The Best Photo You’ll See Today

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You can’t buy this on Amazon. The “Hand of Apollo” Star Trek Christmas Ornament is only available from the Earth to Sky Store. On Aug. 15, 2024, it flew to the stratosphere onboard a cosmic ray research balloon, reaching an altitude of 107,117 feet above the Sierra Nevada mountains of central California.

This ornament depicts the iconic opening scene from original Star Trek series episode “Who Mourns for Adonais?” first aired in 1967.  Near the planet Pollux III, the Enterprise was held dead in space by a massive energy field shaped as a human hand. It belonged to a being claiming to be the Greek god Apollo.

The ornament floated in the stratosphere for 3 hours while radiation sensors inside the payload gathered data for the students’ radiation monitoring project. After the balloon exploded, as planned, the payload parachuted back to Earth, landing in the White Mountains overlooking Bishop, CA.

The ornament comes with a Christmas card showing the hand in flight, and certifying that it has traveled to the edge of space and back again.

Earth to Sky Calculus

Trekcore Reviews ‘The Keeper’ and ‘Nexus Damaged’ USS Enterprise-B

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“While a more widely-available edition will arrive this October, the Enterprise-B made this year’s slate to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Star Trek: Generations… and I have to say, I am in love.” -Kelly Phillips, TrekCore.com

“The real standout for me is the texture of the Talosian robe. I was worried it may look a bit flat, based on the photo on the front of the box.”  -Kelly Phillips, TrekCore.com


Be sure to read the entire review with spectacular close up images…

Review — Hallmark’s 2024 STAR TREK Ornaments: ‘The Keeper’ and ‘Nexus Damaged’ USS Enterprise-B

2011 Defiant Sold

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Brand New but slightly damaged box. 
This 2011 Star Trek USS Defiant Hallmark Keepsake Ornament that glows in the dark is a must-have for any collector or fan of the franchise. The beautifully crafted ornament features intricate details of the iconic ship and is sure to impress. Made by Hallmark, a trusted brand in the world of collectibles, this ornament is a great addition to any collection. Perfect for the holiday season or displaying year-round, this ornament is a true gem for any Star Trek enthusiast.

2018 U.S.S. Discovery and 2019 Enterprise Refit Reissues Coming in Early September

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Hallmark’s reissues of the 2018 U.S.S. Discovery and the 2019 Enterprise Refit are coming a bit earlier than the previously announced October 1st date. The ornaments are “currently soon” for purchase on Hallmark’s website and are listed as “Early September”. The ornaments anre also coming with a bit of a higher price tags than previously announced. The Discovery is still shown with its 2018 packaging while the Enterprise Refit is pictured with updated 2024 artwork. Neither have a new or old product code associated with it.

Star Trek™: Discovery U.S.S. Discovery™ Ornament With Light

$32.99

Available early September

Details

The U.S.S. Discovery (NCC-1031), a 23rd century Crossfield-class ship, becomes one of the most important weapons in the war between the Federation and Klingons as the crew journeys across the galaxy. Based on the “Star Trek: Discovery” series—which transports viewers to a time before the familiar five-year mission of the original Star Trek series—this Christmas tree ornament features the namesake vessel that embraces the same ideology and intrepid legacy that has inspired generations. Battery operated.

  • Key Features: Press the button on the Magic Light ornament to illuminate features on the starship. Capture meaningful moments you might have missed the first time with this ornament from the Hallmark Keepsake Ornament archives. Originally released in 2018.
  • Additional Details: Plastic Christmas ornament features hanger attachment.
  • Includes: One Keepsake Ornament in gift box for easy gift giving, preservation and storage. Requires three (3) LL41 replaceable batteries (included).
  • Approx. Size in Inches: 3 x 0.75 x 7


Star Trek™: The Motion Picture U.S.S. Enterprise™ NCC-1701 Ornament With Light

$32.99

Available early September

Details

Carrying its crew on all-new voyages, the refit version of the U.S.S. Enterprise launched to face the cosmic entity known as V’Ger. Boasting updates to its warp nacelles and overall design, this Enterprise was introduced in the first Star Trek feature-length film in 1979, “Star Trek: The Motion Picture.” Delight a fan with this Christmas tree ornament of the iconic starship that lights up. Battery operated.

  • Key Features: Press the button on the Magic Light ornament to illuminate features on the starship. Capture meaningful moments you might have missed the first time with this ornament from the Hallmark Keepsake Ornament archives. Originally released in 2019.
  • Additional Details: Plastic Christmas ornament features hanger attachment.
  • Includes: One Keepsake Ornament in gift box for easy gift giving, preservation and storage. Requires three (3) LR41 replaceable batteries (included).
  • Approx. Size in Inches: 2.5 x 1.25 x 5.75

Round Two: Another ‘21 Picard Ornament Available *SOLD*

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Item Number: 326236519114

The conclusion of yesterday’s monster eBay auction, which saw a 2021 Picard sell for nearly $2,900, seems to have motivated another seller to part ways with the rare ornament.

2021 Hallmark Captain Jean-Luc Picard Keepsake.  
Item is New with Box and Protective Sleeve. 

Very Rare with limited release. VERY hard to find. A must have. 

Images are of the actual item with sleeve not promotional or stock images. Box, Sleeve, and the Keepsake are in MINT Condition without tears or dents.

*Please ask any questions before bidding.* All sales are FINAL, Ships Only within US.

At Time of Listing and currently this item is the only one listed on eBay shows how rare this item is. Happy Bidding. 🖖

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FAKE Uhura Gold Up for Auction

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It’s a fake!

Thanks for the info. I did not realize the ornament was painted, should in hindsight have looked closer. DUH. I pulled the auction and will destroy the fake one, I don’t want to have that out there in the universe. I wish I had noticed the spot earlier and not listed it at all. Sigh. 
I bought these from a large estate sale and there were literally hundreds of ornaments. About 30 had boxes the rest did not. I didn’t realize there was a significant fake market or I would have done more digging and included more details. This site was the only yellow Uhura link I found. Thanks to someone emailing me in eBay I realized it was likely a painted one and immediately pulled the item. Fortunately none of the rest appear to be worth anything like this, just regular ornaments. Thanks to the collector who emailed me first asking for details and pointing out the paint.

Item number: 176515760298

Add some excitement to your holiday décor with this rareStar Trek Hallmark Uhura Ornament from 2009 and its original 2007 version too.  The ‘Gold’ Uhura ornament is one of only 450 produced for Comic-Con 2009 exclusively. 

The Comic-Con exclusive is a Keepsake Ornament of Lt. Uhura wearing acommand-division gold uniform from the episode “The CorbomiteManeuver.” It is a repainted version of the 2007 limited edition Uhurafrom Keepsake Artist Anita Marra Rogers.
This sale includes both! Sadly, there is no original box for either, but the pictures are theactual items included in the auction.  Theyare in great condition and previously sold versions of the exclusive Goldversion have proven elusive and rare in the market. 

Read more history here: https://hallmarkstartrekornaments.com/category/complete-database/054-2009-uhura-gold/

UPDATE:

The seller forwarded images of a very much destroyed Uhura ornament. -08.12.24

2025 Hallmark Star Trek Ornament Catalog and Value Guide

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2026 Version Now Available Here!

CLICK HERE: 2025 Catalog & Value Guide
117 Pages!

INCLUDES…

Anniversaries
Appendices
Artist credits
Artist insights
Artist inspirations
Audio transcripts
Box images
Box text 
Box variants 
Branding
Checklists
Commercials
Current values
Detailed descriptions

Dimensions
Dream Book pages
Episode inspirations
Inside info
Landing Party details
Limited editions 
Magic features 
Marketing tools
Material
Mini-Reviews
Movie inspirations
MSRPs
Ornament images
Packaging

POS materials
Power sources 
Print ads
Product codes
Production countries
Promos
Quantities
Reissues 
Release dates  
Scales
Themes
Weights

Sample page

108g. 2023 Enterprise w/ Delta

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A big ‘thank you’ to Harry, who found and forwarded images of his of his Enterprise w/ Delta. The box and the ornament are both marked with a 2023 copyright. This is the sixth box variant for the ornament and has a manufacturing date of March 2023.

Thanks again to everyone who has forwarded images, found mistakes, asked questions or just wanted to share stories via email! It’s always good the hear from you.