http://swnz.dr-maul.com Star Wars news, hobbies and collecting from New Zealand. en-us 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1200 The following update has come in from adidas, to announce the latest items from Star Wars range, due in New Zealand this Friday:

I just want to inform SWNZ readers that we have the next installment of footwear due to drop in store this Friday March 12th, 2010.

We have hitting the floor, in adidas Originals Wellington and adidas Originals Christchurch, the following:

  - AT-AT Forum Mid
  - Tie Fighter Nizza Hi
  - Millennium Falcon Stan Smith
  - X-Wing Samba

Check out www.adidas.com to get a full appreciation of the range...]]> 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1200 CoolCollectibles.com.au pass on the following development in their shipping policy: "We now offer standardised shipping to New Zealand starting from just AU$8.90! In the past we had to base our postal charges to NZ customers on the weight of an order, but we have been able to negotiate a new agreement which now allows us to base shipping on order value just as we do for all regions of Australia. Now New Zealand customers will be offered the same rates as our WA and Northern Territory customers. To see our our new standardised rates please go to: bibyco.com.au/secure/catalog/shipping.php".

Secondly, they have recently re-introduced pre-orders - "Pre-ordering with Cool Collectibles is easy, effective and earns customers a discount off the subsequent in-stock price. What's more, customers' credit cards will never be charged for pre-order items until the they come into stock! A list of upcoming products can be viewed here"...]]> 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1200 Keisha Castle-Hughes played a brief but memorable role as the Queen of Naboo in Revenge of the Sith. Her latest project has her joining the cast of Legend of the Seeker, in an episode late in season 2 (not yet screening in New Zealand), as no less than "The Creator" - deity of that fictional world. Fans of Legend of the Seeker will realise that this makes her the third Star Wars alumnus to make an appearance in the adpatation of Terry Goodkind's novels - Jay Laga'aia (Captain Typho) has had a recurring guest role across both seasons, and Bruce Spence (Tion Medon) perfectly enacts the last Wizard of the First Order...]]> 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1200 R2-D2 Space Ice Stickers" article features some nice pictures of an intact R2-D2 Space Ice wrapper. Quite a rarity!...]]> 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1200 Fishpond.co.nz has all the latest releases - here are some of the titles that have come out more recently...]]> 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1200 Return of the Jedi greeting cards and wrapping paper. Information available suggests that the range was identical in both countries, but branding information on some items indicates that a proportion of the merchandise was made specifically for the New Zealand market. Those who were around in the early 80s will likely remember the quite common ROTJ wrapping paper that featured characters and costumes unique to that third movie...]]> 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1200 SWNZ Message Boards are accepting new members who want to join in on the discussions about Star Wars hobbies in New Zealand. The following are amongst the popular topics and sections:

  - Store Reports / Latest Finds
  - Star Wars Adidas products
  - Star Wars Novels
  - The Best Star Wars Game of All Time
  - Buy, Sell & Trade

Come on over and join in the conversation! Read the 'Welcome' message for more details.]]> 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1200 Fishpond.co.nz for a number of years now, mainly books, DVDs and music. Recently, however, Fishpond has expanded their range to include toys...including Hasbro and Lego Star Wars merchandise. This might mean you can get your hands on an action figure or Lego set that you haven't otherwise been able to find at your local department store (they do offer a price match service, but I don't know for certain if it applies also to toys).

Here are some examples...]]> 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1200 adidas Star Wars launch event discussed earlier, the details for the Christchurch equivalent has just come through.

Date: Friday 15th Jan 2010
Time: 6pm-8pm
Venue: adidas Originals Concept Store, Shop 264, Westfield Riccarton. 129 Riccarton Road, Christchurch.
RSVP: to Ana Te Whaiti by Wednesday 13th January (phone 04-4729412 email ana.tewhaiti@adidas.com)

Dress up and be in to win spot prizes!]]> 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1200 earlier post about the imminent (January 15th) release of the adidas Star Wars range, further details are available about the launch event in Wellington.

Date: Friday 15th Jan 2010
Time: 6pm-8pm
Venue: adidas Originals Concept Store, Ground Floor, Cigna House. 28-48 Mercer Street, Wellington.
RSVP: to Ana Te Whaiti by Wednesday 13th January (phone 04-4729412 email ana.tewhaiti@adidas.com)

Dress up and be in to win spot prizes!]]> 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1200 SWNZ Message Boards, however, you can now post and manage your own advertisements for Star Wars collectibles that you are hunting down, have to sell, or are looking to trade: SWNZ Message Boards - Buy, Sell, and Trade.]]> 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1200 The following announcement about the new adidas Star Wars range have just come in from an official source:

I am more than excited to tell you that there is an adidas & Star Wars collaboration of apparel and footwear that is due to drop in store on January 15th, 2010. This is an exclusive range that will only be available from:

adidas Originals Store
Cnr of Willis & Mercer St
Wellington CBD
(04) 472 9412

adidas Originals Store
Shop 264, Westfield Riccarton
129 Riccarton Rd
Riccarton
Christchurch
(03) 348 0237

Both the apparel and especially the footwear are very limited in numbers...]]> 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1200 SWNZ, Star Wars New Zealand Message Boards are now open for 2010!

In conjunction with the main SWNZ website, Flickr pool, Twitter account and Facebook fan page, the Message Boards aim to expand the SWNZ network into a comprehensive set of resources.

The mission of SWNZ and its Message Boards is to provide a supportive community for all Star Wars fans in New Zealand, and for international enthusiasts who have an interest in the Star Wars New Zealand universe.

Follow this link to sign on now, and/or check out the 'Welcome' message for more details...]]> 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1200