Star Wars Day is coming and the United States Postal Service will be selling a set of 10 new Star Wars droid stamps.
The stamps feature not only the iconic duo of C-3PO and R2-D2, but the newer heroes like BB-8, D-O, Chopper, and L3-37. You can also get IG- 11, K-2SO, GNK (or Gonk) power droid and 2-1B surgical droid.
The characters are shown against backgrounds representing settings of memorable adventures.
The release is coming during Lucasfilm’s 50th anniversary and is also a nod to Disney’s, commitment to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning and the continued collaboration between “Star Wars: Force for Change” and global pre-K-12 nonprofit organization “FIRST” (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology).
Preorders for the Droids First-Class™ Forever stamps can be made online at usps.com/stamps and by phone at 844-737-7826. The stamp set will be sold in panes of 20 (two of each droid image) for $11.00.
The first day of issue will be May 4th, 2021, with the official issuance location being Nicasio, CA 94946 — the post office to Skywalker Ranch. The First Day of Issue ceremony will be carried on the Postal Service’s Facebook and Twitter channels. See https://about.usps.com/newsroom/events/star-wars-droids-forever-stamp-ceremony.htm for instructions on how to view the ceremony.
Customers may purchase stamps, first day covers, and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844-737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic, or at Post Office locations nationwide.
