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075. U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-C

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No. 075
Released: July 11, 2015
Ornament: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-C
Series: Star Trek: The Next Generation
Product code: QXI2499
Artist: Lynn Norton
Original retail: $32.95
Dimensions: 1.375” H x 3” W x 4.625“ L
Branding: Keepsake
Material: Styrene
Packaging: White Box, Red Trim w/ Ornaments
Magic: Light
Power source: (3) LR41 Batteries
Front box text: 
Hallmark KEEPSAKE
magic light
STAR TREK THE NEXT GENERATION
U.S.S. ENTERPRISETH NCC-1701-C STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION™
christmas tree ornament | décoration pour l’arbre de noël
Back box text: 
The fourth Starfleet vessel to bear the name U.S.S. Enterprise, the NCC-1701-C played a crucial role in establishing peace between the United Federation of Planets and the rival Klingon Empire. In the classic Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “Yesterday’s Enterprise” (1990), this Ambassador-class starship entered a temporal rift, providing a view of an alternate reality that transformed Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his crew into bitter and weary warriors in a decades-long conflict between the two space-traveling powers.
Lynn Norton Hallmark Keepsake Artist
Press the button on the ornament to see the Enterprise’s lights illuminate.
BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries included.
MED FOR/FABRIQUE POUR HALLMARK MARKETING COMPANY LLC KANSAS CITY, MO 64141 PRODUCED IN CHINA
artist crafted
Bottom box text:
For decorative use only. Pour usage décoratif seulement.
STARTREK.COM
TM & © 2015 CBS Studios Inc. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved. QXI2499
U.S.A. $32.95
CAN. $39.99
Additional information:
Pros: The best-known of the least-known Enterprises! It’s a welcome addition for completists and a great way to honor a ship with such a pivotal role in Trek lore.
Cons: This pristine version doesn’t match its only on-screen appearance, where it was battle-worn and scarred. Of course, a damaged version might not appeal to everyone either—if only there were a way to showcase both sides of the story.

I can explain! Well, I can at least speak to your contra of the pro et contra. (See? And no one thought my 19 college hours of Latin would pay off.)

When this was in development, I did lobby for battle scarring on the C in stores. The argument against it was presented thusly: Many of these ornaments are purchased as gifts. While a self-purchaser would know why it looked “dirty,” a gift buyer might not know and could pass on the purchase. So we went with the “fresh from Utopia Planitia” version for retail. It took us a couple of years but we finally did set the record straight. 😉

-Kevin Dilmore

75) 2015 U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-C

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The fourth Starfleet vessel to bear the name U.S.S. Enterprise, the NCC-1701-C played a crucial role in establishing peace between the United Federation of Planets and the rival Klingon Empire. In the classic Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “Yesterday’s Enterprise” (1990), this Ambassador-class starship entered a temporal rift, providing a view of an alternate reality that transformed Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his crew into bitter and weary warriors in a decades-long conflict between the two space-traveling powers.

Artist: Lynn Norton

Original Price: $32.95

Lynn Norton…“I had this ship on my short list for years. The ornament has got a kick-ass lighting effect. I know there was some conversation among fans as to our releasing it with a pristine look rather than having some battle damage as depicted in the (TNG) episode “Yesterday’s Enterprise.” My vote was to make it pristine. While I’m thrilled that Star Trek fans like our products, we have to keep the Hallmark shopper in mind as our primary consumer. When you put something in the store that appears battle-damaged, to them, it looks dirty. They don’t know the backstory and in many cases they don’t care as they likely are buying these as a gift for someone who is a fan. That fan will appreciate the detail and pore over it, but at the point of purchase, the buyer needs to be attracted to it. In my mind, I like reserving the battle-damage look for reissues or as event exclusives.” – 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.TWFFh3oy.dpuf

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Bring a science fiction element to your tree this holiday season with this Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-C keepsake ornament from Hallmark.

PRODUCT FEATURES
Replica of the 4th Starfleet vessel with the name U.S.S. Enterprise
Press button to illuminate lights!
Dated 2015
PRODUCT DETAILS
4.625”H x 1.375”W x 3”D
Plastic
Requires 3 LR44 batteries (Included)
Attached hanging loop
Wipe clean