Ben Heck's Portal T-Shirt Hits eBay

Andy Chalk

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Ben Heck's Portal T-Shirt Hits eBay


The Portal [http://www.amazon.com/Portal-2-Pc/dp/B002I0JIQW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1314031639&sr=8-3] shirt Ben Heck built last year is now up for grabs on eBay, with all proceeds going to the AbleGamers Foundation.

Do you remember the Portal t-shirt that hardware hacker extraordinaire Ben Heck built last year? You should, because it was freakin' awesome [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/104728-Veteran-Console-Modder-Ben-Heck-Creates-Shirt-With-a-Portal-In-It]. By combining an LCD screen, a rear-facing camera, a battery pack and a couple of crappy t-shirts, Heck was able to come up with a Halloween costume that you can literally see right through. And now it can be yours!

The one-of-a-kind shirt, autographed by Heck, is now being AbleGamers Foundation [http://www.ebay.com/itm/230662237707], an organization dedicated to the support and assistance of disabled gamers. "The AbleGamers Foundation serves anyone in need through direct person-to-person services, assistive technology grants, community support, and access to data," the eBay listing says. "We help people afford expensive technology, which allows them the ability to participate in gaming experiences that improve their overall quality of life."

It's a sweet prize but you're going to have to be dedicated and deep-pocketed if you want to bring it home. At last check, with just under seven days remaining, the bidding on Ben Heck's Portal t-shirt had reached $610.00 - cake not included.


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brunothepig

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Aw man, if only I could afford this. I can barely afford food right now though. I like that he's donating it all to charity, cool move. Although I certainly wouldn't be selling a shirt like this until I had at least three more.
 

kouriichi

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You know, if i weren't broke, id be the first to bust out my debt card and put down a massive bid on it.

I bet Notch will end up getting it though. :) When charities pop up, hes always one of the first to contribute big!
 

JRCB

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Question: how the hell do you wash it?

It's cool, but I don't think I'd every wear it.
 

DigitalSushi

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kouriichi said:
You know, if i weren't broke, id be the first to bust out my debt card and put down a massive bid on it.

I bet Notch will end up getting it though. :) When charities pop up, hes always one of the first to contribute big!
So he's a hugely successful Beta (not game, but a beta), set up a company and give big to charities?

I wouldn't be surprised if he gets nominated for Time man of the year...

also
http://kotaku.com/5811057/notch-will-get-that-for-you-cliffy-b
 

Beautiful End

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Rats! Ben's shirt is better than my costume!


No, but honestly, if I had that kind of moolah top spare on something, it would be on something more flashy, like an accurate cosplay or...an actual Portal gun.