Trek Core Reviews Scotty Storyteller

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TrekCore.com has posted their review of the latest Storyteller ornament, Scotty, that was released in July.

Considering these audio clips are coming from a 1960s television show, I think the sound quality is pretty remarkable — especially when you compare it to some of the very early talking Star Trek ornaments from the 90s.

As for the physical ornament, Mirror Scotty’s uniform and accessories are nicely detailed. The character has his dagger on his right hip, his phaser on his left, the iconic Terran empire logo is present on his chest, along with the three medals pins on the left and rank braids on his sleeves — and of course, that stylishly evil gold lamé sash (which isn’t quite sparkly enough for me!).

TrekCore.com, Kelly Phillips

Be sure to visit Trek Core to read much more of the review including video clips.

New Storyteller Packaging Confirmed

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In July, we posted about Hallmark’s new Storyteller packaging seen in images found on the Hallmark website. At the time we didn’t know if it was something we would see on physical packages or just limited to online images. It can now be confirmed the larger artwork is on physical packaging and is slowly making its way into stock as older inventory is depleted.

2020 & 2021
2022

Along with the new artwork are new item numbers for the 2020 and 2021 Storytellers.

099. 2020-21 Storyteller Mirror Sulu Red Box QXI6071
099a. 2022 Storyteller Mirror Sulu White Box QXI7876

100. 2020-21 Storyteller Mirror Kirk Red Box QXI6061
100a. 2022 Storyteller Mirror Kirk White Box QXI7873

101. 2020-21 Storyteller Mirror Uhura Red Box QXI6074
101a. 2022 Storyteller Mirror Uhura White Box QXI7883

102. 2020-21 Storyteller Enterprise NCC-1701 Red Box QXI6004
102A. 2022 Storyteller Enterprise NCC-1701 White Box QXI7866

104. 2021 Storyteller Mirror Spock Red Box QXI7002
104a. 2022 Storyteller Mirror Spock White Box QXI7893

105. 2021 Storyteller Mirror Chekov Red Box QXI7005
105a. 2022 Storyteller Mirror Chekov White Box QXI7886

110. 2022 Storyteller Mirror Scotty QXI7003

111. 2022 Storyteller Mirror McCoy QXI7006

113) 2022 Star Trek™ Transporter Water Globe With Light and Sound

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Star Trek™ Transporter Water Globe With Light and Sound

Regular price: $99.99

  • SKU: 0001SRT1010

Product Details

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
This screen cap from hallmark.com shows the item listed as a snow globe when the packaging describes it as a water globe.

Star Trek Transporter Water Globe Video

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Video supplied by John L.

Kirk: “Ready the transporter room, Mr. Spock. We’re beaming down.”
Spock: “Understood, Captain. Please stand by in the transporter room.”
Kirk: “Transporter ready?”
Scotty: “Aye, sir.”
Kirk: “Thank you, Scotty. Energize.”
::Transporter activates::

Kirk: “Kirk to Enterprise.”
Scotty: “Scott here, sir.”
Kirk: “We’re beaming up. Notify transporter room.
Scotty: “Aye, aye, sir. Transporter room, stand by to beam up landing party. All hands standing by, sir.”
Kirk: “Energize.”
Scotty: “Energize.”
::Transporter activates::

A Look Back at Star Trek in the Hallmark Dream Books

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Ornament collectors everywhere countdown to the day the new Hallmark Dream Book arrives in July. It is the true start of the Christmas season!

The first Star Trek ornament debuted in the 1991 Dream Book but was left out from 1992-1994. Trek ornaments would appear in the catalog every year once they returned in 1995. Below are all of the Dream Book pages that Star Trek ornaments have graced. I have substituted print advertisements for the years they were absent in the early 90s.

1991
1992 Print Ad
1993 Print Ad
1994 Print Ad
1995
1996
1997
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2001
2002
2003
2004
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Where is the Star Trek Water Globe?

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In April, at Star Trek Mission: Chicago, the PopMinded booth displayed the upcoming 2022 Trek merchandise which included a Star Trek Transporter Water Globe. The display showed a release date of August in photos posted by TrekCore.

The Transporter Chamber was displayed again at the PopMinded both at San Diego Comic-Con. It is said to have light and sound with a retail of $99.99.

My inbox has been hit up more and more as the month has progressed with inquiries on the Trek water globe. Unfortunately, as we near the end of August, there are still no signs of it. Whether it has been delayed to the fall, pushed back to 2023 or scrubbed completely is still to be discovered.

Rare 2021 Picard Ornament Sells For $17

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Just last month a 2021 Picard ornament sold for $132.35 and now a second one recently showed up on eBay and sold for just $16.96.

Product Information

A Christmas tree ornament that captures the essence of Captain Jean-Luc Picard? Make it so! Captain Picard was among the youngest Starfleet officers ever to command a starship. Relive his missions at the helm of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC 1701-D from “Star Trek: The Next Generation” with this figural decoration. Made of resin, this Hallmark Ornament measures 1.04 x 3.45 x 0.73 inches. The ornament is ready to hang on your Christmas tree with a hanger attachment. Great Christmas gift idea for fans of the TV series “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and Captain Picard. Hallmark Ornaments celebrate characters and personalities from contemporary and classic movies, TV shows, toys, entertainment and sports. Each festive and collectible ornament is perfect for sharing with family and friends. Hallmark has been your family-owned creator of greeting cards, Christmas tree ornaments, gifts, gift wrap and more for over 100 years. We take deep pride in helping individuals connect in just the right way.

Features:

– Relive Captain Jean-Luc Picard’s missions at the helm of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC 1701-D from “Star Trek: The Next Generation” with this figural Christmas ornament. Make it so!
– Made of resin, this Hallmark Ornament measures 1.04 x 3.45 x 0.73 inches. The ornament is ready to hang on your Christmas tree with a hanger attachment.
– Great Christmas gift idea for fans of the TV series “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and Captain Picard.
– Hallmark Ornaments celebrate characters and personalities from contemporary and classic movies, TV shows, toys, entertainment and sports. Each festive and collectible ornament is perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Update on Last Month’s Defiant eBay Auction

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A 2011 Defiant ornament went up for auction in July that had a few red flags. The seven day auction was originally launched with a $350 “Buy it now” option. In less than 9 hours it had received three bids before it was listed as sold, six days prematurely, for $51. It seems the ornament was relisted on eBay by the original seller and sold for $299.


Well, I received an update today from the would-be buyer that explains how everything went down.

“This was a rip off. I bought the ornament from Nacho at first he ended the auction because he had a buy now at $350 so he ended it I paid $51 then relisted it for $299 so I was the same buyer both totaled $350 which was the buy now price. I waited 2 weeks and he never shipping it. I opened a case he then shipped it but it was not a 2011 Enterprise in fact it was a part for a RV. I don’t believe he ever had it. I got all my money back and left bad feedback warning others to stay away!”

-Stan S.

Fortunately, this buyer was able to get his money back. We appreciate him filling us in on the details.

By the Numbers: 17 Spocks, 16 Ornaments

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12) 1996 Mr. Spock
37) 2004 “The City on the Edge of Forever”
43) 2006 The Transporter Chamber
45) 2007 Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
51) 2009 “The Menagerie”
56) 2010 “Amok Time”
58) 2011 Legends: Mr. Spock
59) 2011 “Mirror, Mirror”
63) 2012 “An Extraordinary Meeting”
70) 2014 “Devil in the Dark”
74) 2015 “The Needs of the Many”
79) 2016 “To Boldly Go”
85) 2017 Spock
092) 2018 Spock Decoupage
95) 2019 Tabletop Transporter
104) 2021 Storyteller Spock