New SWNZ Book – Cards and Stickers
The latest SWNZ Guide Book is out – Star Wars Collectible Cards and Stickers New Zealand 1977–1997.
A comprehensive guide for collectors and fans of Star Wars trading cards and collectible stickers, and their associated advertising materials and ephemera, that were released specifically in New Zealand during the Original Trilogy and Special Edition eras (1977-1997).
Available on Amazon now:
- New Zealand/Australia
- United States (affiliate link)
- United Kingdom
- Rest of the World: Search SWNZ Guide on your local Amazon site.
This book is for you if:
- You grew up as a Star Wars fan in New Zealand during the Original Trilogy and Special Edition eras (1977-1997).
- You’re a kiwi fan of Star Wars trading cards or stickers, and have collected New Zealand-specific sets in the past or present.
- You’re a fan of Star Wars trading cards or stickers from around the world and want to know about unique New Zealand releases.
- You’re a fan of Star Wars in general, and want to learn about New Zealand-specific collectibles!
The psychological drivers that underpin the success of Star Wars trading cards and collectible stickers persist to this day – they are frozen moments from the films in the palm of our hand, connecting us to the heroes, villains, and key scenes from movies that changed our lives and triggered a passion for collecting that all readers of this book will relate to. In New Zealand, most of the collectible trading cards and stickers that kiwi fans and collectors will remember came via local manufacturers and were typically tied into promotional campaigns associated with local products. As such, there are several New Zealand-specific sets of cards or stickers that exist only in small numbers, attracting the interest of collectors within the country and worldwide.
This unofficial guide introduces the overall background of Star Wars in New Zealand, and is structured with a chapter dedicated to each series of cards or stickers that originated from that country, ranging from the relatively common collectibles may of us grew up with, to some very rare treasures and memories. It details the design and features of the cards and stickers, as well as packaging and advertising materials, with over 630 colour photos to illustrate key elements and, where applicable, differences from the versions seen in the United States and elsewhere. Collectibles covered include those from Tip Top (R2-D2 Space Ice), Allen’s & Regina, Confection Concepts, Twinkies/Irvines, Kellogg’s corn flakes, and much more!
Stay tuned for details of more SWNZ Guides on different New Zealand Star Wars collectibles topics!
