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Did You Know…? Scripts with Deleted ROTJ Dialogue

by MattG On April 07, 2020 0 Comment

Did you know… deleted scenes from Return of the Jedi involving additional dialogue in the..

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Did You Know…? Kellogg’s Cereal and Star Wars

by MattG On December 03, 2019 0 Comment

Did you know… that the relationship between Kellogg’s breakfast cereals and Star Wars in New..

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Disney+ in NZ – Your Questions Answered

by MattG On November 16, 2019 0 Comment

Disney+, the new streaming service from the Disney entertainment empire, launched recently in the US,..

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Did You Know…? 1983 ROTJ Jigsaw Puzzles

by MattG On June 10, 2019 0 Comment

Did you know… that these 1983 Return of the Jedi jigsaw puzzles were made in..

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‘Return of the Jedi’ Silver Foil from NZ Mint

by MattG On October 15, 2018 0 Comment

Complete your set of NZ Mint’s Star Wars Original Trilogy Silver Coin Notes with the..

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Remastered Star Wars Movie Soundtracks

by MattG On May 02, 2018 0 Comment

The remastered versions of the Star Wars Original Trilogy and Prequel Trilogy movie soundtracks (announced..

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Hoyts Star Wars Postcards (Special Edition, 1997)

by MattG On April 25, 2018 0 Comment

Although remaining physical specimens of these Star Wars postcards from Hoyts Cinemas are quite rare,..

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Book Review – Return of the Jedi: The Original Topps Trading Card Series

by MattG On February 07, 2018 0 Comment

I’m personally a big fan of Topps vintage bubblegum trading cards (see SWNZ’s coverage of..

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Allen’s and Regina Star Wars Trading Cards – 1977 & 1983

by MattG On January 30, 2018 2 Comments

Topps trading cards are surely amongst the most collected Star Wars items of all time…

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KFC Star Wars Special Edition Promotion, 1997

by MattG On January 05, 2018 0 Comment

Historically, each of the larger fast food franchises in New Zealand (KFC, Pizza Hut, Burger King and..

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Although you rarely need physical disk versions of

Although you rarely need physical disk versions of movies in the era of Disney+, these Steelbook blu-rays are nice collectible editions.

Luke Skywalker - vintage x-wing pilot and retro sn

Luke Skywalker - vintage x-wing pilot and retro snowspeeder pilot. The exclusive retro figure comes in the Hoth Ice Planet Adventure game, in stock at Mighty Ape now.

Yoda sticker and badge from NZ Twinkies promotion,

Yoda sticker and badge from NZ Twinkies promotion, 1980-1981. Read more about these The Empire Strikes Back collectibles on the SWNZ website.

The promotion and hype around Boba Fett in advance

The promotion and hype around Boba Fett in advance of the release of The Empire Strikes Back was so very effective. This action figure teaser offer is among my faves.

Boba Fett escapes the sarlacc. Unleashed statue by

Boba Fett escapes the sarlacc. Unleashed statue by Hasbro. Do you think we'll ever see this scene on screen?

One of the main goals on SWNZ is to collate and ar

One of the main goals on SWNZ is to collate and archive the history of kiwis who have played a role in the Star Wars movies... check out the NZ Star Wars Celebrities section of the site (link in bio).

The vintage Kenner mini catalogues were just as co

The vintage Kenner mini catalogues were just as cool as the classic action figure packaging.

Excited and pleased to hear the announcement that

Excited and pleased to hear the announcement that Taika Waititi will direct and co-write an upcoming Star Wars film. Here's hoping for more IG droid appearances or cameos.