[bluepxl]

Get off your asses, you lazy Photoshoppers!

alright, fine! be that way!

[40 Fl. oz.]

damn those are some fuglies...

[cstaylor]

Where'd you get the stamp filter... is that freely available? Or did you just do it with a layer?

[bluepxl]

now free with each stamp you buy, a limited edition BOB SAPP stamp!:



hehehe

[GuyJean]

Lord, what is it with kids these days? They think you need a filter for everything.

Well, kick down the layer!
GJ

[GuyJean]

No one on FARK begs for layers.

Um, this aint FARK, and I didn't say 'please'.

That 'even better link' is COOL! Thanks!

GJ

[Taro Toporific]

Zipang! VS real Japan

[bejiita]

*Bump*

Now available in the U.S.

http://photo.stamps.com/

Only US$16.99 for twenty 37 cent stamps.

[Taro Toporific]

Now available in the U.S.
http://photo.stamps.com/

My X-mas cards are now ready....

[bejiita]

Haha, I guess you've beaten that pesky U.S. postal requirement that you have to be dead before they place you on a stamp.

Oh wait, you've died already and you came back to life so you've met their requirement.

[bejiita]

I'm sending my donation to the SPCA with this one:

[GargoyleTS]

Update:

Fresh from the AP via Yahoo: Home Photo-Stamp Experiment Canceled

"LOS ANGELES - The U.S. Postal Service has canceled a brief experiment that allowed ordinary people to make postage stamps using images of their dogs, babies and even, it turned out, outlaws such as the Unabomber."

Read the article for more info, but basically Stamps are not a valid media for freedom of expression in the US. Jerks!

[Kuang_Grade]

Even before the controversy, this was a limited time test of the product idea, with a set end date (despite the vendor's self interested plea that it continue). Given the rather conservative and timid bent of the USPS, this was a rather bold step for them. When ever they try something new, they unusually get a ton of shit or people demanding

[Kuang_Grade]

http://news.com.com/Personalized+stamps+make+a+comeback/2100-1038_3-5685524.html

On Tuesday, the U.S. Postal Service announced that it is starting the second phase of a pilot program that would allow companies to sell customized postage stamps. This phase of the program will last a year, after which the agency will determine if it will continue allowing these stamps to be sold.

Customized postage allows people to personalize postage with digital pictures or images. The Postal Service initially tested the concept last year for six weeks. More than 2.7 million pieces of customized postage were sold during that period, said Joanne Veto, a spokeswoman for the Postal Service.

"The initial test we did showed a lot of interest," she said. "Now we want to see if that level of interest can be sustained over a longer period of time."

While people were definitely interested in the offering, Veto admitted that the initial pilot wasn't without problems. Some Internet pranksters ordered stamps featuring images of controversial figures, including Ted Kaczynski, Jimmy Hoffa and Slobodan Milosevic.

"Some people pushed the limits of the concept," Veto added. "We learned a lot from the initial testing phase, and we are taking measures to ensure that doesn't happen again. That is why one of the biggest criteria for vendors applying to be a part of this next phase of the program is proving they have a screening process for the images."

Veto said vendors are responsible for screening images that are used on the stamps and making sure that they comply with all copyright laws and Postal Service regulations. For example, users must own the copyright to all images used, and the images cannot be inflammatory or encourage people to commit unlawful acts. Images must also be free of advertising.

Vendors are expected to reject any images that do not adhere to these policies.

So far, the Postal Service has authorized three companies to participate in the pilot program, including Stamps.com, which was involved in the initial test, Endicia and Pitney Bowes.

Customized stamps are also a hit overseas. WeStampU, based in Germany, launched a service earlier this month that enables people to upload their own digital images to be used as a stamp on a postcard generated from its Web site.

[Kuang_Grade]

They've continued this now and have added some selected images from various sources, including the Library of Congress...which includes some public service posters from the 30's and 40's (but unfortunately none of the really good US WWII posters)
http://www.zazzle.com

[Mulboyne]

The Asahi reports this (Japanese).



The Post Office is introducing a new "frame stamp" service from September which is more like the service available in America and Canada rather than the current photo-stamp deal. 1200 yen for ten 80 yen stamps although it will take around three weeks. The Post Office will mail the stamps to you, presumably without actually using one of them. This looks like another good option for a gimmick Japan gift. Even better if anyone actually sent letters these days.