TF.N Contest

Australia Post has produced two in a series of three Star Wars Souvenir Stamp packs.

The first issue was released at Celebration II and is a 25th Anniversary limited edition (5,000) souvenir stamp pack:

• A4 sheet of 10 stamps each with a tab that features a different Star Wars character;
• 10 postcards that feature a different Star Wars character, available only with the stamp pack, packaged in a custom folder;
• each stamp sheet is individually numbered (1/5000, 2/5000, etc.)

The second issue was released in May 2002 and is an Episode II souvenir stamp pack which is sold by Australia Post.

• The Souvenir Stamp Sheet comprises of 10 x 45c Australia and Globe stamps.
• The collectible stamp sheet features Episode II characters: Anakin Skywalker, Padm? Amidala, C-3PO, R2-D2, Count Dooku, Zam Wesell, Jango Fett, Clone Trooper, Mace Windu and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
• The stamps are surrounded by a striking selvage featuring characters from Episode II: Attack of the Clones.

The third issue, a limited edition (10,000) Classic properties issue, will be released to coincide with the Episode II DVD/Video release in late 2002.

CONTEST WINNERS

First Question (Day 1):
Episode II was primarily filmed in what studio?
(Answer: Fox Studios Australia.   Winner: LuvstheBard)

Second Question (Day 2):
In Episode II's diner scene, the "waitress droid" has a nameplate on its chassis with three Aurebesh letters. What does it spell when translated?
(Answer: Flo.   Winner: DarthMike)

Third Question (Day 3):
What former division of Lucasfilm Ltd. was recently spun off as an independent company?
(Answer: THX.   Winner: jcarp19)

Fourth Question (Day 4):
What future Lucasfilm development site was rumored to be haunted earlier this summer?
(Answer: Presidio.   Winner: Peptin)

Fifth Question (Day 5):
In Episode II, the little Bear Clan padawan children Yoda is training in the Jedi Council are called what?
(Answer: Younglings.   Winner: ArieWan_Kenobi)

Newsletter Question (Weekend):
According to Doug Chiang, the Republic Gunship from Episode II was inspired by what real-life vehicle?
(Answer: Helicopter (Hind 24, Soviet).   Winner: Brant)