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We are often asked, "What is the most expensive stamp you have ever handled?"  The value of an individual stamp can depend on a number of factors, but what is most important to keep in mind is, stamp collecting is a hobby and its true value is not by viewing stamps as an investment vehicle, but as a keepsake that provides a testament to a hobbyist's interests and passions.Why Is it Important to Have  U.S. Classic Stamps in Your Collection?Highly sought after stamps of the early 20th Ce …

The monster classic, King Kong has been featured in films for decades.  New Zealand's presentation pack commemorating the 2005 Peter Jackson Film features stamps and stamps sheets that depict actual scenes from the film.   kgKing Kong (1933): This is the original film that introduced the character of Kong, a colossal gorilla who lives on Skull Island, a mysterious place full of prehistoric creatures. A film crew led by Carl Denham captures Kong and brings him to New York, where he …

PORTUGAL SEAHORSESThe ocean is inhabited by an infinite number of peculiar creatures that sometimes seem to be from another planet or even from the world of mythology. The seahorse, an enigmatic creature that has both intrigued and inspired humanity since its most distant past, is undoubtedly one of these.Two species of seahorse can be found along the Portuguese coast: Hippocampus guttulatus and H. hippocampus. As elsewhere, they form part of the popular culture and identity of the coastal commu …

While not as popular a stamp collecting topic as domestic animals and pets, entomology (the study of insects), has become a focus of many stamp collectors.  An animal is an insect when it has segmented body parts. Insects are quite remarkable creatures and it has been determined that  in the region of 1 million species have been identified, with estimates of the number of unidentified species ranging from 5 million to 8 million.  Insects exist all over the world and survive i …

Pandora is what Earth once was: a pristine world unsullied by technology and the ravages of industry. In order to realise the captivating world of Pandora, director James Cameron and producer Jon Landau shot Avatar: The Way of Water in a number of locations around Aotearoa New Zealand. The new film combines Kiwi landscapes with the industry-leading innovations that Cameron is renowned for.Cutting-edge filmmaking technology is the key that opens the door to telling stories in more immersive and e …