Celebrating 45 Years of Pingu with Special Commemorative Goods and Stamps!

Celebrating Pingu's 45th Anniversary

Pingu, the beloved penguin character created by Swiss filmmaker Otmar Gutmann, is set to celebrate its 45th anniversary in 2025. To commemorate this milestone, Procross Co., Ltd., headquarter in Shinagawa, Tokyo, is collaborating with Japan Post Co., Ltd. to offer a special edition of stamps and original merchandise featuring Pingu dressed as a postal worker. Pre-orders for these items began on May 1, 2025, via the Japan Post's online shop and the official Pingu online store.

Product Highlights

The anniversary collection includes the POSTMAN PINGU™ commemorative frame stamp set, plush toys, and unique date stamps designed to mark this special celebration. With a limited release of the adorable postal worker plush toy, fans have an exclusive opportunity to purchase this unique item. The date stamps are perfect for customizing your notebooks, calendars, and diaries. They can also be used creatively for food labeling, ensuring freshness, with an adjustable mechanism keeping ink clear from the date portion.

Date Stamp Features

The date stamps come in several sizes, including:

- M Size
- L Size
- Oval-shaped

Fans can apply these stamps on sticky notes or diary entries, giving them the ability to personalize their items and celebrations.

Production is handled by Sunbee Co., Ltd., a stamp manufacturer with over 100 years of history in the industry.

For more information, you can visit the sales pages at:

Ordering Period

The order period is from May 1, 2025, to May 31, 2025.

Product Shipping Timeline

Shipping timelines may be subject to change depending on order quantities:

- The commemorative stamp set and date stamps are expected to ship starting July 10, 2025.
- Plush toys and plush toy sets with commemorative stamps are expected to begin shipping on September 28, 2025.

Pricing Information

- Commemorative frame stamp set (10 stamps at ¥85 each): ¥3,000 (tax included)
- Plush toy: ¥3,960
- Plush toy set with commemorative frame stamp: ¥6,600 (tax included)
- M size date stamp: ¥4,620 (tax included)
- L size date stamp: ¥5,940 (tax included)
- Oval-shaped date stamp: ¥6,160 (tax included)

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About Pingu

Pingu first appeared in test film in 1980 and has become a worldwide phenomenon, with TV series broadcast in over 155 countries since 1990. The charming stories of the young penguin Pingu and his friends have resonated with audiences globally, showcasing warmth and humor.

For more details, check out the official Pingu website here and follow them on social media:

This year is not just a celebration of Pingu's legacy but also an invitation for fans to participate in the joy of this memorable occasion!