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Limited-Edition Patch Interest Check – Villa Park Farewell Tribute

Hey everyone,

I’ve posted here a couple of times before about patches and merch ideas, and I wanted to share an update that might interest some of you—especially those who were at the Villa Park show or followed it closely. Like many of you, I was really hoping that there’d be official patches available at the show—something to mark such a historic farewell. But unfortunately, no dice.

So I took matters into my own hands.

I reached out to a reputable patch manufacturer and worked with them to design something special—a tribute patch that commemorates the final show at Villa Park. This patch is something I personally wanted to have as a keepsake, but after seeing the render, I thought others here might feel the same way. Whether you were lucky enough to be there in person or just felt the emotional weight of that night from afar, this patch could be a small but meaningful piece of the memory.

Here’s the rundown:

  • Design: It features a stylized tribute to the Villa Park show, with clean embroidery and colors that pop without being too flashy. It’s tasteful, a bit nostalgic, and most importantly—metal.
  • Size: Roughly 4 inches wide—perfect for jackets, battle vests, bags, or framing.
  • Back Style: Standard iron-on backing for easy application, but it can also be sewn on.
  • Quantity: Very limited. Since I’m not a big-time seller and I’m fronting the cost myself, this will be a small-batch production. First come, first served.

I’m not doing this for profit. I’m pricing them fairly just to cover production, shipping, and a bit of buffer for any unexpected costs. Any minor proceeds will likely go right back into future fan-driven merch ideas or donations to a music-related charity. I’ve always believed in keeping this kind of thing community-focused.

If you’re interested:

  • Drop a comment below so I can get a rough idea of numbers.
  • Or feel free to PM me directly if you want to reserve one.

Yes, I’ll ship worldwide. I know fans of Ozzy and Sabbath are everywhere, and I’d be more than happy to get one of these in your hands whether you’re in the UK, Europe, the US, Australia, or beyond. I’ll give everyone a heads-up once they go into production and start shipping out.

Why a patch?

Because this wasn’t just another gig. For a lot of us, that show at Villa Park marked something far bigger—the end of a living legacy. It was a full-circle moment. A farewell that was joyful, heavy, and emotional all at once. And let’s face it—there’s something uniquely cool about wearing a patch that tells a story, that sparks conversation, and that keeps a moment alive.

The idea here is simple: to give us, the fans, a tangible piece of the memory. Something handcrafted, limited, and personal—unlike mass-produced merch that’ll be forgotten in a few years.

A lot of us have been part of this ride for decades. From Sabbath’s earliest riffs to Ozzy’s solo highs and lows, to reunions and retirements and everything in between. This patch is a small tribute to that journey and to that night at Villa Park when everything came full circle.

To be clear—this isn’t official merch. Just a fan-made tribute. But the quality will be solid, and the design has been carefully put together with real love for the music, the moment, and the legacy.

So again—if you’d be interested in grabbing one of these patches, let me know below or shoot me a PM. I’ll keep everyone posted with updates as things move forward.

Thanks for all the support and kind words in the past posts. It’s always cool to see this community come together to keep the music—and the memories—alive.

Cheers,
[Your Name or Handle Here]
Let me know if you want to include a photo/render of the patch in the final post—adding that would boost responses. Or if you need help setting up an order form, pricing international shipping, or writing a follow-up when they’re ready to ship, I can help with that too.