042. 2006 Enterprise | Hallmark Star Trek Ornaments

No. 042
Released: July 15, 2006
Ornament: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701
Series: Star Trek: The Original Series
Product code: QXI6215
Artist: Lynn Norton
Original retail: $32.00
Dimensions: 1.35” H x 2.5” W x 5.9” L (3.5” H w/ Stand)
Branding: Keepsake
Material: Styrene
Packaging: white box
Magic: Light and sound
Power source: (3) AA Batteries
Front box text:
Magic Sound and Light
Hallmark KEEPSAKE
STAR TREK™
U.S.S. Enterprise™ NCC-1701
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT WITH DISPLAY STAND DECORATION DES FÊTES ET SOCLE D’APPUI
Back box text:
U.S.S. Enterprise™ NCC-1701
A flagship of Starfleet, U.S.S. ENTERPRISE™ NCC-1701 embarked on its historic five-year mission in 2264. Commanded by Captain James T. Kirk, the STARSHIP ENTERPRISE transported us to the final frontier for unparalleled adventure. During their explorations, the ship and crew introduced us to life on new planets and unimaginable technologies. As an ambassador for Earth and the rest of the United Federation of Planets, the ENTERPRISE gave us an inspiring vision of the future.
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original Star Trek television series with this authentic representation of the first ship “to boldly go where no man has gone before”.”
To see this ornament come to life, place it on the included display stand. Press the button on the back of the stand to hear the theme song from the original TV series and see various lights on the ship illuminated. The lights will automatically turn off after 20 seconds.
Lynn Norton Hallmark Keepsake Artist
BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries not included. Instructions printed inside box.
For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. Conçu à des fins décoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans.
HANDCRAFTED DATED 2006
Bottom box text:
TM, & Paramount Pictures Corp. Star Trek and all related marks are trademarks of Paramount Pictures Corp. All rights reserved.
http://www.startrek.com
Mfd. for/Fabriqué pour Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 Made in China
QX16293
Additional information: 40th anniversary of Star Trek: The Original Series
Pros: Stand allows it to be displayed anywhere all year long.
Cons: Will not light up on tree unless stand is still attached.

A flagship of Starfleet, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 embarked on its historic five-year mission in 2264. Commanded by Captain James T. Kirk, the STARSHIP ENTERPRISE transported us to the final frontier for unparalleled adventure. During their exploration, the ship and crew introduced us to life on new planets and unimaginable technologies. As an ambassador for Earth and the rest of the United Federation of Planets, the ENTERPRISE gave us an inspiring vision of the future.

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original Star Trek television series with this authentic representation of the first ship “to boldly go where no man has gone before.”

To see this ornament come to life, place it on the included display stand. Press the button on the back of the stand to hear the theme song from the original TV series and see various lights on the ship illuminated. The lights will automatically turn off after 20 seconds.

Battery operated. Batteries not included.

Size: 6″ W

Artist: Lynn Norton

Lynn Norton…“Look at the original Enterprise and you see basic geometric shapes. Almost everything on that original ship, I can execute on my miniature lathe and miniature mill. As we start moving through more complex designs, there became fewer and fewer things I could make on the lathe. They became more oval-shaped, there were detailed ridges and recesses that didn’t appear that much on the original Enterprise except for the interior of the nacelles. They added details to the models as time went on.”

“This was my more accurate sculpting of the original ship design. It felt redemptive in that I was able to get it closer to scale. There is a difference in end product versus what I sculpted because of the process to build a master pattern that is used to cut the molds. You end up with process shrinkage and distortion, and in 2006, that didn’t make me happy. The saucer got too thin. They weren’t able to keep the nacelles properly aligned to the center axis. It’s not just us. That’s been a problem for every manufacturer who makes this ship into a consumer product. I just wanted to do something a little different than I had done before.” – See more at: http://www.startrek.com/article/hallmark-sculptor-lynn-norton-on-the-storied-history-of-trek-keepsake-ornaments?ecid=PCID-2617611&pa=affcj#sthash.WiTlgDmq.dpuf