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Whether you’re restoring and selling a carded vintage Admiral Ackbar figure or making novelty customised action-inspired portraits, our colour-pop, stylised card backs are a real winner when it comes to drawing the eye. As part of a wider product tag printing strategy, they help your products stand out both online and in-store.
At Aura Print, we use the best-coloured inks for intense, vibrant, high-contrast print, matching the timeless, classic style you’d expect from a Kenner custom vintage Star Wars card back. Built on our expertise in backing card printing, every design is created to deliver both visual impact and structural durability.
We know what it takes to make high-end replica style card backs and, from design through to print; we’re here to help you turn back the clock.
Starting with the design, you’ll either have a perfectly accurate 1970s/80s artwork print-ready and waiting to hit the press or you’ll be needing a designer with a bit of know-how to do the work for you. If you’re still comparing materials, sizes or finishes, our printed tags guide is a great place to start before finalising your design.
If you don't have a design ready and waiting, we’ll work with you to make sure your packaging is stylish and era-specific, paying meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of the design process.
Together with our experienced print and finishing team, our designers will work tirelessly to make sure your finished product looks perfect, whether it uses your design or theirs.
We offer many unique paper types which, together with finishing elements such as round-cornering and Euroslot hanging holes, your retro-style action figure card backs will have that timeless sheen that collectors love to see.
Pro tip: Depending on the weight of the action figure/novelty item that the card is intended to hold, we recommend ‘doubling-up’ for weighty items such as action figures. Double-thick options are available across all of our paper stocks and will provide you with more than the minimum weight of 600gsm, commonly recommended for action figure backing cards.
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Dispatched using a reliable next working day courier in as little as 1 working day from proof approval.
All print products are finished, quality checked, and packed in-house by our professionals.
Friendly, knowledgeable customer service team available to answer any questions.
Talented in-house design team on-hand to create bespoke designs for virtually any product.
From paper stocks to foil shades, our customisation options are simply unmatched.
Constant innovation means we’re working on new products and finishes as we speak.
Backing cards help products feel more polished, organised, and ready for retail display. Used across everything from handmade goods and jewellery to cosmetics, confectionery, and hanging merchandise, they provide extra space for branding, product details, and stronger presentation without adding bulky packaging.
Many businesses use custom backing cards to improve shelf appeal, create cleaner packaging layouts, and deliver a more professional customer experience both in-store and online. Explore our Gallery of Work to discover real customer projects, creative packaging ideas, and premium printed backing card examples produced for brands across retail and ecommerce.
Take your action figure packaging to the next level with metallic foil card backs. Ideal for adding striking highlights, retro-style accents or premium branding elements, foil helps create a more collectible, high-impact finish.
Whether you’re designing vintage-inspired card backs or modern custom pieces, foil detailing can enhance key artwork elements and give your packaging that standout shelf presence collectors love.
From subtle metallic accents to bold reflective finishes, explore our full range of foil colours to create a design that truly stands out.
Gold foil action figure backing cards add a premium, collectible finish that enhances branding and gives your packaging a high-value, retail-ready feel.
Place your order online using our instant price calculator, which updates your total in real time.
Reply to your Order Confirmation email by sending us your artwork or design brief.
Our design team reviews your artwork, discusses any issues with you, and sends a proof for your approval.
After approval, your prints are produced and shipped straight to you within just a few days.
We understand not everyone is a professional designer. You may not know your RGB from your CMYK or your bleed from your trap. That's why we have our in-house team on hand to craft the design of your dreams. All designs are individually created by our talented bunch. Yes, that's right, real people!
For action figure backing cards, the right weight really depends on what the card needs to hold and how your action figures will be displayed.
At Aura Print, available weights depend on the paper stock you choose, but generally range from 280gsm to 700gsm. If your backing card is being used for a lightweight novelty item, print-only display card, or portrait-style gift product, a standard heavyweight stock may be enough. If you’re attaching a heavier action figure, blister pack, or collectable item, we’d usually recommend choosing one of our double-thick options, giving you a much sturdier card back.
For heavier action figures, we’d suggest aiming for 600gsm or above where possible. This creates a much sturdier backing card and helps it feel closer to the kind of rigid backing cards collectors expect from carded action figures.
If you’re comparing paper weights before ordering, our guide to what GSM paper is explains how paper weight affects the feel and strength of printed products.
Absolutely, we can! Our team can help you create retro-ready action figure backing cards using your supplied artwork or ours.
If you’re trying to replicate those awesome 1970s or 1980s figurine backers, it’s all in the design. Strong, high-contrast colour, strong borders, big and bold character placement, punchy typography, and the right paper choice all help the final backing card feel more authentic to that retro style you’re after. We can also add finishing touches such as rounded corners, Euroslot hanging holes, lamination, and double-thick stocks to help ensure your action figures pack a punch on the shelves.
You’ll need to make sure you have the right to use any trademarked or copyrighted artwork, logos, characters, or branding included in your backing card design. If you’re creating your own parody, novelty gift, custom portrait, or original collectable, our team can help make the artwork feel polished and era-appropriate before print.
At Aura Print, we offer both 5mm drill holes and Euroslot hanging holes, depending on how you want to display your backed action figures.
If your action figures are being displayed in a shop, convention booth, collectors’ fair, or on retail hooks, a Euroslot is usually the go-to choice because it’s designed for hanging products on universal display pegs. A 5mm drill hole can work well for simpler hanging needs, sample cards, tags, or lighter display use. If you’re selling your action figures online only, you may not need either!
Before making your decision, think about how the card will actually be displayed and the type of display pegs it’ll sit on. If the backing card needs to hold weight, the paper stock and card thickness are just as important as the type of hanging hole you choose. For heavy figurines, we recommend pairing a hanging hole with a thick (or even double-thick) stock so the card has enough strength around the cut areas.
Yes - we can produce action figure backing cards in portrait, landscape, square, or custom die-cut shapes to suit your design.
The most common size for action figure backing cards is approximately 152mm x 228mm - this is the size you’d expect to see were you to measure the backing card of a vintage and modern Kenner Star Wars or G.I. Joe figurine backer. This is also the closest size to an industry standard for retro gaming blister packaging, though larger, collector-grade cards such as Marvel Legends or Star Wars Black Series range from 203mm x 279mm to 229mm to 305mm. So, in short, it depends on the look you’re going for, the card type you’re trying to replicate, and the figurine your backer will be holding!
In terms of orientation and shape, a portrait backing card works well for traditional action figure packaging, while landscape, square, or custom die-cut formats suit novelty gifts, collector items, art toys, and custom character portraits. If you want something more unusual, die-cutting allows you to really think outside the realms of traditional backing cards with arch, wavy, or completely unique shapes.
We also offer 6mm or 16mm rounded corners, which are commonly seen on vintage and replica action figure backing cards. These are especially useful if you want your backing cards to feel more legit, with a softer, more retail-ready feel that’s closer to classic toy packaging styles than those finished without rounded corners.
If you’re preparing artwork for custom-cut backing cards, our guide on how to display artwork for kiss and die cutting explains how cut lines and artwork areas should be prepared pre-print.
Yes, of course we can. We can print custom action figure card backs that are perfect for recarding projects, whether you’re restoring a loose figure for display, creating a replica-style backing card, or building a custom collector piece.
For professional recarding, the most important things to think about are card thickness, artwork accuracy, blister placement, and finish. If the card needs to support a figure and blister, we’d usually recommend choosing a thicker or double-thick stock so the finished backing card has enough rigidity to hold the weight. It’s also worth leaving clear space in the artwork where the blister will sit, so key character art, logos, or text are not covered once the figure is inserted and the blister attached.
If you’re trying to create a vintage-style display piece, small details like rounded corners, a Euroslot, bold colour, and a gloss or matt laminate can help the card feel more authentic. Just make sure you have the right to use any artwork, logos, or character branding included in your design before sending files over to us.
This depends on whether you need to put any information on the back of the cards.
Single-sided printing is great if the reverse will not be seen or if the card is being fixed to a display, frame, or packaging setup where only the front matters. Double-sided is probably the most common choice, though, as many creators include character details, product information, toy safety, collector notes, barcodes, branding, or retro-style checklists on the rear of the card.
For collectable or replica-style products, double-sided action figure backing cards often make the product feel more legitimate and complete for the buyer. It gives you all the space you need to add a story, series details, edition information, or brand messaging without crowding the front design.
For action figure backing cards, the best paper stock depends on whether your priority is card strength, print vibrancy, texture, or finishing options.
If you want really bold, high-contrast artwork with a smooth finish, silk or gloss are usually strong choices, giving that modern action-card vibe. If you want a more vintage, muted feel, uncoated or specialist stocks might suit your style better. For heavier figures or blister-pack-style display, we’d argue that the thicker the better! Take a nosey at our thicker or double-thick stock options so the backing card has enough rigidity to stand the test of time.
If you want metallic foil, the paper choice becomes more limited because foil is only available on suitable stocks such as silk, gloss, uncoated, recycled, and Colorplan. Heavily textured specialist papers often cannot be laminated or foiled reliably, which is why we only offer those that provide the most consistent results.
If you’re still deciding between paper types, our ultimate paper guide covers silk, gloss, uncoated, and more, while our guide to different types of printing paper is a useful place to compare how different paper types affect the final result of your print.
In some cases, yes; in other cases, no.
We can add matt, gloss, or soft-touch laminate to action figure backing cards on suitable paper stocks, though not every style of action figure suits laminate.
Lamination can be an excellent choice if you want the backing card to feel more durable, more polished, or more resistant to handling. Gloss laminate can help colours look punchier, matt laminate gives a smoother, low-shine finish, and soft-touch laminate gives the card a soft, velvety feel.
Not every paper can be laminated, though. Many of the specialist stocks we offer are heavily textured, which means laminate will not apply itself consistently enough for us to recommend it. If lamination is important to your design, we recommend choosing silk, gloss, uncoated, recycled, or Colorplan stocks.
If you’re comparing laminate options, our guide on lamination and the facts explains how lamination changes the look and feel of printed products.
Yes! We can add metallic foil to your action figure backing cards to give them some extra punch, but only on suitable paper stocks.
Foil is available in a huge range of colours, and can be applied to silk, gloss, uncoated, recycled, and Colorplan stocks. It is not suitable for most of our heavily textured or specialist materials because our digital foiling process needs a compatible laminated surface to apply reliably, and unfortunately, that isn’t possible on heavily textured stocks. If foil is a deal-breaker for you, it’s best to choose the paper stock with that in mind from the start rather than designing the card first and trying to add foil afterwards.
Foil can look amazing when used for logos, edition numbers, character names, borders, or small design details. If you’re setting up foil artwork yourself, our guide on setting up artwork for foil printing with examples explains how foil layers should be prepared to ensure no artwork revisions are needed.
Absolutely. If design isn’t part of your skillset, we’ve got an in-house team who would love to give you a hand!
If you don’t have your own print-ready artwork, you can send us your design brief post-checkout, and an assigned member of our design team will create the backing card artwork for you, with as many revisions as it takes to get it right. This is especially helpful if you know what style you’re going for but don’t quite know how to put it together yourself. Whether you’re after a retro toy-card look, a bold novelty gift design, a collector-style layout, or packaging for an original product, we’ll make it happen. Send us the key details, reference images, wording, colours, and logos, and we’ll use that to create the design.
If you already have print-ready artwork, you can supply it to us by email after placing your order. Our team will check the file before printing and flag any glaringly obvious setup issues if something needs your attention.
If you’re not sure what to include in your design brief, our guide to how to write a design brief explains what information helps our designers create something closer to what you have in mind.
Action figure backing cards can be printed and dispatched from as little as 2 working days from proof approval, depending on the quantity and finishes selected.
Additional finishing options such as foil, lamination, rounded corners, drill holes, Euroslots, die-cutting, or double-thick stocks can add extra production time. That’s why the most accurate turnaround will always come from configuring your order online based on the exact options you need.
Once your proof is approved, we print, finish, quality check, and pack your order in-house before dispatch. If you’re working to a launch date, convention, collector sale, or gift deadline, we’d recommend allowing extra time for artwork checks and any finishing steps rather than leaving it to the last minute.
For action figure backing cards, the right weight really depends on what the card needs to hold and how your action figures will be displayed.
At Aura Print, available weights depend on the paper stock you choose, but generally range from 280gsm to 700gsm. If your backing card is being used for a lightweight novelty item, print-only display card, or portrait-style gift product, a standard heavyweight stock may be enough. If you’re attaching a heavier action figure, blister pack, or collectable item, we’d usually recommend choosing one of our double-thick options, giving you a much sturdier card back.
For heavier action figures, we’d suggest aiming for 600gsm or above where possible. This creates a much sturdier backing card and helps it feel closer to the kind of rigid backing cards collectors expect from carded action figures.
If you’re comparing paper weights before ordering, our guide to what GSM paper is explains how paper weight affects the feel and strength of printed products.
Well-designed backing cards can completely change how products are presented on shelves, display hooks, and ecommerce packaging. Choosing the right card thickness, finish, layout, and print setup helps products feel more secure, more professional, and far more visually appealing to customers.
These helpful guides cover some of the most important considerations when designing custom backing cards, including artwork preparation, paper stocks, laminations, durability, and print finishes to help you create packaging that looks cleaner, stronger, and ready for retail display.
Choosing the right finish for backing cards can help products match the style of your brand. Gloss stocks are often used for bright retail packaging, silk finishes create a smoother premium feel, while uncoated papers work well for natural, handmade, and eco-focused product ranges.
Small alignment issues can become very noticeable on backing cards, especially around hang holes, cut lines, and product placement areas. This guide explains simple ways to prepare artwork correctly before printing to help packaging look clean, balanced, and retail ready.
Not all backing cards need the same thickness. Lightweight stocks can suit smaller products and promotional packaging, while thicker card options provide more structure for hanging displays and heavier retail items. This guide explains how GSM affects both presentation and practicality.
Retail packaging is often handled repeatedly during shipping, display, and customer browsing. Adding lamination to backing cards can help protect printed designs, reduce marking, and create a finish that better suits luxury, promotional, or everyday retail packaging.
Backing cards are often used as part of a wider packaging setup rather than a standalone print product. Many businesses combine them with additional printed materials to create stronger branding, clearer product presentation, and a more consistent retail experience across shelves, displays, and ecommerce packaging.
From hanging accessories and cosmetics to confectionery, craft products, and promotional merchandise, combining coordinated print products helps packaging feel more considered, professional, and visually impactful from the first customer interaction.
Custom stickers are often used alongside backing cards to seal packaging, display pricing, add barcode labels, or reinforce branding across retail product ranges. Matching sticker designs help products feel more complete and professionally packaged.
Many brands combine backing cards with printed packaging to create a stronger retail presentation for gift sets, ecommerce orders, and hanging products. Coordinated packaging helps products feel more premium and visually consistent.
Printed header cards pair naturally with backing cards for hanging retail products that need both front-facing branding and additional structural support. Together they help create cleaner displays and stronger shelf visibility.
Folded flyers work well with backing card packaging when extra product information, instructions, promotional messaging, or brand storytelling needs to be included without overcrowding the main packaging design.
Printed product tags add extra flexibility for pricing, ingredients, care instructions, or seasonal branding alongside backing card packaging. They help businesses create more detailed and visually layered retail presentations.
