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Do you want to find out more about the USPS R2-D2 mailboxes and commemorative "Star Wars" 41-cent stamps?
On March 15, 2007; the U.S. Postal Service and Lucasfilm Ltd. announced that 400 mailboxes nationwide would be decorated as "R2-D2" from the mega-popular "Star Wars" movie series. The redressing of these mailboxes is related to a promotion that was later announced on March 28th regarding a set of 15 41-cent U.S. postage stamps featuring "Star Wars" characters that were issued on May 25, 2007. These stamps commemorate the 30th anniversary of the release of the original "Star Wars" film.
Contents at a Glance
- Pictures of the R2-D2 mailboxes!
- Links to News Articles about the R2-D2 Mailboxes and "Star Wars" Stamps
- Vote for Your Favorite Star Wars Film!
Links to News Articles about the R2-D2 Mailboxes and "Star Wars" Stamps
- USPSJedimaster.com
- The USPS's official website for this promotion.
- USPS R2-D2 News Release
- A news release (in PDF format) from the USPS about this project.
- TheForce.net
- Latest news about the R2-D2 mailboxes and stamps on TheForce.net fansite.
- StarWars.com
- An article at StarWars.com listing the cities in which the R2-D2 mailboxes will be appearing.
- The United States Postal Service website.
- Find out about the "Star Wars" stamps and envelopes and participate in a sweepstakes for which the grand prize is a trip for four to the Star Wars Celebration IV in Los Angeles, CA on May 24-28, 2007
- Make your own R2-D2 Mailbox!
- Print out this PDF file in color on heavy paper stock and create your own R2-D2 mailbox. (from StarWars.com)
- Chris Scalf (commerical artist who designed the R2-D2 mailboxes) website
- See commercial artist Chris Scalf's designs and read about how he created the R2-D2 mailbox wraps.
- Another person's Google map of R2-D2 mailboxes
- This person's map has many more entries than mine!
Vote for Your Favorite Star Wars Film!
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Google Map of R2-D2 Mailbox Locations
Find out where you can see the R2-D2 mailboxes in person!
The R2-D2 "Chorus Line"!
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What do you think of the R2-D2 mailboxes and "Star Wars" stamps?
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WritingforYourWealth
I *so* need an R2-D2 mailbox. ;) I did at least have those stamps! Posted August 11, 2008 |
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Hokeysmoke
We actually have one of the mailboxes here in Downtown Chicago-Unfortunately, I was deep into preparing my first novel for release and did not pay attention to anything beyond my own navel at that time. Posted August 01, 2007 |
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bdkz
Oops...Here is the link to The Cool Squidoo Group Posted June 29, 2007 |
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bdkz
Hi Jason, I just added you the The Cool Squidoo under entertainment and rated your lens. Thanks for joining the Star Wars Group too! Posted June 29, 2007 |
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relache
I just found one of the R2D2 mailboxes in Seattle. It's right near Safeco Field on 1st Ave South. Posted March 30, 2007 |
