Following on from the local releases of wave 1 and wave 2 of standard TBS 6″ figures from The Mandalorian and Grogu, the live-action version of Zeb in his blue New Republic flight suit has landed locally. It is in stock and ready to ship now from Mighty Ape.

• Star Wars: Black Series, Garazeb (Zeb) – Deluxe 6″ Figure, $62.99 (PriMate), $64.99 (Standard pricing)

Starting next Monday (13th July) Woolworths supermarkets will be running a Disney OOSHIES Collectibles promo that includes Star Wars characters (40 unique characters spread across Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars properties). Shoppers will get one blind-bagged Ooshies character for every $30 spent in store. Other collectible items will also be on sale, including a collector case with two exclusive glow-in-the-dark Star Wars Ooshies (The Mandalorian and Grogu).

This promotion runs from July 13th until August 23rd.

For two nights only, Auckland Philharmonia with conductor Stéphane Denève, will be performing The Magic of John Williams at the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre. Book now for Friday 28th August or Saturday 29th August.

ICONIC MOVIE MUSIC WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA

From alien encounters and galaxies far, far away to man-eating monsters and the wizarding world this concert of movie magic showcases some of the greatest John Williams works, conducted by one of the world’s foremost John Williams experts.

John Williams is considered as one of the most important and influential film composers of all time. He revolutionised the movie music genre with his iconic and critically acclaimed scores for some of our most memorable and beloved blockbusters.

Join Auckland Phil and conductor Stéphane Denève, a close personal friend and collaborator of John Williams, as we present an electrifying programme of music celebrating a true legend of American cinema, interspersed with personal insights and anecdotes from the podium.

All your favourites will be there including music from ET, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park and Star Wars – don’t miss it!

A new range of 20g Kinder Surprise eggs featuring Star Wars characters has started showing up at retailers around New Zealand, including New World supermarkets, BP petrol stations, and will likely follow and be available at other chains.

These 20g eggs are different from the 100g Maxi eggs that came out around Easter locally. They feature a random assortment of small character figures (10 in total), and are presented in 4 variants of their foil packaging.

The latest wave of Star Wars Black Series 6″ action figures have started showing up at branches of Toyworld around the country. This wave include new characters from The Mandalorian and Grogu (Imperial Remnant Snowtrooper, Embo, and Mercenary Guard Droid), as well as IG-11 (Nevarro Marshall) from the Mandalorian streaming series.

Confirmed in Auckland (Albany), with current pricing at $49.99.

The third in the series of SWNZ Guides to New Zealand collectibles, focusing on NZ Cards and Stickers released between 1999-to-2005, will be published this year. We have just revealed the cover on the SWNZ Books Facebook page – follow along there for regular updates as well as behind-the-scenes posts and trivia.

COMING SOON: SWNZ Guide to Star Wars Collectible Cards and Stickers New Zealand 1999-2005

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 Prequel Trilogy era (1999-2005).

This book is for you if:

• You grew up as a Star Wars fan in New Zealand during the Prequel Trilogy era (1999-2005).
• 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!

Check out the available SWNZ Guides to New Zealand collectibles on Amazon Australia – available now!

Toyworld branches are starting to stock the new Hasbro Black Series mini-helmets, with Stormtrooper and The Mandalorian confirmed locally (Auckland). These helmets are approximately 45% scale, come with a stand, and are priced (at Toyworld) at $69.99.

Preorders for Star Wars: Galactic Racer, including Collector’s Editions with physical collectibles, are live now. Game release is slated for October 6th. In addition to digital versions available via Steam for PC, and Playstation and Xbox/Microsoft stores, base, deluxe, and collector’s editions are available through local retailers. Preordering any edition includes exclusive pre-order bonus livery (different for each platform) for your repulsorcraft, and exclusive pre-order bonus player banner for multiplayer modes. The Collector’s Edition goes all the way up to including collectibles such as a landspeeder model, pilot patches, and a physical art book.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer, base/day one edition:

• Includes base game and pre-order livery.
• Mighty Ape, Playstation 5, PriMate $114.00, non-members $119.00
• Mighty Ape, Xbox Series X, PriMate $114.00, non-members $119.00
• JB Hi-Fi, Playstation 5, $119.00
• JB Hi-Fi, Xbox Series X, $119.00

Star Wars: Galactic Racer, deluxe edition:

• Includes base game, pre-order livery, deluxe livery (Naboo Starfighter inspired), digital art book, 3x exclusive repulsorcraft, 3x unique arcade events, deluxe edition steel case with sleeve, and deluxe player banner.
• Mighty Ape, Playstation 5, PriMate $144.00, non-members $149.00
• Mighty Ape, Xbox Series X, PriMate $144.00, non-members $149.00
• JB Hi-Fi, Playstation 5, $149.00
• JB Hi-Fi, Xbox Series X, $149.00

Star Wars: Galactic Racer, collector’s edition:

• Includes base game, all deluxe edition contents, landspeeder model, pilot patches, Kestar banner, physical art book, and Collector’s Edition box with sleeve.
• Mighty Ape, Playstation 5, PriMate $359.00, non-members $369.00
• Mighty Ape, Xbox Series X, PriMate $359.00, non-members $369.00
• Mighty Ape, PC, PriMate $359.00, non-members $369.00
• JB Hi-Fi, Playstation 5, $369.00
• JB Hi-Fi, Xbox Series X, $369.00
• JB Hi-Fi, PC, $369.00

If you’re not fully familiar with this upcoming game yet, check out the official reveal trailer below, and the official site at StarWarsGalacticRacer.com!

A new range of retro, Original Trilogy themed collectibles and homeware items has just shown up Typo stores. Presented in 1970s style browns, beige, and orange, there is some great classic imagery featured on caps, pencil cases, notebooks, stickers, tote bags, mugs, socks, drink bottles, and more.

• Star Wars Cap, Darth Vader, $27.99
• Star Wars Cap, Luke Skywalker, $27.99
• Star Wars Pencil Case, X-Wing, $27.99
• Star Wars Pencil Case, Darth Vader, $27.99
• Star Wars A5 Spiral Notebook, X-Wing, $14.99
• Star Wars A5 Spiral Notebook, Darth Vader, $14.99
• Star Wars Stickers, $14.99
• Star Wars Sticker Jumbo, $7.99
• Star Wars Ballpoint Pen, $22.99
• Star Wars Tote Bag, Off-White, $39.99
• Star Wars Tote Bag, Brown, $39.99
• Star Wars Retro Glass Mug, Darth Vader, $22.99
• Star Wars Retro Glass Mug, Luke Skywalker, $22.99
• Star Wars 3 Pack Of Socks, $34.99
• Star Wars Iron On Patches 3Pk, $16.99
• Star Wars Campus 1L Drink Bottle, X-Wing, $22.99
• Star Wars Campus 1L Drink Bottle, Rebel Ships, $22.99

The NZ Herald is reporting that the world-famous LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition will be coming to Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre, opening on June 27, 2026, with tickets going on sale from tomorrow (May 4th).

The LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition, created by LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “Brickman” McNaught and his team of master builders, debuted at the Melbourne Museum in Australia, where it closed back in January 2026. A huge success over the Tasman, we were hoping that it might make its way to New Zealand following on from the Jurassic World by Brickman exhibition at the same Wellington venue in 2023. More details are expected to follow on the Tākina Exhibition Centre website shortly, alongside the website for the exhibition itself, at LEGOStarWarsTheExhibition.com.

The LEGO Star Wars exhibition is described as utilising 8 million LEGO bricks across 60 large-scale models and 10 themed zones. Featuring life-sized builds and interactive displays, this premiere event took 25,000 hours to construct, and covers Star Wars characters and scenes from across the entire history of movies and streaming media.

Images from LEGOStarWarsTheExhibition.com.

Step into a galaxy far, far away at LEGO® Star Wars: The Exhibition

A world-first experience created by LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “Brickman” McNaught and his team of master builders. This spectacular exhibition reimagines the Star Wars universe through epic-scale LEGO models, from detailed starships to life-size scenes and characters from across the saga.