
No. 037
Released: October 2, 2004
Ornament: “The City on the Edge of Forever”
Series: Star Trek: The Original SerieS
Product code: QXI4094
Artist: Anita Marra Rogers
Original retail: $28.00
Dimensions: 3.75” H x 4” W x 2.75“ D
Branding: Keepsake
Material: Styrene
Packaging: Tan front with red top
Magic: Light & Sound
Power source: pigtail
Front box text:
Hallmark
KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
STAR TREK
VOICE MAGIC AND LIGHT
Christmas 20 2004
“THE CITY ON THE EDGE OF FOREVER”
For indoor use only. Pour usage intérieur seulement.
décoration des fêtes
Back box text:
“THE CITY ON THE EDGE OF FOREVER”
When Dr. McCoy accidentally discovers a time portal called the Guardian of Forever, Kirk and Spock must go back in time and try to repair the damage to the flow of history.
This ornament features three excerpts from the episode. Press the pedestal next to the characters to hear the excerpts in random order. Light flickers when the Guardian speaks.
The words spoken by the two crew members and the Guardian are printed inside this box.
Anita Marra Rogers Hallmark Keepsake Artist
HOLIDAY MEMORY CARD ENCLOSED
Use only with standard UL, CUL, or CSA listed or certified miniature light strings using push-in type bulbs, having multiples of 35 bulbs or 50 bulbs in series.
Typical electrical rating 6 volts, 1.2 watts.
Not for use with blinking lights.
Complete display instructions enclosed.
Limited Warranty through 2007 enclosed.
For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. Conque à des fins décoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans.
UL LISTED ELECTRIC ORNAMENT
Handcrafted – Dated 2004
Bottom box text:
Paramount
TM & © 2004 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved.
http://www.startrek.com
Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141
Made in China
QX14094
Circuitry U.S. Pat. No. 4,682,079
Additional information: The first scene based ornament.
Pros: The Guardian of Forever is beautifully recreated in this ornament, with an impressive sculpt and sound clips straight from one of Star Trek’s most iconic episodes. The activation button is cleverly concealed within the stone pillar, adding to the immersive design without compromising aesthetics.
Cons: This ornament is unfortunately known for a common malfunction—a faulty capacitor that tends to overheat and cause the sound feature to fail. The good news? All is not lost. Resourceful fans can find YouTube repair tutorials and even eBay-based restoration services to bring their Guardian back to life.






Quick poll: After 20 years, I think this one is a fine candidate to revisit with the benefits of new technology. Thoughts?
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100%. Too iconic to not be enjoyed.
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