Following on from our post yesterday, we now have pics with additional details of the Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu collectibles that will be available at participating Burger King restaurants in New Zealand from next week.

The Mandalorian WHOPPER® Meal or the Mandalorian Chicken Burger Meal will come with a limited edition Collectable Mandalorian and Grogu Ceramic Mug while stocks last, while the Mandalorian King Jr. Meal will come with one of eight collectible Mandalorian and Grogu figurines (1 per King Jr. meal).

Press release:

This is Your Way: Burger King® Launches Limited-Time Menu inspired by Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

The special-edition menu and accompanying global media campaign features collectible Mandalorian and Grogu mugs, 8 collectibles figurines, custom content and special immersive store takeovers ahead of the film’s NZ theatrical release on May 21.

Burger King ® New Zealand is bringing the Force to flame-grilling with a special-edition menu in NZ launching nationwide from April 29. A limited-time menu inspired by Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu lands in New Zealand restaurants, just in time for the film’s theatrical release on May 21. Inspired by the epic storytelling and iconic characters of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, the new menu delivers bold flavors, immersive packaging and exclusive collectibles for fans of all ages. Whether you ride alone or with your crew, there’s something in this galactic adventure for everyone.

At participating New Zealand restaurants, the new menu is designed to let fans enjoy the adventure:

For Adult Fans
The Mandalorian WHOPPER® Meal or the Mandalorian Chicken Burger Meal will come with a limited edition Collectable Mandalorian and Grogu Ceramic Mug while stocks last.

Kids can join the adventure too
Kids can enjoy the limited-time Mandalorian King Jr. Meal, available at participating restaurants while supplies last, featuring 8 collectable Mandalorian and Grogu figurines (1 per King Jr. meal).

Each meal is served in special packaging, available while supplies last, featuring elements that create an immersive galactic experience.

Guests can embark on the adventure by ordering the Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu menu at Burgerking.co.nz, Through the BK®App or at participating Burger King NZ restaurants – for a limited time only, while supplies last.

Burger King NZ will be celebrating the upcoming release of The Mandalorian and Grogu with food, collectibles, and packaging from next week (April 29th)!

Press release:

This is Your Way: Burger King® Launches Limited-Time Menu inspired by Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

The special-edition menu and accompanying global media campaign features collectible Mandalorian and Grogu mugs, 8 collectibles figurines, custom content and special immersive store takeovers ahead of the film’s NZ theatrical release on May 21.

Burger King ® New Zealand is bringing the Force to flame-grilling with a special-edition menu in NZ launching nationwide from April 29. A limited-time menu inspired by Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu lands in New Zealand restaurants, just in time for the film’s theatrical release on May 21. Inspired by the epic storytelling and iconic characters of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, the new menu delivers bold flavors, immersive packaging and exclusive collectibles for fans of all ages. Whether you ride alone or with your crew, there’s something in this galactic adventure for everyone.

At participating New Zealand restaurants, the new menu is designed to let fans enjoy the adventure:

For Adult Fans
The Mandalorian WHOPPER® Meal or the Mandalorian Chicken Burger Meal will come with a limited edition Collectable Mandalorian and Grogu Ceramic Mug while stocks last.

Kids can join the adventure too
Kids can enjoy the limited-time Mandalorian King Jr. Meal, available at participating restaurants while supplies last, featuring 8 collectable Mandalorian and Grogu figurines (1 per King Jr. meal).

Each meal is served in special packaging, available while supplies last, featuring elements that create an immersive galactic experience.

Guests can embark on the adventure by ordering the Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu menu at Burgerking.co.nz, Through the BK®App or at participating Burger King NZ restaurants – for a limited time only, while supplies last.

The official LEGO Star Wars promos and deals kick of on 1st May at 2:00am NZST. Although general access to the new products and promos technically start on May the Fourth, LEGO Insiders get early access on the first day of the month.

Highlights include:

Launch of the new Ultimate Collector Series version of The Mandalorian’s N-1 Starfighter (75442) which includes a specific gift-with-purchase (GWP): a collectible ornament features a lenticular ’film strip’ image of Mando and Grogu in the cockpit of the N-1 Starfighter.

Two Star Wars GWPs: the LEGO Darksaber (40917) with qualifying purchases of $285 or more, and the Razor Crest mini-build with qualifying purchases of $70 or more.

A The Mandalorian and Grogu Metal Card, a redeemable member reward acquired by cashing in 2,500 loyalty points.

Full details are on the official LEGO website.

JB Hi-Fi stores are currently stocking the latest wave of figures in the Black Series line (from The Mandalorian and Grogu movie) and a recent wave from The Vintage Collection line (Padmé Amidala, Shaak Ti, The Stranger, Maul, and ROTJ Darth Vader).

The figures are not currently listed on their website, but are priced at $32.99 in store for The Vintage Collection, and $46.99 for Black Series figures.

The final trailer for the upcoming The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer is out now. There is so much fast-paced action, we’ve put together a screen-cap gallery so that you can fully appreciate the content frame-by-frame.

The Mandalorian and Grogu opens in theatres on May 21st in New Zealand, with midnight screenings at selected theatres. Tickets are on sale now (e.g., Event Cinemas, Hoyts, Reading Cinemas).

Trailer Screencap Gallery

The Mandalorian and Grogu movie hits theatres in New Zealand on May 21st (Event Cinemas, Hoyts, Reading Cinemas). A few of the main cinema chains have started advertising the tie-in soft-drink cups and popcorn buckets that will available at selected theatres for this movie.

Hoyts have shown a large AT-AT popcorn bucket, standard popcorn tin with lid, a chromed/metallised Mando helmet with Grogu popcorn bucket, a chromed/metallised cup with straw, a domed plastic cup with straw, and a sculptural AT-AT cup. Reading Cinemas have shown a range of plastic cups with Din Djarin and/or Grogu on the top.

Most of the main cinema chains around New Zealand, and the official Star Wars social media channels, are reporting that tickets for The Mandalorian and Grogu go live at 9am this coming Monday (April 20th). Screenings launch in NZ on May 21st:

• Event Cinemas
• Hoyts
• Reading Cinemas

Promotional campaigns for the first Star Wars theatrical release since 2019 are really starting to ramp up. The final trailer is now out, as is a range of new movie posters.

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

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).

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: