Custom Artistic Trading Cards, Anime Style Illustration Sets & Art Collection Cards Printing in Kuala Lumpur
Turn original artwork, anime-style illustrations, characters, fantasy designs, game concepts and creative collections into premium printed cards people want to collect, trade, display and keep. Printlab produces custom art cards, trading cards, collectible card sets and premium card merchandise from our Bandar Sri Damansara printing factory.
Turn Your Artwork Into Premium Collectible Trading Cards
Artistic trading cards can be more than simple printed cards. With strong illustration, premium card stock, coordinated backs, numbered editions and special finishes, they can become collectible merchandise for artists, brands, games, exhibitions and fandom communities.
Customer Pain Points & Printlab’s Art Card Printing Solution
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Prepare artwork at suitable resolution and select paper and finishing appropriate for illustration-heavy cards.Solution
Choose thicker card materials and selected lamination or premium finishing.Solution
Develop one master template for borders, titles, rarity information and card backs.Solution
Consider holographic, foil, spot UV or selected premium finishes.Solution
Organise card numbering, file naming and artwork versions systematically before printing.Solution
Printlab’s in-house graphic designer can help adapt supplied artwork into suitable card layouts.Artistic Trading Card Specifications & Premium Custom Options
| Product | Artistic trading cards, anime-style cards, illustration cards, collector cards and art collection sets. |
|---|---|
| Card Size | Standard trading-card style dimensions or selected custom sizes depending on the project. |
| Orientation | Portrait, landscape or selected custom layout. |
| Card Material | Art card, premium card stock or selected specialty card. |
| Printing | Full-colour CMYK, black and white or selected compatible print processes. |
| Print Sides | Single-sided or double-sided. |
| Front Artwork | Character art, illustration, fantasy art, game art or themed artwork. |
| Back Artwork | Series logo, artist name, character profile, number, rarity, QR code or branded design. |
| Lamination | Matte or gloss lamination where suitable. |
| Premium Effects | Selected holographic, foil, spot UV or other compatible decorative finishes. |
| Numbering | Card numbers, set numbers, edition details or selected variable data. |
| Packaging | Individual sleeve, card set pack, backing card, envelope, box or selected presentation packaging. |
| Artwork | Print-ready PDF preferred. High-resolution artwork strongly recommended. |
| Quantity | Small, medium and bulk quantities can be evaluated depending on card specification and finishing. |
Who Uses Artistic Trading Cards & Art Collection Card Sets?
- Independent artists
- Illustrators
- Anime artists
- Comic artists
- Game designers
- Character designers
- Indie game studios
- Publishers
- Creative agencies
- Fan communities
- Anime conventions
- Comic conventions
- Gaming events
- Exhibitions
- Art fairs
- Schools
- Universities
- Student societies
- Clubs
- Retail merchandise sellers
- Online sellers
- Souvenir shops
- Museums
- Tourist attractions
- Brand campaigns
- Kickstarter-style projects
- Limited-edition merchandise
- Collectors
Visit Printlab Bandar Sri Damansara
Customers from Kepong, Bandar Sri Damansara, Bandar Menjalara, Desa ParkCity, Damansara Damai, Jinjang and Kuala Lumpur are encouraged to visit our printing factory.
Bring your illustrations, sample cards, reference designs, character sheets or packaging ideas. Our team can discuss card stock, finishing, size and collectible set structure.
Advantages & Benefits of Custom Artistic Trading Cards
Fast Quote Checklist, Ready Stock, Packages, Express Printing, Delivery & Self Pick-Up
Fast Quote Checklist
- Total quantity
- Number of unique designs
- Cards per set
- Finished card size
- Portrait or landscape
- Card stock preference
- Paper GSM if known
- Single or double sided
- Matte or gloss lamination
- Holographic effect required
- Foil required
- Spot UV required
- Rounded corners required
- Card numbering required
- QR code required
- Individual sleeves required
- Custom card box required
- Artwork ready
- Reference card available
- Required completion date
- Delivery or self-pick-up
Standard card stocks and selected printing materials may be available, while holographic, premium specialty materials and selected packaging depend on current stock. Finished custom cards are made to order.
Selected simple card specifications may qualify for express production when artwork is print-ready and suitable material is available. Holographic effects, foil, special finishing, custom packaging and large multi-design sets usually require more production time.
Artist Starter Set: 4–6 card designs + simple packing.
Convention Set: 8–12 collectible cards + sticker + badge.
Premium Collector Set: full card series + holographic / premium finish + custom box.
Merchandise Bundle: trading cards + acrylic keychain + sticker + postcard.
Why Choose Printlab KL for Artistic Trading Card Printing?
Kuala Lumpur • Petaling Jaya • Penang • Kuantan • Kota Bharu • Kuala Terengganu
Customers from Kepong, Bandar Sri Damansara, Bandar Menjalara, Desa ParkCity, Damansara Damai, Jinjang and Kuala Lumpur are encouraged to visit our Bandar Sri Damansara printing factory.
6, Persiaran Industri, SD5,
Bandar Sri Damansara,
52200 Kuala Lumpur.
WhatsApp: 011-10999901
Established Since 1993
Frequently Asked Questions About Artistic Trading & Collection Cards
1. What are artistic trading cards?
Artistic trading cards are collectible printed cards featuring illustrations, characters, artwork, themes or creative series.
2. Can Printlab print anime-style artwork?
Yes. Original anime-style illustrations or properly licensed artwork can be printed on suitable card stock.
3. Can every card have different artwork?
Yes. Multiple unique designs can be organised as one collection or series.
4. Can Printlab print both sides?
Yes. Character art can be printed on the front with information or branding on the back.
5. Can I add a character profile on the back?
Yes. Names, bios, statistics, artist information and QR codes can be included.
6. Can Printlab print holographic trading cards?
Selected holographic effects and compatible materials can be evaluated depending on the required design.
7. Can foil stamping be added?
Selected foil effects may be available depending on artwork, material and production method.
8. Can cards have spot UV?
Spot UV can be considered for selected card specifications.
9. Can the cards be matte laminated?
Yes. Matte lamination can be considered for suitable card stocks.
10. Can the cards be gloss laminated?
Yes. Gloss lamination can also be considered where suitable.
11. Can Printlab make rounded corners?
Rounded corners may be available depending on the card size and finishing method.
12. Can cards have numbers like 01/50 or 5/100?
Numbering and selected variable data can be evaluated depending on the production workflow.
13. Can I make a limited-edition series?
Yes. Limited-edition and event-specific sets are strong applications for collectible cards.
14. Can I add a QR code?
Yes. QR codes can link to an artist website, portfolio, video, social profile or digital content.
15. Can Printlab help design the card template?
Yes. Printlab has an in-house graphic design team that can assist with suitable layouts.
16. What artwork resolution should I provide?
High-resolution artwork is strongly recommended. Print-ready PDF is preferred for final card layouts.
17. Can Printlab make card sleeves or packaging?
Selected sleeves, backing cards, envelopes, boxes or other packaging can be discussed.
18. Can I print a card collection for an anime convention?
Yes. Conventions and art markets are popular applications for collectible artist card sets.
19. Can Printlab print game character cards?
Yes. Original or properly authorised game artwork can be produced as collectible card merchandise.
20. Can I print fan art?
You should only commercially reproduce artwork when you have the necessary rights or permission.
21. Can I order a small quantity?
Small quantities can be evaluated where a suitable digital printing workflow is available.
22. Can Printlab handle bulk card orders?
Yes. Medium and larger quantities can be quoted according to specification and finishing.
23. Are custom trading cards ready stock?
No. Custom cards are made according to your artwork and selected specification.
24. Does Printlab provide same-day trading card printing?
Selected simple card specifications may qualify for express production subject to print-ready artwork, stock availability and production capacity.
25. Does Printlab provide delivery?
Delivery can be arranged for suitable completed orders.
26. Can I self pick up from Printlab KL?
Yes. Collection can be arranged from Bandar Sri Damansara after the order is confirmed ready.
27. How do I get a fast quotation?
WhatsApp Printlab at 011-10999901 with your card size, total quantity, number of designs, artwork, finishing, packaging requirement and desired completion date.
Turn Your Artwork Into Cards People Want to Collect
Send us your character artwork, number of designs, card quantity and finishing ideas, or visit Printlab Bandar Sri Damansara with your reference trading card.