A Day in the Life of an Ornament: The Vinyl Frontier
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2023 Hallmark Ornament Premiere Mailer
Hallmark Star Trek Display #458
Lower Decks Creator Reacts to Badgey Ornament
1996 Enterprise Repair
This tip was supplied by Kevin C. who had to do a repair on a 1996 Enterprise and Galileo ornament.
I left batteries inside the base which leaked and the chemicals from the batteries and caused the positive and negative wires to corrode and break off from the PC board inside the base.
It’s pretty simple disassembly – I was worried it was glued but it was not.
Step 1: Take off hanger for Enterprise and pin for shuttle craft so as not to lose them
Step 2: Use a small screw slotted screw driver to gently push down on one edge of three rubber feet and it should spin inward so the one edge points upward – they are not adhesive backed. Instead they are rubber disks that were inserted in holes. Take the discs out and set aside.
Step 3: In each hole is a Philips screw – remove with screw driver. I had to gently tap to get the screws to pop out. Best to loosen and remove them one at a time.
Step 4: The tricky bit. The base is snug in the top part I had to use the Philips screw driver inside the base holes where the screws came from to gently apply a slight bending force inward, away from the edge to apply leverage to get the base to come loose. Went slowly and got all three “points” loose from top portion.
NOTE: The battery wires are on the base and connected to the circuit board which is screwed to the top of the base. I advise caution when pulling the two apart. There is some slack in the wire but the wire they used is cheap stranded stuff and I am not impressed with the soldering job.
In looking at the circuit board, I cut back the insulation of all 4 wires (2 yellow, red and white), clean the old solder and re-solder since the two yellow ones are also corroded from the battery leakage.
Note 2: The “button” used to activate the ornament is just a plastic pin with a larger knob on one end – it is a plunger and is only held in with friction. Not a problem unless you remove the circuit board like I did in order to repair the ornament.
Celebrating 50 years of Keepsake Ornaments: Fueling Fandom
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
A Day in the Life of an Ornament: Terran Up the Night
No Hallmark Star Trek Ornament Event Exclusive in 2023
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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Hallmark 50th Anniversary KOC Exclusive Playing Cards (112PLA.)
Exclusive KOC playing cards can be found in the 2023 Dream Box that is available only to members. Each of the 50th Anniversary playing cards celebrates an ornaments for each of the last 50 years. The year 2022 is represented by the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Be sure to check out how to become a KOC member below and take particular note of the Two of Spades from the 50th Anniversary deck.
Want a 2023 Keepsake Ornament Club Membership?
Enrollment is open now. Take a look at what you’ll receive for $59.99 USD (plus tax).
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Become a Keepsake Ornament Club member, and experience the magic of Keepsake Ornaments like never before! The KOC is where collectors and fans just like you celebrate their passion for Keepsake Ornaments while creating and sharing memories.
Discover more of what you love—sneak peeks, stories from the artists, exclusive ornaments and rewards—by joining KOC today.
This year, you can redeem your Crown Rewards certificates to purchase your KOC membership! Valid in store and online.
Let the fun begin! Your 2023 KOC membership includes:
- Access to 5 new club-exclusive ornaments you can’t get anywhere else. Order in store or online as they release throughout the year.
- Access to members-only experiences and virtual events just for you.
- The Keepsake Dream Box (a $150 value). Shipped directly to your home starting in April, this year’s membership gift is full of Keepsakes magic. You’ll receive:
- Three club-exclusive Keepsake Ornaments: Jolly Old St. Nick, Lil’ Beauty of Birds, and Santa’s Ornament Treasures.
- Exclusive gifts from the Keepsake Studio, including a set of playing cards and a lapel pin.
- Members receive their 2023 Dream Book first!
- Members receive their Keepsake Ornament Dream Books before they release in store when you join by January 15, 2023.
- Up to $30 in offers delivered throughout the year. Look for a $5 off $10 purchase coupon in every KOC mailing after enrolling. Plus, enjoy surprise savings and gifts!
- Invitation to early, VIP member shopping events the day before Keepsake Ornament Premiere and Keepsake Ornament Debut (only at participating stores in the U.S.; no online VIP experience). You’ll have first access to all product—even Limited Quantity ornaments—before the general public and all event rewards apply a day early! Limited Quantity purchases limited to 1 each per member on Friday while supplies last, in store only.
- Special offers throughout the year. Look forward to exclusive Crown Rewards Bonus Points opportunities, plus members-only Keepsake event offers and surprises.
- The For Keeps quarterly publication and monthly email newsletter. Get a behind-the-scenes look at Keepsake Ornament creation, exclusive videos, timely announcements and local club and community news. Plus, all active members are entered to win a free ornament giveaway each month!
- Insider access to Keepsake Community, an online social space where you can connect with Keepsake artists and other ornament enthusiasts like you.
- More Crown Rewards Bonus Points. Crown Rewards Bonus Points (U.S. only) add up faster for KOC members than for anyone else. That means more Reward Dollars coming your way!
- A KOC membership card and welcome packet. Use your card to receive members-only perks at your local store, like access to buy event-exclusive ornaments.Your membership card and welcome packet will ship soon after you join or renew.
Limit one membership per order.
Regular price $59.99
Hallmark Star Trek Transporter Water Globe Video Overview
An up close video demonstration of the Hallmark Transporter Water Globe has been posted by outsider238. The globe debuted in 2022 but is still available in stores and online in 2023 with a retail of $99.99.
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Of all the 23rd-Century technological wonders aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise, none has proven more useful and more captivating than the transporter chamber. Experience the transporting effects of light, sound and motion as first used in the original Star Trek television series with the push of a button. This interactive water globe features Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock and Lieutenant Uhura during a recreation of beam-down and beam-up sequences as featured in the classic science-fiction series. Makes a great gift for fans of the popular Sci-Fi TV series.
- Star Trek resin and glass snow globe with light and sound features design of a transporter with Captain Kirk, Spock and Uhura.
- Press the button to start a light and sound show based on the classic original Star Trek series.
- Requires three (3) replaceable AAA batteries, included.
- For decorative use only.
- Keep out of direct sunlight to avoid possible fire hazard.
- 4.88″ W x 7.25″ H x 4.88″ D
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Pottery Barn Teen Ornaments on Clearance
Pottery Barn Teen’s Star Trek ornament set has been reduced to its lowest price yet. Except for the Deep Space Nine ornament, which is awkwardly misshapen, the Enterprise and the Klingon Bird-of-Prey are gorgeous and will make a great addition to your collection.
Storytellers Remote Available in 2023
The Star Trek™ U.S.S. Enterprise Tree Topper Remote Control is listed on Hallmark’s website once again for 2023. Look for the remote to be available once ornaments go on sale July 15th.
Regular price $5.99
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Did your Star Trek Collection U.S.S. Enterprise Tree Topper remote dematerialize? Now you can easily replace it—or buy a second remote just in case—and ensure the sound and light show continues. Hallmark Keepsake replacement remote control features the Starfleet insignia (battery-operated).
- Key Features: Replacement remote control is compatible with Hallmark Keepsake Star Trek Collection U.S.S. Enterprise Musical Tree Topper With Light (sold separately).
- Additional Details: Artist crafted by Jake Angell. Plastic remote control.
- Includes: One Keepsake replacement remote control. Requires two (2) LR44 replaceable batteries (included).
- Size Approx.: 2.31 x 3.64 x 0.79
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2023 Dream Book: Available in Stores and Online Today!
120. 2023 Kirk Miniature
Mini Star Trek™ Captain Kirk Ornament
Regular price $9.99
Available October 14, 2023
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Star Trek’s larger-than-life commander of the “U.S.S. Enterprise” now can occupy the smallest corner of your holiday display. With a dynamic pose that looks ready to face any challenge, this Captain Kirk miniature Christmas tree ornament captures the action of the original “Star Trek” series.
- Key Features: Ornament is miniature size.
- Additional Details: Artist crafted by Emma Leturgez-Smith. Plastic Christmas tree ornament.
- Includes: One 2023 Keepsake Ornament in gift box for easy gift giving, preservation and storage.
- Size Approx.: 0.94 x 1.69 x 0.79
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119. 2023 Enterprise Miniature
Mini Star Trek™ U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 Ornament, 0.035″
Regular price $10.99
Available October 14, 2023
Product Details
If the final frontier is space, this version of Starfleet’s 23rd-Century flagship takes up very little of it. This miniature Christmas tree ornament offers Star Trek’s iconic “U.S.S. Enterprise” in a size that’s right for even the tiniest tree.
- Key Features: Ornament is miniature size.
- Additional Details: Plastic Christmas tree ornament.
- Includes: One 2023 Keepsake Ornament in gift box for easy gift giving, preservation and storage.
- Size Approx.: 0.063 x 0.035 x 1.44
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118. 2023 Badgey (Set of 2)
Star Trek™: Lower Decks Badgey Ornaments, Set of 2
Regular price $19.99
Available October 14, 2023
Product Details
“Can I teach you a lesson?” If you hear that from Badgey, the malfunctioning tutor hologram onboard the “U.S.S. Cerritos,” prepare to learn about matters of life or death! This set of two Christmas tree ornaments shows the mascot of the Rutherford Training Beta 2.5 program in his nice as well as naughty personas as seen on “Star Trek: Lower Decks.”
- Additional Details: Plastic Christmas tree ornaments.
- Includes: Two 2023 Keepsake Ornaments in gift box for easy gift giving, preservation and storage.
- Size Approx.: 2.59 x 3.5 x 0.94 each
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117. 2023 Enterprise Tabletop
Star Trek™ U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 Tabletop Decoration With Light and Sound
Regular price $129.99
Available October 14, 2023
Product Details
Immerse yourself in the 23rd Century with this Starship Enterprise tabletop decoration that features dynamic light shows to accompany sound effects and dialogue from fan-favorite moments of the original “Star Trek” television series. At the press of a button, experience synchronized performances of scenes from five different episodes of “Star Trek.” Then with the flick of a switch, the decoration turns any room into the bridge of the “U.S.S. Enterprise” with a suite of environmental sound effects and light displays (power adapter included).
- Key Features: Connect the Magic Light and Sound table decoration to the power adapter (included). Select “Light” mode to enjoy a decorative constant light feature, or select “Light & Sound” mode to hear ambient sounds from the “U.S.S. Enterprise” along with constant light. In either mode, push the button to see and hear performances featuring original dialogue and sound effects from “Star Trek: The Original Series” with light.
- Additional Details: Artist crafted by Emma Leturgez-Smith. Plastic tabletop decoration.
- Size Approx.: 5.7 x 5.9 x 9
- Includes: One Keepsake tabletop decoration in gift box for easy gift giving, preservation and storage. Requires power adapter (included) that plugs into a standard 120-volt wall outlet. No batteries necessary. Star Trek™: The Next Generation “Relics” Ornament sold separately.
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116. 2023 Relics
Star Trek™: The Next Generation “Relics” Ornament With Sound
Regular price $34.99
Available October 14, 2023
Product Details
Stardate 46125.3—Displaced 75 years into the future as the result of a shuttle accident, Captain Montgomery Scott finds himself aboard a “U.S.S. Enterprise” that’s vastly different from the ship he knew as a Starfleet chief engineer. This Christmas tree ornament captures a conversation between Scotty and Captain Jean-Luc Picard as they reminisce about old ships in the “Star Trek: The Next Generation” episode “Relics” (battery-operated).
- Key Features: Press the button on the Magic Sound ornament to hear memorable moments from this scene.
- 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.: 7.21 x 4.98 x 7.21
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