If you haven’t seen, the newest “Mail a Smile” stamps from the U.S. Postal Service feature some familiar faces – all popular Disney•Pixar characters.
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And this morning, there was a special “First-Day-of-Issue” dedication ceremony at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort to celebrate the issuance of these beautiful stamps. Jay Ward, Legacy Guardian for Pixar Animation Studios, joined Postal Service workers at our resort to dedicate the stamps. The sheets includes five different designs:
- Flik and Dot from “A Bug’s Life” (1998)
- Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) and Dashiell “Dash” Parr from “The Incredibles” (2004)
- Nemo and Squirt from “Finding Nemo” (2003)
- Woody, Bullseye, and Jessie from “Toy Story 2” (1999)
- Boo, Mike Wazowski, and James P. “Sulley” Sullivan from “Monsters, Inc.” (2001)
So, which Disney•Pixar stamp makes you smile? Tell us in the comments.
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These all look fun.
Andy,
Per the official press release, here’s all of the ordering information:
How to Order the First-Day-of-Issue Postmark
Customers have 60 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at a local Post Office, online at usps 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:
Mail a Smile Stamp
Main Office — Orlando
10401 Post Office Drive
Orlando, FL 32862-9998
After applying the first-day-of-issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes by mail. There is no charge for the postmark. All orders must be postmarked by Aug. 1, 2012.
How to Order First-Day Covers
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:
U.S. Postal Service Catalog Request
PO Box 219014
Kansas City, MO 64121-9014
Philatelic Products
There are nine philatelic products available for this stamp issue:
470063, First-Day Cover Set of 5, $4.45.
470066, Postcards (20) 4 of each design, $15.95.
470067, First-Day-of-Sale Set of 5, $4.45.
470068, Digital Color Postmark (DCP) Set of 5, $8.
470084, Uncut Press Sheets, $36.
470091, Ceremony Program (random single), $6.95.
470092, Stamp Deck Card, $0.95.
470094, Stamp Deck Card w/DCP (random single), $1.95.
470099, Cancellation Keepsake (Random DCP w/Pane), $10.95.
Mark
I just not too long ago got the first set of Pixar stamps “Send a Hello.” Now you are going to force me to get these too :D. My favorite of all the Disney stamps were “The Art of Disney Romance.” They were so pretty. I wish I got more at the time but they must have been pretty popular because they were the only ones sold out when I went back to get more.
Just to clarify, the Disney rep. said Dot was at the ceremony and it was Princess Atta. Dot is on the stamp.
That was not Dot, it’s Princess Atta !
Just ordered my stamps! I can’t wait to get them!
No Disney stamps were displayed at the Post Office, so I asked. These are the ones I purchased. The clerk even had to log them into inventory before I was able to buy them. The Flick one is my favorite.
A bugs life made me the happiest! Is there anyway we can order a first day cover? Will they have them on sale at the resort? I wish I had known about this earlier as I would have switched my work days off! So cool!
Hi Andy, The Postal Service 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.
I’m really glad to see that “A Bug’s Life” got some love and was included.
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