Monday, December 22, 2014
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Moonshot Kickstarter has stamps as a reward
BOOK + CUSTOM COLLECTIBLE POSTAGE STAMPS This special reward package includes the complete book with all of the above goodies PLUS a set of 5 real usable Canadian Collector Stamps featuring original artwork by internationally acclaimed, award winning artist Jeffery Veregge! *Note: these are real usable stamps custom made by Canada Post that you can use to send mail from Canada, within Canada, or to the US!
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Monday, November 3, 2014
Nov 6: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer first day of issue
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Monday, October 27, 2014
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Conz does dinosaurs
Flemish cartoonist Constantijn Van Cauwenberge (or Conz for short) just finished the design of a new series of stamps for the Belgian Post Office featuring awesome renderings of ten dinosaurs. On his Facebook page, Conz also posted earlier drafts of two of the designs, which arguably are even greater.
The stamps have a release date of September 2015 and will probably cost something like € 7 (price hikes are always possible).
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Press release for Batman stamps
the Dark Knight's 75th Anniversary
Four versions of Batman are depicted from the four eras of comic book history: the Modern Age (top row), the Bronze Age (second row), the Silver Age (third row), and the Golden Age (bottom row). In addition, there are four incarnations of the famed Bat-Signal, the spotlight that Gotham City Police Commissioner James Gordon sent into the night sky to summon Batman.
First appearing in the comic book Detective Comics #27, which hit newsstands March 30, 1939, featuring artwork by Bob Kane and a script by Bill Finger, Batman emerged from the shadows to become one of the world's most popular Super Heroes. In feature films, television shows, radio, video games, publishing and merchandise, this most human of Super Heroes has battled some of fiction's greatest villains using his intellect, cunning and an arsenal of gadgets to further his quest for justice.
Customers have 60 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office, at The Postal Store website at usps.com/shop, or by calling 800-STAMP-24. They should affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes to themselves or others, and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:
Special Events Coordinator
380 West 33rd St. Room 4032
New York, NY 10199-9998
The Postal Service also offers first-day covers for new stamp issues and Postal Service stationery items postmarked with the official first-day-of-issue cancellation. Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered in the quarterly USA Philatelic catalog, online at usps.com/shop or by calling 800-782-6724. Customers may request a free catalog by calling 800-782-6724 or writing to:
Catalog Request
PO Box 219014
Kansas City, MO 64121-9014
There are nine philatelic products for this stamp issue.
588406, Press Sheet with Die Cut, $88.20 (print quantity 2,500)
588408, Press Sheet without Die Cut, $88.20 (print quantity 2,500)
588410, Digital Color Postmark Keepsake (random), $11.95
588416, First Day Cover (set of 8), $7.44
588421, Digital Color Postmark (set of 8), $13.12
588430, Ceremony Program, $6.95
588431, Stamp Deck Card, $0.95
588432, Stamp Deck Card with Digital Color Postmark, $1.99
Monday, September 29, 2014
New Batman Stamps from USPS
On October 9th, the US Post Office will issue its contribution to the 75th anniversary of the Caped Crusader : a limited edition set of 8 different stamps, showcasing Batman's representation across the "ages". A special round stamp with the iconic Batman logo will complete the set.
The stamps will be presented at New York Comic Con with a first-day-of-issue ceremony.
I for one am wondering whether this set will be able to compete with Canada Post's Superman issue of 2013. If the Super Heroes sets the USPS put out some years ago are anything to go by, that is seriously doubtful. But at last the typography of these new issues is of better quality. And I love the pun on "Forever"...
(via Robot6)
Batman stamps coming next month
Monday, September 1, 2014
Earl Musick's promo stamps for the US Post Office
"Some artists are given months to design and paint one postage stamp. I was given 9 hours, YES, nine hours to design and paint 10 postage stamps for the US Postal Service. I did it in 8 hours and 45 minutes. The USPS people told me the designs were terrific and they wanted to use them, but now they must go through legal and other executives for approval before I am allowed to show them. I hope they will be available to show soon. Keep in mind my stamps are only going to be used for USPS promotional purposes and not for real postage."
"Many of you have requested to see the "PROMOTIONAL ONLY" stamps that I designed for the USPS. I was given only 9 hours to design and complete a sheet of promotional stamps that show the dedication of the USPS employees. These were my topics and here are my designs. The designs were simple in style because of the time limit. I hope you like them.
Rain Sleet Snow
Mr. ZIP and the ZIPCODE
Operation Santa
Still Making House calls
Largest Civilian Employer of Vets
Ben Franklin
Stamp Collecting
Delivering to Military
Most Trusted
Mule Train (Grand Canyon, AZ) "USPS delivers to every address."
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Monday, April 14, 2014
Tom of Finland to appear on stamps in September
Tom of Finland to appear on stamps in September
13.04.2014
http://www.itella.fi/group/english/current/2014/20140413_stamps.html
Stamps will also feature watercolors, bridges, everyday life and Christmas
In September-October 2014, Itella Posti will release seven new sets of stamps, containing a total of 33 new designs. It is a great collection to choose from; the subjects of the new stamps include male drawings by Tom of Finland, autumnal yard and garden scenes painted by Urpo Martikainen, and Jaakko Tähti's photos of Finnish bridges. Other subjects for the end-of-the-year stamps include signs of sky and the change in everyday Finland - and, of course, Christmas.
Confident and proud homoeroticism
The autumn's stamp series begins September 8 with Tom of Finland, who is considered one of the most well-known Finnish artists around the world. His emphatically masculine homoerotic drawings have attained iconic status in their genre and had an influence on, for instance, pop culture and fashion. In his works, Tom of Finland utilized the self-irony and humor typical of subcultures.
During his career, Tom of Finland produced more than 3,500 drawings. The two drawings on the stamp sheet were selected by graphic artist Timo Berry, who designed the stamp, and Susanna Luoto, the Finnish representative of the foundation named after Tom of Finland operating in Los Angeles.
The drawings on the stamp sheet represent strong and confident male figures typical of their designer. "The sheet portrays a sensual life force and being proud of oneself. There is never too much of that in this northern country," says Timo Berry. The miniature sheet contains three 1st class self-adhesive stamps.
The artist behind Tom of Finland was Touko Laaksonen (1920-1991), whose profile is extended in the exhibition Sealed with a Secret - Correspondence of Tom of Finland opening in the Postal Museum September 6. The exhibition will display the busy correspondence of Laaksonen from the early 1940s to his dying year, 1991. The exhibition will be displayed until March 29, 2015, in Museum Centre Vapriikki in the new Postal Museum to be opened in Tampere in September.
Spider-Man postage available at some Post Offices
By Jay Bigalke
3/17/2014
http://www.linns.com/news/us-stamps/300/Spider-Man-vended-postage-April-1
I haven't been able to find the postage yet though. The flat rate
boxes have been available.
Saturday, April 12, 2014
Amazing Spider-Man 2 promotion with the Postal Service
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Animation stamps from UK
Catalogue code: AP384
Presentation pack from the classic children's TV collection at Royal Mail.
The presentation pack from the Royal Mail classic children's TV collection features all your favourite shows including The Wombles, Peppa Pig plus much more.
In this lavishly illustrated Presentation Pack, television writer Graham Kibble-White discusses the golden age of children’s TV from the 1950s to the present day, looking at a host of iconic series and including individual pen portraits of those featured on the 12 Special Stamps.
Andy Pandy
First screened in 1950, Andy Pandy co-starred with Teddy and Looby Loo.
Ivor the Engine
Ivor the Engine worked in the ‘top left-hand corner of Wales’ from 1959.
Dougal - The Magic Roundabout
Created by Serge Danot, this popular series made its UK debut in 1965.
Windy Miller - Camberwick Green
Broadcast from 1966, the series was narrated by Play School’s Brian Cant
Mr Benn
Mr Benn appeared in 1971, and the shopkeeper appeared ‘as if by magic’.
Great Uncle Bulgaria - The Wombles
The Wombles introduced us all to the idea of recycling way back in 1973.
Bagpuss
This ‘saggy old cloth cat’ first appeared on our Television screens in 1974.
Paddington Bear
The well-meaning bear from Darkest Peru found TV stardom in 1975.
Postman Pat
The friendly postman first appeared in 1981, together with his cat Jess.
Bob the Builder
Can he fix it? Yes he can, and he’s been doing so ever since 1998.
Peppa Pig
This lovable and cheeky little pig celebrates her 10th anniversary in 2014.
Shaun the Sheep
Following ‘A Close Shave’ in 1995, Shaun graduated to TV in 2007.
Technical Specifications
Design Interabang
Stamp format /size Square 25mm x 25mm excluding protrusions
Printer International Security Printers
Print process Gravure
Perforation 15 x 15
Phosphor All over
Gum Self-adhesive
Number per sheet 30/60
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Priority Mail Gets Amazing Endorsement from Spider-Man
Priority Mail Gets Amazing Endorsement from Spider-Man
USPS and Sony Pictures Team Up to Cross-promote Priority Mail and ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’
March 17, 2014
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WASHINGTON — To put some Super Hero Spidey-power into its promotion of Priority Mail, the United States Postal Service (USPS) is teaming up with Sony Pictures for the release of the highly anticipated motion picture “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” in theaters nationwide on May 2, 2014.
In a campaign to promote Priority Mail and “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” the Postal Service and Sony Pictures are collaborating on a high-profile, multi-channel marketing campaign that begins this week and continues through the end of May.
“Our Priority Mail products share many qualities with a Super Hero of Spider-Man’s caliber, namely those of speed, agility and reliability,” said Nagisa Manabe, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at USPS. “Like Spider-Man, our priority has always been the people we serve. We pride ourselves on our commitment to public service and delivering for our customers, and we are excited about enlisting Spider-Man to help promote our Priority Mail offerings.”
One of the centerpieces of the campaign, which includes direct mail, digital and social media elements, is a television commercial that features Spider-Man circumventing all obstacles in delivering a Priority Mail package to a special showing for fans of “The Amazing Spider-Man 2.” USPS linked up with Sony Pictures through their mutual media agency, Universal McCann(UM), and DNA Productions to create the television spot with renowned directors, Rich Lee and Marc Webb, director of “The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Viewers can watch the new USPS/Spider-Man TV spot on the Postal Service’s YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/uspstv.
“While we always knew about the breadth and reach of the Postal Service, it was exciting to learn about the everyday heroism of its employees,” said Dwight Caines, president, Theatrical Marketing for Sony Pictures. “Those traits make this partnership the perfect fit for co-branding and cross-promoting ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2.’ We are constantly seeking creative ways to promote our films, and the Postal Service couldn’t have been a better choice.”
The campaign also parallels with the beloved Super Hero by highlighting the courageous acts of the postal workforce. One such example is Isagani Ravelo, a letter carrier in Virginia who saved a person’s life when he heard a customer in distress calling for help. He entered the home to find an elderly woman with severe head injuries resulting from a fall. He immediately performed first-aid to stop bleeding and called an acquaintance of the accident victim for assistance, as the victim requested. Last year, the Postal Service recognized 262 postal employees for heroic acts in the Postmaster General’s heroes program.
The wide-ranging promotion also includes trucks featuring Spider-Man images in major urban centers, in-movie integrated logo placement, limited-edition Spider-Man Priority Mail Flat Rate Shipping Boxes, online and digital banners, Spider-Man postage from self-service kiosks, and retail signs. Inspired by Spider-Man’s comic book heritage, the campaign will feature graphic renderings as a story-telling vehicle and feature stories of ‘USPS super heroes’ – real-life Postal Service employees delivering for their customers.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Sony to relay everyday heroism in Spider-Man and the Postal Service,” continued Manabe. “Sony’s innovation and global leadership is sure to help us highlight the exciting products the Postal Service has recently brought to the shipping marketplace. We plan to continue pursuing effective marketing collaborations that highlight the great and reliable service the Postal Service offers to customers each and every day.”
In 2013, the Postal Service added to the strong momentum in its shipping business by launching major changes to its Priority Mail lineup such as improved features, improved USPS Tracking and day-specific delivery.
The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
USPS and Spider-Man 2
Stan Lee and Spider-Man team up with U.S. Postal Service
and here's the Post Office link.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Friday, February 21, 2014
New Peanuts stamp in 2015 reports the Washington Post
The article mentions Peanuts and Dora the Explorer, but Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer could be considered comic art if they use the stop-motion animation one. There's also 20th-Century humorists and Science fiction writers that may prove of interest to us.
Top secret revealed! See who will be on the next postage stamps.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Cartoon stamp exhibit at Angouleme
A Jesuit exposes stamps BD Angoulême
D'Adhemar to Zorino
This is a philatelic exhibition "PHILABULLE" on BD ! Characters BD Belgian in real stamps and personalized stamps. Nine panels of 12 A4 sheets, presented for the first time at the Tourist Office of Angouleme in the context of the 41st International Film Festival BD of Thursday, January 30 (opening at 18 h) at Sunday, February 2 (extension until 15 February).
Presented by Brother Roland Francart Jesuit editor of the quarterly newsletter of the Friends of Philately and BD This exhibition includes hundreds of A4 sheets, each with a character in alphabetical order. Stamps issued in Belgium, Democratic Republic of Congo, the France , Monaco and the Netherlands.
In addition to this collection, you will see a larger portrait format 30 stamps.
Opening hours:
during the Festival Comic Strip :
- Thursday, Friday from 9am to 18pm
- Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Sunday from 9 am to 17:30.
except during the Festival:
- Monday from 10am to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
- Tuesday to Friday from 9h to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h
- Saturday from 9:30 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 17:30.
Free admission.
Address & Contact
Place des Halles
Tourist Office of the Pays d'Angoulême
16000 ANGOULEME
E-Mail: info@angouleme-tourisme.com
Communiqué de presse:
A Angoulême, ce jeudi 30 janvier, le nouveau président pour la BD chrétienne assistera à la remise des Prix de la BD chrétienne à l'église St Martial.
Philippe de Mûelenaere, président (depuis le 15 janvier 2014), Roland Francart, directeur et Marc Eelbo, membre du Jury Gabriel, représenteront le CRIABD (Centre Religieux d'Info & d'Analyse de la BD, Bruxelles) au 41ème Festival International de la BD à Angoulême du 30 janvier au 2 février
Contacts : Frère Roland Francart sj, Fondateur et Directeur du CRIABD asbl
24 Bd St Michel, 1040 Bruxelles, roland@francart.be tél 00.32.478.26.97.28
Autre Communiqué de presse:
Un jésuite expose des timbres BD à Angoulême
D'Adhémar à Zorino
C'est une expo philatélique "PHILABULLE" sur la BD ! Personnages de la BD belge en vrais timbres et en timbres personnalisés. Neuf panneaux de 12 feuilles A4, présentée pour la première fois à l'Office du Tourisme d'Angoulême, dans le cadre du 41ème international festival de la BD du jeudi 30 janvier (inauguration à 18 h) au dimanche 2 février (prolongation jusqu'au 15 février).
Présentée par le Frère Roland Francart, jésuite, rédacteur du bulletin trimestriel des Amis de la Philatélie et de la BD, cette exposition comprend une centaine de feuilles A4, chacune présentant un personnage par ordre alphabétique. Timbres-poste émis en Belgique, République Démocratique du Congo, la France, Monaco et les Pays-Bas.
En marge de cette collection, vous pourrez voir un agrandissement, format portrait, de 30 timbres.
Horaires d'ouverture :
pendant le Festival de la Bande Dessinée :
- jeudi, vendredi de 9h à 18h
- samedi de 9h30 Ã 18h30
- dimanche de 9h à 17h30.
hors période du Festival :
- lundi de 10h à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 18h
- du mardi au vendredi de 9h à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 18h
- samedi de 9h30 Ã 12h30 et de 13h30 Ã 17h30.
Entrée gratuite.
Adresse & contact
Place des halles
Office de Tourisme du Pays d'Angoulême
16000 ANGOULEME
E-Mail : info@angouleme-tourisme.com