Mint set of four gummed stamps.
Individual stamps included in this set:
$2.30 Time Warp - With its easy-to-follow dance moves, Time Warp often involves exuberant audience participation. This song was originally performed by the ensemble which included writer Richard O’Brien as Riff Raff, who debuted the mysterious ‘Handyman’ in 1973.
$3.60 Frank N Furter - Self-proclaimed "sweet transvestite from Transsexual, Transylvania” Dr Frank-N-Furter is the unmistakably camp antagonist of the Rocky Horror Show. The role was originated by Tim Curry, who is well known for his iconic reprisal in the film adaptation.
$4.30 Brad and Janet - Pure and innocent fiancées Brad and Janet enter a dangerous situation after asking for help at a mysterious castle following a late-night breakdown. The characters are introduced immediately following the show’s prologue with the catchy song Dammit Janet.
$4.90 Rocky - The title character, Rocky is a Frankenstein’s monster in the form of an artificially made muscle man - complete with “blond hair and a tan".
This stamp issue commemorates Aotearoa New Zealand’s connection to the Rocky Horror Show, written by British-New Zealander Richard O’Brien. Click here to find out more.
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| Date of issue: | 7 May 2025 |
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| Number of stamps: | Four gummed |
| Denominations: | $2.30, $3.60, $4.30 & $4.90 |
| Stamps and first day covers designed by: | Chris Jones, Graphetti, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Printer and process: | Brebner Print, Napier by lithography |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours with select foil and overgloss. |
| Stamp size and format: | 25mm x 50mm (vertical) |
| Miniature sheet size and format: | 78mm x 110mm (vertical) |
| First day cover size and format: | 205mm x 120mm (Miniature sheet first day cover vertical, stamp first day cover horizontal) |
| Paper type: | Tullis Russell red phosphor gummed 106gsm |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 20 |
| Perforation gauge: | 14 x 14.4 |
| Special blocks: | Plate/imprint blocks may be obtained by purchasing at least six stamps from a sheet. Barcode blocks are available in A and B formats. |
| Period of sale: | Unless stocks are exhausted earlier, these stamps will remain on sale until 6 May 2026. First day covers will remain on sale until 6 May 2026. |
