USPS is releasing 'SpongeBob SquarePants' stamps: How to get them
Available Aug. 1, the "SpongeBob SquarePants" stamps are a part of the USPS' specialty summer offerings. Two of the stamps feature SpongeBob's face, one features SpongeBob and his best friend Patrick Star, and the other features SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, Sandy Cheeks, Plankton and Gary the Snail. The stamps are Forever Stamps, meaning they are not associated with a price and can be used forever.
"SpongeBob SquarePants," created by Stephen Hillenburg, debuted in 1999. The 16th season of the long-running series aired on June 27. The show is available to stream on Paramount+.
In recent years, several SpongeBob spinoffs have been released, including Paramount's "Kamp Koral" in 2021, which follows a young SpongeBob and his friends at a summer camp, and "The Patrick Star Show" also in 2021 on Nickelodeon.
Here's what to know about the stamps, including when and where they'll be available and for how much.
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When will the 'SpongeBob SquarePants' stamps be available?
The limited-edition stamps will be available starting Aug. 1, USPS Senior Public Relations Representative Albert Ruiz told USA TODAY.
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Where can you buy the 'SpongeBob SquarePants' stamps?
The "SpongeBob SquarePants" stamps will be available at retail post office locations across the country and online on the USPS store at store.usps.com/store/home.
How much will the 'SpongeBob SquarePants' stamp cost?
A sheet of 16 "SpongeBob SquarePants" stamps will cost $16, Ruiz said.
What other limited-edition stamps is the USPS offering this summer?
To learn more about the 2025 stamps, visit stampsforever.com/stamps?year=2025.
Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@usatoday.com.
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