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'Star Wars' stamps to launch in US

Published Monday, Apr 30 2007, 09:36 BST | By Dave West
'Star Wars' stamps to launch in US
A series of special edition Star Wars stamps will be launched in the US next month.

The US Postal Service is releasing 15 themed stamps to mark the movie series's 30th anniversary.

Among them is one showing Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan Kenobi fighting Anakin Skywalker. McGregor will also appear on an express mail delivery sticker.

The series will go on sale on Friday, May 25 after a launch ceremony at the Star Wars Celebration IV convention in Los Angeles.

David Failor, from the postal service, said: "Star Wars fans everywhere will delight in the issuance of these exciting new postage stamps.

"Because of the movies' popularity, we believe these stamps have the potential of reaching the blockbuster status of the Elvis stamp, a milestone only the Force could attempt to surpass.

"The Star Wars films have timeless qualities that cross generations, just like the United States Postal Service."
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