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SWNZ, Star Wars New Zealand

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Category: NZ Collectibles

Because of its isolated location, New Zealand has traditionally not seen much in the way of locally exclusive toys or collectibles. This has appeared to change somewhat over time with the globalisation of merchandising (i.e., we are exposed to licensed items from large, international corporations like Pepsi and KFC), but the costs involved in niche licensing still limit our truly exclusive pickings compared to larger countries, in particular the USA.

Having said that we do in fact have quite an interesting history of unique product harking right back to the very beginning…1977. Geographic isolation and modest population numbers have influenced the story of NZ Star Wars collectibles in other ways: some items and sets were produced in small numbers only, and have become quite sought after due to their rarity. This category chronicles such collectibles.

NZ Collectibles / April 29, 2025

Vintage Star Wars School Bags from Premier Luggage

If you were a school-aged kiwi kid during the late 1970s and early 1980s, you may have had one of these classic Star…

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NZ Collectibles / February 6, 2025

New SWNZ Guide Book – Cards & Stickers

The second book in the series of SWNZ Guides to NZ Star Wars collectibles is coming soon – due for publication in April.…

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Features / January 25, 2025

Did You Know?… 1977 Pizza Hut Coke Cups by Taurus NZ

Did you know… back in 1977 and 1978, this set of 6 locally made plastic Star Wars cups were available when purchasing Coca-Cola…

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NZ Collectibles / January 15, 2025

Did You Know?… Hoyts Cinemas Special Edition Postcards

Did you know… back in 1997, when the re-mastered (and updated) Special Edition versions of Star Wars A New Hope, The Empire Strikes…

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Features / October 17, 2024

New Zealand-Exclusive Original Trilogy-Era Star Wars Cards and Stickers

This one’s a nostalgia trip for readers who remember the range of collectible Star Wars stickers and trading cards that were exclusively available…

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Features / November 2, 2023

Toltoys NZ Vintage Star Wars Cardback Matrix

During the early years of Star Wars mini-action figures, specifically 1978–1982, when many licensed Star Wars toys were being bought into the country…

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Features / October 12, 2023

Video: Vintage Toltoys NZ 48-Back Figure Cardbacks

The vintage Toltoys NZ Star Wars 48-back action figure cardback is one of the rarest and most interesting New Zealand-specific collectibles from Toltoys.…

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Features / August 26, 2023

Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 Collecting Track Panel – New Zealand Collectibles

At the Star Wars Celebration Europe event in London in April 2023, we presented this panel entitled New Zealand collectibles: Tip-Top, Toltoys, “Taste…

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Features / June 10, 2022

Vintage Toltoys Star Wars Action Figures – The $50k Auctions

Back in February of this year (2022), a collection of 6 vintage 1978 Toltoys Star Wars carded action figures sold on the local…

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Telecom Star Wars Phone Cards, 1999
NZ Collectibles / March 28, 2022

Did You Know?… Telecom Star Wars Phone Cards (1999)

Did you know… late last century, when you had to purchase physical prepaid cards to top up your mobile phone balance, Telecom NZ…

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