Pokémon Stamp & Postcard Collection to be released in Japan

Article Discussion* Report error Saturday, April 30, 2005 Originally reported on Hamapika House (ハマピカ屋) This local article reports on an event in a specific geographical location. It may not be relevant for all readers.

A limited edition series of postcards and stamps entitled 「アニメ・ヒーロー・ヒロインシリーズ第1集『ポケットモンスター』」 ("Animation Hero & Heroine Series, 1st Collection 'Pocket Monster'") is to be issued by Japan Post.

Stamp & Postcard Collection

The July 22nd release will be limited to 500,000 sets total, at the price of 1,000 yen per set. It will be available for sale at all post offices around the country initially.

The set includes (2) 50 yen stamps, (2) 80 yen stamps, and 8 fully illustrated postcards.

Stamp designs include

• Munchlax 50 yen (seal type) stamp x 2
• Pikachu 80 yen (seal type) stamp
• Mew 80 yen (seal type) stamp

Postcard designs include

• Pikachu
• Mew
• Charizard
• Munchlax
• Rayquaza
• Pikachu, Plus & Minus
• Pichu Siblings
• Meowth & Wobbuffet

External Links

• Hamapika House - ハマピカ屋 (Japanese)
• News Post on PokéAni (Japanese)
• Japan Postal Services Public Corporation - 日本郵政公社 (Japanese)
• Anime News Network article