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From dream house to post office: Barbie gets her own stamps
The Forever stamps will show Barbie in 10 careers across six decades and debut at the National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention.
- The U.S. Postal Service announced Friday it will release a commemorative Barbie stamp set this summer in collaboration with Mattel Inc., featuring the iconic doll dressed for 10 different careers across six decades.
- Collaborating with Mattel, USPS art director Ethel Kessler approached the project "with a spirit of fun," incorporating the brand's signature "Barbie Pink" to evoke joy and imaginative play.
- To accommodate each doll's career attire, the agency employed a rarely used format one-third taller than standard stamps. These Forever stamps equal the current $0.78 First-Class Mail 1-ounce price.
- The commemorative stamps will debut July 11 at the 2026 National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention in Austin, Texas, drawing enthusiasts from across the country for the annual gathering.
- Created by Mattel in 1959 as "The Original Teenage Fashion Model," Barbie has represented more than 250 careers during her 65-year history, with designs aiming to encourage fans to "dream big.
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USPS Honors Barbie’s 250 Careers with New Set
U.S. Postal Service will release Barbie commemorative Forever stamps July 11, 2026, during the National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention in Austin. The set features the 1959-introduced doll in 10 iconic careers using a rare taller format and signature Barbie Pink. Designs preliminary.
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