We had so much fun this past weekend at the Armageddon Expo in Auckland, June 2023 – and bought some fine additions for our collection. Our haul included a Sith Lords print, a Funko Pop! Vinyl chase figure, accessories and more – we can’t wait for the next event!

Check our our shopping haul video –

One of the first things we picked up at Armageddon Expo was this amazing Sith Lords art print by Xteve Abanto. He has done cover artwork for Marvel, which you can see from the style of this awesome print. Can’t wait to get this one framed and on display!

Funko Pop! Vinyl figures are an Armageddon Expo staple, with many different stands stocking a wide range. Browsing at the Card Merchant stand, we spotted the Cobb Vanth chase variant! We already have the standard version (with the helmet) so we are so happy to add this chase version to our collection.

I wasn’t expecting to find anything Old Republic-themed, until I spotted this KOTOR lenticular print at the Lily’s Collection booth! Inspired by Knights Of The Old Republic, this lenticular print shifts between three characters – Darth Revan, Darth Malak, and Bastila Shan. As a huge KOTOR fan, I had to have it.

At the Cobalt Heights booth, I spotted a few cool Star Wars jewelry pieces, but as soon as I spotted these Millennium Falcon earrings, I knew I had to add them to my collection. Made by Frantasy Island, the dangle stud earrings are glittery and just my style. As the inspiration behind my Star Wars fashion blog The Kessel Runway, I try to collect as many Millennium Falcon accessories as I can – and these are just so cute!

Of course I had to stop by the Oasis Scents booth – they had finally restocked the Padme’ Amidala lip balm! I was so sad to miss out when they released this online, and had been eagerly awaiting it to be restocked. I grabbed two, just so I don’t run out for a while!

Our adventures at Armageddon Expo wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Sweet Rock Candy Artists booth for a sweet treat. We always pick up some candy to enjoy at the event, and save some for afterwards – this ‘crazy mix’ assortment is what we have left from our visit to their stand, the rest has already been enjoyed!

A fun Star Wars haul from an awesome Wintergeddon. It was so much fun to attend an Armageddon Expo in our home town, and we always love to find some cool Star Wars collectibles to add to our collection. We can’t wait for the next event!

May the Force be with you!

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Today’s unboxing and review features N-1 Starfighter jewelry! I like to collect Star Wars jewelry, I wear it all the time, so I’m always looking out for new and fun designs to add to my collection. These Naboo Starfighter designs are just gorgeous, I knew I had to have them!

Check out my unboxing video –

I have quite a pieces of Star Wars jewelry from Couture Kingdom, which I love, so I keep an eye on their new releases. As part of a new collection inspired by The Mandalorian, they just released a necklace and matching stud earrings featuring the N-1 Starfighter. I love the N-1 Starfighter, but it doesn’t show up in merchandise much, especially jewelry. Star Wars ships show up a lot in jewelry designs, especially the Millennium Falcon, TIE Fighters, and X-Wing Fighters, but not much else featuring the other cool starships. So of course I had to get these!

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The necklace description from the Couture Kingdom website –

Get ready to take your love for Star Wars to new heights with the Couture Kingdom N-1 Starfighter Necklace!

Crafted with precision and care, this stunning necklace features a beautifully detailed replica of the iconic N-1 Starfighter from the Star Wars franchise The Mandalorian. With its intricate detailing and impeccable design, this necklace is a must-have for any Star Wars fan.

Made with high-quality sterling silver, this necklace is both durable and beautiful. The adjustable chain design makes it easy to find the perfect fit, while the sleek and modern design adds a touch of style and sophistication to any outfit.

The website notes that this jewelry is made from Sterling Silver 925, with rhodium or14k yellow gold overlay – so you can choose from either a silver-tone rhodium finish or yellow gold finish. I had a hard time deciding which version I liked – Din Djarin’s N-1 Starfighter in The Mandalorian has a silver-tone finish, but the N-1 Starfighters in The Phantom Menace are yellow. In the end, I decided to get the yellow gold versions first, as there is just not as much prequel-themed jewelry available, and I’m sure I’ll be back soon to get the silver-toned versions as well!

First up, a quick note – my order qualified for free shipping, which is always nice. To my surprise, my order arrived in less than 24 hours from Australia! I know New Zealand is pretty close to Australia, but even domestic shipping tends to take a few days, so I was expecting to wait at least a week for these to arrive. It was so exciting to get up the next day, check the mail, and open up my brand new Star Wars jewelry.

These designs are gorgeous! I’m so glad I went with the yellow gold – it is such a beautiful finish, accented with black antiquing to really highlight the details.

Of course I wanted the set, but if I could only pick one, the necklace would be my favourite. The necklace is just so beautiful, and a lovely size for everyday wear. The pendant reads really well as a Naboo Starfighter, Star Wars fans can instantly recognise it.

The pendant is part of the chain, attached at two points, rather than hanging off the chain with a singular ring attachment. I quite like this style of necklace – I find it doesn’t swing around as much when wearing, and it stops the pendant from flipping over to the reverse side, which is often blank (the back of this pendant is flat and smooth, so it sits comfortably against the skin).

The website notes the necklace is 55cm, with a pendant length of 22mm.

The stud earrings are a lovely size – large enough to have good design detail, but not too big as to be uncomfortable to wear. They have a good post length, and classic ‘butterfly’ style backings, so they should stay put well when wearing. Personally, my ears get irritated with plastic backings, so I’m always happy to see earrings with metal butterfly backings – I know I can wear those all day without any issues.

I am so happy to add these beautiful N-1 Starfighter pieces to my Star Wars jewelry collection. While I know these are part of The Mandalorian collection and aren’t technically from The Phantom Menace, I am always excited to see Naboo-inspired anything these days! Also, Padme’ Amidala is flying a N-1 Starfighter when she arrives on Coruscant at the beginning of Attack Of The Clones, and I love anything and everything Padme’ related. I know these are going to be wearing these a lot!

May the Force be with you!

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In November 2015, the accessory company SG@NYC released a Star Wars jewelry collection available through the US store HSN. One of the stand out pieces from the range was this Stormtrooper pave’ silvertone velvet ribbon link necklace. The necklace features a large metal Stormtrooper helmet pendant, accented with rhinestones that have a slight ‘rainbow’ sparkle. The ‘brow trim’ and ‘mouth’ details are highlighted with black enamel, while the ‘eyes’ and ‘chin’ areas are decorated with black glitter – read more about the necklace here.

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