Taupō Collectibles

09/10/2026

We are all setup for the Toytopia event here in Tauranga tomorrow at the Racecourse 🐎

Vendoring and plugging the Taranaki Collectibles event 💯

01/10/2026

Excited to announce that we will be vendoring at the Toytopia event on Saturday 10th October 😎

Going to be selling a load of comics.. trading cards.. diecast and some double ups of action figures too 💯

If you are around or looking for something to do come and check it out 🫡

09/09/2026

It's a huge weekend in the North Island with lots of events going on!!!

We have...

The Retro Event NZ in Wellington
Arkham City Comics - Auckland with LCM
Auckland Hobbies Toy Fair

FOMO is a REAL thing so get along to these events and support them.. They are made by collectors for collectors 💯

08/09/2026

This one is for the Taupō locals 💯

Lakeside Tabletop hosts a variety of gaming nights at Card Merchant Taupō and is always looking for new and veteran gamers to get along and join them!!!

The organiser "Jack" has over 25 years of experience 😎

Dungeons and Dragons.. Warhammer.. HeroQuest and Miniature painting 🎨 🐉 ⚔️

Get along and check it out 🙌🏻

28/08/2026

An awesome Part 2 from Story Circle Toys on the Taupō Collectibles Event 💯

Give it a watch when you get 20mins free later tonight.. bit of a look at the kinda stuff you can expect from our events 😎

A shout out to other community members that have done media as well.. I'll drop some links in the comments 👌🏻

We return to the Taupo Collectibles event with Part 2 of our experi...

23/08/2026

It's been a hot minute since our last event 😅

Here is part 1 from Story Circle Toys about the Taupō Collectibles Event 💯

A little look behind the scenes and building into the main event 😎

Give it a watch.. drop a like and comment...if you really enjoy it give them a subscribe 🙌🏻

This week it's time for the Taupo Collectibles Event! We get in on ...

25/07/2026

We are here at the new Card Merchant Taupō store today from 10am-2pm bringing some retro goodness to anyone that wants to come along and have a jam 💯

1v1 Halo 3 on the Xbox 360 🎮 ⚔️

1v1 Street Fighter 2 on the Sega Mega Drive 🥊

There's a pokemon trade day happening as well so come join the fun!!!

See ya there 💪🏻

12/07/2026

We checked out the Taupo Hobby Expo this morning on Day 2 of their event 🚂 ✈️ 🚗

In its 31st year this event always delivers for its hobby enthusiasts 💯

Remote control vehicles.. trains.. Minis.. War medals.. diecast.. LEGO.. even some liquorice for sale 😁

07/07/2026

We managed to get a sneak peak at the new Card Merchant Taupō store that's going to be opening in the very near future 😁

Currently in construction mode 🚧🏗️

You can see the vision already and there is a ton of space.. very exciting 💯

There is a private room for D&D 🎲 🐉

A massive space for TCGs and Board Games 😎

Looking forward to seeing it complete ✅

28/06/2026

WHAT AN AWESOME EVENT!!!

That was something else 🤯 💥 🤯

A massive massive thanks to everyone for showing up and supporting the Taupō Collectibles Event 💯

The vendors for bringing the heat and making the effort to be there 🔥🔥🔥

Both our charities Lake Taupo Hospice and Unseen Heroes were great on the door 🙏🏻

K's Kitchen and BigRed Mobile Coffee for supplying the food and drinks 🍗 ☕

Lake FM Taupō 89.6 for the amazing coverage across the morning 📻

The venue staff for putting up with us the last couple months and especially yesterday 😅

We can confirm that we had a total of over 1900 people come to the event yesterday and raised over $7k in the 5 hours!!!!

Definitely a new record for both and we truly do appreciate it.. Being able to help these charities and also get new collectibles for everyone is a blessing 💯

A big thanks from myself and my wife.. what a banger of a day!!!!!

Same time next year for 2027 😉