In May, we present a range of licensed collectables that seek to bring fun and enjoyment to television and movie fans of all ages.

The Empire Strikes Back 40 Years stamp pack

On 12 May 2020, we will be releasing a licensed stamp pack to celebrate 40 years since the 1980 release of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, the second release in the Star Wars movie franchise (and episode five of the saga). In the film, Luke Skywalker battles the evil Darth Vader in an epic lightsabre duel. This exciting pack contains 20 $1.10 Map of Australia stamps from the Joyful Occasions stamp issue, as well as action-packed graphics in the stamp tabs.

How to Train your Dragon stamp pack

Also on 12 May 2020, we are releasing a licensed stamp pack to celebrate 10 years of the How to Train your Dragon movie franchise, with its sweeping storylines, courageous tales and dreamlike dragon flights! The pack contains 12 $1.10 MyStamps that feature cool character graphics within the stamp designs.

Skippy the Bush Kangaroo postal numismatic cover

On 26 May 2020, we’ll release a postal numismatic cover (PNC) that celebrates the highly successful and much-loved television series, “Skippy, the Bush Kangaroo”. The series screened on the Nine Network from 1968 to 1970 and followed the adventures of young Sonny Hammond and family and his friend Skippy, the intelligent and communicative kangaroo! The PNC contains a themed commemorative 50c uncirculated coin, minted by the Royal Australian Mint.

The Empire Strikes Back 40 Years stamp pack and How to Train your Dragon stamp pack are available from 12 May 2020, online, at participating Post Offices and via mail order on 1800 331 794, while stocks last.

The Skippy the Bush Kangaroo PNC is available from 26 May 2020, via the channels listed above.

Philatelic Team

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