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Royal Mail has unveiled a new set of eight stamps and you might recognize the TV shows that inspired the collection.
The new stamps feature well-known characters from Aardman Animations, including Wallace and Gromit, Morph and Shaun The Sheep.
The animation studio is based in Bristol and was founded in 1972. It is best known for its films which use stop-motion and clay modeling animation techniques.
Royal Mail has partnered with Aardman to feature some of its most famous characters.
Fan favorites Wallace and Gromit, Feathers McGraw, Shaun The Sheep, Timmy, Robin, Morph and Chas, Frank The Tortoise and Rocky and Ginger all feature in the stamp collection.
Speaking about the collaboration, Royal Mail’s Director of External Affairs and Policy, David Gold, said: “This set of stamps is sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face. These instantly recognizable iconic anime characters have found a place in our hearts. We’re sure they’ll add a little cheer to any wrap.
All eight stamps will be available along with an exclusive souvenir sheet, created especially for Royal Mail by Aardman.
The thumbnail sheet sees Wallace and Gromit celebrate four of their favorite moments by proudly displaying them on their wall at their recognizable home at 62 West Wallaby Street.
Key moments included are those from Wallace and Gromit’s animated shorts A Matter Of Loaf And Death, The Wrong Trousers, A Close Shave and A Grand Day Out.
Aardman Managing Director Sean Clarke said: “We are delighted to partner with Royal Mail to celebrate some of our most iconic characters in this series of colourful, fun stamps.
“We’ve had the pleasure of creating these films featuring these much-loved characters over the past 40 years, so it’s a real honor for the studio to receive this royal endorsement.
“It’s a true testament to all the hard work that went into making these productions and we’re sure our fans will enjoy them.”
Peter Lord and David Sproxton founded Aardman and they started their animation partnership when they created a character called Aard-man which the BBC bought for its Vision On series and marked the creation of Aardman Animations.
Recognition has started to grow for Lord, 67, and Sproxton, 68, after they created Morph, the now highly recognizable shape-shifting clay character for the BBC series Take Hart.
Aardman is also the creator of some of the most successful stop-motion films, including Chicken Run, after Nick Park, a British animator joined the company.
The Aardman Collaboration stamps are now available for pre-order via the Royal Mail website and the general sale will start on Wednesday 19th October.
