On This Day: June 14, 1945

By Ciaran Duggan,

The chairman and president of Rancho Obi-Wan, Steve Sansweet, was born on this day back in 1945. 

The Star Wars museum was originally created in 1998 and contains the world's largest privately owned Star Wars collection which was amassed for over 37 years by Steve Sansweet.

Last week Mr. Sansweet launched an appeal to Star Wars fans who may know the whereabouts of a thief who stole hundreds of valuable Star Wars items, some appraised for over $200,000.

Rancho Obi Wan 

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Rare 'Star Wars' Collectibles Stolen From Rancho Obi-Wan

By: Dominic Jones

Long time Star Wars fans will be familiar with Steve Sansweet, the former head of fan relations at Lucasfilm.  While Sansweet retired from Lucasfilm in 2011, he remains active in the Star Wars fan community as the owner of the world's largest Star Wars collection, known as Rancho Obi-Wan.  Unfortunately, Rancho Obi-Wan was the victim of a major theft over the past few years.  Sansweet released a statement today, informing fans of the situation.

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'The Force Awakens' Gets Rave (Spoiler Free!) Reviews From Celebrities, Fans At Premiere

By: Benjamin Hart

The world premiere of Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens took place last night in Hollywood, California! The event saw the attendance of the entire cast and crew, along with many other celebrities and fans, most of whom had yet to see the film itself. After the first official screening of The Force Awakens ended a slew of short, spoiler free reviews began to hit the Internet giving all of us our first solid answer to the question "is it good?" An almost unanimous "yes" has resounded from all who have seen the movie. Of course the are hundreds of reviews across the web, but we decided to give you a taste of what people are saying by collecting some of these reactions from several folks, most of whom are related to the Star Wars saga in various ways. You can check those out below:

Clare Grant - Voice of Lattz Razzi in Star Wars: The Clone Wars

I loved it, guys #theforceawakens
Posted by Clare Grant on Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Kyle Newman - Director of Fanboys

#TheForceAwakens had it all -- action, adventure, myth, magic, mystery, warmth, wit and most importantly HEART. I will say no more for now. But be sure to see it. Big and loud. MTFBWY!
Posted by Kyle Newman on Tuesday, December 15, 2015

And huge congrats to Producer Bryan Burk on #TheForceAwakens and #MissionImpossible -- both thoroughly exhilarating and...
Posted by Kyle Newman on Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Amy Hennig - Design director of an upcoming Star Wars video game

J.J. nailed it. #StarWarsForceAwakens is wonderful.

— Amy Hennig (@amy_hennig) December 15, 2015

Patton Oswalt - Actor

JJ did it. #StarWarsForceAwakens

— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) December 15, 2015

And without spoiling it, I can say that #StarWarsForceAwakens has the BEST final shot of any Star Wars film. Wow.

— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) December 15, 2015

Anthony Breznican - Senior writer at Entertainment Weekly

I'll say this to non-spoiler about #StarWars #TheForceAwakens. You'll laugh more than you expect. And you'll be hit harder than you expect.

— Anthony Breznican (@Breznican) December 15, 2015

Corey Vidal - YouTuber

Wow.
Posted by Corey Vidal on Monday, December 14, 2015

I'm trying not to let the hype overwhelm me - I DON'T have a clear head. But I LOVED it. REALLY good, and edge of my seat a LOT. 8 or 9/10.
Posted by Corey Vidal on Monday, December 14, 2015

Having had time to let it really sink in... the movie's incredible. It's what I wanted it to be. And in a lot of places, even better.
Posted by Corey Vidal on Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Also, every single scene with a lightsaber was INCREDIBLE. INCREDIBLE! SO SO SO well done. I was on the edge of my seat,...
Posted by Corey Vidal on Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Chris Hardwick - CEO of Nerdist

No spoilers but #TheForceAwakens is beyond amazing. Truly. It was an emotional experience that exceeded my hopes!!! https://t.co/DX8L8qH9sf

— Chris Hardwick (@hardwick) December 15, 2015

Chris Taylor - Deputy editor at Mashable, author of How Star Wars Conquered The Universe

I got chills. I got goosebumps. I laughed. I teared up. #TheForceAwakens

— Chris Taylor (@FutureBoy) December 15, 2015

Were there flaws? Sure. Did they matter? Not one bit. The movie's heart is in the right place. It's 100% pure #starwars. #TheForceAwakens

— Chris Taylor (@FutureBoy) December 15, 2015

One non-spoiler thing I forgot to say: great cantina music, @Lin_Manuel!

— Chris Taylor (@FutureBoy) December 15, 2015

Stephen Sansweet - Owner, curator of Rancho Obi-Wan

No spoilers, but I loved it!!!
Posted by Stephen J. Sansweet on Monday, December 14, 2015

Matt Martin - Manager of Digital Content and Community Relations at Lucasfilm.

Spoiler free #TheForceAwakens review: pic.twitter.com/Eli6ykyly0

— Matt Martin (@missingwords) December 15, 2015

In addition, the BBC caught reactions from various fans, some of which had been waiting outside the TCL Chinese Theatre for days and were invited into the premiere. You can hear their reviews here!

In just a few days we will have all had a chance to see in and give our thoughts, it's going to be incredible!

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Steve Sansweet Recaps The History Of Star Wars Toys Ahead Of 'Force Friday'

By: Benjamin Hart

"Force Friday" is mere hours away and anticipation is building as fans grow increasingly excited to get their hands on all the newest merchandise from The Force Awakens. In preparation for the occasion, Lucasfilm and Disney have looked to the most infamous Star Wars collector on the planet to take us all the way back to the beginning and recap the history of Star Wars toy collecting. Steve Sansweet, the former head of fan relations at Lucasfilm, is now the owner and curator of Rancho Obi-Wan in Petaluma, California, which houses the World's largest Star Wars collection. In a video shared by Disney, Sansweet gives us a tour of the museum and points out several toys from the past six films. You can watch it below:

The Force is strong with these collectibles. Tune in to Star Wars YouTube at 2:30 p.m. PST for a live unboxing event marking the release of products from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Full details: http://di.sn/6186ByR98
Posted by Disney on Wednesday, September 2, 2015

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Details On Toys"R"Us' Force Friday Events Revealed

By: Benjamin Hart

We are now exactly a month away from from "Force Friday", which will mark the release of countless nw toys and other merchandise for The Force Awakens. One of the biggest retailers that will be involved in the release is Toys"R"Us which has been in the business of selling Star Wars toys since the very first items were released back in 1977. Now the company is now looking to the future and has big plans for it's Midnight madness events that will be taking place at Toys"R"Us stores worldwide. Today a press release surfaced which gives us all the details about what Toys"R"Us has in store for anxious customers, including a massive event at the Toys"R"Us store in Times Square that will host special guests, legendary Star Wars collector and Rancho Obi-Wan curator Steve Sansweet, along with official Star Wars artist Jeff Carlisle. You can read all about it below:

TOYS“R”US^® TO LAUNCH NEW STAR WARS^™ SAGA PRODUCTS WITH MIDNIGHT OPENING EVENTS WORLDWIDE

The Next Chapter of the Legendary Franchise Begins at Toys“R”Us Stores Across the Globe on Force Friday, September 4 at 12:01am as Fans Get First Access to New Toys, Exclusive Giveaways and More

Company’s International Flagship Store in Times Square to Host Historic Star Wars Toy Exhibition and Ultimate Midnight Opening Celebration

WAYNE, NJ (August 4, 2015) – Toys“R”Us^® is going into hyperdrive and preparing an out-of-this-galaxy, global celebration for the upcoming debut of toys based on the next chapter of the Star Wars^™ Saga at 12:01am on Force Friday, September 4. Counting down to the highly anticipated toy launch and this fall’s new theatrical release, Toys“R”Us stores worldwide and Toysrus.com have transformed into Destination: Star Wars, every fan’s retail source for The Force with hundreds of new products, including those only available at Toys“R”Us. On Force Friday, Toys“R”Us stores around the globe will open their doors for special midnight opening festivities, providing customers of all ages the opportunity to be among the first to purchase must-have merchandise, receive exclusive giveaways and immerse themselves in all thingsStar Wars. The company’s international flagship store, Toys“R”Us Times Square in New York City, will host a historicStar Wars toy exhibition leading up to the grandest midnight opening celebration of all, welcoming legions of eager fans with costumed characters, signing events, giveaways and more all day on Thursday, September 3.

“Since the introduction of the first Star Wars toy in 1977, Toys“R”Us has served as the ultimate destination for Star Wars playthings, providing millions of kids and collectors worldwide with their most beloved memorabilia,” said Richard Barry, Executive Vice President, Global Chief Merchandising Officer, Toys“R”Us, Inc. “Since then, Star Wars has become a time-honored franchise with loyal fan interest, making it a perennial, top-selling licensed property. With the upcoming introduction of the new Star Wars toy line, we’re excited to welcome the next generation of fans into our stores around the world with exclusive products, special events, feature shops and giveaways.” 

Toys“R”Us to Help Fans Worldwide Build Their Toy Empires

With operations in 38 countries, Toys“R”Us is leveraging its global footprint and position as the toy authority to provide an unprecedented Star Wars experience worldwide. On Force Friday, September 4, Toys“R”Us locations in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, Poland, Portugal, Spain and the U.K, will open at 12:01am to welcome eager shoppers. The first customers to line up for the big product debut will receive Star Wars giveaways, including an exclusive poster, as well as the chance to be among the first to purchase exclusive Star Wars merchandise in dedicated front-of-store feature shops.

Leading up to Force Friday, stores in each of these countries will count down the minutes to 12:01am on September 4 with digital clocks, as well as Star Wars-themed microsites on each of their respective e-commerce pages. Social media users can follow the company’s worldwide midnight openings on each country’s social media channels, as well as via the Toys“R”Us U.S. Twitter channel, @Toysrus.

Midnight Openings Descend on Destination: Star Wars in the U.S.

When the clock strikes 12:01am on September 4, all Toys“R”Us stores in the U.S. will open their doors, giving customers the opportunity to be among the first to purchase hundreds of new Star Wars playthings, including a wide variety of merchandise they can’t find anywhere else.^* As an added bonus, little Jedi Knights and their families attending midnightopening events will have the chance to receive special giveaways, including a limited edition LEGO^® Star WarsCommemorative Brick and an exclusive Star Wars poster, while supplies last.^** Also at midnight on Force Friday, shoppers will be able to browse and purchase the new products online at Toysrus.com/StarWars.

Those eager to count down to the highly anticipated toy debut can now find digital clocks at all Toys“R”Us locations nationwide and online at Toysrus.com/DestinationStarWars. Beginning on Force Friday, dedicated Star Wars feature shops will be found at the front of all stores nationwide, featuring a combination of figures, construction sets, accessories and more, plus updated countdown clocks reset to tick off the minutes to the release of the new movie.

Additionally, gamers can now preorder Star Wars Battlefront^™, the ultimate Star Wars video game experience, along with Disney Infinity 3.0 Star Wars, at Toys“R”Us stores nationwide and online at Toysrus.com/StarWars.

For the latest Destination: Star Wars news and updates, fanatics can follow @ToysRUs on Instagram and Twitter, as well as Facebook.com/Toysrus. Followers are encouraged to post photos of their Star Wars toy empire, themselves dressed in their best Star Wars cosplay and their midnight opening experience, as well as engage with one another and Toys“R”Us using #DestinationStarWars.

The Force is Strong at Toys“R”Us Times Square

The biggest midnight opening celebration will take place at the company’s international flagship store in New York City, Toys“R”Us Times Square, where fans of all ages are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite Star Wars character and take part in dozens of one-of-a-kind activities designed especially for Star Wars aficionados.^***

The World’s Greatest Toy Store^™ is kicking the party off early with a special exhibition featuring prototypes, originals and early editions of some of the best-known Star Wars toys in the world, curated by Rancho Obi-Wan, Inc., a non-profit museum that houses the Guinness World Record-certified largest collection of Star Wars memorabilia. Presented prominently throughout the store, “Destination: Star Wars – The Experience,” will be on display from Wednesday, August 26 through Monday, September 7 and will feature dozens of notable collectibles based on all six feature films from theStar Wars Saga, including the original first four mail-away action figures from 1978, a large-sized Chewbacca figure in never publicly-released The Empire Strikes Back packaging from Kenner Products and a rare 2003 LEGO Star Wars Cloud City building set.^****

The adventure kicks into high gear on Thursday, September 3, when the store hosts Star Wars activities throughout the day, beginning at 9am^****, including:

·         A book signing and meet and greet with Steve Sansweet, Chief Executive Officer and President of Rancho Obi-Wan, Inc., storied Star Wars author and former Head of Fan Relations and Director of Content Management at Lucasfilm Ltd.

·         An art class and meet and greet with fan-favorite Star Wars and science fiction artist, Jeff Carlisle.

·         Star Wars product demonstrations and activations throughout the store, including Star Wars-themed 3-D action figure creation with 3D Plus Me, video gaming on Disney Infinity 3.0 Star Wars kiosks and experiencing intergalactic sound on Star Wars-themed headphones powered by SMS Audio.

·         A LEGO Star Wars make and take for rebels looking to build their toy empire brick by brick.

·         A Light Saber Academy with members of New York Jedi, a community of cosplayers, martial artists and teachers who share practical stage combat techniques oriented toward Light Sabers.

·         Photo opportunities with costumed characters, including Furbacca, a character versioned after the Hasbro^®toy that makes wookiee sounds like CHEWBACCA, Geoffrey the Giraffe and more.

·         Ice cream flavors inspired by the Star Wars Saga from Scoops“R”Us^™, the flagship store’s in-house ice cream shop located on the Lower Level.

·         Star Wars-themed cookie decorating at a “Wookiee” Cookie Party on Level 1.

·         Special giveaways for the first fans in line, including a Collector’s Edition LEGO Star Wars Commemorative Brick, an exclusive, limited edition Star Wars poster and a Star Wars Character Flashlight from JAKKS Pacific.^***

·         Star Wars trivia, a costume contest and a galaxy of excitement and prizes, while supplies last, for those fanatics waiting in line.

·         A panel discussion with Steve Sansweet and Jeff Carlisle for select lucky fans, which will also be livestreamed via Periscope @Toysrus on Twitter.

·         The ultimate unveiling of the official Toys“R”Us Times Square Star Wars feature shop at 12:01am on Force Friday, September 4.

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Rancho Obi-Wan Announces "Inspired by the Force: Star Wars Fan Artifacts & Art" Book

By: Dominic Jones

Steve Sansweet's legendary Star Wars collection housed a Rancho Obi-Wan in California is about to be commemorated in book form.  Rancho Obi-Wan announced today the first in a new series of books called The Treasures of Rancho Obi-Wan.  The first book, titled Inspired by the Force: Star Wars Fan Artifacts & Art will be feature many of the fan made items in Sansweet's collection.  The book will cost $25 and will be available for pre-order in March and pick up at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim.  

The official Rancho Obi-Wan site describes the book saying,

Rancho Obi-Wan’s 900-square-foot exhibit at Celebration Anaheim April 16-19 will focus on how Star Wars fans through the years have made their own tremendous contributions to that far-away galaxy, and in commemoration the nonprofit museum will make available a limited print-run book, “Inspired by the Force: Star Wars Fan Artifacts & Art.”

The full-color, hardcover 72-page book will act as an exhibit guide, containing photos and stories of scores of the items on display. Written and photographed by Steve Sansweet and Anne Neumann, with design and layout by Stan Stice, the book is intended to be the first volume in a series, “The Treasures of Rancho Obi-Wan.” It also includes a 4-page centerspread foldout that has hundreds of photos of visitors to Rancho and to our exhibits at past Celebration events.

The new book, with an initial printing of just 1,000 copies, is one of several surprises that Rancho will reveal in the weeks leading up to what many believe will be the largest and most exciting Star Wars fan event ever.

The Rancho Obi-Wan Experience exhibit will feature fan objects and art starting in the late 1970s through today, from an airbrushed van tire cover and hand-tooled leather backgammon board to a Chewbacca tissue box cover and bird house, from amazing art mash-ups based on a print by Goya and a painting by Picasso to bizarre limited edition figurines made by urban artists.

The book will cost $25 and pre-orders for pick-up at Celebration will begin in March on this web site.

Both Steve Sansweet, chairman and CEO of Rancho Obi-Wan, and Anne Neumann, vice president and general manager, will be available at posted hours to sign the new book at no charge.

More exciting news about the Rancho Obi-Wan Experience Exhibit and other Rancho activities will be announced soon.

I have to say this book looks fantastic.  I will definitely be picking up a copy for myself.  I saw the Rancho Obi-Wan display at Celebration Europe in 2013 and it was fantastic.  I can't wait to see what they have in store for Celebration Anaheim!

Source: Rancho Obi-Wan

 

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Steve Sansweet & Rancho Obi-Wan Coming To Celebration Anaheim

By: Benjamin Hart

Legendary Star Wars collector Steve Sansweet is confirmed to be attending Star Wars Celebration Anaheim next year, and with him he'll be bringing part of enormous Rancho Obi-Wan museum. As with it's past two Celebration exhibits, Rancho Obi-Wan will be showcasing a different selection of memorabilia from Sansweet's collection, which is the largest in the World. The exhibit is expected to include 300 items in a 900-square-foot section of the main exhibit floor.

The Rancho Obi-Wan exhibit will be open every day of the convention, which takes place April 16th - 19th, 2015 at the Anaheim Convention center. Be sure to head over to the official Celebration web site and get your tickets now! It will no doubt be an incredible event.

Source: StarWarsCelebration.com

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Star Wars Celebs Take ALS 'Ice Bucket Challenge' (Updated!)

By Chris Seekell

This article was updated on August 24th, 2014 with many, many more videos!

The "Ice Bucket Challenge" has been sweeping the world this summer, raising awareness for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

This week, several public figures related to Star Wars took the challenge.

First up, is Star Wars Episode VII director JJ Abrams.



Then Disney CEO Bob Iger.



Next up is 2016 stand alone film director Gareth Edwards!



Next is Episode VII star, Oscar Isaac, (flanked, supposedly, by his Episode VII cast members Harrison Ford and Adam Driver covered in sheets to hide their costumes!)

Post by Oscar Isaac.

Another Episode VII star, Daisy Ridley, also got in on the action



Luke Skywalker actor Mark Hamill responded to Daisey Ridely's challenege, in kind


Next is the mighty Chewbacca himself, Peter Mayhew,



Next is Wicket actor, Warwick Davis



Former head of fan relations for Lucasfilm, Steven Sansweet also got in on the fun!

Post by Stephen J. Sansweet.

The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels voice actor James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi) also took the challenge.



Sr. Events Lead at Lucasfilm (aka, Star Wars Celebration planner) Mary Franklin also took the challenge!



And lastly, the 501st legion responded to JJ Abrams challenge, check it out below,


ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Answered from 501st Legion on Vimeo.

Bonus Round!  Here at the SWU we couldn't pass up the chance for a #Cumberwatch!  So we present Sherlock star and one the actors most frequently rumored to be in Star Wars, Benedict Cumberbatch!



You can find out more about ALS here.

We are looking forward to more videos!

Update #2: 

Mark Hamill takes the challenge, as issued by Daisy Ridley



And here's Harrison Ford

Star Wars Rebels cast member Steve Blum also joined in, along with a heartfelt message

Post by Steve Blum.

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Rancho Obi-Wan Announces Fundraising Events

By: Dominic Jones

Star Wars fan community legend Steve Sansweet has announced his upcoming fundraising plans to support his Rancho Obi-Wan museum, home of his world record holding Star Wars collection.  Two events will be beginning on March 2nd (this coming Sunday), the first, the Rancho Obi-Thon, is an auction consisting of many rare and one of kind items, the second, known as Rancho Obi-Wan Dupe Deals, is also an auction this time for items which Steve has multiples of.

The Rancho Obi-Wan website describes the Rancho Obi-Thon as, 

"First up is Rancho Obi-Thon, a seven-day eBay charity auction to raise funds for the ongoing cost of running Rancho. There are original artworks and prints, one-of-a-kind fan-made collectibles, autographs, posters, prototypes and many other items. Featured is a double-sided Revenge of the Sith theatrical poster autographed by George Lucas, Samuel Jackson, Ian McDiarmid, Hayden Christensen and others.

Donors include artists such as Dan Bergren, Katie Cook, Doug Cowan, Ingrid Hardy,Adam Hughes, Erik Maell, Eli Rutten, Allison Sohn, and Jerry VanderStelt. Other contributors include Tom Nelson, Prop Store, Paula Rosenberg, Walt Crowley, Gentle Giant, Highbridge Audio, Super7 and Funko.

Rancho Obi-Thon starts on eBay on March 2, 2014 at 12 Noon Pacific Time."

If the Revenge of the Sith poster signed by George Lucas, Samuel Jackson, Ian McDiarmid, and Hayden Christensen doesn't get you excited, I don't know what will!

The Rancho Obi-Wan website describes the Rancho Obi-Wan Dupe Deals as,

"Also starting March 2nd will be a continuing series of eBay listings under the title Rancho Obi-Wan Dupe Deals. These are duplicate Star Wars items that owner Steve Sansweet has amassed over the years, usually by forgetting he already had an item and buying it again! Steve is contributing all of the items for the auctions, and proceeds will go to Rancho Obi-Wan. Each purchase will be accompanied by a certificate attesting that the item is a duplicate from the world’s largest Star Wars collection."

This sounds like a great way to make some additions to your collection!

Find all the details about the event here.

You can follow Dominic on Twitter: @DominicJ25

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Rancho Obi-Wan Recognized by the Guiness Book of World Records 2014

By: Dominic Jones

Congratulations are in order to Mr. Steve Sansweet, who's massive Star Wars collection housed in his famous Rancho Obi-Wan has been recognized by the Guiness Book of World Records 2014 as the world's biggest Star Wars collection!  Sansweet, who's been collecting since the very beginning owns over 300,000 pieces of memorabilia (though only 90,546 have been properly counted and cataloged and thus 90,546 is technically the record) from all corners of the Star Wars galaxy!

On behalf of the SWU, Congratulations Mr. Sansweet on the well deserved, and long overdue honor!

Check out this awesome video of Steve Sansweet discussing his collection with the folks from Guiness:

Pick Up the Guinness Book of World Records 2014 from Amazon here.

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Steve Sansweet Bringing Rancho Obi-Wan Experience to Star Wars Celebration Europe II

By: Dominic Jones

The official Star Wars Celebration website announced that Rancho Obi-Wan CEO, Star Wars author, Lucasfilm fan relations adviser and collector extraordinaire Steve Sansweet will be attending Star Wars Celebration Europe II this July 26-28 at the Messe Essen in Essen, Germany.  Sansweet, who is a veteran of all Star Wars Celebrations, will be bringing the Rancho Obi-Wan experience to CEII so that fans can get a taste of his legendary Star Wars collection,  housed in his museum Rancho Obi-Wan.  The Rancho Obi-Wan experience debuted with enormous success at Celebration VI this past summer.  Sansweet promises a variety of unique items will be brought to Germany saying "We are making our selections now, but we will be bringing an assortment of items related to the making of the films and the merchandise, vintage toys that collectors rarely have a chance to see in person, and many one-of-a-kind pieces."  This is can't miss opportunity at Celebration.

Buy your tickets for CEII here.

Listen to our interview with Steve Sansweet on the SWU Podcast here.

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SOLD! For $11,500

 By: Dominic Jones

We reported last week on a huge action figure auction to benefit Steve Sansweet's Rancho Obi-Wan Museum.  The collection was made up of 1950 loose Star Wars action figures and it has been sold for $11,500!!  Congrats to Steve Sansweet for raising so much money, and to whoever bought this collection: ENJOY!

Don't forget to "Like" Rancho Obi-Wan on Facebook.

Also listen to Steve Sansweet talk about Rancho Obi-Wan (among other things) in Episode 46 of the SWU Podcast.

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Rancho Obi-Wan Action Figure Auction

By: Dominic Jones

Steve Sansweet's Rancho Obi-Wan is what many collectors aspire to.  Now Rancho Obi-Wan is giving fans a chance to get closer to that dream, they're auctioning off 1,950 loose Star Wars action figures to benefit the museum!  The figures, which were donated by ILM model maker Fon Davis, make up approximately 85% of all officially made Star Wars action figures.  The auction closes on December 9th, 2012 at 11:00 am PST.  You can place a bid on the collection here.

Don't forget to "Like" Rancho Obi-Wan on Facebook.

Also listen to Steve Sansweet talk about Rancho Obi-Wan (among other things) in Episode 46 of the SWU Podcast.

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The SWU Podcast Episode 46 | 7/27/2012

In this episode of the SWU Podcast, hosts Chris, Ben, Savanna, and Dominic are joined by Mr. Steve Sansweet, long time Lucasfilm employee and avid Star Wars collector and author. They discuss a wide range of topics including Star Wars fandom, collecting, and his upcoming CVI exhibit. Also listen for this weeks news.



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Rancho Obi-Wan Coming to Celebration VI

By: Dominic Jones

For many fans Steve Sansweet's Rancho Obi-Wan is the ultimate Star Wars collectibles museum. Now fans attending Star Wars Celebration VI this August 23-26 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, will have to opportunity to get a taste of what Rancho Obi-Wan is like. It was announced last week on the Rancho Obi-Wan Facebook page that Steve Sansweet will be bringing several rare items for fans to see. The announcement read:

"The Rancho Obi-Wan Experience is coming to Star Wars Celebration VI! Filling a large 600-square-foot space on the exhibition floor, this will be a specially curated exhibit of some of the treasures from ROW, ranging from props and prototypes to original art and fan-made wonders. Stop by and chat with Steve about your collecting passions, get your books signed, pick up some special souvenirs, and get help planning a future trip to ROW."

This is a fantastic opportunity for fans to get a glimpse of the many treasures stored in Rancho Obi-Wan. For a look a Steve's collection check out the video below:

You can get a preview of some of the items that will be brought to CVI here.

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