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The 50th Anniversary 2010 Mystery is Solved

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As you may have seen, Hallmark’s 50th Anniversary weekly retrospective highlights an ornament from each year since 1973. A couple of weeks ago the year 2010 was missed which prompted an unofficial substitute 2010 honoree. Hallmark’s Kevin Dilmore has since reached out with the official ornament that was intended for 2010 representation.

“Well, I tracked down the issue on the 2010 Flashback Friday post! I’ve learned that a technical error on our social posting platform caused us to miss the Sept. 29 posting for 2010. HOWEVER, I have permission to share with you the post that didn’t make it. (There are no plans to post this one out of order.)” -Kevin Dilmore

Happy #Keepsake50th! Here’s another #FlashbackFriday: Who will you be under the mistletoe with this Christmas? Santa will undoubtedly be with Mrs. Claus at their Kissmas Cottage in Kringleville (after making his deliveries, of course). This first-in-series ornament was designed by beloved Keepsake Artist Ken Crow (retired). Ken added a special lever at the bottom you can move to see the couple smooching. Mwah!

The absence of any Star Trek ornaments in Hallmark’s retrospective has been a little disappointing but Amok Time represented proudly for about 24 hours.

Complete Line of 2023 Hallmark Star Trek Ornaments Available in Stores Friday

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Star Trek™: Lower Decks Badgey Ornaments, Set of 2
$19.99

Star Trek™: The Next Generation “Relics” Ornament With Sound
$34.99

Star Trek™ U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 Tabletop Decoration w/ Light and Sound
$129.99

Mini Star Trek™ Captain Kirk Ornament, 1.69″
$9.99

Mini Star Trek™ U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 Ornament, 0.035″
$10.99

Star Trek™: The Next Generation Data’s Ode to Spot Ornament With Sound $22.99

Star Trek™ The Hand of Apollo Ornament
$29.99

Data and Spot Showing Up in Stores

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The Data’s Ode to Spot ornament is beginning to show up in stores. Although the ornament is still out of stock online, Hallmark has an easy way to find out if it is at your local store. Simply enter your zip code you can find out availability and quantities.

Check in to see if the 2023 Next Generation ornament is available near you.

Click on CHECK NEARBY STORES
Enter in zip code

See Hallmark’s 2023 SDCC Booth

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Images of the Hallmark Booth at SDCC show a display of the 2023 lineup of ornaments. The Hand of Apollo is in stores now and Data’s Ode to Spot which expected later this month. The other ornaments on display are due in stores in October: Badgey, “Relics”and U.S.S. Enterprise Tabletop. Also on display is the Enterprise/Delta metal ornament available the past two years as a Walmart exclusive. Not displayed were the Enterprise and Kirk miniature ornaments also due in October.

Images by @dveese on Twitter

2024 Hallmark Sneak Peeks at SDCC Tomorrow

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Saturday July 22, 2023 12:00pm – 1:00pm PDT 
Room 28DE

Hallmark has connected your favorite memories to iconic characters from movies, television, and comics in products for decades. Christine Taylor (licensing creative manager) and Kurt Gaulke (art director, keepsake ornaments) share a peek behind the curtain with this year’s Keepsake Ornaments, itty bittys plush characters, gift products, and more. Expect some sneak peeks, a Q&A, and a chance to win prizes!

There has been no confirmation that any Star Trek ornaments will be included in the sneak peeks but it had been common practice at SDCC pre-COVID.

Data’s Ode to Spot Delayed

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If you visited your local Hallmark for the Ornament Premiere you may have noticed a lack of Datas and Spots on the shelves.

After exploring three stores worried that there had been a run on a synthetic intelligence android-lifeforms and their feline pets it seems the 2023 Data’s Ode to Spot ornament has been delayed to late July.

Supply-chain issues remain a thing, friends. I have been crossing my fingers for these to make it to stores in time for this very exciting weekend but it just wasn’t to be. I hope that those of you who already have made it to Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Premiere at least have had a chance to see and hear this ornament for yourself in person. Thanks for your patience!

Kevin Dilmore

Two Trek Ornaments Available this Weekend!!

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (July 11, 2023) – Hallmark is excited to put an extra-spirited spin on holiday cheer as it blends a milestone anniversary with the fan-favorite Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Premiere event, July 15-23. This year’s celebration features more than 250 new Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments and exclusive artist signing events at select Hallmark Gold Crown Stores.

The 2023 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Premiere event is the first opportunity to shop a majority of the new Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments and discover something unique for everyone who celebrates significant milestones and special memories made throughout this year.

Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments will be available to shop online and at Hallmark Gold Crown Stores nationwide beginning July 15. Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Club members can enjoy early in-store shopping on July 14. Exclusive artist signing events will be hosted at select Hallmark Gold Crown Stores, July 21-22, allowing guests to meet with Hallmark Keepsake Artists and learn about the inspiration behind the designs of their most-cherished ornaments. Learn more about the artist signing events and find one near you at Hallmark.com.

-Hallmark Press Release


Star Trek™ The Hand of Apollo Ornament

Regular price $29.99

Available July 15, 2023

Product Details

Stardate 3468.1—Near the planet Pollux III, the “U.S.S. Enterprise” is held dead in space by a massive energy field shaped as a human hand. Captain Kirk and the Enterprise crew find themselves captives of a being who claims to be the Greek god Apollo. This Christmas tree ornament depicts the iconic opening scene from the original “Star Trek” series episode “Who Mourns for Adonais?” For an otherworldly display, insert the bulb of a standard miniature light string through the rubber grommet on the ornament to create a special lighting effect.

  • Key Features: Attaches to a light string for optional lighting effect.
  • Additional Details: Artist crafted by Jake Angell. Plastic Christmas tree ornament.
  • Includes: One 2023 Keepsake Ornament in gift box for easy gift giving, preservation and storage.
  • Size Approx.: 3.88 x 1.96 x 5.57

Star Trek™: The Next Generation Data’s Ode to Spot Ornament With Sound

Regular price $22.99

Available July 15, 2023

Product Details

“O Spot, the complex levels of behavior you display connote a fairly well-developed cognitive array.” A poetic musing to a beloved pet cat as only the android Data could compose—and then recite aloud to his “U.S.S. Enterprise” crewmates as seen in “Schisms,” an episode of “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” Add vivid verse to your holiday with this Christmas tree ornament that plays dialogue from the show (battery-operated).

  • Key Features: Press the button on the Magic Sound ornament to hear dialogue from the show.
  • Additional Details: Plastic Christmas tree ornament.
  • Includes: One 2023 Keepsake Ornament in gift box for easy gift giving, preservation and storage. Requires two (2) LR44 replaceable batteries (included).
  • Size Approx.: 2.62 x 5.2 x 2.08

Due in stores October 14, 2023:

116) 2023
”Relics”
117) 2023
Enterprise Tabletop
118) 2023
Badgey (2 pack)
119) 2023
U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701
120) 2023
Captain Kirk

Sixth Packaging Variant of Spock, Quog Ornament

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I would like to thank Eric M. who sent in photos of a sixth version of Spock, Quog ornament packaging (2HCM2165) that was completely unknown to me. The box is dated 2018 and, like the other red boxes of that year, it features Spock’s head in the lower left corner of the packaging.

The cardboard packaging is most similar to 2018’s 2HCM4087 ornament but the vacuum-formed plastic is noticeably different with a portion specifically designed to house Spock’s right hand.

085c. 2018 Spock Head Red Box (2HCM2165)

Below are the other versions of the Spock ornaments that ran from 2017 through 2019.

085a. 2017 Vulcan Salute Red Box (1HCM3889)
085f. 2018 Spock Head Red Box – Unpriced (2HCM4087)
085g. 2018 Spock Head Blue Box (2HCM4412)
085h. 2018 Spock Head Red Box – Priced (2HCM4848)
085j. 2019 No Image Red Box (2HCM5620)

“Connecting through Pop Culture: Hallmark” at SDCC

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Hallmark has connected your favorite memories to iconic characters from movies, television, and comics in products for decades. Christine Taylor (licensing creative manager), Kurt Gaulke (art director, keepsake ornaments), and Kevin Dilmore (senior writer) share a peek behind the curtain with this year’s Keepsake Ornaments, itty bittys plush characters, gift products, and more. Expect some sneak peeks, a Q&A, and a chance to win prizes!

Saturday July 22, 2023 12:00pm – 1:00pm PDT 
Room 28DE

https://twitter.com/kevindilmore/status/1677825114182696960?s=61&t=MZqPauWfCUpWT3rBapobiw

Celebrating 50 years of Keepsake Ornaments: Fueling Fandom

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This month in our historical 50th Anniversary series, we take a look back at our earliest fan favorites. Keepsake Ornaments began partnering with licensors in the early 1990s, and partnerships have grown at warp speed ever since, with amazing collaborations that result in ornaments that get every detail just right.

-Celebrating 50 years of Keepsake Ornaments, Episode 2: Fueling Fandom, May 5, 2023

No Hallmark Star Trek Ornament Event Exclusive in 2023

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We’re proud to announce our 2023 exclusive products for both San Diego @Comic_Con & @NY_Comic_Con. Attendees will have the chance to get their hands on highly sought-after Keepsake Ornaments exclusively at Hallmark’s booth during the events.

The event exclusives, including Funko Pop! Hallmark Ornaments, will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis at the Hallmark booth each day. Sales permit one of each exclusive product to be sold per person, per transaction while supplies last. Hallmark.com/FanEvents

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Dream Book Facebook Live Event Tomorrow

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1 hr

Event by Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Restricted Audience  · This event is only available in certain locations.

Join us for a Facebook Live event at 11 AM CT on April 14th, 2023 as we celebrate the launch of our 50th anniversary Dream Book! This special Facebook Live event will feature Keepsake artists Kristina Gaughran, Matt Johnson and Debra Nielsen, as well as Art Director Charles Young. Be sure to tune in live with us to hear all about the Dream Book and for the chance to win some special giveaways! We can’t wait to celebrate with you on 4/14! And P.S. – the event is free for all to attend.

2023 Hallmark Star Trek Ornament Lineup! *UPDATED*

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2023 brings us a whopping FIVE Star Trek products from Hallmark! Lower Decks becomes the 10th series in the Star Trek franchise with an ornament with a 2-pack of Badgeys. We also get a fantastic likeness of Picard and Scotty from the iconic Next Generation episode “Relics”. A new U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 table decoration that is reminiscent of the Enterprise Storyteller Tree Topper. We learned the previously announced Data and Spot ornament is officially called Data’s Ode to Spot. And finally, we have The Hand of Apollo ornament, a fantastic looking ornament that a bulb from a light strand can be inserted into to make a glowing effect. UPDATE: It is confirmed this is not just the hand but the Enterprise and the hand.

Hallmark’s Star Trek line has concentrated on the Storytellers series for the last three years and in 2023 we seem to have had an explosion of exciting ideas and designs!

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114. Data’s Ode to Spot
Star Trek: The Next Generation
July 2023
QXI7029
$22.99
Hear dialogue from the show!

115. The Hand of Apollo
Star Trek: The Original Series
July 2023
$29.99
QXI7019
Attaches to a light string.

116. “Relics”
Star Trek: The Next Generation
October 2023
$34.99
QXI7077
Hear dialogue from the episode!

117. Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 Tabletop
Star Trek: The Original Series
October 2023
$129.99
QFM3947
Lights up and plays sound effects, including dialogue from Star Trek: The Original Series.

118. Badgey (Set of 2)
Star Trek: Lower Decks
October 2023
$19.99
QXI7027

2023 Hallmark Star Trek Miniature Ornaments!
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