Make Meat's Reindeer Famous!

**Diane** · 09 Dec 2006, 02:10

Here's our opportunity to make Meat's reindeer "the most famous reindeer of all":

Celebs decorate blow-up reindeer for charity

canada.com
Published: Friday, December 08, 2006

Looking for a truly unique addition to your Christmas decor or a special gift? How about a reindeer decorated by Meat Loaf or the members of Alexisonfire?

Virgin Mobile Canada has enlisted dozens of celebrities to put their personal touch on a collection of reindeer (inflatable, not real) that are being auctioned for charity on eBay.

Among those lending their artistic talents are Virgin Group CEO Sir Richard Branson, music mogul Pharrell Williams, emo rockers Panic! At the Disco, and Canadian acts like Buck 65 and Billy Talent.

Proceeds will support Virgin Unite, a charitable organization that funds social and environmental issues and programs in several countries around the world, including Canada.

The reindeer that gets the highest bid will be declared the “most famous” reindeer or all.

“We’re taking the reins this holiday season and bringing together people from around the world to support Virgin Unite and those less fortunate,” says Branson. “To do that, we’re having a bit of fun and challenging Canadians to think beyond Rudolph and support a reindeer that will become famous in more ways than one.”

Videos posted on eBay and other sites will give fans a look at the creative process behind the personalization of the reindeer. There is also one 20-foot-tall reindeer up for bid.

To place a bid, visit ebay.com/virginunite.

Found this article here

JanT · 09 Dec 2006, 02:22

Couldn't find his Reindeer to bid on, there are only 3 at the moment.

**Diane** · 09 Dec 2006, 02:32

Keep watching the site. They're adding a few at a time to eBay.

Diane

Jeanie · 09 Dec 2006, 02:34

Thanks Diane.

J.

mszee · 09 Dec 2006, 03:49

Thanks!

Blackkat13 · 09 Dec 2006, 04:24

Wonder How Good ML Painted His Deer???? Wonder If It Is Better Then His Blender Drawing jk Just Messing With You All..:)

djfierce · 11 Dec 2006, 00:02

who on earth is buck65?

mszee · 11 Dec 2006, 00:05

Does anybody see ML auction? Can somebody post a link then?

djfierce · 11 Dec 2006, 00:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by mszee

Does anybody see ML auction? Can somebody post a link then?

coming soon aparrantly

mszee · 11 Dec 2006, 00:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by djfierce

coming soon aparrantly

Thanks...I thought I keep on missing it somehow...

Blackkat13 · 13 Dec 2006, 01:46

Ok Found ML Reindeer on Ebay.............Happy Bidding

http://cgi.ebay.com/Virgin-Mobile-Ce...QQcmdZViewItem

Vickip · 13 Dec 2006, 02:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackkat13

Ok Found ML Reindeer on Ebay.............Happy Bidding

http://cgi.ebay.com/Virgin-Mobile-Ce...QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks

Vicki

SW31 · 13 Dec 2006, 02:22

made my bid

Jeanie · 13 Dec 2006, 07:12

Thanks, Blackkat13. :)

J.

Blackkat13 · 13 Dec 2006, 09:09

Well I was surfing ebay and wanted to see if they added anything new reindeer....wished they would have painted them though

amethyst · 13 Dec 2006, 09:56

So they've not actually decorated them, just signed them? That's a shame. Still, nice touch I guess.

ames xx

Chris · 13 Dec 2006, 09:58

Compared to the initial picture of the reindeer, it has been painted.

Meat appears to have added all the spots and what not. The initial picture shows a plain brown bodied one.

amethyst · 13 Dec 2006, 20:03

Well from the pictures on ebay, Meat Loaf's, Nikki Sixx's, Crush Luthers and Ok Go's are exactly the same blow up reindeer just signed, the others on offer have been decorated in some way.

ames xx

**Monstro** · 13 Dec 2006, 23:04

I was kinda interested in this so I asked them what the postage costs would be to the uk, between $60 - $160 depending on how it's shipped.

And there was me thinking it was a blow-up reindeer.

mszee · 13 Dec 2006, 23:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monstro

I was kinda interested in this so I asked them what the postage costs would be to the uk, between $60 - $160 depending on how it's shipped.

And there was me thinking it was a blow-up reindeer.

Postage from the US to the UK is VERY expensive. To ship one CD costs sometimes $18.- and up...and that's just a CD.

JanT · 13 Dec 2006, 23:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by mszee

Postage from the US to the UK is VERY expensive. To ship one CD costs sometimes $18.- and up...and that's just a CD.

So there's no point any of us UK'ers bidding on it really then

mszee · 13 Dec 2006, 23:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by JanT

So there's no point any of us UK'ers bidding on it really then

Well, if one can afford it...why not? I was just addressing Michael's post about postage...

*AndyK* · 14 Dec 2006, 01:22

Uk'ers could always bid and then find a friendly US based forum member to have it delivered to and I'm sure they could the arrange to ship said Reindeer to the UK for cheaper than $60

Chris · 14 Dec 2006, 01:45

I think ignoring it is a very good idea and everyone should just do that.

Chris
...who isn't the highest bidder! Oh no! *innocent face*

Jeanie · 14 Dec 2006, 02:46

Ok, someone had to ask... the deer fully blown up, measures..

nose to tail.. 4'.6"
hoof to top of antler.. 6'

Something to consider, if you want to display it. I thought they would be quite a bit smaller, than they actually are.

J.

09 Dec 2006, 02:10	#1
Diane Super Moderator Join Date: 04.02.2003 Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands Posts: 3,462	Make Meat's Reindeer Famous! Here's our opportunity to make Meat's reindeer "the most famous reindeer of all": Celebs decorate blow-up reindeer for charity canada.com Published: Friday, December 08, 2006 Looking for a truly unique addition to your Christmas decor or a special gift? How about a reindeer decorated by Meat Loaf or the members of Alexisonfire? Virgin Mobile Canada has enlisted dozens of celebrities to put their personal touch on a collection of reindeer (inflatable, not real) that are being auctioned for charity on eBay. Among those lending their artistic talents are Virgin Group CEO Sir Richard Branson, music mogul Pharrell Williams, emo rockers Panic! At the Disco, and Canadian acts like Buck 65 and Billy Talent. Proceeds will support Virgin Unite, a charitable organization that funds social and environmental issues and programs in several countries around the world, including Canada. The reindeer that gets the highest bid will be declared the “most famous” reindeer or all. “We’re taking the reins this holiday season and bringing together people from around the world to support Virgin Unite and those less fortunate,” says Branson. “To do that, we’re having a bit of fun and challenging Canadians to think beyond Rudolph and support a reindeer that will become famous in more ways than one.” Videos posted on eBay and other sites will give fans a look at the creative process behind the personalization of the reindeer. There is also one 20-foot-tall reindeer up for bid. To place a bid, visit ebay.com/virginunite. Found this article here

09 Dec 2006, 02:34	#4
Jeanie Super Loafer Join Date: 09.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 996	Thanks Diane. J. Last edited by Jeanie; 09 Dec 2006 at 02:44.

13 Dec 2006, 01:46	#11
Blackkat13 Mega Loafer Join Date: 30.07.2006 Location: Hell, Michigan Posts: 1,989	ML Reindeer on Ebay Ok Found ML Reindeer on Ebay.............Happy Bidding http://cgi.ebay.com/Virgin-Mobile-Ce...QQcmdZViewItem

09 Dec 2006, 02:22	#2
JanT Mega Loafer Join Date: 22.06.2006 Location: Blackpool Posts: 2,232	Couldn't find his Reindeer to bid on, there are only 3 at the moment.

09 Dec 2006, 02:32	#3
Diane Super Moderator Join Date: 04.02.2003 Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands Posts: 3,462	Keep watching the site. They're adding a few at a time to eBay. Diane

09 Dec 2006, 03:49	#5
mszee Mega Loafer Join Date: 29.03.2006 Location: And you think you're down under??? Posts: 26,252	Thanks!

09 Dec 2006, 04:24	#6
Blackkat13 Mega Loafer Join Date: 30.07.2006 Location: Hell, Michigan Posts: 1,989	Wonder How Good ML Painted His Deer???? Wonder If It Is Better Then His Blender Drawing jk Just Messing With You All..:)

11 Dec 2006, 00:02	#7
djfierce Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.06.2005 Location: Posts: 3,596	who on earth is buck65?

11 Dec 2006, 00:05	#8
mszee Mega Loafer Join Date: 29.03.2006 Location: And you think you're down under??? Posts: 26,252	Does anybody see ML auction? Can somebody post a link then?

13 Dec 2006, 02:22	#13
SW31 in my coup de vil waiting for pardise by the dashboard light Join Date: 24.11.2003 Location: middlesbrough smoggy rules Posts: 8,137	made my bid

13 Dec 2006, 07:12	#14
Jeanie Super Loafer Join Date: 09.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 996	Thanks, Blackkat13. :) J.

13 Dec 2006, 09:09	#15
Blackkat13 Mega Loafer Join Date: 30.07.2006 Location: Hell, Michigan Posts: 1,989	Well I was surfing ebay and wanted to see if they added anything new reindeer....wished they would have painted them though

13 Dec 2006, 09:56	#16
amethyst I know that i'll be bad for good. Join Date: 15.11.2003 Location: South UK Posts: 893	So they've not actually decorated them, just signed them? That's a shame. Still, nice touch I guess. ames xx

13 Dec 2006, 09:58	#17
Chris Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Somewhere in the real world. Posts: 7,527	Compared to the initial picture of the reindeer, it has been painted. Meat appears to have added all the spots and what not. The initial picture shows a plain brown bodied one.

13 Dec 2006, 20:03	#18
amethyst I know that i'll be bad for good. Join Date: 15.11.2003 Location: South UK Posts: 893	Well from the pictures on ebay, Meat Loaf's, Nikki Sixx's, Crush Luthers and Ok Go's are exactly the same blow up reindeer just signed, the others on offer have been decorated in some way. ames xx

13 Dec 2006, 23:04	#19
Monstro Promoted to Wario's spellchecker Join Date: 17.09.2005 Location: London Posts: 12,947	I was kinda interested in this so I asked them what the postage costs would be to the uk, between $60 - $160 depending on how it's shipped. And there was me thinking it was a blow-up reindeer.

14 Dec 2006, 01:22	#23
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	Uk'ers could always bid and then find a friendly US based forum member to have it delivered to and I'm sure they could the arrange to ship said Reindeer to the UK for cheaper than $60

14 Dec 2006, 01:45	#24
Chris Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Somewhere in the real world. Posts: 7,527	I think ignoring it is a very good idea and everyone should just do that. Chris ...who isn't the highest bidder! Oh no! innocent face

14 Dec 2006, 02:46	#25
Jeanie Super Loafer Join Date: 09.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 996	Ok, someone had to ask... the deer fully blown up, measures.. nose to tail.. 4'.6" hoof to top of antler.. 6' Something to consider, if you want to display it. I thought they would be quite a bit smaller, than they actually are. J.