Seattle collectors Gus Lopez, Lisa Stevens, and Vic Wertz are among the founders of The Saga Museum, a proposed nonprofit that aims to bring four major Star Wars collections together in a public museum. Announced in October 2024, the project began with a plan to raise $2 million for a two-year planning phase. As of October 8, 2026, the sources available do not confirm a permanent location, opening date, or that the museum has opened.
What the Seattle-area collectors are planning
The Saga Museum is a proposal to unite four privately assembled Star Wars collections in a public institution. Rancho Obi-Wan announced the project on October 5, 2024, after a fundraiser at Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture. Organizers described the combined holdings as more than 1.5 million objects; that is the project’s estimate, not an independently audited inventory. Read the launch announcement from Rancho Obi-Wan.
The stated mission goes beyond displaying rare objects. Organizers envision exhibitions and programming that explore Star Wars through educational, aesthetic, intellectual, and cultural themes for audiences across generations. Steve Sansweet, Rancho Obi-Wan’s founder, said the museum should be a place where visitors inspired by the franchise can learn and imagine.
Which collections are involved
Two of the four founding collections are in the Seattle area. The project’s other collections are based in California and Missouri; their inclusion does not mean the eventual museum will be located in any of these places.
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- 12-INCH ACTION FIGURE SET: Kids can imagine out-of-this-world adventures on a big scale with the Star Wars Clash of the Dark Side pack, featuring 12-inch action figures (30 cm)
- ICONIC STAR WARS CHARACTERS: This Star Wars action figure 3-pack comes with fan-favorite villains from the Star Wars galaxy, including Darth Vader, a stormtrooper, and Darth Maul
- 5 POINTS OF ARTICULATION: These Star Wars toys feature basic articulation in their arms, legs, and neck, so kids can pose their figures and recreate their favorite moments from entertainment
- INCLUDES 4 ACCESSORIES: This multipack of Star Wars figures includes 1 blaster accessory and 3 Lightsaber accessories that easily fit in the figures' hands
- STAR WARS GIFTS FOR KIDS: Look for other Star Wars sets to collect or give as gifts for 4 year old boys and girls, like additional action figures, Lightsabers, and masks for kids (Each sold separately. Subject to availability)
| Collection | Location | Documented emphasis |
|---|---|---|
| Bobacabana, Gus Lopez | Seattle, Washington | Original art, toys, awards, and screen-used movie memorabilia, according to the project announcement. |
| Imperial Archives, Lisa Stevens and Vic Wertz | North Bend, Washington | Modern toys and high-end limited-edition collectibles, according to the project announcement. |
| Rancho Obi-Wan, Steve Sansweet | Petaluma, California | Art, fan-made objects, posters, ephemera, and historical documents, as described in project materials. |
| The Sithsonian, Duncan Jenkins | Kansas City, Missouri | International and unusual memorabilia, as described in the project announcement. |
These are collection descriptions, not rankings of quality or size. The announcement also identifies Lopez as creator of the Star Wars Celebration Collecting Track and a co-author of Star Wars books. Stevens formerly led the Official Star Wars Fan Club, while Wertz was an associate editor of Star Wars Insider. Sansweet’s biography in the announcement says he wrote 17 official Star Wars books and that Guinness World Records recognizes his collection as the world’s largest Star Wars memorabilia collection.
What the original plan included
The launch plan called for a $2 million fundraising target to support a two-year planning phase. The target was not a report of money already raised. Planned work included evaluating U.S. cities for a permanent location, developing a museum design with professional help, producing architectural renderings, and preparing a capital campaign for construction. GeekWire’s October 8, 2024 report described the organizers’ vision for a 200,000-square-foot facility with rotating exhibits, a store, cafe, theater, research center, meeting and conference rooms, and gathering spaces. That was a concept reported at launch, not a confirmed building or final design.
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- 11-INCH STAR WARS ACTION FIGURE: This kid-friendly 11-inch scale (28 cm) Mandalorian action figure features design and detail inspired by the iconic bounty hunter
- ACTIVATE THE ACTION: Press the buttons on the jetpack to raise the Mandalorian's arms -- the left button for his left arm, right button for his right arm, and both buttons at once to raise both arms
- RAISE HIS ARMS: Manually raise the Mandalorian's arms and then press the buttons again to activate even more bounty hunting action. Rapidly press the buttons for epic blast effects
- GALACTIC SOUND EFFECTS (BATTERIES INCLUDED): This Mandalorian figure also features battle sound effects when his buttons are pushed
What is confirmed about the project now
The project’s website continues to present building a museum as a goal, using the appeal “Build a new museum, we must!” The reviewed project information does not establish a selected city, opening date, updated fundraising total, or construction milestone. The original two-year planning period should therefore be understood as a 2024 plan, not proof that planning has concluded. The Saga Museum’s current project site also states that the nonprofit museum is not sponsored by or affiliated with Lucasfilm Ltd., Disney, George Lucas, Skywalker Ranch, or the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.
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The proposed museum is not the only public-facing local context for collectors, but the available examples do not establish a permanent exhibition. The Museum of Flight’s listing for its May the Fourth event on May 2, 2026, included a Star Wars collectors display alongside LEGO and scale-model displays, roaming droids, and family activities. It documents that one dated event, not a recurring program or a future event schedule. See the Museum of Flight’s event listing.
The Star Wars Collectors Archive also identifies SARLACC—the Seattle Area Lucasfilm Artifact Collectors Club—as a local collecting club and historically lists monthly meetings. Its page is archived, so those historic meeting details do not verify that the club is currently active or that the schedule continues. View the archived SARLACC page.
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- STAR WARS ACTION FIGURE: This Star Wars set comes with a 4-inch-tall (10 cm) Luke Skywalker action figure with 9 points of articulation and Luke's iconic Rebel flight suit
- 14-INCH-LONG STAR WARS SHIP: This Star Wars vehicle is 14 inches long (35 cm), 14 inches wide (35 cm), and is packed with features like a cockpit that fits Luke inside and a rotating R2-D2 head peeking out of the top
- 3 ACTION FIGURE ACCESSORIES: Includes a blaster accessory that fits in Luke's hand and 2 red projectiles
- LAUNCH PROJECTILES: Load a projectile into the port on the front of the ship, press the button, and watch as a projectile soars
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- Product Type: TOY FIGURE designed for play and display with authentic movie-inspired details
- Character Lineup: Includes Darth Maul, Kylo Ren, Stormtrooper, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Rey action figures representing both sides of the Force
- Articulation and Accessories: Features basic articulation for dynamic posing plus 5 character-specific accessories to recreate memorable scenes or create new adventures
- Figure Specifications: Each figure measures 6 inches (15 cm) in scale, suitable for ages 4 and up with small parts warning included
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- STAR WARS ACTION FIGURES: These 4-inch scale (10 cm) Star Wars figures features character-inspired design and detail
- ACTION FIGURE ACCESSORIES: This Star Wars set also comes with a red Lightsaber and blaster accessory that easily fits in the figure's hands
- POSEABLE PLAY: This Star Wars toy features multiple points of articulation and stands on its own so kids can create awesome action poses
- COMPATIBLE ACROSS EPIC HERO SERIES WORLD OF PLAY: This figure is compatible with most accessories, vehicles, and figures in Hasbro's exclusive Epic Hero Series. (Each sold separately. Subject to availability)
- STAR WARS GIFTS FOR KIDS: Look for other Star Wars toys including Grogu, the Mandalorian, Luke Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, and a stormtrooper to collect or give as gifts for 4 year old boys and girls
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