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I was never really into collecting stickers and trading cards as a kid. It was very much the territory of boys when I was at school – huddled in corners, showing off their “shinys” and debating “swaps”. Topps, Match Attax are still common place in schools and I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve had to confiscate those shiny cards which have made their way out of someone’s trouser pocket during their Maths lesson!
Ben’s best friend Finley has been collecting Match Attax for a while now and had taught Ben how to play with them, however Ben really isn’t that interested in football and tends to go along with it to humour his mate. What they are both interested in though is Star Wars, so Force Attax Extra was always going to be a winner!
 Yesterday I gave them both a starter pack, multi pack and tin of cards to get them going.  They were both thrilled and were really excited to get started on filling up their book – I had expected that somehow the cards would be numbered so that you would keep them in order and then know what you were missing – but Ben and Finley told me quite sternly that the numbers were part of the game and they would be organising their cards into “good guys” and “bad buys”.  They set about putting the “good guys” into the front of their books and the “bad guys” in the back – I decided not to get involved!
As they opened their packets of cards there were shrieks of delight when Finn got a Luke Skywalker and groans as Ben found his fourth Kylo Ren – cue an explanation for me about how “swaps” work! Â I’m still not completely sure he understood that one so I think I might let Dave explain it to him again!Â
Just setting up their collections took them ages, they were so focused on organising everything and comparing cards – I can completely see how boys get so into these things! Now that they’ve got started of course, they need more cards to complete their sets! At just £1 for a packet of cards (available in Martins, McColls, One Stop, Asda, WHSmith, Tesco and Sainsburys) they make for a great treat or incentive which won’t break the bank! I’m already thinking of what jobs Ben might need to do to earn his next set!
They didn’t actually have time to start playing the game yesterday so that’s something to save for next time they see each other. As I mentioned earlier, I’m fairly clueless when it comes to these things but the boys have already played with Match Attax before so I don’t think they really need my help! Luckily though the “starter pack” comes with full instructions! Watch out for an update next month on their progress!
Chewbacca so cuddly
It has to be IG-88 the assassin droid. Love it because it has no feelings and will pursue its prey to the bitter end. It had a five second cameo in The Empire Strikes Back, but is in Star Wars comics etc and also a boss in The Shadows of the Empire PC game of old.
Oh it's chewbacca so cute and my nephews love them all
Chewbacca is so hairy
Yoda – so green, so small, so wise, so funny, such wiggly ears…I could go on forever
Yoda, memorable and a friend had a Budgie called Yoda.
Rachel Craig
Yoda because so cute he is!!!
Chewbacca, for all his hair.
Darth Vader as he is on the dark side 😉
darth vader big fan 🙂 x
Jacob loves a Storm Trooper!
I love Yoda because he's funny and little and green.
Han Solo. He's the ultimate hero.
My son loves Chewbacca as he is like a teddy
R2D2 – cause hes super cute and I want to take him home ! 🙂
Emma Schofield. Cuddling up to my husband while watching a scary film.
Chewbacca funny and cuddly
chewbacca cause hes so funny
Sons and grandsons is darth vader
R2D2 as he is entertaining and makes us all laugh
Yoda, he's as cool as ice. Great things come in small packages!
chewbacca he looks so cuddly x
I remember my kids collecting all these things and them taking over playground chat. Great fun
I was never into these kind of cards and nor was my brother, I remember lots of other kids were though. My nearly 3 year old loves star wars so I'm sure he'll be asking for these once he's in school xx #TriedTested
Chewbacca is our favourite he's just geet canny 😉
I've tried to avoid swap sets but I failed! I think my big two would love these they are star wars mad
I've tried to avoid swap sets but I failed! I think my big two would love these they are star wars mad
Chewbacca is our favourite he's just geet canny 😉
I have a feeling whilst B hasn't caught onto the star wars craze yet it's only a matter of time before things like these cool cards are on his next list of wants. I remember collecting cards when I was younger and my older brothers too. There is something exciting about collecting things and getting the whole set finished. 🙂 Thanks for hosting. Finally have a review to link up. hahah It's been awhile.
Card packs… Sometimes you are lucky and other times… It's another Kylo Ren. Still looks like fun #triedandtested
I remember collecting cards or stickers when I was a child. The excitement to go to the news agent. My dad would send me to get his paper and with the change I would be allowed to get a pack or two. SO good to see that things don't change and kids are not only stuck behind a computer! #TriedTested
These look super cool. They remind me of collecting Pokemon cards as a child! Oh the excitement you felt when you got a super shiny! Thanks for hosting, #triedtested
These look good and its always nice to have sibling/friend to 'swap' with! I think Mia would be too young for something like this but I used to collect football stickers when I was really young and I remember the pleasure I got from them! 🙂
#TriedTested
I love these pics. I think collecting trading cards is one of the universal joys of childhood that will never go out of fashion. Their kids will probably do it too! #triedtested
These look like fun. I remember collecting sticker cards when I was little and there was always a show and tell on who had the most or the special sticker that was hard to find. #TriedTested
My boys love collecting and trading the Match Attax and I'm sure these would be equally popular. My favourite Star Wars character is R2D2. He is just so cute. #TriedTested
Yoda because he is cute! (@PeanutHog)
I used to love collecting stuff like this when I was younger! I am hoping get my LO will like this sorta stuff, Yoda has always been a favouriteof mine along with R2D2.
#Triedtested
Jordanne || Thelifeofaglasgowgirl.co.uk
I used to love collecting stuff like this when I was younger! I am hoping get my LO will like this sorta stuff, Yoda has always been a favouriteof mine along with R2D2.
#Triedtested
Jordanne || Thelifeofaglasgowgirl.co.uk
My son went through a phase last year where he collected the premier league cards. He doesn't even really like football, but someone on the school bus gave him some and he became hooked. He's autistic and I think something about the collecting and sorting of the cards appealed to him. Didn't know you could get star wars, he loves star wars stuff!
I was never into things like this but my brother was obsessed with Pokemon. For a £1 they seem like a nice treat
Wicket the Ewok as I have met the actor
I am an R2D2 fan, I remember it was Pokémon cards when I was at school..my 5 year old is just getting into star wars…and this sounds like a fab way to keep the boys distracted! #Triedtested
"huddled in corners, showing off their "shinys" *sniggers*
I used to trade and collect things like footy stickers and pogs (?) when I was a kid. Funny how certain things don't ever get old.
Gosh these trading cards have been going for years. I recall pogs and pg tip (?) cards.
Yoda because he knows everything
My mummy loved collecting cards when she was little and with the added bonus of them being Star Wars I think these are going to be VERY Collectable 🙂
chewbacc – he looks like our dog xx
They look very happy boys! I used to love collecting stickers as a child and I am sure my girls will do too as they get older. x
my nephew would love this
I love that, despite all the modern tech nowadays, kids still get excited and engaged by collecting cards 🙂
oh I know a little boy age 30 who would love these 🙂
I just love things like this, collecting things – I used to collect football stickers when I was younger, not because I like football but just because I liked collecting them all haha