen
This Season 1 DVD of the sensational web series The Guild has been signed by the entire cast. Vincent Caso (Bladezz), Felicia Day (Codex), Jeff Lewis (Vork), Amy Okuda (Tinkerbella), Sandeep Parikh (Zaboo) and Robin Thorsen (Clara). The region free DVD has been donated by the wonderful “Queen of the Internet” herself, Felicia Day, who is also The Guild’s writer and producer.
Browncoat Fan Pack
• Serenity: Better Days comic, Issue #1, donated by Dark Horse Comics
• “On the Drift: Music Inspired by Firefly and Serenity” CD, donated and autographed by the Bedlam Bards – a musical duo (and occasional trio) who’s style of “Renfolk Music” is unique blend of Celtic, English, Scandinavian, and American folk music mixed in with period tunes from the Renaissance and Middle Ages and the occasional incognito rock song
• Can’t Stop the Serenity 2009 Art Contest Postcard set, donated by the Mid-South Browncoats
Gorgeous photo signed by Felicia Day
This autographed glossy photo of Felicia Day measures 8×10 inches, is signed in silver ink and has been personally donated by Felicia. Felica is best known to global audiences in her role as “Penny” on Joss Whedon’s Emmy Award winning web series Dr Horrible’s Sing-along Blog, as “Codex” on her own web series The Guild, and as potential slayer “Vi” on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Popularly known as “Queen of the Internet”, Felicia was born in Huntsville, Alabama. She was home-schooled all her life and got her first acting role in the Huntsville Little. Felicia started college at 16, majoring in violin performance, and then in mathematics at the University of Texas at Austin. She has also been on television shows such as Dollhouse, House, Lie to Me and films including Bring it on Again and the Emmy Award winning Warm Springs. Felicia can also be seen as a saucy fairy in The Legend of Neil web series.
Serenity on Blu-ray (2005, Region 1)
This Region 1 Blu-ray edition of Joss Whedon’s Serenity features reference quality video and audio, as well as an abundance of excellent special features. Serenity finds its way to Blu-ray with a brand-spanking-new 1080p transfer in the film’s original aspect ratio of 2.35:1. Colors are remarkably saturated and fine detail shines through in a stunning manner. Special features include: Alliance Database; Mr. Universe Compendium; Digital Tour of Serenity; Picture in Picture Visual Commentary with Writer/Director Joss Whedon & Cast; BD Live: My Scenes Sharing; Feature Commentary with Writer / Director Joss Whedon; Feature Commentary with Writer / Director Joss Whedon & Cast Members Nathan Fillion, Adam Baldwin, Summer Glau and Ron Glass; Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary by Director Joss Whedon; “Future History – The Story of Earth That Was” featurette; “What’s In A Firefly” featurette; “Re-Lighting The Firefly” featurette; “A Filmmaker’s Journey” featurette; “We’ll Have A Fruity Oaty Good Time!” featurette; Take A Walk On Serenity featurette; The Green Clan featurette; Session 416 (the River Tam Sessions) and extended scenes. This prize has been generously donated by Anne Barringer, 2009 Global Organiser of Can’t Stop the Serenity.
