# "The Simpsons" Stamps USPS Releases Set of Sticky Cartoon Collectibles By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2009-04-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartoon-collectibles-simpsons-stamps References: [j-walkblog](http://j-walkblog.com/index.php?/weblog/posts/simpsons_stamp/) & [usps](http://www.usps.com/promotions/simpsons.htm) In an effort to get young people interested in stamp collecting, the [U.S. Postal Service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-inspired-stamp-collection) is launching a collection of "The Simpsons" [postage stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/places-of-pride) on the 7th of May. The first-class stamps, worth 44 cents each, are particularly special given that "The Simpsons" is the only television show to be featured as the sole subject of a stamp set while still in prime-time production. Creator and executive producer of "The Simpsons" Matt Groening described the stamps as “the biggest and most *adhesive* honor The Simpsons has ever received." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Stamps Collecting:** Offering unique and modern stamps collection can attract more young people to the hobby and generate interest in the stamp industry. - **Licensed Merchandising:** Collaborating with popular TV shows or movies to offer licensed merchandise such as stamp sets can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Using popular culture icons like The Simpsons to evoke nostalgia in marketing campaigns can attract customers of all age groups. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Stamp Collecting:** The stamp collecting industry can disruptively innovate by collaborating with entertainment sources to offer unique products to younger demographics. - **Entertainment Merchandising:** The entertainment merchandise industry can disruptively innovate by offering new and unique licensed products for popular TV shows or movies. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Businesses across all industries can adopt nostalgia marketing techniques to connect with customers on a personal level and create brand loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Art-Inspired Postal Stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usps-stamp.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-inspired-stamp-collection.md) - [Pop Art Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roy-lichtenstein-stamps.md) - [Thematic Postal Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stamp-releases-for-2025.md) - [Flower-Themed Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowerthemed-stamp-collection.md) - [Photographer-Honoring Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ansel-adams.md) - [Turtles-Inspired Stamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protect-sea-turtles.md) - [Anime-Themed Office Stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/showa-note-pikachu-date-stamps.md) - [Commemorative Baseball-Inspired Stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hank-aaron.md)