UPDATE 1/20/2012: Congratulations to the lucky winners: Douglas Chau, Lily, Michael W, Flo, and Geek in Heels! Have a wonderful Year of the Dragon!

The Year of the Dragon is less than a week away (on January 23, 2012 for those of you keeping track) and everyone knows that red envelopes are one of the best parts of Lunar New Year. So we don’t have actual red envelopes for you, but courtesy of American Express, we do have $50 Lunar New Year Gift cards!

In celebration of the 2012 Lunar New Year, American Express announced a new Gift Card design for the Year of the Dragon. The limited edition Lunar New Year Gift Card, exclusively from American Express, is available for purchase online with a free-shipping offer until January 31, 2012, at americanexpress.com/gift.

“For the third year in a row we have collaborated with the internal Asian Network at American Express to bring to life a unique gift card that celebrates the rich culture of several segments of the Asian community,” said Simran Kalra, Vice President and General Manager, E-Commerce with American Express’ Global Payment Options business. “American Express is excited for what the New Year will bring and we are proud to recognize Asian tradition through the release of this Gift Card.”

The Lunar New Year Gift Card features an intricate dragon image and traditional flower pattern background. The Lunar New Year Gift Card offers the perfect gift option which can serve as an exciting and special alternative to cash. The Gift Card offers the following benefits including:

• Available in denominations of $25, $50, $100, and $200
• Accepted wherever American Express® Cards are accepted in the United States*
• Funds on the card do not expire and there are no monthly fees
• Gift Card is replaceable at no fee if lost or stolen

Unlike some other gift cards, American Express® Gift Cards have no fees after purchase for activation, checking a balance, maintenance, or card replacement. The online purchase price is $3.95 for all available denominations of this Gift Card.

What you could win from American Express and 8Asians:
A $50 Lunar New Year Gift Card from American Express

How do you enter?
All you have to do is to fill out the form below and FIVE lucky winners will be randomly selected this week!

Hurry, the deadline to enter is: Thursday, January 19 at 3:00pm (Pacific Time)
FIVE lucky winners will be randomly selected!

Sorry, this giveaway is closed! Keep reading 8Asians for more giveaway opportunities!

Prizes courtesy of: American Express and 8Asians.

On behalf of myself, Susan, and all the folks at 8Asians and GASP!, congratulations to all the winners of the 2011 edition of 8Asians’ 8Days of Giveaways Celebration:

Michael, Jolleen Filio, Theo Feng, A. Wan, Howard Der, Corinne Smith, Wee, Lucy, Ed Penano, Amber Ying, Joshus Tadayoshi Kimura, Sand, Pedro Gamuzza, Ariel, Anna T., cellia saragih, Tia K, Zareen, Mina Itabashi, nikki, Frank Huynh, Jackie, Stiricide, Danyal Kim, Keis, karin wang, Ninjaboi Banzai, Anthony

Thanks again to our generous friends:

• Asian Crew Clothing courtesy of Asian Crew Inc.
• Custom @ Symbol Twitter Necklace from Blend Creations courtesy of Blend Creations
• 5-Pack of Assorted Greeting Cards from OfftheBoatGreetings.com courtesy of Off the Boat Greetings
• Pequitobun Jewelry courtesy of Pequitobun
• ‘How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe’ by Charles Yu courtesy of Charles Yu
• Autographed copy of Mree “Grow” CD courtesy of Mree
• Akufuncture Gear courtesy of Akufuncture
• Pair of Snakebyte Controllers courtesy of Snakebyte USA
• Good Asian Driver T-shirt by Blacklava courtesy of Blacklava.net
• Aziatix “Nocturnal” CD courtesy of ECHOforward
• TC Charton Asian Fit Eyewear Sunglasses courtesy of TC Charton Asian Fit Eyewear
• 8Asians’ NINJA WINS T-shirt by Blacklava courtesy of 8Asians.com

Click through to each individual post to see who won what!

Happy New Year and best wishes for 2012!

That’s it for the 2011 edition of 8Asians’ 8Days of Giveaways Celebration!

Thanks to our generous friends:

• Asian Crew Clothing courtesy of Asian Crew Inc.
• Custom @ Symbol Twitter Necklace from Blend Creations courtesy of Blend Creations
• 5-Pack of Assorted Greeting Cards from OfftheBoatGreetings.com courtesy of Off the Boat Greetings
• Pequitobun Jewelry courtesy of Pequitobun
• ‘How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe’ by Charles Yu courtesy of Charles Yu
• Autographed copy of Mree “Grow” CD courtesy of Mree
• Akufuncture Gear courtesy of Akufuncture
• Pair of Snakebyte Controllers courtesy of Snakebyte USA
• Good Asian Driver T-shirt by Blacklava courtesy of Blacklava.net
• Aziatix “Nocturnal” CD courtesy of ECHOforward
• TC Charton Asian Fit Eyewear Sunglasses courtesy of TC Charton Asian Fit Eyewear
• 8Asians’ NINJA WINS T-shirt by Blacklava courtesy of 8Asians.com

Though some of the winners have been announced, some of these giveaways are still open, so click through and enter while you can!

Final winners list to be posted before 2012!

(Special thanks to Susan of GASP! for her help in putting this together with me!)

UPDATE: Congrats to our winners: karin wang, Ninjaboi Banzai, and Anthony!

This is part of 8Asians’ 2011 “8Days of Giveaways” Celebration.

Remember the highly-coveted NINJA WINS t-shirt we unveiled with Blacklava for Comic-Con last year?

Designed by the fabulous Christine Miguel of NIWE Style Clothing, the fast-selling shirt has been one of the most popular designs at the Blacklava booth at events like Comic-Con and the TN Party.

Thanks to our partners Ryan Suda & his entire team at Blacklava, you can order the shirt online but if you act fast, you can get it as a late holiday gift from 8Asians!

More on the concept of the shirt:

Ahh, Pirates Versus Ninjas – it’s the topic people the world over have debated for centuries, if by “the world over” you mean “internet bulletin boards frequented by sixteen year olds,” and by “centuries” you mean “however long memes last, which is like two or three years.”

Featuring items for Asian Americans everywhere, Blacklava is a grassroots organization whose mission is to raise questions about how Asian Americans are viewed in today’s society. They try to put themselves in the position where they can “improve, learn, teach, and to be challenged.”

Blacklava features a wide range of items, from t-shirts to mugs to taiko sticks. Each item is created with the purpose of sending a message, and you can send it in style.

Do some shopping at Blacklava and get 10% off of a minimum purchase of $25 with promo code: 8ASIANS10

Over at GASP!, we had the final say in the age-old debate: “Well, let the good folks here at 8Asians end this argument for you guys once and for all: The Ninjas Win. The ninjas totally win. The ninjas totally win because they’re Asian. Pack your bags, kids, game over.”

8Asians is giving some lucky 8Asians readers a chance to win our “NINJA WINS” t-shirt!

Ok, ok, so you you’re ready to enter? Read on!

What you could win from 8Asians.com?
Three (3) random winners will each receive an 8Asians NINJA WINS t-shirt by Blacklava. (Printed on 100% Cotton T)

Hurry, this contest closes soon!
One entry per person, please.

How do you enter?
1) Like the 8Asians Facebook Page!

2) Like the Blacklava.net Facebook page!

3) Fill out the form below:

Why do I have to fill out this form? We’re just trying to capture all the info needed to fulfill the prizes faster.

Can I enter more than once? No! Why you being so greedy?!

Prizes courtesy of: 8Asians.com (with thanks to Blacklava.net.)

UPDATE: Congrats to our winners: Ed Penano and Amber Ying!

This is part of 8Asians’ 2011 “8Days of Giveaways” Celebration.

Designed by Alexandra Peng Charton, with over fifteen years of experience in the industry, TC Charton is an eyewear line for Asian features. The first line of its kind designed in North America, the company creates both opthalmic frames and sunglasses. Unlike other “Asian fit” eyewear lines, they offer numerous styles to address different fit concerns.

TC Charton is modern and sleek, with a design philosophy of “everyday luxury”. Men, women and children can get a pair that complements their unique features. And, should you find yourself having trouble picking out a frame, you can send a headshot to Alexandra Peng and she will suggest the best fit for you.

Over at GASP!, we loved how they had such a wide range of frames, including one which “would be perfect when paired with a scarf and an open convertible.”

TC Charton is giving two lucky 8Asians readers, one male and one female, a chance to win the sunglasses of their choice!

Ok, ok, so you you’re ready to enter? Read on!

What you could win from 8Asians and TC Charton Asian Fit Eyewear?
Two (2) random winners (1 male, 1 female) will each receive TC Charton Asian Fit Eyewear a pair of modern and sleek sunglasses, valuing from $255-$330.

Which frame?
You tell us! Go to www.tc-charton.com, please tell us your favorite sunglasses frame.

Can’t decide? If you are a winner and you need help choosing a pair, designer Alexandra Peng will be happy to fit you by looking at a profile photo and headshots (you provide).

Hurry, this contest closes soon!
One entry per person, please.

How do you enter?
1) Like the 8Asians Facebook Page!

2) Like the TC Charton Asian Fit Eyewear Facebook page!

3) Fill out the form below:

Sorry, this giveaway is closed! Keep reading 8Asians for more giveaway opportunities!

Why do I have to fill out this form? We’re just trying to capture all the info needed to fulfill the prizes faster.

Can I enter more than once? No! Why you being so greedy?!

Prizes courtesy of: 8Asians.com and TC Charton Asian Fit Eyewear.

UPDATE: Congrats to our winners: Zareen, Mina Itabashi, and nikki!

This is part of 8Asians’ 2011 “8Days of Giveaways” Celebration.

Brought together in 2010, Aziatix is a new Asian American music group which features three members: Eddie Shin, Flowsik, and Nicky Lee. The group released their first album, Nocturnal, this year. The album received high praise, and their first self-titled EP climbed to the top of the music charts in both Korea and Taiwan.

Nocturnal, which we reviewed this past summer, is an amazingly heartfelt fusion of R&B, Hip Hop, and Pop. It features achingly beautiful songs like “Go”, “Cold” and “Slippin’ Away”.

Over at GASP!, after hearing the CD we were happy to say that “if you haven’t checked them out yet, start with their new acoustic version of Go–your ears (and eyes) will thank you.”

Aziatix is giving three lucky 8Asians readers a chance to win a copy of their album!

Ok, ok, so you you’re ready to enter? Read on!

What you could win from 8Asians and ECHOforward?
Three (3) random winners will each receive a copy of Aziatix’s Nocturnal album, which displays their amazingly heartfelt fusion of R&B, Hip Hop, and Pop.

Hurry, this contest closes soon!
One entry per person, please.

How do you enter?
1) Like the 8Asians Facebook Page!

2) Like the Aziatix Facebook page!

3) Fill out the form below:

Why do I have to fill out this form? We’re just trying to capture all the info needed to fulfill the prizes faster.

Can I enter more than once? No! Why you being so greedy?!

Prizes courtesy of: 8Asians.com and ECHOforward.

UPDATE: Congrats to our winners: Frank Huynh and Jackie!

This is part of 8Asians’ 2011 “8Days of Giveaways” Celebration.

Featuring items for Asian Americans everywhere, Blacklava is a grassroots organization whose mission is to raise questions about how Asian Americans are viewed in today’s society. They try to put themselves in the position where they can “improve, learn, teach, and to be challenged.”

Blacklava features a wide range of items, from t-shirts to mugs to taiko sticks. Each item is created with the purpose of sending a message, and you can send it in style.

Over at GASP!, we loved thought that you could definitely “show off your pride in your driving with [their] “Good Asian Driver” Tee.”

Do some shopping at Blacklava and get 10% off of a minimum purchase of $25 with promo code: 8ASIANS10

Blacklava is giving two lucky 8Asians readers a chance to win their “Good Asian Driver” t-shirt!

Ok, ok, so you you’re ready to enter? Read on!

What you could win from 8Asians and Blacklava?
Two (2) random winners will each receive a Good Asian Driver T-Shirt by Blacklava. (Printed on 100% Cotton T)

Hurry, this contest closes soon!
One entry per person, please.

How do you enter?
1) Like the 8Asians Facebook Page!

2) Like the Blacklava.net Facebook page!

3) Fill out the form below:

Why do I have to fill out this form? We’re just trying to capture all the info needed to fulfill the prizes faster.

Can I enter more than once? No! Why you being so greedy?!

Prizes courtesy of: 8Asians.com and Blacklava.net.