Kevin Dilmore’s Ornament Previews

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Kevin Dilmore
Ever since his mom taught him to read at age 2, Kevin has loved to figure out how stories work so he could make up his own to tell-usually ones with spaceships, aliens and weird science stuff. In his career, he has told stories with novels, children’s books, screenplays, newspaper articles and more, including Hallmark greeting cards and Keepsake Ornaments. Kevin grew up in central Kansas and graduated from the University of Kansas. He’s very happy to hear about your favorite stories or tell you about his.

Kevin Dilmore is a Kansas-based writer of many Star Trek novels and short stories, specifically in the Star Trek: Starfleet Corps of Engineers series. He often collaborates with Dayton Ward.

In 1997, he began writing for the Star Trek: Communicator. Before working there, he was a newspaper reporter and editor for almost fifteen years on a community newspaper in Kansas.

He is currently co-hosting PopMinded, an online pop-culture series rich in geek gifts, collectibles and holiday decor from your favorite TV shows, books, movies, comic books and more.

2016

Trekland’s 2016 Ornaments…

 

2015

Trekland’s 2015 Ornaments and 2016 Previews…

 

2014

Trekland’s 2014 Ornaments and 2015 Previews…

 

2012

Trekland’s 2012 Ornaments and 2013 Previews…

 

2010

2010 Ornaments…

“Death Wish” Episode Turns Voyager Into Christmas Ornament

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“Death Wish” is the 18th episode of the second season of the  Star Trek: Voyager. The episode originally aired on February 19, 1996 and fans were treated to Q turning the starship Voyager into a Christmas ornament.

Unfortunately, we never got to see the ship from the outside hanging on the Christmas tree but we did get to see from the perspective of the crew out Voyager’s main viewscreen.

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We see nearby “planetary” ornaments and even Q himself as he holds a dangling Voyager and peers inside.

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At the time of its February airing, Hallmark had not yet released a Voyager ornament. Fans would only have to wait until Christmas of that same year to see what Q saw.

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PopMinded By Hallmark Prepares For Comic-Con International

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Source: Hallmark Press Release

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (July 10, 2017) – PopMinded by Hallmark is finalizing plans for its annual participation at the nation’s largest pop-culture fan gathering-Comic-Con International in San Diego, Calif.-with limited quantities of products and collectibles developed exclusively for attendees.
PopMinded, which debuted nationally last year, is Hallmark’s new way to celebrate fandom with gifts and collectibles created and chosen with all fans in mind. PopMinded continues and expands on Hallmark’s decade-long tradition of providing event attendees access to Hallmark’s ever popular event exclusive products through its event pop-up store.
Three exclusive Hallmark Keepsake Ornament designs, an itty bittys® plush, and several other gift items will be sold in limited quantities at Comic-Con International, to be held July 20-23 at the San Diego Convention Center:
• T-70 X-Wing Fighter, a Keepsake Ornament of Poe Dameron’s starfighter as depicted in the beginning of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. This repaint of a 2016 Keepsake Ornament includes sound between Poe & BB-8 before the starfighter was destroyed on Jakku and has a total production run of 3,275 and sales will be limited to 275 per day.
• Walrus Man itty bittys® plush adds to the Mos Eisley Cantina crowd with a the throw-back again to the original action figures and packaging. This has a total production run of 4,000 and sales will be limited to 300 per day.
• The Imperial R2-Q5 droid becomes part of the astromech droid-themed perpetual calendar and features an additional set of date cubes in aurebesh, the famed language used throughout the Star Wars galaxy. The calendar has a total production run of 1,600, and 170 of them will be offered for sale each day.
• C-3PO and R2-D2 collectible pin set of two, featuring the iconic Star Wars droids in 8-bit stylization.
• HARLEY QUINN is a Keepsake Ornament created exclusively for event sales featuring the DC Super Villain as seen in the 2016 Warner Bros. Pictures film, Suicide Squad. This ornament has a total production run of 2,575 and sales will be limited to 175 per day.
• WONDER WOMAN movie itty bittys® Christmas ornament inspired by her appearance in this year’s record- breaking, box office feature film. This decoupage ornament has a total production run of 1,700 and sales will be limited to 100 per day.
• A poster featuring DC Comics characters rendered in 8-bit stylizations. The poster has a total run of 600, and 60 posters will be offered for sale each day.
• U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-C, a Keepsake Ornament inspired by the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode ‘Yesterday’s Enterprise,’ depicts the iconic starship with a battle-damage paint scheme as it appeared on screen. This repaint of a 2015 Keepsake Ornament has a total production run of 3,325 and sales will be limited to 225 per day.
These event exclusives also will be available to attendees of New York Comic Con, set Oct. 5-8.
These event exclusives as well as an assortment of Star Wars products will be available from PopMinded’s space in the Star Wars Pavilion, Booth 2913-R. Highlights of the week in this booth include character visits, daily button giveaways featuring 2017 Star Wars Keepsake Ornaments, and sneak peeks of select Hallmark’s Star Wars products to be released in late 2017 and during 2018.
A second PopMinded location, Booth 1505, will sell a selection of Keepsake Ornaments, itty bittys® plush and gift products featuring Marvel, Star Trek, DC Comics and other pop culture brands. The event-exclusive DC Comics poster will only be sold in this space, while all other event exclusives will only be available in the other booth location. Additionally, shoppers at Booth 1505 will receive free buttons featuring itty bittys® plush characters.
Additional details including prices for each exclusive product will be announced at the event.

2017 Enterprise C SDCC Exclusive Preordering on eBay

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The 2017 repainted Enterprise C is available for preorder from convention goers on eBay. Prices range from $99-$109 for a Buy-It-Now option.

The Hallmark ornament is limited to a run of 3,325 pieces and only 225 pieces per day at the San Diego Comic-Con that runs July 20-23, 2017.

The Enterprise C will also be available at…

The Official 2017 Star Trek Convention (100 Enterprise C available per day)
Rio Suites Hotel in Las Vegas, NV
August 2-6, 2017

Salt Lake Comic Con (product available unknown)
Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, UT
September 21-30, 2017

New York Comic Con (Enterprise C available, quantity unknown)
Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City, NY
October 5-8, 2017

Keep in mind the value will most likely triple the current eBay prices by next year as all Convention Exclusive ornaments have risen considerably in the past.

2009 Uhura Gold (Qty 450)
Retail: $25.00
Avg. Online Price: $1,164.95
+4559.80%

2011 Defiant Glow in the Dark (Qty 700)
Retail: $32.95
Avg. Online Price: $549.95
+1569.04%

2013 Kelvin Damaged (Qty 1575)
Retail: $32.95
Avg. Online Price: $434.95
+1220.03%

2016 Enterprise Pilot Repaint (Qty 3450)
Retail: $30.00
Avg. Online Price: $334.95
+1016.50%

2016 Maxine Cosplay
Retail: $10.00
Avg. Online Price: $289.95
+2799.50%

2017 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Enterprise C Details

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San Diego
Convention Center

111 W. Harbor Dr.,
San Diego, CA 92101

July 20–23, 2017
(Preview Night: July 19)

Wed., July 19:
6:00–9:00 PM

Thur.–Sat., July 20-22:
9:30 AM–7:00 PM

Sun., July 23:
9:30 AM–5:00 PM

Booth: #1505

Price: TBC

Quantity: 225 pcs, per day (3,325 pcs production run)

Description: laminated painted miniature of STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION spaceship (U.S.S. ENTERPRISE NCC 1701-C); hanging cord; backing card; SDCC Exclusive sticker

“U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-C, a Keepsake Ornament inspired by the STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION episode “Yesterday’s Enterprise,” depicts the iconic starship with a battle-damage paint scheme as it appeared on screen. This repaint of a 2015 Keepsake Ornament has a total production run of 3,325 and sales will be limited to 225 per day.”

2017 Keepsake Ornament Premiere Details

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Let the fun begin!
Capture your favorite moments and memories at the first Keepsake Ornament event of the year! Shop over 200 new designs, including limited-quantity and first-in-series ornaments. Get your best Bonus Points opening weekend, July 15–16, when you shop in store or online. Online shopping begins Saturday, July 15, at 4:30 a.m. CT.

Double your Bonus Points July 15–16 only!

Crown Rewards members earn 100 BONUS POINTS for every Keepsake Ornament purchased. Plus earn extra points when you buy 5, 10 or 15 ornaments.

Star Trek: Discovery Premieres September 24, 2017

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Star Trek: Discovery will take off Sept. 24, the first Sunday of the traditional TV season, with a premiere on CBS at 8:30 ET/PT. That night, immediately afterward, Episode 2 will be available on CBS All Access.

After that, new episodes will be available only on CBS All Access for subscribers of the streaming service, which costs $5.99 a month. Season 1 will consist of two chapters: Eight episodes will be released weekly on Sundays through Nov. 5; remaining installments in the 15-episode season are due to begin streaming in January.

USA Today 

Star Trek: Discovery Trailer

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Michelle Yeoh (Captain Philippa Georgia)
Sonequa Martin-Green (First Officer Michael Burnham)
Jason Isaacs (Captain Lorca)
Chris Obi (T’Kuvma)
Doug Jones (Lt. Saru)
James Frain (Sarek)
Shazad Latif (Kol)
Anthony Rapp (Lt. Stamets)
Sam Vartholomeos (Ensign Connor)
Mary Wiseman (Cadet Tilly)
Mary Chieffo (L’Rell)
Rainn Wilson (Harry Mudd)

Gretchen Berg, Aaron Harberts, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth, Heather Kadin and Alex Kurtzman are executive producers on the series. Nicholas Meyer, Kirsten Beyer and Ted Sullivan are serving as a writers and consulting producers.

Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Legacy Cords and Magic Cords (2017)

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Keepsake Ornament Magic Cord
Regular price $6.95

MAGIC PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Oohs and aahs abound when a Magic Cord is around. Each cord powers up to seven 2010-2017 Magic Cord Christmas ornaments—or six ornaments and a tree topper. Connect up to three Magic Cords. Ornaments not included. Learn more about Keepsake Ornaments.
Christmas tree ornament power source.
Powers only Magic Cord ornaments from 2010-2017.
Powers up to 7 Magic Cord ornaments, or 6 ornaments and a tree topper.
Connect up to 3 Magic Cords.
Ornaments not included.
Instructions included.

Keepsake Ornament Legacy Cord
Regular price $14.95

LEGACY CORD PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Bring light, motion, music and other sounds back to your vintage Keepsake Magic Ornaments. This convenient cord will power up to four Keepsake Magic Ornaments produced in 2009 and earlier. See which past ornaments are compatible by downloading the list.
Christmas tree ornament electrical power supply cord.
Compatible with Keepsake Magic Ornaments from 2009 or earlier that were light-string powered originally. (Ornaments not included.)
Powers up to 4 of the compatible ornaments. Download the list.

Keepsake Power Cord (Required for Storytellers)
Regular price $8.95

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KEEPSAKE POWER CORD PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
REQUIRED FOR STORYTELLER ORNAMENTS

FREE WITH STORYTELLER ORNAMENT PURCHASE
SPECIAL ONLINE OFFER: Add this Keepsake Power Cord to your shopping cart. It’s FREE when you purchase a Storyteller Keepsake Ornament now through 7/23/17.

Q: What is the Legacy Cord and how does it work?
A: Our Legacy Cord brings back the magic to Magic ornaments sold 2009 and earlier. More than 200 ornaments will function with sound, light and motion when connected to the Legacy Cord. Each Legacy Cord plugs into an outlet and supports up to 4 Magic ornaments.

Q: What is the difference between the Magic Cord and a Legacy Cord?
A: Hallmark’s Magic Cord is the power source for Keepsakes Magic Cord ornaments. When these ornaments are plugged in and one is activated, the Leader ornament leads the other ornaments plugged into the same Magic Cord in a synchronized sound and light show. (Note: some ornaments do not lead and only follow other lead ornaments.) Following this show, the ornaments will remain lit but there is no continuous sound. The Magic Cord will work with the Wonder & Light Magic ornaments sold in 2010. The Magic Cord cannot be used with old illumination ornaments or Keepsake Magic ornaments prior to 2010. Each Magic Cord is 13 feet long and can connect up to 7 ornaments (or 6 ornaments and a tree topper) at a time. For a larger display, up to 3 Magic Cords can be connected, allowing for more than 20 ornaments.

Prior to 2010, Hallmark’s earlier Keepsake Magic, Light and/or Special Feature Ornaments were designed to be powered by only UL Listed light strings which employs 2.5-3.5-volt plug-in type lights. Our Legacy Cord brings back the magic to these older Magic ornaments. The Legacy Cord plugs into an outlet and supports up to 4 Magic ornaments.

Q: What light string can I use to power my older Magic ornaments?
A: The Legacy Cord is perfect for bringing back the magic to Magic ornaments sold 2009 and earlier. More than 200 ornaments will function with sound, light and motion when connected to the Legacy Cord. Each Legacy Cord plugs into an outlet and supports up to 4 Magic ornaments. If you are experiencing lower than optimal performance of old ornaments on the cord, try moving those with a lot of magic function to separate cords to help distribute the power appropriately.

Q: Why aren’t my Magic Cord ornaments working together?
A: Some ornaments require more power than others. Magic Cord ornaments that have a motor inside take all of the cord’s power to operate. Therefore, when an ornament with a motor is activated, the other ornaments connected to the cord do not follow the show of the lead ornament. However, when the ornaments are in their “constant on” mode or when a non-motorized ornament is activated, the ornaments will coordinate in a synchronized show. Up to three Magic Cords can be connected together, but all three transformers must also be plugged in to separate power sources (one for each cord). In addition to the familiar light and sound functions that have been a part of many Magic Cord performances from the beginning, we recently introduced automated movement into some of our products. We are very excited about the new storytelling opportunities that come with this additional feature, but we’ve had to make some difficult choices in order to include this movement. Due to the larger power requirements needed, our products with movement use all of the available energy from the Magic Cord when they are activated. This means other products connected to the cord to “go dark” during motion performances, eliminating the synchronized, “full-cord” light show that many of our other Magic Cord ornaments provide. When the motor is not in use, however, our motion products still “follow” along with the performances of other “leader” products connected to the cord. We regret any confusion that this variation in function has caused and hope that consumers will appreciate the enhanced individual performances of our new motion products as we do!

15 Hallmark Star Trek Ornaments compatible with the Legacy Cord:
1991 Enterprise
1992 Galileo
1993 Enterprise D
1994 Klingon Bird of Prey
1995 Romulan Warbird
1996 Voyager
1997 Defiant
1998 Enterprise E
1999 Rio Grande
2000 Borg Cube
2002 Delta Flyer
2003 Scorpion
2004 Vulcan Command
2004 “The City on the Edge of Forever”
2005 Locutus of Borg