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Tue, 24 May 2022

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Video – NZ Mint Faces of the Empire Silver Coin Unboxings

by MattG On November 15, 2021 0 Comment

The Faces of the Empire collection is a new set of 16 legal tender 1oz..

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Video – NZ Mint Mando and IG-11 Silver Coin Unboxings

by MattG On May 15, 2021 0 Comment

The line of The Mandalorian character 1oz silver coins from New Zealand Mint includes 4..

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Sad to hear of the passing of Colin Cantwell. Coli

Sad to hear of the passing of Colin Cantwell. Colin worked very early with George Lucas in the development of Star Wars, designing and building prototypes of many iconic spaceships including Star Destroyers, X-Wings, Y-Wings, and the Death Star. Rest in Peace.

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?