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Wallis manufactures custom double-sided cartoon plastic and paper cards with full-color printing, custom finishes, variable data and OEM packaging for collectible, promotional and membership programs.
Print different artwork and information on each side to create trading cards, game cards, merchandise inserts, event passes, loyalty cards, postcards and promotional collectibles. Material, size, thickness, surface finish and packaging can be selected around the intended handling, display and distribution method.
| Specification | Custom Options | Information to Confirm |
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| Material | PVC, PET or selected paper/cardstock | Durability, flexibility, feel, budget and destination requirements |
| Printing | Full-color front and back with the same or different designs | Front/back file names, orientation, card sequence and color reference |
| Size and shape | Standard card formats or custom dimensions and outlines | Finished size, corner radius, hole, slot and die line |
| Surface finish | Gloss, matte, frosted, lamination, selective effects or foil where feasible | Required appearance, handling frequency and writable areas |
| Personalization | Names, numbers, QR codes, barcodes or unique campaign codes | Data file, sequence, code content and verification method |
| Set composition | Single design, multiple characters, numbered series or mixed card set | Quantity per design and collation order |
| Packaging | Bulk packs, individual sleeves, sets, boxes or retail-ready packs | Pack count, card order, label, barcode and shipping marks |
Specification note: Available materials, thicknesses, finishes, tolerances and minimum order quantity depend on the approved design and production route. Request a sample when color, stiffness, surface feel or set collation is critical.
Plastic cards suit projects that require frequent handling, moisture resistance, a smooth surface or a longer service life. Typical uses include loyalty cards, event credentials, reusable game cards, durable collectibles and membership cards. The final performance depends on the selected substrate, printing system, lamination and exposure conditions.
Paper cards are suitable for trading cards, postcards, package inserts, campaign giveaways and high-volume card sets. Stock weight, core, coating and lamination influence opacity, stiffness, shuffle feel, color appearance and resistance to scuffing.
Choose material according to how the card will be held, shuffled, mailed, scanned, displayed or packed. Tell Wallis whether the priority is durability, premium feel, cost control, easy writing, recyclable-content preference or compatibility with another product in the package.
The front can feature the main character, mascot, product artwork, card title or collection number. Strong contrast, a clear focal point and a consistent series layout help each card remain recognizable at a small size.
The reverse side can carry the character story, rules, statistics, product information, membership terms, event instructions, QR code, barcode or campaign message. Keep essential information inside the approved safe area.
Borders and mirrored layouts can make small cutting or registration tolerances more visible. Extend backgrounds through the bleed area, avoid placing critical details near the trim line and approve a production template before preparing the complete card set.
| Option | Visual or Functional Effect | Best Used For |
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| Full-color printing | Detailed characters, gradients, backgrounds and text on both sides | Trading cards, promotional cards and illustrated sets |
| Gloss finish | Higher reflectivity and stronger apparent color saturation | Bright character artwork and retail promotions |
| Matte finish | Lower glare and a softer visual appearance | Premium sets, readable text and selected writable applications |
| Frosted or transparent effect | Uses opacity and transparency as part of the artwork | Special-edition plastic cards and layered designs |
| Foil or selective decoration | Highlights a logo, border, title or rare-card element | Limited editions, reward cards and premium collectibles |
| Rounded corners or custom shape | Improves handling or creates a distinctive outline | Game cards, tags, passes and character merchandise |
Not every finish is compatible with every plastic or paper substrate. Final feasibility, color tolerance, adhesion and abrasion expectations should be confirmed through artwork review and sampling.
Build character sets with card numbers, rarity markers, stories, statistics and coordinated backs. Multiple designs can be collated into an approved sequence and packed as complete sets, promotional packs or retail collections.
Use illustrated fronts and rule-based backs for tabletop games, educational activities, quiz cards and branded entertainment. Card size, stiffness, finish and corner shape should match the intended handling and shuffling frequency.
Add cartoon cards to product packaging, blind-box campaigns, retail giveaways, restaurant promotions, launch kits and fan merchandise. Unique codes or QR links can connect the physical card to digital content or campaign pages.
Combine a branded character front with member information, tier, rewards instructions, validity text, barcode or QR code on the reverse. Variable data should be checked against the program database before production.
Double-sided cards can function as invitations, attendee cards, passes, schedule cards or souvenirs for themed events. Confirm whether the card needs a slot, hole, lanyard, unique number or scan code.
Discuss Your Card Set and Packaging
Supply editable AI, EPS or PDF files when possible. Raster character artwork should normally be prepared at 300 dpi at final print size. Outline fonts or include the required font files, and avoid screenshots or compressed web images.
Prepare process-color artwork in CMYK and identify spot colors separately. Screen appearance does not guarantee an exact printed match because substrate, white ink, lamination and surface gloss can change perceived color. Request a printed sample for color-critical characters or brand colors.
Extend backgrounds and images beyond the final trim line according to the Wallis template. Keep faces, small text, logos, borders, QR codes and other essential content inside the defined safe area. Custom shapes require an approved die line.
Use consistent file names or a card map that clearly pairs each front with its reverse. For multi-design sets, include the quantity per design, sequence, collation order and packaging rule. Approve sample records before the full run.
Customers should own or hold valid commercial permission for all submitted characters, illustrations, logos, trademarks and other protected content. Do not submit third-party cartoon or entertainment artwork without authorization.
Each card can carry different names, serial numbers, collection numbers, QR codes, barcodes or promotional codes when the production method supports variable data. Provide a clean spreadsheet with one row per card and clearly named columns.
Define leading zeros, sequence ranges, duplicate rules, code destinations and invalid-record handling before approval. QR codes and barcodes should be generated at a practical size and contrast, then verified with the intended scanner or mobile device.
Share the card type, material preference, finished size, quantity per design, number of designs, finish, variable data, packaging, destination market and required delivery date.
Wallis reviews resolution, color mode, bleed, safe area, front/back mapping, finishing layers, codes and die lines. The proposed material, printing route, quotation and production requirements are then confirmed.
Check spelling, card order, orientation, crop, colors, codes, numbers and packaging information on the digital proof. Request a physical sample when substrate feel, color, opacity, finish or functional scanning is important.
Bulk production follows the approved reference. Multi-design projects are counted, collated and packed according to the confirmed card map, set sequence, quantity and label requirements.
Inspection can cover dimensions, cutting, corner shape, front-to-back orientation, print position, visible color consistency, surface finish, scratches, lamination, variable-data accuracy, quantity and packaging. Critical tolerances and sampling standards should be agreed before production.
For cards intended for children, toys, food-related promotions or regulated markets, tell Wallis the destination, age grading and applicable testing or documentation requirements before material selection. Compliance should be evaluated against the final product and intended use rather than assumed from the base card alone.
Packaging can be planned for bulk distribution, individual protection, complete sets or retail presentation. Options may include sleeves, bags, paper wraps, inserts, tuck boxes or project-specific boxes, subject to the required card count and packing method.
Confirm the number and order of cards in each pack, assortment ratio, replacement-card rule, carton quantity, pack label, barcode and shipping marks. A packing sample is recommended for complex mixed sets.
Wallis supports OEM card projects from material selection and artwork review through double-sided printing, finishing, personalization, collation, inspection and export packaging. Buyers can coordinate plastic cards, paper cards and multiple character designs within one clearly specified project.
For an accurate recommendation, send the artwork or reference design, material preference, size, quantity per version, total number of versions, finish, packaging plan and destination. Wallis can then review manufacturability and prepare a project quotation.
Contact Wallis for Samples and Pricing
Yes. The two sides can carry different artwork and information. Clearly label front and back files, show the required orientation and provide a mapping sheet when the order contains multiple designs.
Choose plastic for frequent handling, moisture resistance and longer use. Choose paper or cardstock for traditional trading-card feel, package inserts, mailings or cost-sensitive large-volume programs. Sampling helps compare stiffness, color and surface feel.
Yes, subject to the confirmed quantity and production plan. Provide the quantity per character, front/back pairing and packing sequence. Minimum quantities and costs may depend on the number of unique designs.
Editable AI, EPS or print-ready PDF files are preferred. Raster artwork should normally be 300 dpi at final size. Use CMYK, outline fonts, follow the approved template and separate any foil, white ink or cutting layers.
Extend backgrounds through the required bleed and keep important text, faces, logos and codes inside the safe area. Avoid very thin borders near the trim because normal cutting tolerance can make them appear uneven.
Yes, variable data can be discussed for compatible production methods. Supply a clean data file, define the sequence and approve test records. Codes should be scanned with the intended device before mass production.
Not always. Monitors display RGB light, while printing, substrate color, white ink and surface finish affect the final result. Use CMYK artwork and request a printed proof or approved physical sample when color matching is critical.
Only when you own the intellectual property or have valid authorization for commercial reproduction. Customers are responsible for confirming rights to submitted characters, illustrations, logos and trademarks.
Suitability depends on card size, material, edges, inks, coatings, age grading and the destination market. Provide the intended age group and applicable safety or compliance requirements so the final card can be evaluated and tested appropriately.
Send the card size, material, thickness or stock preference, quantity per design, number of designs, two-sided artwork, finish, variable data, packaging, destination and required delivery date.
