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Hi everyone. This is my first post. I've done much customization and now I'm looking to do some custom cardbacks with bubbles. I have looked high and low and I cannot find info on where I can purchase blank card stock that is used in all the old Star Wars figures and even the new 40th Anniversary 6" line. When I go to Walmart or a crafts store the thickness of card stock is never right. I've heard to recycle old card backs and that's fine, but I want to purchase my own blank stock.

Can anyone help me with the weight that is used and where I might be able to purchase some? Any info is appreciated.

AJ

Posted by AnalogJunkie
on Tuesday, May 16, 2017
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Armourae -
Thursday, July 29, 2021
The weight of card needs to be a minimum of 600 gms. If you go for around 800 gms it will be strong. The 110lbs paper is the equivalent of around 105 gms. https://www.zxprinter.com/support/paper-thickness.html
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Henchmen4Hire -
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
You could try browsing for websites that offer custom figure card back services and just asking them what they use and where to get it. Sometimes they just tell you and sometimes they act like it's a state secret. Asking for help with this hobby is like pulling teeth sometimes

I would guess they order it in bulk from China or whatever.

Also try asking your local print shop about what kind of card stocks they have access to.
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AnalogJunkie -
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Thanks for the suggestion. I've tried that and they are still too thin and not rigid enough. I've tried layering several together and I can get close but it's not practical. I know this material exists in sheets but I can't seem to find where. Top secret info or so obvious that nobody ever asks? Hah Even a google search turns up nada and paper company websites seem to never go up to the correct thickness. Some suggested 110lb but that's not even close to rigid enough.

Hopefully someone knows and can share.
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Arc_Buster_13 -
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
You could try the backing boards used for comic books. Not sure what thickness they are though.
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