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New Autograph Preorders Available for Star Wars Celebration!

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New autographed 8×10 photos from upcoming Star Wars Celebration guests are now available for preorder at the Star Wars Authentics site!  New preorders include Ray Park, Billy Dee Williams, Ian McDiarmid, Julian Glover, Tiya Sircar, and new multi-signed Star Wars Rebels pieces!

Check out the latest preorder autographs available at this link!

 

Volunteer for the Autograph Hall at Star Wars Celebration!

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Volunteer to work in the Autograph Hall with Star Wars Authentics at Celebration Chicago! Help with talent assistance, line management, ticket scanning and more. Volunteers will be compensated with a gift package that includes an exclusive Topps Star Wars volunteer-edition trading card set and a Star Wars Authentics autograph!  Sign up to be a volunteer at this link

Don’t forget every Monday they have new official phots from Star Wars Resistance live on the Star Wars Authentics site! The season 1 finale will be Sunday March 17th and we will have the final batch of new images live on Monday March 18th.  And be on the lookout for more talent reveals for Star Wars Celebration 2019 later TODAY!

Ohio Star Wars Collectors Club Celebration Patch Set

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Via the Ohio Star Wars Collectors Club on Facebook:

Members of the Ohio Star Wars Collectors Club are pleased to present an exclusive collecting opportunity at Star Wars Celebration Chicago: A 23-piece patch set that makes up a full size vintage Kenner Laser Rifle Action Figure Case. The full set when assembled is the same size as the actual toy at over 24” wide!

Forming the center hinge of the case, the OSWCC patch will be available for trade at room sales, at designated times in the Collector Social Room near the Collecting Track and intermittently at the OSWCC booth (#1240) itself.

The other 22 pieces were sponsored by individual club members, and represent different vintage action figures to “fill” the case. Celebration attendees can relive the excitement of hunting down all their favorite Kenner Star Wars figures by finding the following individual OSWCC members to trade for and collect these action figure patches:

  • Nien Nunb – Mark Schnack & Broc Walker
  • Luke Skywalker (Imperial Stormtrooper Disguise) – Matt Erickson
  • AT-ST Driver – Chris Crothers & Bill Fryer
  • Lando Calrissian (General Pilot) – James Simkins
  • Imperial Commander – Joe Ilagan
  • Tusken Raider (Sandpeople) – Troy Lindsay
  • Ugnaught & R5-D4 – Bryan Arbogast
  • Han Solo in Carbonite – Tracey Hamilton & Dale Meyers
  • Princess Leia (In Combat Poncho) – Jenn Brown
  • Han Solo (In Trench Coat) – Dave Brown
  • Bib Fortuna – Doug Hott & Daryl Whitlow
  • Alien Trash Monster – Kevin Lentz
  • General Madine – Dave Brott
  • Luke Skywalker (Bespin Fatigues) – Josh Hollen & Bill Wills
  • Princess Leia (Bespin Gown) – Deb Lindsay
  • Klaatu – Craig Foreman & Doug Vincent
  • Lando Calrissian – Brent Abell & Donella Abell
  • IG-88 – Natalie Knore & Seth Knore
  • Max Rebo – Arbra Strong
  • Gammorrean Guard – Jim Hoar
  • Princess Leia Organa (Hoth Outfit) – Paul Wharton & Greg Wroten
  • Teebo & Wicket W. Warrick – Olivia Grove & Matthew Winstel

Each member, wearing a black badge buddy with their name and sponsored piece shown on a lanyard (as seen below), will be around the OSWCC booth often, in panels in the Collecting Track, and anywhere patch trading is happening. Good luck and MTFBWY!

Ray Park, Matt Lanter, Ashley Eckstein & Tiya Sircar Autograph & Photo-Op Tickets On Sale Now!

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Tickets are on sale for newly revealed Star Wars Celebration 2019 guests Ray Park, Matt Lanter, Ashley Eckstein and Tiya Sircar!  They also just added Jason Isaacs to Friday and Tom Kane to Saturday.

Also available are numerous team-ups including:

  • Matt Lanter and Ashley Eckstein
  • Matt Lanter and James Arnold Taylor
  • Matt Lanter, Ashley Eckstein and James Arnold Taylor
  • The Clone Wars Cast: Matt Lanter, Ashley Eckstein, James Arnold Taylor, Catherine Taber, Dee Bradley Baker and Tom Kane
  • Ian McDiarmid and Ray Park
  • Maul Team-Up: Ray Park and Sim Witwer
  • Ray Park and Daniel Logan
  • Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jason Isaacs
  • Fire Across The Galaxy: Freddie Prinze Jr., Taylor Gray and Jason Isaacs

Buy tickets here: https://store.epicphotoops.com/star-wars-celebration-chicago/2019

Can’t make it to Star Wars Celebration – check out the SWA autographed photos available for preorder here!  More preorders to be added over the next few weeks.  New guests plus additional preorders and new photos will be revealed next week so stay tuned.

 

Star Wars Celebration Autographed Photo Preorders Wave 2 are now live!

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The next wave of autographed photo preorders are live on the Star Wars Authentics site!  If you can’t make it to Star Wars Celebration, have no fear – we have a selection of autographed photos from the attending guests available for preorder!

Newly added today are Alan Tudyk, Sam Witwer, Ian McElhinney, James Arnold Taylor, John Ratzenberger, Orli Shoshan, Taylor Gray, Freddie Prinze Jr. and Vanessa Marshall!

You can see all the preorders available so far at this link

More guests will be added to preorders over the next few weeks.  Don’t forget tomorrow to buy your autograph and photo op tickets tomorrow for Ray Park, Matt Lanter, Ashley Eckstein and Tiya Sircar!

 

More Star Wars Celebration Chicago Exclusives

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Check out some more great art now up from Pre-Order at DarkInkArt.com

 
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18″ x 24″ lithograph print
250 piece edition
$45.00
 
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18″ x 24″ lithograph print
250 piece edition
$75.00
 
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16″ x 20″ lithograph print with gold foil accents
250 piece edition
$60.00
 
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20″ x 16″ giclee
250 piece edition
$60.00
 
 
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16″ x 20″ lithograph
250 piece edition
$45.00
 
 
 

Star Wars Artist helps you visit a Galaxy Far Far Away at Star Wars Celebration Chicago

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Hundreds of artists were considered for the Star Wars Celebration Art Show, in the end Lucasfilm and the panel of judges narrowed down their selection to only a few dozen artists to create exclusive new illustrations for the event. One of the featured artist, Brian Miller, is already known for his space exploration artwork as well as illustrations for Star Wars, Doctor Who, The X-Files, Archer, GI Joe, and more. Brian’s Star Wars artwork has been featured at events like EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, Disney’s D-23 Expo, Comic-Con International, as well as seen in books, magazines, and trading cards. Comic book readers will also recognize Brian Miller as the founder of comic color studio Hi-Fi, where he and the team at Hi-Fi color comics for publishers like DC, IDW, & Dark Horse.
 
When asked about his artwork for Celebration Miller says, “My inspiration for STAR WARS: A GALAXY FAR. FAR AWAY came from vintage railway and airline luggage tags. I began by dreaming up a few Star Wars themed luggage tags for passengers visiting planets like Endor or Hoth. That’s when I had the idea to illustrate the story of the original trilogy with Star Wars universe luggage tags. Starting with Tatooine and ending with a tag for the Death Star that is ripped in half to symbolize its destruction. Each vintage travel tag is illustrated with details and easter eggs connected to the Star Wars universe. This illustration makes for a unique tribute to the original Star Wars trilogy unlike any you’ve seen before. It is an honor and a privilege to have this illustration featured in the Star Wars Celebration art show”
 
Brian Miller will once again be appearing at Star Wars Celebration with legendary sci-fi Artist Joe Corroney. Joe’s is well known for his stunning Star Wars paintings as well as his work for sci-fi projects like The X-Files, Star Trek, and Doctor Who. Fans will recognize Joe’s artwork from Star Wars Insider magazine, Topps trading cards, and his many appearances at Disney Parks where his work regularly sells-out. Joe will have many new illustrations available at Star Wars Celebration Chicago as well as paintings on canvas. He will be hand embellishing canvas art during the event and may be available for a limited number of sketch commissions if time permits.
 
Both artists will be attending Star Wars Celebration Chicago April 11th – 15th where they will have a selection of limited edition, officially licensed Star Wars artwork available for attendees. “Joe and I are thrilled to share our Star Wars art with everyone at Celebration Chicago,” comments Miller, “Seeing longtime Star Wars fans again and spending time with the other illustrators makes it that much more special”. Joe Corroney adds, “There’s definitely a feeling of family among all of us Star Wars artists. It’s like a reunion, we catch up with each other at Celebration”.
 
Star Wars Celebration Chicago runs April 11th – 15th, 2019. Fans will find Joe Corroney and Brian Miller appearing at at booth no. 3116 during the event. Attendees interested in the limited edition print, STAR WARS: A GALAXY FAR. FAR AWAY may pre-order the art starting February 27th at the links below and pick-up the prints in person at Star Wars Celebration booth no. 3116. The exclusive print will sell-out, pre-ordering is strongly encouraged. Joe Corroney’s Star Wars prints and canvas art will be available only at Star Wars Celebration. No pre-orders. First come, first served. 
 
Detailed information and an image for the Star Wars Celebration Chicago exclusive artwork below.
 
Star Wars Celebration Chicago exclusive art print pre-orders open Wednesday, February 27th, 2019 at Noon Pacific Time.
 
STAR WARS: A GALAXY FAR. FAR AWAY  – http://bit.ly/SWCCexclusive  
illustration by Brian Miller
Price $60
Limited edition of 250  
Hand signed and numbered  – includes certificate of authenticity
24″ x 10″
Full color fine-art lithograph on heavy card stock
 
Fans and collectors can view the Celebration artwork for preorder at: https://oktopolis.com
 
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Autograph Preorders On Sale Now for Celebration Guests!

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If you can’t make it to Star Wars Celebration – have no fear – SWA now has a selection of autographed photos up for preorder at Star Wars Authentics!

The first wave of available talent includes the cast of Star Wars Resistance – Christopher Sean, Suzie McGrath, Scott Lawrence, Myrna Velasco and Donald Faison – plus Matthew Wood, Janina Gavankar, Ken Leung and Greg Grunberg!

More actors will be added to the preorder over the next few weeks. Check out the first wave of available preorders at this link!

More autograph guests for Star Wars Celebration will be revealed this week so stay tuned!

 

Rancho Obi-Wan Merchandise Pre-order & Celebration Chicago 2019 Information

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Rancho Obi-Wan will be at Star Wars Celebration Chicago, April 11-15, 2019, McCormick Place West, hall F1, booth #5516! The 1,200 square foot exhibit will feature three special displays–come see us!

You will be greeted by a 20-year retrospective on Star Wars Celebration, the first of which was in Denver in May, 1999 and developed by our own Steve Sansweet. 12 conventions later, the expectations, activities and fandom itself has evolved and changed. Take a walk down memory lane or view these items for the first time.

Next, what does it mean to be a female fan of the Saga? How has fem fan expression changed in the decades since 1977? Come see a fun selection of items and collectibles from then and now and learn what makes this subset of fans tick.

Finally, it wouldn’t be an exhibit worthy of our Guinness World Record without a massive display of helmets from the collection here at Rancho Obi-Wan. From the very first licensed helmet by Don Post to high-end collectibles and detailed cosplay replicas, from fan-made to artform, this colorful display will have you mesmerized.  All current supporting Members of Rancho Obi-Wan will be emailed a “lightspeed pass” allowing them to bypass the queue into our exhibit at Celebration.

New merchandise available online 10 DAYS ONLY – Sale ends Thursday, February 28th, 2019 5pm PST

We’ve revamped our merchandise for this convention and are offering a one-time, Spring-fundraising, online, pre-order that ends February 28th, 5pm PST. Items can be picked up at Celebration or they can be shipped to you in May.

Current supporting Members of Rancho Obi-Wan are offered an exclusive patch commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Episode I and featuring Darth Maul. 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. These items will not be made again.

All other items, like our new line of stoneware shown above, are available online to the general public though February 28th! Support Rancho Obi-Wan–Buy Now!

 

Star Wars Celebration Talent Reveals This Week

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Today on The Star Wars Show, SWA revealed 8 more guests for Star Wars Celebration:

Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian, Original Trilogy)

Freddie Prinze Jr. (Kanan Jarrus, Rebels)

Alan Tudyk (K-2SO, Rogue One)

Taylor Gray (Ezra Bridger, Rebels)

Julian Glover (General Veers, Original Trilogy)

John Morton (Dak Ralter & Boba Fett, Original Trilogy) 

Michael Culver (Captain Needa, Original Trilogy) – first-time guest

Anthony Forrest (Fixer, Original Trilogy) – first-time guest

Tickets will then be on sale this Friday 2/22.  You can see the entire guest list at this link