Royal Mail “Stranger Things” stamps released this week – downthetubes.net

Royal Mail has issued a set of 14 stamps to celebrate the critically acclaimed science-fiction series from Netflix, Stranger Things. They’re on general sale from Tuesday, 13th January.  

The ten stamps in the main set show key characters from across the series. Five stamps represent the characters in the Rightside Up – the ‘real’ world – with a red background, and five represent the alternate dimension with a blue background, known as the ‘Upside Down’. Each vertical pair of the stamps represents a season, beginning with the two left-hand stamps from season one.

When shining a UV light over the stamps, iconic logos from the series appear.

In addition, the font used for the ‘1^ST’ value of the stamps replicates the typeface used for the series.

The four stamps in the miniature sheet consists of an illustration showing the four friends riding their iconic 80s bikes.

Royal Mail worked with British artist Kyle Lambert, who’s based in Los Angeles, the illustrator who creates posters for each season of Stranger Things, to design bespoke illustrations for the stamp issue.

Kyle has created iconic illustrated posters for all five seasons of the series, and his artwork has been featured on billboards, merchandise, comic books and global advertising campaigns making him a major visual storyteller for the franchise.

Set in the 1980s, the series centres around the residents of the fictional small town of Hawkins, Indiana, who are plagued by a hostile alternate dimension known as the Upside Down.

Since the series was first released on Netflix in July 2016, Stranger Things has attracted a record viewership and a global fanbase, winning numerous awards across the entertainment industry. Praised for its characterisation, atmosphere, writing, soundtrack and acting – with an ensemble cast including British actors in leading roles – the fifth and final series launched on 27th November 2025 and concluded on New Year’s Day, available only on Netflix.

David Gold, Director of External Affairs & Policy, Royal Mail, said: “We’re thrilled to celebrate Stranger Things with this striking stamp collection.

“Each design captures the essence of the series – from its unforgettable characters to the eerie imagery that has gripped audiences worldwide – making this a true tribute to one of modern television’s most popular shows.”

• The Stranger Things stamps, and a range of collectible products, are available to pre-order now at royalmail.com/strangerthings and by telephone on 03457 641 641. A Presentation Pack including all 14 stamps is priced at £24.70. The stamps go on general sale from 13th January 2026

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Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine and Overkill for Marvel UK, Babylon 5 Magazine, Star Trek Magazine, and its successor, Star Trek Explorer, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics; and has edited several comic collections and graphic novels, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”, and Hancock: The Lad Himself, by Stephen Walsh and Keith Page.

He’s the writer of  comics such as Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs”, with Dave Hailwood.