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Golden Wonder. Golden Wonder are manufacturers of crisps, based in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. They began in Scotland after World War II and had their heyday in the 60s before declining in the 90s. They produced two sets of football cards in the late 1970s. They have a website, though it doesn't go anywhere... www.goldenwonder.com
1977/78
Soccer All Stars. A set of 24 cards of Britain's top soccer stars, given away in crisp packets. The album records © Golden Wonder, July 1977, First Issue.

The backs of this set and the later World Cup All Stars are very similar and it is easy to confuse the two sets.

Set size: 24.

Checklists: Set checklist and Team checklist


World Cup All Stars. A set of 36 cards, depicting World Cup footballers. The cards and the album illustration were by Doug Harker, a man who is still into sports illustrating.

The cards could be glued into the album, with the first issue of the album dated May 1978.

Set size: 36.

Checklists: Set checklist and Team checklist



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