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018. Runabout – U.S.S. Rio Grande

No. 018
Released: August 1999
Ornament: Runabout – U.S.S. Rio Grande
Series: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Product code: QXI7593
Artist: Lynn Norton
Original retail: $24.00
Dimensions: 1.125” H x 2.625” W x 4.25“ L
Branding: Keepsake
Material: Styrene
Packaging: Red box with gold trim
Magic: Light & Sound
Power source: Pigtail
Front box text:  
Hallmark
KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
FEATURES WORF’S VOICE, LIGHT
STAR TREK DEEP SPACE NINE™
Runabout-U.S.S. Rio Grande
MAGIC 
Back box text:
A unique ornament-The runabout U.S.S. Rio Grande, assigned to space station Deep Space Nine in the Alpha Quadrant, is beaming a greeting to Earth. You’ll hear the voice of Strategic Operations Officer Worf T™ (Michael Dorn). Worf is the first Klingon™ to serve in Starfleet. Here are his words:
“I wish you a most honorable holiday. Qapla’!” (The expression Qapla’! is the Klingon way of wishing you “Success!”)
To hear Worf speak, press button on bottom of ornament. The message will play through one time and stop automatically.
Lights on the warp engines of the runabout glow constantly. 
Use only with standard U.L.-listed miniature light strings of 2.5-, 3.5-, or 6-volt push-in type bulbs. Plug into any socket on the light string. 
Not for use with blinking lights. 
Complete display instructions enclosed. 
Limited Warranty through 2002 enclosed.
UL
LISTED ELECTRIC ORNAMENT
Sculpted by Lynn Norton
For decorative use only. Not for young children.
Handcrafted – Stardated 1999 
Bottom box text:
TM & © 1999 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved. STAR TREK and related marks are trademarks of Paramount Pictures. Hallmark authorized user. Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 Ornament Made in China Circuitry U.S. Pat. No. 4,682,079
QX17593 
Pros: Wonderfully detailed with even better lights. One of the best looking ships when illuminated on your tree.
Cons: Worf’s holiday greeting is similar to Spock’s Galileo message without the charm.

18) 1999 Runabout U.S.S. Rio Grande

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Original Retail:  $24.00

Artist:  Lynn Norton

Novelty:  String light and sound

Box Text:  A unique ornament – The runabout U.S.S. Rio Grande assigned to space station Deep Space Nine in the Alpha Quadrant, is beaming a greeting to Earth.  You’ll hear the voice of Strategic Operations Officer Worf (Michael Dorn).  Worf is the first Klingon to serve in Starfleet.  Here are his words:  “I wish you a most honorable holiday.  Qapla’!” (The expression Qapla’! is the Klingon way of wishing you “Success!”) To hear Worf speak, press button on bottom of ornament.  The message will play through one time and stop automatically.

Serial #:  QXI7593