SWNZ Guide To Toltoys NZ Vintage Star Wars Action Figure Cardbacks

[MattG]

OUT NOW!

SWNZ Guide To Toltoys NZ Vintage Star Wars Action Figure Cardbacks

New Zealand/Australia:
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/0473706458
United States (affiliate link):
https://amzn.to/4bRWAIH
United Kingdom:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0473706458
Rest of the World:
Search SWNZ Guide on your local Amazon site.

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).

The cardbacks of vintage Star Wars action figures are a big part of the vintage nostalgia phenomenon, with their bold logos and famous chrome “racetrack” border. These packaging items are, in fact, often seen as collectibles in their own right. During the early years of Star Wars mini-action figures, when many licensed Star Wars toys were being bought into New Zealand by Toltoys NZ Ltd, imported figures were sometimes packaged on locally printed cards in kiwi factories, resulting in unique collectibles that differed from the rest of the world.

This unofficial guide introduces the history of Star Wars in New Zealand, and covers the relationship between Toltoys NZ Ltd and its United States and Australian counterparts. A chapter is dedicated to each of the main categories of New Zealand Star Wars action figure cardback packaging, including Star Wars Toltoys Logo cardbacks, New Zealand 21-back, 32-back, and 48-back cardbacks, with 90 colour photos to illustrate key features and differences from the Star Wars packaging seen in the United States and elsewhere. Includes detailed info to help you identify and collect Toltoys NZ cardbacks, with a full character/cardback matrix, along with new photos of very rare specimens.

If you're familiar with, and a fan of, Toltoys Star Wars products in New Zealand, this book is for you.
If you're a fan of vintage Star Wars figures, and want to know about the unique New Zealand versions, this book is for you.
If you're a fan of vintage Star Wars figures, and love the vintage backing card designs, this book is for you.
If you're a fan of Star Wars in general, and want to learn about New Zealand-specific collectibles, this book is for you.

Stay tuned for more SWNZ Guides in the very near future!

[MattG]

Preview video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7PP2s8zc9c

[MattG]

Pleasantly surprised to see this holding its position as the no.1 Bestseller in its category on Amazon.com.au.

[r2d2]

Great book Matt, I finally got around to purchasing it a week ago. Absolutely fantastic read for anyone interested in vintage card backs or New Zealand vintage Star Wars items in general. I'm really looking forward to purchasing the next book in your series once it is released.

[MattG]

Thanks for the support

Feel free to leave a review on Amazon if you're happy with it (it does help)

Progress on the next is going well, but, as often happens, is taking just a shade longer than anticipated. It will be a larger book (more pages, more photos), and I'm looking forward to sharing it.

[r2d2]

I've tried to write a review, but since it was my first purchase from Amazon in years my account has not met the minimum eligibility requirements to write one (looks like I have to spend $50 in 12 months), so if your next book is released within the next year, I'll be placing a 5-star review
Your next book is sounding great with more pages and pictures; I'll definitely won't be waiting as long to purchase the next one. We have so many unique vintage Star Wars items here in NZ, from posters to Women Weekly comics to write about. I believe that there is something special in having it documented in print instead of being online, keep are the great work