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May the Parcelforce be with you! Royal Mail issues a Star Wars-themed set of stamps

May the Parcelforce be with you! Royal Mail issues a Star Wars-themed set of stamps

  • Royal Mail has revealed a collection of 16 Star Wars stamps ahead of new film
  • The ten character stamps are exclusive illustrations by Malcolm Tween
  • The stamps will be available from November 26 and described as ‘masterpieces’

Royal Mail has revealed the final set of stamps in its own Star Wars-themed collection.

The 16-stamp set will mark next month’s release of Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker, and features characters and vehicles from the Skywalker saga.

Ten stamps feature the characters Count Dooku, Lando Calrissian, Sith Trooper, Jannah, Grand Moff Tarkin, Darth Maul, Zorii Bliss, Wicket Warrick, Poe Dameron, and Queen Amidala.

Six stamps feature some of the most famous vehicles in the Star Wars galaxy, including a Podracer and Slave I.

Character Darth Maul

Royal Mail stamp featuring Count Dooku (left). Character Darth Maul (right) for the collection which will be released on November 26  

Grand Moff Tarkin has his own stamp

Jannah features on a stamp with Chewbacca

Grand Moff Tarkin has his own stamp (left). Jannah features on a stamp with Chewbacca (right) 

A Podracers wide stamp from the collection to celebrate next month's release of Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker

A Podracers wide stamp from the collection to celebrate next month’s release of Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker

Poe's X-wing fighter stamp is part of the collection described as 'miniature masterpieces'

Poe’s X-wing fighter stamp is part of the collection described as ‘miniature masterpieces’ 

A Jedi starfighter on a portrait size stamp

Queen Amidala has her own regal stamp courtesy of Royal Mail

A Jedi starfighter on a portrait size stamp (left). Queen Amidala has her own regal stamp courtesy of Royal Mail (right)

Slave I from the collection by Royal Mail

Slave I from the collection by Royal Mail 

Poe’s X-wing fighter, a Jedi starfighter, the TIE silencer, and speeder bikes also make an appearance.

All ten character stamps are exclusive illustrations by digital artist and Star Wars fan Malcolm Tween.

Philip Parker, of Royal Mail, said: ‘Once again Malcolm Tween takes us on a journey across the Star Wars galaxy with extraordinary artwork of characters old and new.

‘The stamps are miniature masterpieces and a fitting tribute to mark the end of the Skywalker saga.’

The stamps will be available from November 26. 

Two speeder bikes in the forest on one stamp which have been describes as 'extraordinary'

Two speeder bikes in the forest on one stamp which have been describes as ‘extraordinary’ 

Philip Parker, of Royal Mail, said: 'Once again Malcolm Tween takes us on a journey across the Star Wars galaxy with extraordinary artwork of characters old and new'

Philip Parker, of Royal Mail, said: ‘Once again Malcolm Tween takes us on a journey across the Star Wars galaxy with extraordinary artwork of characters old and new’ 

Poe Dameron

Wicket W Warrick

Poe Dameron (left). Wicket W Warrick (right). Six stamps feature some of the most famous vehicles in the Star Wars galaxy, including a Podracer and Slave I 

Zorii

Lando Calrissian

Zorii (left). Lando Calrissian (right). The stamps will mark next month’s release of Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker, and features characters and vehicles from the Skywalker saga.

Sith Trooper on a red themed stamp by Royal Mail as part of the Star Wars new collection

Sith Trooper on a red themed stamp by Royal Mail as part of the Star Wars new collection 

 

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