The odds are 4269 to 1!
Here are the random photos from our database associated with this number. See below for their explanations.
The Rancho Obi-Wan Experience: Prop Case #1
There are many one-of-a-kind screen used or production related props at Rancho Obi-Wan. Log in to the Virtual Museum to see Steve talk about some of the items on display such as a Duros head, Givin hands and head, a piece of 4-LOM, Pieces of Leia’s costume from Return of the Jedi and a genuine piece of the Millennium Falcon.
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Behind the Scenes: Circa 2006
Having trouble getting your collection under control? Boxes everywhere? Overwhelm setting in? You’re not alone and it’s completely natural. It happens to everyone. And I mean EVERYONE. Here are some photos circa 2006, just after I arrived to help Steve get organized. -Anne
Happenings: Petaluma Hobby Expo
Even the smallest of comic conventions, hobby expos, toy shows, and fan fests can make for a fun family outing. I remember a small convention called Fan Days that took place in the Plano Event Center in Texas. That convention grew to become the massive Dallas Comic Con that eventually merged with Canada’s Fan Expo. Petaluma’s Hobby Expo has a focus on modeling, but also includes toys, other hobbies, and celebrities.
Inspired by the Force: The Photos of Alex Ivanov
Alex used to work as a photographer for Industrial, Light & Magic. His skills became obvious when dealing with extremely reflective objects. C-3PO, anyone?
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Virtual Museum Poll of the Month
This month’s question: What’s your focus?
Many Thanks to our Subscribers
Thank you all for subscribing to Rancho Obi-Wan’s Virtual Museum. It has been a difficult summer for all of us and we hope what you see here brings you some joy and puts a smile on your face. Your support is crucial to us right now and we appreciate you! If you have feedback please use the “Feedback Appreciated” link. Thank you for your continued patronage and see you soon!
Conversations with Steve: Moving to Montreal
This month Steve talks about moving to Montreal, Canada and his experiences in snow, being near the Arctic circle, and the ice that finally drove him to California.
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Scouting the Galaxy with Steve Sansweet
Back in August, Steve answered a question for The Farthest From: what is your favorite scene from The Empire Strikes Back?
The ROW Experience: Kids!
We’ve always had kids as visitors to Rancho Obi-Wan, even long before we were organized as a non-profit Star Wars museum in 2011: neighborhood kids, kids who are related to friends and neighbors and school kids on authorized class outings with their teachers and a few parents as chaperones.