USPS Unveils New Barbie Stamps: What to Know
The United States Postal Service (USPS) will release a new set of commemorative Barbie stamps on July 11, 2026, during the National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention in Austin, Texas. The stamps will feature Barbie in 10 different career outfits, reflecting her cultural impact and representation of over 250 professions since 1959. Designed by USPS art director Ethel Kessler in collaboration with Mattel, the stamps use a taller-than-usual format and vibrant 'Barbie Pink' coloring.
- ▪The Barbie stamps will highlight 10 iconic careers the doll has represented throughout her history.
- ▪The stamps will be released on July 11, 2026, at the National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention in Austin, Texas.
- ▪They are Forever stamps, meaning they will remain valid for First-Class mail regardless of future price changes.
- ▪The stamp design uses a rare, one-third taller format to accommodate detailed illustrations of Barbie’s career outfits.
- ▪Ethel Kessler of the USPS collaborated with Mattel on the designs, using bright colors centered around 'Barbie Pink.'
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By Emma MarsdenFreelance News ReporterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced a new commemorative stamp release set to launch this summer, celebrating Barbie with a collection featuring the doll across multiple iconic careers throughout its history.The set will showcase Barbie dolls dressed for 10 different professions, highlighting the character’s long-standing cultural influence and evolving representation in popular culture.
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