'The Simpsons to be Immortalized....on a Stamp! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 04-01-2009, 01:24 AM

NEW YORK -- The Simpsons are being immortalized on stamps to be launched by the U.S. Postal Service later this year.

The 44-cent first-class mail stamps, designed by Simpsons creator and executive producer Matt Groening, will feature Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie Simpson.

The stamps, a sneak peek for which will be unveiled April 9, also will help celebrate the longest-running primetime comedy's 20th anniversary this year.

The Postal Service receives about 50,000 stamp suggestions per year, but only about 20 ideas make the cut, the companies said.

"This has been a dream for Fox and 'The Simpsons' creative teams for some time, and we've finally made the cut!" said Elie Dekel, executive vp licensing and merchandising at News Corp.'s 20th Century Fox licensing and merchandising unit.

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tv star collector · 04-01-2009, 08:32 AM

Why not? It's a milestone, and The Simpsons are among the most recognized
cartoon characters in the world. Other toons have been immortalized on
stamps (including Snoopy and other comic strip classics, Disney characters,
Warner Bros. characters, DC and Marvel superheroes). I think it's a cool idea.

Chocoholic · 04-02-2009, 03:17 PM

I know what stamps I'll be asking for next time at the post office

Marvo301 · 04-02-2009, 08:53 PM

After all, who doesn't want to lick the Simpsons!!!

MonarC · 04-04-2009, 12:58 PM

Awesome! All my bills will sport these stamps.

catlover79 · 04-04-2009, 01:35 PM

80sTrivia · 04-04-2009, 05:54 PM

Better get your stamps quickly, as these stamps will sell out in no-time flat!

04-01-2009, 01:24 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	'The Simpsons to be Immortalized....on a Stamp! NEW YORK -- The Simpsons are being immortalized on stamps to be launched by the U.S. Postal Service later this year. The 44-cent first-class mail stamps, designed by Simpsons creator and executive producer Matt Groening, will feature Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie Simpson. The stamps, a sneak peek for which will be unveiled April 9, also will help celebrate the longest-running primetime comedy's 20th anniversary this year. The Postal Service receives about 50,000 stamp suggestions per year, but only about 20 ideas make the cut, the companies said. "This has been a dream for Fox and 'The Simpsons' creative teams for some time, and we've finally made the cut!" said Elie Dekel, executive vp licensing and merchandising at News Corp.'s 20th Century Fox licensing and merchandising unit. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...01a36d3b845d92
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04-01-2009, 08:32 AM	#2
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,487	Why not? It's a milestone, and The Simpsons are among the most recognized cartoon characters in the world. Other toons have been immortalized on stamps (including Snoopy and other comic strip classics, Disney characters, Warner Bros. characters, DC and Marvel superheroes). I think it's a cool idea.

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MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	Awesome! All my bills will sport these stamps.