The United States Postal Service has announced that they will be releasing a series of postage stamps featuring the beloved and very familiar droids from the entire Star Wars franchise. Representing more than four decades of innovation and storytelling, the droids featured in this pane of 20 stamps are IG-11, R2-D2, K-2SO, D-O, L3-37, BB-8,Continue reading “US Postal Service To Release A Series of Star Wars Droid Postage Stamps”
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New Stamps Celebrate 50th Anniversary of First Moon Landing
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing on July 20, 1969, the U.S. Postal Service is pleased to reveal two stamp designs commemorating that historic milestone. One stamp features a photograph of Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin in his spacesuit on the surface of the moon. The image was taken byContinue reading “New Stamps Celebrate 50th Anniversary of First Moon Landing “
U.S. Postal Service Reveals Sesame Street Stamps For 2019
The U.S. Postal Service today announced they will release Sesame Street stamps in 2019. The Postal Service honors Sesame Street as one of the most influential and beloved children’s television shows. For the last 50 years, it has provided educational programming and entertainment for generations of children throughout the country and around the world. TheContinue reading “U.S. Postal Service Reveals Sesame Street Stamps For 2019”
The U.S. Postal Service Honors John Lennon With New Stamp
The U.S. Postal Service honored singer and songwriter John Lennon today as the latest addition to its Music Icons stamp series at a first-day-of-issue ceremony in New York City’s Central Park. Lennon, a rock and pop music icon, is world renowned as a founding member of the Beatles and a successful solo artist. The BeatlesContinue reading “The U.S. Postal Service Honors John Lennon With New Stamp”
U.S. Postal Service To Dedicate Mister Rogers Forever Stamp
On February 2, 2018, Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan of the United States Post Office announced that they would be dedicating a forever postage stamp to Fred Rogers of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, the late, great children’s television pioneer who introduced generations of children (and adults) to new ways of doing things, to believing in oneselfContinue reading “U.S. Postal Service To Dedicate Mister Rogers Forever Stamp “
Disney Villains Featured On New U.S. Postal Service Stamps
The U.S. Postal Service is celebrating the rich legacy of the Walt Disney Studio’s Ink & Paint Department with a new sheet of 20 Forever stamps featuring 10 classic Disney Villains. They include the Queen (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs), Honest John (Pinocchio), Lady Tremaine (Cinderella), the Queen of Hearts (Alice in Wonderland), CaptainContinue reading “Disney Villains Featured On New U.S. Postal Service Stamps”
Wonder Woman Gets Official Stamp For 75th Anniversary
She can fly, has superhuman strength and wields a pair of indestructible bracelets forged from Zeus’ shield. And now, she can carry your postage across the country for only 47 cents. The U.S. Postal Service is celebrating the 75th anniversary of DC Comics’ iconic heroine Wonder Woman with a set of commemorative stamps, part of itsContinue reading “Wonder Woman Gets Official Stamp For 75th Anniversary”
Star Trek Stamps Coming In 2016
The United States Postal Service, as part of the ongoing Star Trek 50th anniversary celebration, will offer Star Trek stamps in 2016. Designed by The Heads of State, who also designed the issuance/panel, each stamp showcases one of four digital illustrations inspired by elements of the iconic Star Trek: The Original Series. Antonio Alcala servedContinue reading “Star Trek Stamps Coming In 2016”
US Postal Service Debuts Batman Themed Stamps
Though the Dark Knight previously appeared on a set of stamps back in 2006, the US Postal Service have revealed (via USA Today) another set featuring the Caped Crusader to mark his 75th Anniversary. Consisting of five stamps, the series will showcase depictions of Batman from the Golden, Silver, Bronze and Modern ages. “Batman isContinue reading “US Postal Service Debuts Batman Themed Stamps”
Stamp Prices Going Up On Sunday January 27, 2013
Now would be a good time to stock up on Forever Stamps as the price for a first-class stamp and other U.S. Postal Service products is about to increase. On Sunday, January 27th the cost to mail a letter will increase to 46 cents from 45 with domestic postcards also increasing one cent to 33Continue reading “Stamp Prices Going Up On Sunday January 27, 2013”