Category Archives: 139. 2026 U.S.S. Cerritos

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.

139. 2026 U.S.S. Cerritos

Star Trek™: Lower Decks U.S.S. Cerritos Ornament – $33.99

About this product

“Low-er-Decks! Low-er-Decks!” Channel the familiar chant from the animated television series “Star Trek: Lower Decks” when you hang this Christmas tree ornament. The fun design features the U.S.S. Cerritos, the California-class starship often tasked by Starfleet with less-important, second-contact (but no less appreciated by fans) missions.

Details

Dimensions: 3.25 x 1.25 x 5.5

Material: Plastic ornament with hanger attachment.

Count: One 2026 Hallmark Keepsake Christmas tree ornament in gift box.

Item number: 5QXI1396

Available July 11, 2026

2026 Ornaments Announced!

Shuttlecraft Galileo NCC-1701/7, Retail: $42.99. Available in July.

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.”

U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-G, Retail: $42.99. Available in July.

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.

U.S.S. Cerritos, Retail: $33.99. Available in July.

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.

Nurse Christine Chapel, Retail $23.99. Available in October.

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.

“Space Serpent Attack!”, Retail $36.99. Available in October.

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.