Anyone recall this Star Wars prop exhibit? Possibly Japan in the 90's?

TomSpinaDesigns · 10-06-2011, 10:58 AM

Hey all,

Years ago, I saved a single image from a website of photos showing pics from a Star Wars prop exhibit. Unfortunately, I didn't save the link and I've never been able to turn up the site again.

The pic I saved was a cantina alien mask, but I seem to remember there being an Xwing of some sort. I can't even be sure if it was a Star Wars only exhibit, or if there were other Sci-fi franchises showcased too.

I made a note that it was an exhibit in Japan, though it's possible that the site was in Japanese and that was just an assumption on my part?

It looks like I originally saved the file in Feb 2000 (though it may have been earlier), so the exhibit would've been prior to that. I've attached the pic below. The border is original to the site it came from.

Anyway, I'd love to know if anyone remembers the site or the exhibit and if there are any other photos out there from it.

Thanks for looking!

best,
Tom

Pwrsrce · 10-06-2011, 02:16 PM

Hi Tom,

I would try PM'ing Don Bies...

If memory serves correctly, he was still archivist at this time, and supervised a pretty big display of props and costumes in Japan. This would have been after the Buena Yerba exhibit in California, but well before the Magic of Myth opened at the Smithsonian.

In fact, I believe that the book that accompanied the Japanese exhibit was later translated into English and became the original Star Wars Chronicles.

But Don could tell you for sure.

Jason

TomSpinaDesigns · 10-06-2011, 03:04 PM

Excellent idea Jason... will give it a shot.

best,
Tom

BAlinger15 · 10-06-2011, 05:31 PM

Hi guys

I believe this was an exhibition at Tokyo Tower in Japan. You might try googling for that....

Brandon

TomSpinaDesigns · 10-08-2011, 09:09 AM

Hmmm... my google powers must be rusty! Not having much luck. I did hear from Don and he's fairly certain this was not an LFL sponsored exhibit.

The mystery continues!

Tom

DaddyfromNaboo · 10-08-2011, 09:35 AM

Hi Tom,

this should be it

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Michael

TomSpinaDesigns · 10-08-2011, 11:58 AM

The RPF strikes again! Nicely done Michael... thank you kindly. How'd you find it?

Anyone know the language at all? Would love to learn more about the exhibit...

best,
Tom

RoCKo · 10-08-2011, 02:57 PM

What the...??? Michael, that´s great! I actually found the link in my old saved thumbnails after you posted the wacko glyphs...

ave4uevoli · 10-08-2011, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomSpinaDesigns

The RPF strikes again! Nicely done Michael... thank you kindly. How'd you find it?

Anyone know the language at all? Would love to learn more about the exhibit...

best,
Tom

Those two lines on top just roughly say "In September 1998 Tokyo Tower Gallery opened. This museum 'started'"

I don't really know what "This museum started" means - but that's what it says...

You're welcome in advance Tom, that'll be one lifesized screenused display. I'll just come pick it up when you're ready...

aliensarchive · 10-08-2011, 07:45 PM

I think this was the Munegumi (spell?) collection.

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10-06-2011, 10:58 AM	#1
TomSpinaDesigns formerly Wampa Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: New York Posts: 10,773	Anyone recall this Star Wars prop exhibit? Possibly Japan in the 90's? Hey all, Years ago, I saved a single image from a website of photos showing pics from a Star Wars prop exhibit. Unfortunately, I didn't save the link and I've never been able to turn up the site again. The pic I saved was a cantina alien mask, but I seem to remember there being an Xwing of some sort. I can't even be sure if it was a Star Wars only exhibit, or if there were other Sci-fi franchises showcased too. I made a note that it was an exhibit in Japan, though it's possible that the site was in Japanese and that was just an assumption on my part? It looks like I originally saved the file in Feb 2000 (though it may have been earlier), so the exhibit would've been prior to that. I've attached the pic below. The border is original to the site it came from. Anyway, I'd love to know if anyone remembers the site or the exhibit and if there are any other photos out there from it. Thanks for looking! best, Tom Attached Thumbnails

10-06-2011, 02:16 PM	#2
Pwrsrce Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 692	Re: Anyone recall this Star Wars prop exhibit? Possibly Japan in the 90's? Hi Tom, I would try PM'ing Don Bies... If memory serves correctly, he was still archivist at this time, and supervised a pretty big display of props and costumes in Japan. This would have been after the Buena Yerba exhibit in California, but well before the Magic of Myth opened at the Smithsonian. In fact, I believe that the book that accompanied the Japanese exhibit was later translated into English and became the original Star Wars Chronicles. But Don could tell you for sure. Jason

10-06-2011, 03:04 PM	#3
TomSpinaDesigns formerly Wampa Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: New York Posts: 10,773	Re: Anyone recall this Star Wars prop exhibit? Possibly Japan in the 90's? Excellent idea Jason... will give it a shot. best, Tom

10-06-2011, 05:31 PM	#4
BAlinger15 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,439	Re: Anyone recall this Star Wars prop exhibit? Possibly Japan in the 90's? Hi guys I believe this was an exhibition at Tokyo Tower in Japan. You might try googling for that.... Brandon

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10-08-2011, 09:09 AM	#5
TomSpinaDesigns formerly Wampa Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: New York Posts: 10,773	Re: Anyone recall this Star Wars prop exhibit? Possibly Japan in the 90's? Hmmm... my google powers must be rusty! Not having much luck. I did hear from Don and he's fairly certain this was not an LFL sponsored exhibit. The mystery continues! Tom

10-08-2011, 09:35 AM	#6
DaddyfromNaboo RPF Staff - Formerly ManfromNaboo Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 9,050	Re: Anyone recall this Star Wars prop exhibit? Possibly Japan in the 90's? Hi Tom, this should be it ¥Ï¥ê¥³¥ì¤ÎÎò»Ë¡¡Åìµþ¥¿¥ï¡¼ Michael

10-08-2011, 11:58 AM	#7
TomSpinaDesigns formerly Wampa Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: New York Posts: 10,773	Re: Anyone recall this Star Wars prop exhibit? Possibly Japan in the 90's? The RPF strikes again! Nicely done Michael... thank you kindly. How'd you find it? Anyone know the language at all? Would love to learn more about the exhibit... best, Tom

10-08-2011, 02:57 PM	#8
RoCKo PRE...wait for it...MIUM Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 1,257	Re: Anyone recall this Star Wars prop exhibit? Possibly Japan in the 90's? What the...??? Michael, that´s great! I actually found the link in my old saved thumbnails after you posted the wacko glyphs...

10-08-2011, 07:45 PM	#10
aliensarchive Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,570	Re: Anyone recall this Star Wars prop exhibit? Possibly Japan in the 90's? I think this was the Munegumi (spell?) collection.

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