SpongeBob Stamps: USPS Release Date & Details

USPS to Release Limited-Edition SpongeBob SquarePants Forever Stamps

The United States Postal Service is diving into Bikini Bottom this summer with a new collection of SpongeBob SquarePants stamps, set to launch on August 1. The stamps celebrate the enduring legacy of Stephen Hillenburg’s beloved animated series and offer a colorful addition to the USPS’s specialty summer offerings.

A Celebration of an Icon

According to a USPS release, the new Forever stamps – usable indefinitely or “until the USPS goes out of business, whichever happens first!” – will feature a vibrant array of characters from the show. Fans can expect to see SpongeBob, Patrick Star, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, Sandy Cheeks, Plankton, and even Gary the Snail adorning the collectible sheets. A sheet of 16 stamps will be available for $12.48.

Did you know?-The pane of “SpongeBob SquarePants” stamps will have four different designs featuring the titular character and his friends from Bikini Bottom [[2]].Stamp Fulfillment Services will make an automatic push distribution to Post offices [[3]].

SpongeBob’s Continued Reign

The enduring popularity of SpongeBob SquarePants is undeniable. The series first premiered on Nickelodeon in 1999 and recently concluded its 16th season in June. The franchise continues to expand with spinoff series like Kamp Koral and The Patrick Star Show, both available on Nickelodeon and streaming on Paramount+.

Reader question:-Which character from Bikini Bottom are you most excited to see on a Forever stamp? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

From Stamps to the Silver Screen

The excitement doesn’t stop with philately. A new SpongeBob movie, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, is slated for release on December 19. The mixed-media feature film is directed by Derek Dryman, a longtime veteran of the show, and written by Pam Brady and Matt Lieberman.

The film boasts an notable voice cast, including Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence, Mr. Lawrence, Mark Hamill, Regina Hall, Sherry cola, Arturo Castro, George Lopez, and Ice Spice. Production is led by Pam Brady, Lisa Stewart, and Aaron Dem.

Fans eager to acquire their own “SpongeStamps” can purchase them directly from the USPS website: store.usps.com/store/product/spongebob-squarepants-stamps-S_487204. This release underscores the continued cultural impact of SpongeBob SquarePants and its ability to connect with audiences across generations.