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

by MattG On March 28, 2022 0 Comment

Did you know… late last century, when you had to purchase physical prepaid cards to..

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Video – Irvines NZ Twinkies Star Wars TESB Stickers, 1980-1981

by MattG On January 03, 2022 0 Comment

Our latest video on the SWNZ YouTube channel, in a series that takes a look at..

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New Mandalorian Stationery at The Warehouse

by MattG On December 26, 2021 0 Comment

A few new The Mandalorian stationery products have shown up at The Warehouse. These very..

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Video – Quality Bakers NZ 1997 Original Trilogy Bread Cards

by MattG On November 29, 2021 0 Comment

Our latest video on the SWNZ YouTube channel, in a series that takes a look at..

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Video – Bluebird NZ 1999 The Phantom Menace Gold Cards

by MattG On November 19, 2021 0 Comment

Our latest video on the SWNZ YouTube channel, in a series that takes a look..

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Did You Know?… Bing Harris Sargood NZ ROTJ Badges

by MattG On November 11, 2021 0 Comment

Did you know… Bing Harris Sargood was a New Zealand manufacturer of Star Wars merchandise..

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1981 NZWW Comics – Han Solo at Stars’ End

by MattG On October 04, 2021 0 Comment

The Star Wars comics that appeared in each issue of the New Zealand Woman’s Weekly between 1979..

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Video – Kellogg’s Cornflakes Star Wars Stickers (1984)

by MattG On September 20, 2021 0 Comment

A new video has just gone up on the SWNZ Youtube channel, checking out another..

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Did You Know?… 1977 Star Wars Coverage in Listener Magazine

by MattG On August 27, 2021 0 Comment

Did you know… very early local reviews of Star Wars when it was released in..

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1980 NZWW Comics – Planet of Kadril

by MattG On August 26, 2021 0 Comment

The Star Wars comics that appeared in each issue of the New Zealand Woman’s Weekly between 1979..

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Did you know... Auckland-born Jay Laga'aia was a m

Did you know... Auckland-born Jay Laga'aia was a main-stage host at Celebration III in Indianapolis, in 2005. Amongst other activities that he was responsible for or involved in (interviewing George Lucas, signing with Temuera Morrison!) he wore his screen-used Episode II: Attack of the Clones Captain Typho costume for group photos with the 501st Legion costuming group.

The May/June 2022 issue of the New Zealand M2 Maga

The May/June 2022 issue of the New Zealand M2 Magazine, on shelves at booksellers and supermarkets right now, has an interview with Ewan McGregor that spans his film career but focusses on his upcoming Star Wars content (less than a week until Obi-Wan Kenobi hits Disney+!)

Flashback to 2005 - who remembers the Star Wars Ep

Flashback to 2005 - who remembers the Star Wars Episode III promotion at Burger King?

At SWNZ we're continually working to document and

At SWNZ we're continually working to document and archive all Star Wars collectibles unique to NZ, going back to 1977. Of this set of 6 Twinkies NZ badges (that match the freebie stickers), we have 3 so far. If you have any of the remainder (Leia, 3PO, Vader), we're keen to discuss... drop us a DM.

The Black Series The Client 6" figure is in the co

The Black Series The Client 6" figure is in the country, along with the rest of his wave. Get him from a Farmers store while they have 20% off all toys.

The latest wave of Retro Collection figures, featu

The latest wave of Retro Collection figures, featuring 6 all-new character sculpts, is in the country and shipping from retailers including Mighty Ape. It's a very fun set to go with the previous waves!

Looks like the LEGO Lars Family Homestead Kitchen

Looks like the LEGO Lars Family Homestead Kitchen gift-with-purchase disappeared pretty quickly from the local LEGO website. Any other LEGO fans manage to get one? ...what sets did you buy to secure it?

The Black Series Archive Collection Darth Revan is

The Black Series Archive Collection Darth Revan is out there on NZ retailer shelves, but he doesn't stick around for long. If you see him, grab him, as he'll likely be gone if you hesitate...