Category Archives: 138. 2026 Shuttlecraft Galileo
How Does the ‘26 Galileo Stack Up with the ‘92?

1992 Shuttlecraft Galileo
Scale: 1:75
Lights: Yes
Sound: Spock’s Holiday greeting.
Power Source: Light string or Legacy Cord
Dimensions: 2.3” W x 1.25” H x 3.5” L
Original MSRP: $24.00 (2026 Inflation Adjustment: $57.33)
2026 Shuttlecraft Galileo NCC-1701/7
Scale: 1:53
Lights: No
Sound: Spock’s Holiday greeting and dialogue from (TOS) “The Galileo Seven”.
Power Source: (2) LR 44 Batteries
Dimensions: 3.25” W x 1.75” H x 5” L
Original MSRP: $42.99
2026 Hallmark Ornament Premiere Initial Impressions




The Galileo is back! This time, the shuttlecraft features screen-accurate proportions, making the flattened 1992 version look noticeably dated by comparison. The new sculpt has a much beefier, more substantial appearance that better captures the look of the original filming miniature. Best of all, hearing Spock’s voice once again deliver his iconic Christmas greeting is nothing short of spectacular.


The Enterprise-G features a much shinier finish than the metal Enterprise released in 2018, and the bold black registry markings stand out beautifully against the silver hull. The overall presentation is striking and gives the ornament a more refined appearance. It may even rank higher than last year’s Enterprise-G among collectors.


The Cerritos’ bright, distinctive color scheme does not disappoint. Its vibrant appearance helps it stand out among the rest of the fleet, making it an eye-catching addition to any Star Trek ornament display. Hopefully, Hallmark will revisit the design in future years with repaints featuring the red and blue accent variations seen throughout the series.

Hallmark dictates in-store ornament placement through standardized planograms provided to Gold Crown stores. These visual merchandising guides group ornaments by category, designate special displays for Magic ornaments, and specify product placement intended to maximize visibility and encourage browsing.
Regrettably, the 2026 Star Trek ships were assigned to the top row of the Sci-Fi & Heroes display more than 6½ feet above the floor. At that height, most shoppers could only easily see the undersides of the ships, making it difficult to appreciate their sculpted details from a normal viewing angle.

Fortunately, the U.S.S. Enterprise-G also appeared on the table-height Pop Culture display, giving at least one of the year’s Star Trek ornaments far greater visibility.
2026 Shuttlecrafts Audio

Audio 1 from (TOS) “The Galileo Seven” (Season 1, Episode 16)
SCOTT: Mister Spock!
MEARS: What happened?
SCOTT: He jettisoned the fuel and ignited it.
BOMA: We need that fuel to maintain orbit. Are you out of your mind?
SPOCK: Perhaps, Mister Boma.
SCOTT: A distress signal? It’s like sending up a flare. Mister Spock, that was a good gamble. Perhaps it was worth it.
MCCOY: It may be the last action you’ll ever take, Mister Spock, but it was all human.
SPOCK: Totally illogical. There was no chance.
MCCOY: That’s exactly what I mean.
Audio 2 from 1992 Galileo Hallmark Ornament
SPOCK: Shuttlecraft to Enterprise. Shuttlecraft to Enterprise. Spock here. Happy holidays. Live long and prosper.

Audio from (TOS) “The Doomsday Machine” (Season 2, Episode 6)
DECKER: Shuttlecraft to Enterprise. Decker here.
SPOCK: Commodore, I must insist that you return to the ship.
DECKER: You said it yourself, Spock. There is no way to blast through the hull of that machine, so I’m going to take this thing right down its throat.
KIRK: This is Kirk. Matt, you’ll be killed.
DECKER: I’ve been prepared for death ever since I, ever since I killed my crew.
SPOCK: You cannot succeed, Commodore. Your only logical alternative is to return to the ship.
KIRK: Matt, you’re a starship commander. That makes you a valuable commodity. We need you, your experience, your judgment. Matt!
Two Weeks Until Hallmark Ornament Premiere!

2026 Trek Ornaments Preview by Treksploration
A rather unflattering preview from Treksploration with a bit of ignorance thrown in for good measure.
Pittsburgh’s Trek Chat Discusses 2026 Releases
138. 2026 Shuttlecraft Galileo NCC-1701/7







Star Trek™: The Original Series Shuttlecraft Galileo NCC-1701/7 Ornament With Sound – $42.99
About this product
“Shuttlecraft to Enterprise. Shuttlecraft to Enterprise. Spock here. Happy Holidays. Live long and prosper.” The Shuttlecraft Galileo NCC-1701/7 makes a return trip to holiday décor everywhere with this new Christmas tree ornament featuring the iconic spaceship. Press the button to hear the exclusive message recorded by Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock for the 1992 Hallmark ornament of the same design, plus dialogue and sound effects from the “Star Trek: The Original Series” episode “The Galileo Seven.” Battery operated.
Details
Dimensions: 3.25 x 1.75 x 5
Material: Plastic ornament with hanger attachment.
Count: One 2026 Hallmark Keepsake Christmas tree ornament in gift box.
Sound: Ornament plays dialogue and sound effects from the “Star Trek: The Original Series” episode “The Galileo Seven” and an original message recorded for the 1992 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament.
Battery/Power source: Requires two (2) alkaline LR44 replaceable button batteries (included).
Item number: 5QXI1376
Available July 11, 2026
Audio:
SCOTT: Mister Spock!
MEARS: What happened?
SCOTT: He jettisoned the fuel and ignited it.
BOMA: We need that fuel to maintain orbit. Are you out of your mind?
SPOCK: Perhaps, Mister Boma.
SCOTT: A distress signal? It’s like sending up a flare. Mister Spock, that was a good gamble. Perhaps it was worth it.
MCCOY: It may be the last action you’ll ever take, Mister Spock, but it was all human.
SPOCK: Totally illogical. There was no chance.
MCCOY: That’s exactly what I mean.
SPOCK: Shuttlecraft to Enterprise. Shuttlecraft to Enterprise. Spock here. Happy holidays. Live long and prosper.
Initial Comparisons of the Galileos: 1992 vs 2026
How does the new Galileo compare to the original? Let’s take a look based off the recently released images and descriptions of the new Galileo. Obviously, the new Galileo eliminates the pigtail power cord of the 90’s for batteries. The 1992 Galileo featured lighting effects in the forward windows, while the 2026 version appears to forgo lights. Both ornaments include Spock’s iconic holiday message. Yay!!! The 2026 will have additional audio from the TOS episode. Where the 2026 shuttlecraft truly stands apart is in its sculpt, which is far more accurate. Yet it appears the paint scheme, on the underside and warp drive nacelles, reflects a more screen accurate gray tone on the 1992 shuttlecraft, while the 2026 Galileo has a more uniform color throughout.





2026 Hallmark Dream Book
2026 Ornaments Announced!

This is the ornament I am most excited for in 2026. It features a more accurate sculpt than the 1992 Galileo, now paired with episode audio and the original Leonard Nimoy Galileo dialogue that many of us can recite by heart. Let’s introduce a whole new generation to “Shuttlecraft to Enterprise. Shuttlecraft to Enterprise. Spock here. Happy holidays. Live long and prosper.”

The 2026 metal U.S.S. Enterprise G from Star Trek: Picard follows in the footsteps of 2018’s metal U.S.S. Enterprise. Here’s hoping it is not the last addition to the metal fleet.

Fans have been clamoring for the U.S.S. Cerritos since it first appeared on Star Trek: Lower Decks six years ago. This marks the first ship from the animated series, but the third overall ornament release. The line previously included 2023’s Badgey two pack and 2025’s Boimler and Mariner.

Majel Barrett’s Christine Chapel was never immortalized as an ornament, but Jess Bush’s Star Trek: Strange New Worlds version will debut in 2026. Women of Trek have seen strong representation in recent years from Hallmark, with releases including 2024 Beverly Crusher, 2025 Hologram Janeway, 2025 Guinan, 2025 Beckett Mariner, and 2025 Seven of Nine.

And check this one out! A 3-D scene inspired by the infamous 1968 AMT “Mr. Spock” model kit. It recreates Spock in his rocky alien diorama, phaser in hand, facing off against the three headed creature.

