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Asking AI for Star Trek Ornament Ideas (Annotated by Kevin Dilmore)

Here is ChatGPT’s list of ten Star Trek ornament ideas:

Kevin Dilmore: Ohhh, you knew I wasn’t going to pass this post up. Okay, let’s see . . . 

1. USS Enterprise in Holiday Lights: 
Imagine the iconic starship adorned with festive lights.

KD: You likely know just how close we all came to getting this back in 1991.

2. Spock’s Logic-Tree Decoration:
A logical twist on traditional Christmas tree ornaments inspired by Spock.

2. I fail to see how an organizational tool for diagramming all possible causes of a failure event might assist in celebrating a nodal event observed by adherents to a religion.

-Kevin Dilmore

3. Tribble Carolers:
Tiny tribbles dressed in caroler attire singing holiday tunes.

KD: Hmm. I do know a few sound engineers very capable of tuning tribble trills to fit the carol of your choice. So, what do you want to hear? Jingle Fuzz? We Three Kingons? I Saw Mommy Kissing Cyrano Jones?

4. Data’s Ornament Collection:
A set of ornaments replicating various artifacts Data collects during Christmas.

KD: You know, you say this, and it’s all fun and games until Data hangs his hologram of Tasha Yar on the tree and it’s The Needs of the Many all over again. Next.

5. Klingon Battle Sleigh:
A humorous twist with a Klingon-style sleigh equipped for battle.

KD: Okay, yeah. I’m totally on board for this one.

6. Captain Picard’s Earl Grey Tea Cup:
A tea cup ornament with a miniature version of Captain Picard’s favorite beverage.

KD: Only if we make it a series with Romulan ale, raktajino, kanar, and Slug-o-Cola.

7. Holodeck Winter Wonderland:
A scene capturing a snowy holiday setting within the Star Trek holodeck.

KD: I’m in but it’s going to be this scene from “The Practical Joker.

8. Borg Assimilated Snowman:
A snowman ornament with Borg assimilation elements.

KD: Let me finish my lyrics to “Frosty the Borg Queen” and if I still like them, I’ll consider pitching it.

9. Romulan Ale Toasting Glasses:  
Elegant ornaments resembling Romulan Ale glasses raised for a festive toast.

KD: See #6 above.

10. Transporter Room Christmas Miracle:
An ornament showcasing characters beaming in holiday presents.

KD: Nope. No way. I signed aboard Hallmark to help make Christmas tree ornaments and I won’t have their atoms scattered back and forth across space by that gadget.

The list is certainly all over the place but we can all agree a Klingon Battle Sleigh would be…honorable.

KD: Hey, look! It’s an AI Keepsake Ornament! You can get it on eBay maybe.

In all sincerity, I wish each one of you out there the happiest of holiday seasons, and I remain so very grateful for your friendship and support of our efforts to bring a little more joy and happy memories to your celebrations.

Signed Uhura Gold Available

eBay item number: 386437439434

Hallmark 2009 SDCC Star Trek Uhura GOLD UNIFORM Ornament Signed By Nichelle Nichols. 
Signed by Nichelle Nichols at Florida Supercon Miami Convention Center, July 6, 2014.
It is one of only 450 made. THE NEW OWNER WILL BE PART OF THE 450 CLUB!  Signed on the actual ornament. All original packaging. Has been handled for autograph and returned to box with original packaging immediately. 

HallmarkStarTrekOrnament.com is not affiliated with this sale.

Update:

Dream Books 1991-2023

Here are all of the Dream Book pages that Star Trek ornaments have graced. Print advertisements for the years 1992-1994 are shown when those ornaments were not featured in the Dream Book.

Hallmark Star Trek Display #507

“this thing has definitely been hanging on every single christmas tree i ever had growing up…pretty sure my dad (big star trek fan: shocker) bought it in the early 90s. kinda corny and cheesy amongst all the christmas-y and sentimental ornaments on the tree, but it wouldnt feel like christmas at my parents house if i didnt see this thing hiding on the tree somewhere.” –@trionfare on X

What is the difference between Keepsake and non-Keepsake ornaments?

Keepsake Ornaments  
Keepsakes come in a logoed box with the word “Keepsake” below the Hallmark name.
Keepsake ornaments are dated.
Keepsake ornaments include Storytellers, Limited Quantity, continuing series, licensed characters, convention and member exclusive, and personalized ornaments.
Many feature “magic” like sound, light, or motion.
Keepsakes offer a new model line each year.

Other Hallmark branded ornaments are available in many themes, perfect for gift giving. Hallmark branded ornaments include Signature, Tree Trimmers, and licensed resin.

Signature ornaments
Made of premium material such as porcelain or metal.
Include a gift box.

Tree Trimmers
Made of a variety of materials including metal, plastic, and fabric.
Do not include a box.

Licensed resin; also referred to as Red Box ornaments
Include licensed characters.
Made of resin.
Originally presented in a red box.
Do not include the Keepsake logo.