2024 PMC - Kids Showtime Greats - Babe

2024 Kids’ Showtime Greats: Babe Medallion Cover

This charming Babe Medallion Cover celebrates one of the most beloved films in Australian cinematic history. Released as part of the 2024 Kids’ Showtime Greats series, this cover honours the 1995 international sensation Babe, a film that combined cutting-edge animatronics with a heartwarming story of bravery and breaking boundaries.

Product Overview

This limited-edition release is a nostalgic tribute to the Academy Award-winning film produced by George Miller and filmed in the picturesque Southern Highlands of New South Wales.

• The Medallion: Features a limited-edition medallion depicting the iconic piglet who dared to be a sheepdog. The design captures the spirit of the film, which successfully blended live-action animal performances with Jim Henson’s Creature Shop puppets.
• The Stamp: Includes the corresponding $1.50 stamp from the Kids’ Showtime Greats issue, featuring a high-quality illustration of Babe.
• The Postmark: Individually numbered and postmarked to commemorate the first day of issue, ensuring its status as a verified collectable.
• Limited Production: This release is strictly limited to a mintage of 3,000 units. Please note that individual serial numbers will differ from those shown in listing images.

Cinematic Legacy

Babe was a global phenomenon, winning an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects and a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture. The film featured a stellar cast, including James Cromwell and Magda Szubanski, with voice performances by Hugo Weaving and Miriam Margolyes. Beyond its technical achievements and Nigel Westlake's memorable score, the film had a profound cultural impact; it inspired actor James Cromwell to become a vegan and encouraged audiences worldwide to view farm animals with new-found empathy.

Technical Details

• Issue Series: Kids' Showtime Greats
• Filming Location: Robertson, NSW
• Production Limit: 3,000

Condition Note

As this item is now two years old, please be aware that the cover may exhibit light wear consistent with careful handling and storage. This can include minor corner bumps or light surface marks on the pictorial envelope, which are common for authentic medallion covers of this age.