NY Times notices Simpsons stamps

See "As Seen on Television: Sealed With a Simpson," By ROBERTA SMITH, New York Times July 7, 2009.

Maggie Simpson most popular stamp

With slightly under 1 million votes cast - "Maggie voted most popular 'Simpsons' stamp," UPI May 22, 2009.

Simpsons' stamps first day sales report in Springfield, VT

See "'Simpsons' stamps go on sale," By Josh O'Gorman, Rutland Herald May 8, 2009.

There's a picture of the First Day Cover here.

More Simpsons stamp news

Doh! Simpsons get 'stamp' of approval
AFP May 8, 2009

The Simpsons Put Their Stamp on Springfield
Adam Sullivan - WCAX News
Springfield, Vermont - May 7, 2009

Simpsons stamps released today, special postmarks available

The stamps come out today and you can get cancellations from Colorado:

SIMPSONS POSTMARK, POSTMASTER, 188 E 9th AVE, SPRINGFIELD, CO 81073-9998

and Vermont:

To get the cancellation, one should be able to send Stamped, Self-Addressed Envelopes within 30 days to:

The Simpsons Station, Springfield, VT 05156

If anyone hears of anymore, please let me know.

Springfield, Colo has a Simpsons postmark too

See "Springfield, Colo. hosts special Simpsons stamp event," KDVR May 5, 2009

The article concludes:

For those who cannot go to the Springfield, CO May 7th event, but who wish to obtain the special Springfield, CO pictorial Maggie Simpson postmark by mail, they should affix a Simpsons or other First Class stamp to each envelope/postcard of their choice, address the envelopes/postcards to themselves or others, place them in a larger envelope, addressed to:

SIMPSONS POSTMARK, POSTMASTER, 188 E 9th AVE, SPRINGFIELD, CO 81073-9998

After applying the postmark, the Springfield, CO Post Office will return the envelopes/postcards through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark. All orders must be sent by June 6, 2009.

Simpsons cancellation in Springfield, VT

See "Springfield post office to offer Simpsons stamp cancellation," Burlington Free Press staff, April 29, 2009.

Or "Simpsons to put stamp on Springfield: Event marks new stamp collection," By Josh O'Gorman, Rutland Herald April 30, 2009.

To get the cancellation, one should be able to send Stamped, Self-Addressed Envelopes within 30 days to:

The Simpsons Station
Springfield, VT 05156

Musings on Simpsons stamps by early Groening friend

See Peter Rexford's "D'oh! 'Simpsons' longevity rates stamps," Sacramento Bee Saturday, Apr. 25, 2009 Page 7D.

Wisconsin post office holds Simpsons contest

See "'Simpsons' look-alikes sought for May 7 stamp ceremony," The Associated Press April 26, 2009.

1st editorial on Simpsons stamps

This is the first editorial I've seen and it's in favor of the stamps - "Editorial: 'Simpsons’ mania at the post office," Fort Worth Star-Telegram April 10 2009

Two more articles on the Simpsons stamps

Simpsons postage stamps ready, By Georg Szalai, Hollywood Reporter Apr 9, 2009 quotes Matt Groening. And a Washington Post blog asks who else should be on the stamps - Postal Service Launches 'The Simpsons' Stamps - and has a poll and comment thread about that.

More on Simpsons' stamps

AP says "Public asked to vote on favorite Simpsons stamp" and sends you to the Post Office website.

Here's the official PR:

Release No. 09-033
Non-media contact: 1-800-ASK-USPS

‘CHECK IT OUT, MAN’
The United States Postal Service® Previews Simpsons® Stamps

Promotes ‘Ballot Stuffing’ in Online Simpsons Stamp Vote

High-resolution images of the stamps are available for media use only by contacting mark.r.saunders@usps.gov

WASHINGTON — “Woo-Hoo!” At 8 a.m. ET today, the Postal Service™ revealed what The Simpsons stamps will look like when they are released nationwide on May 7. Americans are being encouraged to vote for their favorite Simpsons character when viewing the images.

* Vote Early and Often: It’s the American Way Voting takes place at www.usps.com/simpsons beginning April 9 at 8 a.m. ET and concludes May 14. Results will be announced shortly thereafter.
* Pre-order The Simpsons Stamps and Stamped Postal Cards Now The 44-cent First-Class Mail® stamps, available in booklets of 20 and stamped postal cards in packs of 20, can be pre-ordered online and will be mailed to customers on May 7. To see all Simpsons related products, visit this link: www.usps.com/simpsons
* Matt Groening Signed Poster Sweepstakes Visitors to the site over 18 years of age have the opportunity to register for a sweepstakes to be one of 25 winners of a limited-edition Simpsons poster to be signed by Simpsons creator and executive producer Matt Groening. Winners will be notified the week of May 18 - 22, 2009.

The Simpsons, currently in its 20th year as a regularly scheduled half-hour series, is the longest-running comedy in television history. The show is a cultural phenomenon, recognizable throughout the world.

“We are excited to celebrate The Simpsons on postage stamps,” said U.S. Postal Service Executive Director of Stamp Services David Failor. “Eyebrow-raising to say the least, this witty, well-written pop icon continues to irreverently satire its parody of a middle-class family as it lampoons American culture. The Simpsons stamps, which includes known philatelists Bart Simpson, will serve as a great opportunity to interest youngsters into stamp collecting.”

“This is the biggest and most adhesive honor The Simpsons has ever received,” said Matt Groening, creator and executive producer of The Simpsons.

“We are emotionally moved by the Postal Service selecting us rather than making the lazy choice of someone who has benefited society,” said James L. Brooks, executive producer of The Simpsons.

Simpsons Beat the Odds The U.S. Postal Service receives approximately 50,000 suggestions for stamp subjects each year, yet only about 20 topics are selected for postage. The Simpsons is the only television show to be featured as the sole subject of a stamp set while still in primetime production.

First-Day-of-Issue Dedication Ceremony The Simpsons creator and executive producer, Matt Groening, who created the original artwork for the stamps, is scheduled to participate in the dedication ceremony, along with executive producer James L. Brooks and several of the actors, at Fox Studios in Los Angeles at 11:15 a.m. PT on Thursday, May 7.

A limited number of seats are available to the public on a first-call, first-reserved basis. Those interested in attending can call 1-866-268-3243 beginning Friday, April 10 between noon and 5 p.m. ET, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday thereafter. Due to the expected demand, only one reservation will be accepted per requester per call. When calling, speak slowly and spell your name. Be sure to leave a phone number to receive a callback confirmation. There is a fee for parking. Calls made prior to noon ET on April 10 will not be accepted. Individuals attending the event are asked to provide a driver’s license or another form of government photo identification.

Stamp Selection Process How does the Postal Service sort through 50,000 stamp subject suggestions annually to reach a final cut of approximately 20 topics selected for circulation? To help in this selection process, the Postmaster General established the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee 50 years ago. Members are appointed to the Committee by the Postmaster General. They reflect a wide range of educational, artistic, historical and professional expertise. For additional information, visit this link: http://www.usps.com/communications/organization/csac.htm

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An independent federal agency, the U.S. Postal Service is the only delivery service that reaches every address in the nation, 149 million residences, businesses and Post Office Boxes, six days a week. It has 34,000 retail locations and relies on the sale of postage, products and services, not tax dollars, to pay for operating expenses. Named the Most Trusted Government Agency five consecutive years by the Ponemon Institute, the Postal Service has annual revenue of $75 billion and delivers nearly half the world’s mail.

ABOUT THE SIMPSONS:
The Simpsons, which airs Sundays (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT), is the longest running primetime sitcom in television history. The Simpsons exploded into a cultural phenomenon in 1990 and has remained one of the most groundbreaking and innovative entertainment franchises, recognizable throughout the world. Cartoonist Matt Groening created the infamous Simpson family: Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie Simpson — all now identifiable by their silhouettes alone.

ABOUT TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX LICENSING & MERCHANDISING
A recognized industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and Merchandising licenses and markets properties worldwide on behalf of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Twentieth Television and Fox Broadcasting Company, as well as third party lines. The division is aligned with Twentieth Century Fox Television, one of the top suppliers of primetime entertainment programming to the broadcast networks.

Simpsons stamps reported coming

See "Postal Service launching 'Simpsons' stamps: Designs will feature characters from the Fox series," By Georg Szalai, Hollywood Reporter April 1, 2009.

Well, now I've got something to trade with Europeans. I just got a bunch of French Looney Tunes in the mail. I must say that I'm really not too keen on postage stamps functioning as advertising.