http://swnz.dr-maul.com Star Wars news, hobbies and collecting from New Zealand. en-us 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1200 NZ Collection section. Today's update includes the addition of new images to an article on the Episode 1 Pepsi packaging of 1999... ...MORE]]> 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1200 NZ Collection section. Today's update includes the addition of new images to an article on the Pepsi/Caltex Star Wars nationwide competition of 1999... ...MORE]]> 02 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1200 Fishpond.co.nz. The following deals are currently available (in stock or preorder), all with free shipping:

  - Invasion (volume 2): Rescues, graphic novel, 144 pages, $37.64.
  - Star Wars: Shadow Games, paperback, 368 pages, $16.97.
  - Star Wars: Darth Plagueis, hardcover, 400 pages, $39.97.
  - Star Wars Prequel Trilogy, Blu-ray, $74.24.
  - Star Wars: Riptide, paperback, 304 pages, $23.80.
  - Kinect Star Wars Limited Edition Console Bundle, $959.00.
  - Star Wars Blueprints: Inside the Production Archives, hardcover, 336 pages, $659.00.
  - Fate of the Jedi: Apocalypse, hardcover, 352 pages, $34.81.
  - Lego Star Wars: Darth Maul's Mission, paperback, 24 pages, $4.84.
  - Lego Star Wars Character Encyclopedia [With Lego Han Solo Minifigure], hardcover, 206 pages, $23.97.

Check out Fishpond's full range of Star Wars products by clicking here.

Discuss this topic in the SWNZ Message Boards.]]> 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1200 Fishpond.co.nz. The following deals are currently available (in stock or preorder), all with free shipping:

  - Star Wars Clone Wars Incredible Vehicles, hardback, 128 pages, $21.88.
  - Star Wars Original Trilogy, Blu-ray, $59.97.
  - The Clone Wars: Starcrusher Trap, graphic novel, 96 pages, $27.99.
  - The Jedi Path, hardcover, $25.83.
  - How to Speak Wookiee: A Manual for Inter-Galactic Communication, hardcover, 12 pages, $27.07.
  - The Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book, hardcover, 462 pages, $58.77.
  - Star Wars Adventures: Chewbacca and the Slavers of the Shadowlands, graphic novel, 80 pages, $16.26.
  - Star Wars: Choices of One, hardback, 320 pages, $40.38.
  - Art and Making of Old Republic, hardcover, 160 pages, $54.88.
  - The Old Republic: Revan, hardcover, 320 pages, $34.11.

Check out Fishpond's full range of Star Wars products by clicking here.

Discuss this topic in the SWNZ Message Boards.]]> 30 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +1200 yesterday, Hasbro's new, vintage-packaged Landspeeder and Tauntaun are showing up in Farmers department stores around New Zealand. They have a base price of $60, but reductions are available for those using a Farmers credit card. You can keep up to date with the reception of these items, and discussions about their availability on the SWNZ Forums: New/upcoming figure/vehicle discussions, Store Reports / Latest Finds.]]> 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1200 Store Reports / Latest Finds.]]> 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1200 Lord of the Rings fan. Heck, we've developed a whole tourism business out of it. Happily, Star Wars fans can now also circle a spot on their map to visit when they come down this way next, besides visiting the Reel Collectibles store in Queenstown of course. There's a little known attraction called the Wanaka National Transport and Toy Museum; not highly advertised, not highly publicised and not highly organised, which gives quite a nice old kiwi feel. It almost feels more like you've stumbled across an old uncles back shed, full of hoarders wonders.

When you first enter, there is something resembling a toy store, which actually has quite a few of the usual Star Wars figures for sale amongst other things... ...MORE]]> 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1200
We'll keep an eye on, and announce, new releases as they come to hand, but you can check out their full, current Star Wars range at this link.

Discuss this topic in the SWNZ Message Boards.]]> 28 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1200 SWNZ Links Page is a collection of jumps to affiliate and related websites, affiliate and other useful shopping sites, and a selection of the favourite pages of SWNZ members. It has just gone through it's annual check-up to validate targets and incorporate a good few new destinations...you can check out the page with its new inclusions here: SWNZ Links Page.]]> 14 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1200 Fishpond.co.nz is currently having a "Lego Mega Sale" with up to 51% off selected Lego sets (including, of course, Star Wars sets). The following deals are currently available, all with free shipping:

  - 10195 The Clone Wars Dropship with AT-OT Walker, $468, save $203.99 (30%).
  - 10198 Tantive IV, $291, save $137.99 (32%).
  - 8098 Clone Turbo Tank, $236, save $106.99 (31%).
  - 8095 General Grievous Starfighter, $99.97, save $29.02 (22%).
  - 8088 ARC-170 Starfighter, $99.95, save $58.04 (37%).
  - 7752 The Clone Wars Count Dooku's Solar Sailor, $89.99, save $110.00 (55%).
  - 8091 Republic Swamp Speeder, $77.31, save $8.68 (10%).
  - 8089 Hoth Wampa Set, $65.32, save $63.67 (49%).
  - 8085 Clone Wars Freeco Speeder, $52.97, save $19.02 (26%).
  - 8086 Tri-Fighter Droid, $45.95, save $4.04 (8%).
  - 8093 Plo Koon's Jedi Starfighter, $43.97, save $28.02 (39%).
  - 7748 Corporate Alliance Tank Droid, $43.97, save $14.02 (24%).
  - LEGO - Star Wars Visual Dictionary, $28.99, save $17.00 (37%).
  - LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia, $24.95, save $15.04 (38%).
  - LEGO Star Wars Brickmaster, $28.52, save $21.47 (43%).
  - Lego Star Wars Ultimate Sticker Collection, $18.71, save $6.28 (25%).
  - LEGO Star Wars Villains Ultimate Sticker Book, $8.58, save 34%.

Check out Fishpond's full range of Star Wars products by clicking here.

Discuss this topic in the SWNZ Message Boards.]]> 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1200 The following is a press release in from NZMint.com:

Collectible STAR WARS legal tender coins coming to a universe near you.

One of cinema's most enduring and beloved franchises, the Star Wars Saga has made its imprint on books, TV, toys, soft goods, kitchen wares, video games, comic books and much, much more - but never as a legal tender coin set.

Until now!

After obtaining the rights to this incredible property, S&A Partners turned to the only mint in the world with the creative know-how and resources to manufacture sets of gold, silver and base metal coins featuring the characters from this hugely popular series. And now, New Zealand's precious metal specialist, New Zealand Mint, has been commissioned to manufacture legal tender coins for the successful franchise.

"When discussing the marketing potential of this property - the enthusiasm and willingness to share information and ideas made the decision to work with the New Zealand Mint an easy choice," said Steven Harris, Managing Partner at S&A.

The first Star Wars coins to be released are scheduled for launch in August at the American Numismatics Association Show in Chicago, and will include eight 1oz silver coins and 10 Silver Plated base metal coins depicting the characters of the Star Wars movies. The effigy used for these coins will be the Government of Niue.

Further releases are planned annually, into the first half of 2014... ...MORE]]> 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1200 The Book Depository is SWNZ's newest affiliate, chosen because they have great prices on books (many paperbacks around than the GBP4.50 mark, which is about NZ$8.75 at today's exchange rate), and, very importantly, free international shipping to New Zealand!

You can review their Star Wars selection at this link.]]> 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1200 Nerdyshirts.com is an online t-shirt store with a huge range of movie and pop-culture-related designs. They ship internationally, and have a "100% Satisfaction Guarantee". When it comes to Star Wars items, they carry licensed t-shirts (including a selection of classic 'distressed' original trilogy graphics), and a few unique, original designs. I've personally been impressed with the print and manufacturing quality of both their licensed and exclusive products (which are screen-printed on heavy weight preshrunk 6oz cotton).

They have a specific themed section in which you can check out their Star Wars range of shirts.]]> 06 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1200
More details are covered in this Stuff.co.nz article, and you can watch Sash's entry, "Star Wars: Hunter" online at Atom.com.]]> 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1200
  - Infantry Battle Droids
  - IG-88
  - Commander Gree
  - Life-size C-3PO bust

Discuss this topic in the SWNZ Message Boards.]]> 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1200 Brand Wars: Choose Your Allegiance graphics spreading around social networking websites recently...did you know that they are the work of kiwi designer Barn Bocock aka HtCRU? These Star Wars-inspired mash-ups are proving very popular. They are available for purchase on a range of merchandise: t-shirt and hoodies (htcru.bigcartel.com), iPod/iPhone/Laptop skins and cases, and/or on RedBubble.com products.]]> 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1200 Star Wars Death Star set, a project by the Christchurch 501st members (described further on The Press website). General convention details can be found on the official website.

For a teaser image, check out the scan posted on the Outpost-42 Facebook group page.]]> 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1200