| NEWSFLASH - AUGUST 31, 2002
Harmony
Kingdom Bum Wrap
Prototype Charity Auction
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The HK House of Peers and
Harmony Kingdom offer you the
opportunity to win a solid body prototype of this year's Black Box,
Bum Wrap. At the same time you can
assist NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill), a grass roots
organization dedicated to eradicating mental illness and improving the
quality of life for those affected by these diseases.
Bum Wrap Solid Body Prototype
Bum Wrap was carved
in England by Peter Calvesbert. It is the fifth in the Black Box Series, and is
a follow-on to the first in the series, Have A Heart.
Bum Wrap (TJBB02) was issued in June
2002 as a Limited Edition of 5,000 pieces worldwide.
Bum Wrap Solid Body Prototype
Bum Wrap Solid Body Prototype
Bum Wrap Solid Body Prototype
This prototype is a solid body piece. In addition to being
solid, this prototype has several differences from the piece that was issued:
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The base is much thinner
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The pink entrails that are just under the book "Vulture
Etiquette" are missing
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The blob by the vulture's foot, on the right side just under
the mouse, is missing
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The eyeball by the vulture's foot on the left side is missing
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The year of production hallmark is a blank
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The base is marked "Black Box 2002 Prototype"
Bum Wrap Solid Body Prototype Base
The following pictures
show the comparison of the solid body prototype, on the left, to a regular issue
piece, on the right.
Bum Wrap
Prototype
(left)
- Regular Issue
(right)
This auction
was held on
eBay
and
ended September 8, 2002
 NAMI
is the nation's leading grassroots organization solely dedicated
to improving the lives of persons with severe mental illnesses
(major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia,
obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety disorders). Their
efforts focus on support to persons with serious mental illnesses
and to their families. They advocate non-discriminatory and
equitable federal and state policies; increased research funding
into the causes, symptoms, and treatments for mental illness; and
education to eliminate the pervasive stigma toward severe mental
illness. Through advocacy and education, NAMI translates
biomedical research advances into effective treatment and services
for individuals with serious mental illness.
eBay
Auction:
This is a charity auction sponsored by the
HK House of Peers to benefit NAMI.
Visit the
eBay auction
for specific auction details.
If you have any questions about this auction, e-mail the [HOP Charity Coordinator]
at [charity@houseofpeers.com]
before bidding.
Good Luck!
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