Located in northern california, rancho obi wan began as the private collection of star wars superfan steve sansweet and has turned into the worlds largest museum of star wars collectibles and ephemera. Eric ehrlich has again designed a stellar patch for. Daniels, a highly talented artist and fan of pop culture in general, has done popular prints and tshirts for star wars and other licensees. You can win one of these patches by playing star wars with friends in support of rancho obi wan. Rancho obiwan is the home to the worlds largest collection of star wars memorabilia.
Star wars celebration chicago 2019 rancho obiwan blue patch. We have patches from all over the world, from the 501st, rebel legion, droid builders, and mando mercs. The force for change contest awarded participants with various items such as patches and prints for buying in. People who donated were eligible for amazing prizes such as being an extra in one of the films, going to the premier, and getting to spend a weekend at skywalker ranch with access to the archives. At the end of the episode, sansweet himself bought a lifesize.
Saturday the th, enjoy the long summer day with a barbeque, games, auctions and fun. Spanning over 9,000squarefeet, rancho obiwan offers visitors an authentic. Rancho obi wan is a proprietary term used under authorization. Current supporting members of rancho obi wan are offered an exclusive patch commemorating the 20th anniversary of episode i and featuring darth maul. Steve will have other goodies available for fans, including the may the fourth debut of a brand new rancho obi wan patch. Prop store and rancho obi wan present an extraordinary collection of star warsinspired art in the rancho obi wan death star auction. Imagine what we could give rancho obi wan if all those likes gave one single dollar to the.
The rancho obiwan experience at celebration chicago april 11. Nov 29, 2012 rancho obiwan, the giant collection of all things star wars owned by steve sansweet, will be hitting the road for celebration vi. Star wars celebration vi collecting club patch set five star wars collecting clubs along with the celebration vi collecting track will mark celebration vi by giving away sections of an exclusive 6piece patch set. Rancho obi wan s 900squarefoot exhibit at celebration anaheim april 1619 will focus on how star wars fans through the years have made their. Rancho obiwan at celebration orlando 2017 imperial holocron. Only current supporting members can order the celebration chicago specific items online, however they will be available to all attendees of celebration at our booth in chicago. The rancho obiwan experience at celebration chicago april. Rancho obiwan recreation of famous happy birthday star wars cake. It was featured as the site of an auction in the premiere episode of syfys series collection intervention. The rancho obiwan experience will have a minimuseum space on the main exhibit floor and will showcase all sorts of item, from props and prototypes to original art and fanmade wonders, all brought from the worlds largest private collection of star wars stuff. The ultimate action figure collection as well as offering rancho obi wan memberships. Rancho obi wan will premiere an exclusive celebration europe ii patch designed by sublevel studios ace illustrator, mark daniels. Rancho obi wan serves to inspire through the preservation and cultivation of the star wars legacy.
Rancho obi wan officially opened its doors in 2011. If you want to join us at rancho obiwan for the 5th annual gala in 2016, you need to be a member of rancho obiwan and purchase a ticket. As many of you know, i am on the board of rancho obiwan, a private nonprofit museum housing the worlds largest collection of star wars memorabilia. Its been exciting to be one of a handful of topfeatured record holders for 2014.
This years patch and membership card art are based on a painting by the talented daniel bergren, which was done expressly for rancho obi wan for a fundraising auction. Rancho obiwan is the sonoma county, california residence and storehouse of stephen j. Rancho obiwan is a publicly supported, nonprofit museum in petaluma, california that houses the worlds largest star wars memorabilia collection, as certified by guinness world records in 2014 our mission is to inspire people by showcasing the collection and promoting a warm, joyous, inclusive environment for a fun, authentic fan experience. Ringos birthday fundraiser for rancho obiwan, petaluma, ca. Rancho obiwan is in the process of developing their 20 membership kits, but it will include a new 20 membership patch, a welcome letter from steve. Rancho obiwan will premiere an exclusive celebration europe ii patch designed by sublevel studios ace illustrator, mark daniels. On behalf of everyone at rancho obi wan, thank you for coming to see us at star wars celebration chicago. Next year, rancho obiwan celebrates five years as a notforprofit, and the gala on november 5, 2016, is sure to surpass even this years amazing event. Steve sansweets rancho obi wan star wars museum has been recognized as the worlds largest collection of star wars memorabilia. This years patch and membership card art are based on a painting by the talented daniel bergren, which was done expressly for rancho obiwan for a fundraising auction. By becoming a member of rancho obiwan you are joining with us to support our endeavors of education and inspiration.
Rancho obiwan is a 9000squarefoot nonprofit museum located on the outskirts of wine country in petaluma, california. Rancho obi wan bills itself as a distinctive interactive experience. It even comes with a magnifying glass book mark to help one peruse. Star wars celebration vi collecting club patch set. Next up in news new animal crossing patch tries fixing the broken bell economy. Vintage jedi patch star wars patch luke skywalker patch rey patch obi wan kenobi patch yoda patch anakin skywalker patch rebel patch northboundtrainshirt. Tour rancho obiwan with the worlds largest collection of star.
They even have a gift shop with hats, tshirts, stickers, mugs, patches, and even. Star wars celebration chicago rancho obiwan patch in hand. Prop store auctions 30 artist designed death stars for rancho obi. As a thank you, you will receive the 2017 membership kit. Steve will be signing copies of his new book star wars. Star wars celebration chicago 2019 rancho obi wan blue patch. This years patch features obiwan kenobi from episode iv with artwork by gabe farber. Rancho obi wan is a nonprofit public benefit corporation whose purpose is to serve the public through the collection, conservation, exhibition. Change contest awarded participants with various items such as patches and prints for buying in. So were celebrating and also helping to secure the future of what we do best. Aug 08, 2012 rancho obiwan brings treasures, logo souvenirs, and giveaways for fellow fans at celebration vi.
One could easily spend hours upon hours pouring through this unusual book from the new york times. Rancho obi wan, has literally thousands of patches and is constantly bolstering the collection, so much so that were actually not sure yet what the exact count is. But not many of you know why i believe so strongly in this organization. Rancho obi wan virtual museum is open and covid19 update. Jun 06, 2017 those who want to get in touch with sansweet about the stolen items can do so directly on the rancho obi wan site. Lose yourself in the largest star wars collection ever.
Rancho obiwan tour and membership details the star wars report. Rancho obiwan tour by the owner steve 2102017 filmed by. Sansweet runs the rancho obi wan as a nonprofit organization that donates money from tours to local and national charities and earlier this year he. Rancho obiwan coming to star wars celebration chicago. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the empire strikes back this year, it recalls the feel of the 1980 topps trading card stickers with elements from. Mar 15, 2020 how to install the clone wars revived r 1. Rancho obi wan s annual fundraiser galaween took place on saturday, october 24. My first rancho obiwan tour new live broadcasts behind the scenes our family videos subscribe to ch. Here is the latest from rancho obi wan return of the gala. The rebel legion quilt was on display at star wars celebration v in orlando florida august 1215. The rancho obi wan 2015 membership kit is in its final stages of production and will start shipping shortly to new members and current members as they renew.
Sansweet runs the rancho obi wan as a nonprofit organization that donates money from tours to local and national charities and earlier this year he was alerted that some of his pieces. Philip shot a great gallery of the new selfguided tour throughout the facility prior to the event which made for some nice clean shots. Rancho obi wan brings treasures, logo souvenirs, and giveaways for fellow fans at celebration vi. Your support there was integral to our continued operation. The latest patch prize for star wars with friends at celebration 2020 has arrived. Mar 04, 2020 prop store and rancho obiwan present an extraordinary collection of star warsinspired art in the rancho obiwan death star auction. Ever want to see the original boba fett blaster in person. Yearly membership gets you a special lapel pin, special patch designed by joe. Apr 12, 2019 visiting rancho obi wan is like coming home for star wars nerds. Excerpts from steve sansweets star wars biggest collection rancho obiwan tour, on april 1st 20. Dec 15, 2011 rancho obiwan row is a nonprofit star wars memorabilia museum on the outskirts of winecountry in sonoma county, california, just a 50minute drive north of san francisco. The rancho obiwan 2015 membership kit is in its final stages of production and will start shipping shortly to new members and current members as they renew.
To find out more, you can head over to the official rancho obi wan website to see even more of the collection. It is covered in the online video visit to rancho obiwan. Rancho obi wan is a publicly supported, notforprofit museum located in petaluma, california housing the worlds largest star wars memorabilia collection as. Our friends at rancho obiwan have just announced that prop store will be auctioning off 30 artistdesigned death stars with proceeds going. May 03, 20 steve will be signing copies of his new book star wars. Man pleads guilty to stealing star wars collectibles.
Immolation of the empire mick, matt and kathy glebes. Its a fantastic chronology and a great collection of star wars history. Funds raised are used for insurance, utilities, professional services, maintenance on the buildings, and protection and preservation of the collection. Friday, the 12th, will be reserved for wine tasting featuring wines from skywalker vineyards.
Meet lucy a rhode island red, ethel gold star, janis goldenlaced wyandotte and grace silverlaced. This collection represents the hard work of over 30 artists, who applied their talents and star wars love to create oneofakind works of art out of the franchises most deadly planetkiller in a celebration of art, science fiction, and that galaxy far, far away. Galaween celebrated the ties between star wars and halloween with special guests, games, live and silent auctions, food, and drinks for those who dont know, rancho obi wan is a notforprofit museum, a 501c charity, that holds the largest private collection of star wars memorabilia anywhere in the. Eric ehrlich has again designed a stellar patch for our 2020 membership kit. The museum is temporarily closed due to the novel coronavirus. Star wars 2017 little debbie rancho obi wan box and cards. Inspired by the poster art from the esb radio drama, this image of yoda feeding the row chickens was created by artist r. Featuring 63 patches 62 standard and 1 large rebel legion patch in the center donated by rebel legion members from around the globe.
It was great to see so many friends and make new ones. Members get special privileges like the line pass for celebration, ability to purchase a memberonly celebration patch and the ability to tour rancho obiwan. Rancho obiwan experience at star wars celebration vi. Assimilation of the empire tori robinsons rancho obi. It is an eyepopping, wonderinducing, interactive experience for fans of the saga of all ages and from all over the world. You may be able to deduct donations from your federallytaxable income. What makes star wars and rancho obiwan special to me. The defendant was a longtime friend of the owner of the rancho obi wan star wars museum near petaluma. Rebelscums shane turgeon and chris wyman along with site owner philip wise were on hand for all the festivities. Worlds biggest star wars collection opens virtual tour. Largest collection of star wars memorabilia has more than. The grand reopening of rancho obi wan this is a story from a few different perspectives.
For rows ceii patch, daniels has designed a stylized obi wan bust with a death star hallwaytype backdrop. A visit to rancho obiwan is a distinctive experience unlike that offered by any other museum, exhibit, archive, or memorabilia collection our docentled tours appeal to avid star wars fans, who can spend hours pondering topics ranging from action figures to screenused props and so much more. The quilt includes a rancho obi wan patch donated by lucasfilms steve sansweet. Sansweet, where he maintains the worlds largest private star wars collection. The museum is a publicly supported nonprofit organization in petaluma, and if you join as a virtual member, you can lend your own support right now.
The worlds largest star wars memorabilia collection at. Star wars celebration chicago 2019 rancho obiwan members. To book a tour you must become a member of rancho obi wan, membership. Jul 14, 20 steve will be signing copies of his new book star wars. Sep 12, 20 steve sansweets rancho obi wan star wars museum has been recognized as the worlds largest collection of star wars memorabilia. What this means is that you can get up close and personal with an stunning collection of star wars memorabilia. Rancho obiwan at star wars celebration honors history. Unicef did a really cool thing for the sequel trilogy. The rancho obiwan experience at celebration chicago fantha. We meet steve sansweet at rancho obi wan, a museum dedicated to celebrating the memorabilia and culture of star wars fandom. Rancho obi wan coming to star wars celebration chicago a display of unique star wars memorabilia will commemorate 20 years of celebrations and more to celebrate 20 years of fans gathering to celebrate the saga, is pleased to announce a special display coming to star wars celebration chicago rancho obi wan, home of the guinness. Members get special privileges and offers and as a thank you for your donation we will send you the 2018 membership kit with patch art by kris penix. Rancho obi wan has about 300,000 peices in its collection.
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