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You can also keep up to date with Star Wars hobbies, events and news on the SWNZ, Star Wars New Zealand website.
Latest News and Upcoming Events
The full archive of news items can be accessed via the relevant forum (click here) over on the Outpost-42 message boards.
16 Sep 2009 :: Auckland Armageddon is almost here.
Auckland Armageddon is here again, with a new look and a new venue at the ASB showground’s, Better, bigger and badder than ever.
As always it will have all your pop culture needs, cosplay events, and of course the fighting 501st will be there to give you that imperial flavour you all love.
The line up features some fantastic guests
Including:
Seth Green (Robot Chicken, Family Guy, Austin Powers)
Joe Flanigan (Stargate Atlantis)
Jason Momoa (Stargate Atlantis)
There is going to be some great new attractions for young and old, and local music from Savage and more.
come one come all, it will be a great weekend. ...MORE
07 Apr 2009 :: Spring Armageddon Conventions
And now, the Wellington Armageddon convention is over for another year, leaving us with a bit of a gap until Auckland has its turn to host the event in October. If you are looking for photos from the Wellington con, take a look in this photo album. ...MORE
04 Apr 2009 :: Spring Armageddon Conventions
The Armageddon convention in Christchurch took place last weekend and, by all accounts, was a great success and a lot of fun. You can check out the Outpost-42 photos in the discussion thread from about this point, and in the related forum gallery. ...MORE
22 Nov 2008 :: Farmers Santa Parade, Auckland
Outpost-42 is going to have an official presence in the form of a float and marching troopers for this year's Farmers Santa parade. More details about the event can be found on the official Santa Parade website. ...MORE
22 Nov 2008 :: Auckland Armageddon photos
The Auckland Armageddon event has been and gone...and we're already making plans for the next one. But it was one of the biggest to date, from the point of view of Star Wars costuming - you can view all the Outpost-42 photos from the event in this gallery. There is also coverage, and more photos, over on the SWNZ, Star Wars New Zealand website. ...MORE
The following are image galleries from recent Outpost 42 engagements. Clicking any thumbnail will show that image, but will also take you through to the whole gallery for that event. For more pictures, visit the photo gallery page, the Outpost-42 image archive and the Events/Trooping section of the Outpost-42 forums.
04-05 April 2009
- Armageddon Convention, Wellington.
- TSB Bank Arena, Queens Wharf Wellington.
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28-29 March 2009
- Armageddon Convention, Christchurch.
- Christchurch convention centre.
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25-27 October 2008
- Armageddon Convention, Auckland.
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19-20 April 2008
- Armageddon Convention, Wellington.
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