SWNZ, Star Wars New Zealand https://swnz.co.nz/ Supporting all Star Wars Hobbies in New Zealand Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:28:37 +0000 en-NZ hourly 1 https://swnz.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cropped-favicon2-70x70.png SWNZ, Star Wars New Zealand https://swnz.co.nz/ 32 32 SWNZ, Star Wars New Zealand false episodic SWNZ, Star Wars New Zealand matt.glasgow@gmail.com podcast SWNZ, Star Wars New Zealand https://swnz.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/SWNZpodcastITunesSQ.jpg https://swnz.co.nz Weekly Maul: Shadow Lord on Disney+ this Monday https://swnz.co.nz/2026/04/03/maul-shadow-lord-on-disney-this-monday/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:28:30 +0000 https://swnz.co.nz/?p=37194 Reminder – ‘Maul: Shadow Lord’ debuts on Disney+ with a two-episode launch this Monday at 12 a.m. PT, which equates to 7pm NZT.…]]>

Reminder – ‘Maul: Shadow Lord’ debuts on Disney+ with a two-episode launch this Monday at 12 a.m. PT, which equates to 7pm NZT.

The promotional materials for this series so far look exceptional, and a second season has already been confirmed! https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-maul-shadow-lord-season-2

]]> Manny Jacinto Appearing at April Auckland Armageddon https://swnz.co.nz/2026/03/25/manny-jacinto-appearing-at-april-auckland-armageddon/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:20:32 +0000 https://swnz.co.nz/?p=37188 The Armageddon Expo team have just announced Manny Jacinto as a new addition to the guest line-up for the Auckland Armageddon Expo taking…]]>

The Armageddon Expo team have just announced Manny Jacinto as a new addition to the guest line-up for the Auckland Armageddon Expo taking place April 25-27th (ANZAC weekend) at the Auckland Showgrounds. Manny played The Stranger in the Disney+ series The Acolyte, but is also well known as the character Jason Mendoza in the NBC series The Good Place (now on Netflix). He will be traveling to New Zealand with his wife, actress Dianne Doan, who will also be appearing at that same Armageddon event.

Panel, autograph, and photo times and costs for Manny are yet to be confirmed, but the Armageddon website has him listed as appearing on all three convention days (Sat-Mon).

]]> Mando & Grogu Movie Waves of TVC and TBS6 Figures https://swnz.co.nz/2026/03/25/mando-grogu-movie-waves-of-tvc-and-tbs6-figures/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 03:03:10 +0000 https://swnz.co.nz/?p=37186 New Mando and Grogu movie product is showing up at Toyworld, spanning the TVC, Black Series, Action Verse, and other product lines. We…]]>

New Mando and Grogu movie product is showing up at Toyworld, spanning the TVC, Black Series, Action Verse, and other product lines. We expect to see these in a lot of retailers over the next couple of months, but it looks like Toyworld is amongst the first to stock their shelves!

The Black Series wave includes deluxe Mando and Grogu, Imperial Remnant AT-AT Driver, Colonel Ward (Sigourney Weaver), Imperial Remnant AT-RT Driver, and the Imperial Remnant Stormtrooper. The Vintage Collection wave includes deluxe Mando and Grogu, Imperial Remnant Snowtrooper, and non-movie figures such as IG-11 (Nevarro Marshal), Marrok, and Eleventh Brother.

For a closer look at the Toy Fair reveal of these figures, check out the following video:





]]> New Product: Darth Maul Mask Light https://swnz.co.nz/2026/03/23/new-product-darth-maul-mask-light/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:30:00 +0000 https://swnz.co.nz/?p=37175 New from Paladone is this 22cm tall light-up Darth Maul mask that can be wall-mounted or free-standing on a table or bookshelf. Includes…]]>

New from Paladone is this 22cm tall light-up Darth Maul mask that can be wall-mounted or free-standing on a table or bookshelf. Includes a USB cable, but can also be powered by 3x AAA batteries.

Available from all the local kiwi stockists of Paladone display and homeware products, including:

]]> New Product: R/C Imperial Remnant AT-AT https://swnz.co.nz/2026/03/22/new-product-r-c-imperial-remnant-at-at/ Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:56:00 +0000 https://swnz.co.nz/?p=37179 Merch from the upcoming The Mandalorian and Grogu movie is starting to show up at local retailers. Although not yet on their website,…]]>

Merch from the upcoming The Mandalorian and Grogu movie is starting to show up at local retailers. Although not yet on their website, Farmers has this 13-inch (33cm) tall radio-controlled Imperial Remnant AT-AT walker, by Jada, which feature lights, sounds, and 4-legged walking motion.

Usually priced at $179.99, this collectible qualifies for the 20% discount toy sale currently running at Farmers, bringing in to a price of $144 until Wednesday 25th March. Check your local branch for availability.

The Mandalorian and Grogu opens in theatres on May 21st in New Zealand (placeholder listings are up at cinema chains: e.g., Event Cinemas, Hoyts, Reading Cinemas).

]]> New Product: RC Vehicles at KMart https://swnz.co.nz/2026/03/21/new-product-rc-vehicles-at-kmart/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:31:02 +0000 https://swnz.co.nz/?p=37167 A new range of remote controlled vehicles have arrived at KMart (in-store and online), including a wheeled Grogu in hoverpram, and flying TIE…]]>

A new range of remote controlled vehicles have arrived at KMart (in-store and online), including a wheeled Grogu in hoverpram, and flying TIE Fighters and an X-Wing. The two Original Trilogy mini-spaceships are quite small, but the price reflects that, and they do look quite fun!

]]> Mighty Ape Opens Preorders for HasLab Gunship https://swnz.co.nz/2026/03/10/mighty-ape-opens-preorders-for-haslab-gunship/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:22:54 +0000 https://swnz.co.nz/?p=37161 We previously reported that Mighty Ape had taken over the preorders for the HasLab Gunship from EB Games upon its nation-wide closure. Initially,…]]>

We previously reported that Mighty Ape had taken over the preorders for the HasLab Gunship from EB Games upon its nation-wide closure. Initially, preorders were available to those transferring their order from an existing EB Games account, but orders are now open to the general public.

Although subject to change based on availability from Hasbro, Mighty Ape has listed a delivery date of 1-2 July.

]]> LEGO Star Wars Round-Up https://swnz.co.nz/2026/03/07/lego-star-wars-round-up/ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:01:19 +0000 https://swnz.co.nz/?p=36866 Each week we round-up the pricing of the latest LEGO Star Wars sets from retailers around New Zealand, and highlight any current store-wide…]]>

Each week we round-up the pricing of the latest LEGO Star Wars sets from retailers around New Zealand, and highlight any current store-wide LEGO sales. Prices are correct as of 07 Mar 2026.

]]> Kinder Star Wars Surprise Egg in Supermarkets https://swnz.co.nz/2026/03/04/kinder-star-wars-surprise-egg-in-supermarkets/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:44:55 +0000 https://swnz.co.nz/?p=37152 Kinder Star Wars Surprise Maxi 100g chocolate eggs are showing up at supermarkets in New Zealand, including on the Woolworths, New World, and…]]>

Kinder Star Wars Surprise Maxi 100g chocolate eggs are showing up at supermarkets in New Zealand, including on the Woolworths, New World, and The Warehouse websites, for approximately $15ea. There are four different packaging variants, and the gift contained within is in the form of a character + spaceship ink stamp (four to collect).

]]> Full New TVC Wave at The Warehouse https://swnz.co.nz/2026/02/28/full-new-tvc-wave-at-the-warehouse/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:21:26 +0000 https://swnz.co.nz/?p=37150 The new The Vintage Collection wave of 3.75″ action figures previously seen at Toy World and Mighty Ape is now at The Warehouse,…]]>

The new The Vintage Collection wave of 3.75″ action figures previously seen at Toy World and Mighty Ape is now at The Warehouse, for $29.00 per character.

This wave includes The Stranger (Qimir), Padme Amidala (Ep2), Darth Vader (Emperor’s Wrath), Maul (Maul: Shadow Lord), and Shaak Ti (Ep2). They are listed online, but only as “assorted figures” so you will need to go into a branch to make specific selections.

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