Royal Mail has revealed images of 12 new stamps which are celebrating 20 years of preschool franchise, Peppa Pig.
The main set of eight stamps feature images with different combinations of Peppa and her friends and family: Peppa and George; Suzy Sheep and Danny Dog; George and Daddy Pig; Mummy Pig and Peppa; Grandpa Pig and Polly Parrot; Granny Pig and her Chickens; Mr Bull and Madame Gazelle; and Mr Zebra and Miss Rabbit.
An additional four stamps, presented in a miniature sheet, show Peppa, George, Zoë Zebra and Suzy Sheep having fun at Peppa’s Party with balloons and bunting, candles and cake.
A special video has also been created in celebration featuring Peppa, Daddy Pig, Mr Zebra and one of Royal Mail’s very own posties as they deliver special invitations to Peppa’s party. It can be watched at www.royalmail.com/peppa.
“Peppa Pig, her friends and family have brought joy and laughter to global audiences of all ages for two decades,” commented David Gold, director of external affairs and policy. “These delightful stamps will brighten up the day of anyone receiving mail with a touch of Peppa’s charm.”
Marianne James, svp global licensed consumer products at Hasbro, continued: “As a lifelong best friend, Peppa Pig encourages kids to jump in together and confidently treat each first step as a new adventure – from the everyday to the epic. Getting mail in the post is an exciting and special treat for little ones, and we cannot think of a better way for families to embrace this first experience than with Peppa Pig stamps from Royal Mail.”
The stamps are available to pre-order now and will go on general sale on 16 May.
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