R2 D2 Mailbox

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Mind Bender
WASHINGTON - Thirty years ago, in theaters near and far, far away, a movie opened the imaginations of millions, combining the magics of mythology and special effects to launch the "Star Wars" phenomenon.

A star of those films — the brave little robot R2-D2 — is about to take a turn collecting mail as the Postal Service and Lucasfilm Ltd. commemorate that movie launch.

The post office is wrapping mail collection boxes in some 200 cities nationwide in a special covering to look like R2-D2.

It's part of a promotion for a new stamp to be announced March 28, Anita T. Bizzotto, the post office's chief marketing officer, said.

"It's a little teaser for the upcoming announcement and we decided to have a little fun with it," she said.

About 400 mailboxes will be covered to look like the stout droid. "When you look at a mailbox, the resemblance to R2-D2 is too good to pass up," Bizzotto said.

While postal officials would like people to look for these mailboxes and maybe even drop in a letter, Bizzotto urged people not to tamper with them, noting that's a crime.

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On the Net:

U.S. Postal Service: http://www.usps.com

Postal Service's R2-D2 promotion: http://www.uspsjedimaster.com/teaser/index.html
 

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Buzz Bumble

Furry Ewok
Yep, I saw news of these earlier in the week. According to another topic here they're appearing on the streets this week ... and I'll expect quite a few will disappear again not long after (probably to re-appear on eBay). :)
 

RYAN-J

TTM AUTOGRAPH MASTER
It's part of a promotion for a new stamp to be announced March 28, Anita T. Bizzotto, the post office's chief marketing officer, said.

I can't wait to see what the new stamp is going to look like!!

RYAN J.
 
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