Australia Post Star Wars Stamp Pack Contest

Australia Post has released its third Star Wars Souvenir Stamp product, a Limited Edition Souvenir Stamp Pack featuring 'Classic Vehicles of the Saga'. Darth Vader and Yoda feature prominently on the stamp sheet selvedge.

Each stamp highlights a vehicle that has been seen in the Star Wars films to date. Featured are: the Death Star, an AT-AT, a Naboo N-1 Starfighter, a Trade Federation STAP, a Droid Starfighter, the Millennium Falcon, a Jedi Starfighter, a T-65 X-Wing Starfighter, a TIE Fighter and the Slave I.

This Souvenir Stamp Sheet is limited to a print run of 10,000 with all sheets sequentially numbered in gold foil. The stamp sheet comes in a spectacular presentation folder that features none other than the almighty Yoda. Along with the stamp sheet, this Souvenir Pack includes bonus stationery set: 20 sheets of Star Wars letterhead and 10 envelopes - perfect for communicating with other Star Wars fans.

RRP AUD$39.95 (approximately US$26.00)

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The first issue was released at Celebration II and is a 25th Anniversary limited edition (5,000) souvenir stamp pack.

• A4 sheet of 10 stamps each with a tab that features a different Star Wars character;
• 10 postcards that feature a different Star Wars character, available only with the stamp pack, packaged in a custom folder;
• each stamp sheet is individually numbered (1/5000, 2/5000, etc.)

RRP AUD$49.95 (approximately US$32.50)

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The second issue was released in May 2002 and is an Episode II souvenir stamp pack which is sold by Australia Post.

• The Souvenir Stamp Sheet comprises of 10 x 45c Australia and Globe stamps.
• The collectible stamp sheet features Episode II characters: Anakin Skywalker, Padm? Amidala, C-3PO, R2-D2, Count Dooku, Zam Wesell, Jango Fett, Clone Trooper, Mace Windu and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
• The stamps are surrounded by a striking selvage featuring characters from Episode II: Attack of the Clones.

AUD$19.95 (approximately US$13.00)

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First Question: (Week 1, June 9-15, 2003)
Which Star Wars character recently accepted an award for Best Fight Scene at the MTV Movie Awards?
(Answer: Yoda.   Winner: Florian Dettwiler, Switzerland)

Second Question: (Week 2, June 16-22, 2003)
Which Star Wars actor/actress recently graduated from Harvard?
(Answer: Natalie Portman.   Winner: George Fiedziuszko, USA)

Third Question: (Week 3, June 23-29, 2003)
What is the name of starwars.com's pay subscription service?
(Answer: Hyperspace.   Winner: Deb Oliver, Australia)

Fourth Question: (Week 4, June 30 - July 6, 2003)
Which country is Episode 3 currently being filmed in?
(Answer: Australia.   Winner: Wittinger Gyorgy, Hungary)

Newsletter Question: (July 11-16, 2003)
In what year was “Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace” released in theaters/cinemas?
(Answer: 1999.   Winner: Nicholas Freeland, Australia)

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All three stamp packs are available from Australia Post:

• Australia Post Shops and Australia Post Mail Order - call 1 800 331 794 (Australia Customers only)
• Internet sales www.auspost.com.au/stamps (INTERNATIONAL sales only)
• International telephone customers, please call + 61 3 9887 0033