Vintage Toltoys NZ 48-Back Action Figure Cardbacks

The locally printed vintage Toltoys NZ action figure cardback is a unique, interesting, and very rare piece of historic kiwi Star Wars memorabilia, as it is one of only a few action figure-related items that bear direct printed reference to its New Zealand origins. The photos above demonstrate how it varies from other 48-back cardbacks. Unlike its US Kenner counterparts, it has a white box on the rear where the barcode would normally reside, which bears the text “Marketed in New Zealand by Toltoys NZ Ltd under license from General Mills Creative Products Pty Ltd Australia”. It also has a distinct white circular space for retailers to write in the price, where the proof of purchase is found on US cards. Other distinguishing aspects include the matt finish of the printing on the rear of the cardback, small radius corners, and an unmistakable, flat-based peg hanger hole.

More info about the NZ Star Wars 48-back cardbacks can be found in our previous article about all vintage Toltoys NZ cardback differences.

You can read more about the Toltoys story in New Zealand in the new SWNZ guide book:

SWNZ Guide To Toltoys NZ Vintage Star Wars Action Figure Cardbacks

A comprehensive guide for collectors and fans of the Vintage Star Wars action figures and the cardbacks they were packaged on, that were released specifically in New Zealand during the Original Trilogy era (1977-1983).

New Zealand/Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CW19DNX8?binding=paperback

United States (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4qnEJ3I

United Kingdom: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CW19DNX8?binding=paperback

Rest of the World: Search SWNZ Guide on your local Amazon site.