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The Royal Mail by issuing a new set of 14 stamps celebrating the hit Netflix science-fiction series

The main collection features 10 stamps depicting key characters from across the show’s five-series run. Five designs represent the “Rightside Up” – the real world – set against a red background, while five depict the alternate dimension known as the “Upside Down”, shown in blue. Each vertical pair of stamps corresponds to a specific series, beginning with the two left-hand stamps from the first series.

When viewed under ultraviolet light, the stamps reveal hidden imagery, including iconic logos from the programme.

David Gold, Director of External Affairs & Policy at Royal Mail, said: “We’re thrilled to celebrate Stranger Things with this striking stamp collection. Each design captures the essence of the series – from its unforgettable characters to the eerie imagery that has gripped audiences worldwide – making this a true tribute to one of modern television’s most popular shows.”

The typeface used for the 1st Class stamp value also mirrors the distinctive font associated with the series.

A further four stamps appear in a miniature sheet, featuring an illustration of the show’s four central friends riding their signature 1980s-style bicycles.

Royal Mail collaborated with British artist Kyle Lambert on the designs. Lambert created posters for each series of Stranger Things, with his work appearing on billboards, merchandise, comic books and international advertising campaigns linked to the franchise.

Set in the 1980s, Stranger Things follows the residents of the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, whose lives are disrupted by a hostile parallel world known as the Upside Down.

Since its debut on Netflix in July 2016, the series has attracted a global fanbase and record viewing figures, winning numerous awards and made stars of its young cast - including Brit Millie Bobby Brown.

The fifth and final series launched on 27 November 2025 and concluded on New Year’s Day, and is available exclusively on Netflix.

The stamps and a range of associated collectible products are available to pre-order from Tuesday 6 January via Royal Mail’s website and by telephone. A presentation pack containing all 14 stamps is priced at £24.70, with the collection going on general sale from 13 January.