# Vintage Star Wars Stamps Stefan Van Zoggel Star Wars Postage are Out of This World By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-05-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stefan-van-zoggel-star-wars References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/underwire/2012/05/star-wars-stamps/) & [cargocollective](http://cargocollective.com/stefanvanzoggel/star-wars-stamps) "A long, long time ago in a post office far, far away," proclaims the R2D2 postmaster start of the Stefan Van Zoggel Star Wars Stamps. The UK-based artist has created a line of stamps for intergalatic travellers. The series features some great visual landscapes from the movie series. Whether you want a Naboo or Coruscant, fans will surely appreciate the detail of the stamps. Each stamp is valued according to the [Galactic Credit Standard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-orbitkey-desk-mat). Van Zoggel creates a vintage feel for the postage using a charming color palette that makes them almost believable collectible relics of snail mail -- sadly, you would have to be a member of the Galatic Empire to be able to get any real use out of these stamps. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Collectible Postage Stamps:** Opportunity for creating limited edition collectible postage stamps for fans of movies, TV shows, and other popular culture. - **Nostalgia-inspired Artwork:** Opportunity to create artwork inspired by vintage designs and color palettes that evoke feelings of nostalgia. - **Fan Culture Merchandise:** Opportunity to create merchandise that caters to the passionate fan base of popular movies, TV shows, and franchises. ### Who This Affects Most - **Collectibles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for creating limited edition collectibles that cater to niche markets of passionate collectors. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists and designers to tap into the nostalgia trend and create artwork that resonates with audiences. - **Merchandising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for merchandise companies to leverage fan culture and create unique products that appeal to devoted fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Collectible Sci-Fi Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-coins.md) - [Nostalgic Art-Inspired Postal Stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usps-stamp.md) - [Thematic Postal Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stamp-releases-for-2025.md) - [Pop Art Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roy-lichtenstein-stamps.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-inspired-stamp-collection.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Postage Stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-stamps.md) - [Christmas Carols-Inspired Mail Stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-stamp.md) - [Turtles-Inspired Stamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protect-sea-turtles.md)