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Classic British video games given royal stamp of approval thanks to new stamp collections

Stamp collectors in the UK, it’s time to get your wallet out and your stamp books ready as the Royal Mail has announced a selection of video game stamps based on classic British video games. Games included in the stamp collection includes classics such as Tomb Raider, Worms, and WipEout. Now you’re sending mail with power.

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Available from January 21, 2020, you will be able to purchase these classic British video game stamps in a variety of different ways. Each of the different stamp types can be found on the Royal Mail website and they are well worth a look for the art at least.

Each stamp set features a description from journalist Julian ‘Jaz’ Rignall, detailing each game, characters, and challenges. There are at least 12 stamps to collect, including at least four from the Tomb Raider series. The classic British video game stamps included in the Presentation Pack are as follows:

  • Dizzy
  • Elite
  • Lemmings
  • Micro Machines
  • Populous
  • Sensible Soccer
  • Wipeout
  • Worms
  • Tomb Raider | Atlantean Scion
  • Tomb Raider 3 | Ora Dagger
  • Tomb Raider Chronicles | Philosopher’s Stone
  • Tomb Raider (2013) | Ceremonial Dagger
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