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Who is ready? The US Postal Service will launch a set of four limited edition SpongeBob Square Pants this summer.
August 1st, “SpongeBob SquarePants” stamps are part of USPS’s Specialty Summer Offer. Two stamps feature Spongebob’s face, one by Spongebob and his best friend Patrick Star, and the other by Spongebob, Patrick, Squidward and Mr. It features Krabs, Sandy Cheeks, Plankton and Gary the Snail. Stamps are eternal stamps. This means it is 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-standing series aired on June 27th. The show can be streamed on Paramount+.
In recent years, several SpongeBob spinoffs have been released, including Paramount’s 2021 “Camp Coral” and “Patrick Star Show.”
When it comes to stamps, there are things you need to know about stamps, such as when and where they can be used.
When will the “Spongebob SquarePants” stamps be available?
USPS Senior Public Relations Officer Albert Lewis told USA Today that limited edition stamps will be available starting August 1st.
Where can I buy “Spongebob SquarePants” stamps?
“Spongebob Squarepants” stamps are available online at retail post office locations nationwide and at USPS stores at stor.usps.com/store/home.
How much does the “Spongebob Squarepants” stamp cost?
Ruiz said a sheet of 16 “Spongebob Squarepants” stamps would cost $12.48.
What other limited edition stamps are available by USPS this summer?
- Stamping on American experiences (July 23): Commemorating USPS’ 250th anniversary with a portrait of Benjamin Franklin in 1847
- 250 years of distribution (July 23): 20 interconnected stamps depicting bird’s-eye views of mail carrier routes through small towns
- Boston 2026 World Stamp Show (August 14): Two stamps resemble vintage sculptures from the old North Church during the American Revolution, the oldest church in Boston, “Midnight Rider”
- Lim Mor (August 16): Pale green lunamos captured in 32 scans of actual butterflies
- William F. Buckley Jr. (September 9): A black and white portrait of William F. Buckley Jr., defined at the forefront of the conservative movement of the mid-20th century.
- Holiday cheers (September 13): Four holiday designs featuring amaryllis flowers, holly wreaths, evergreen branches with fruits, and cardinal perched on mistletoe
- Eli Wiesel (September 17): Part of the American Stamp series honoring Elie Wiesel, a survivor of the Naxi concentration camp. This stamp features a black and white photograph of Wiesel from 1999.
- Winter landscape (September 19): Five winter scenes featuring a red barn in the snow, fresh snow, fences and tall trees stacked with tall trees, cloudy sky, icicles at the sunset, and tall trees covered in houses surrounded by chilly pines.
For more information about 2025 stamps, visit Stampsforever.com/Stamps? Go to year = 2025.
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to correct stamp prices.
Gretacross is a national trend reporter for USA Today. Story ideas? Please email her gcross@usatoday.com.
