Artist Interview, Don Palmiter – Kiddie Cars
Don Palmiter is crazy about cars. He designs and sculpts the small scale replicas of classic pedal cars for Hallmark’s Kiddie Car Classics line.
1932 Ford
With iconic styling and ageless appeal. the 1932 Ford is the perfect canvas to apply the many custom tricks and modifications that turn ordinary automobile into a rolling work of art. This classic interpretation features a chopped top, “suicide” doors, shaved brightwork, slotted mag wheels, and colorful “scallop” graphics!
Description
Keepsake Kustoms
Event Exclusive
Wheels turn. Doors open.
This repainted version of the 1st ornament in the Keepsake Kustoms series was issued in limited quantities and only available at the 2015 Keepsake Ornament Club event.
- Artist: Don Palmiter and Robert Hurlburt
- Released: 2015 (KOC Event)
- Retail Price: $17.95 USA
- Material(s): Die-cast metal
- Dimensions: 1¾" w. x 1⅝" h. x 3½" d.
- SKU: QX9229
- Produced in: China
- Production Date(s):
Alternate Versions
1932 Ford
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Each ornament in this series features a classic American car customized by the gearheads in the Hallmark Garage.
Description
Keepsake Kustoms
Event Exclusive
Wheels turn. Doors open.
This repainted version of the 1st ornament in the Keepsake Kustoms series was issued in limited quantities and only available at the 2015 Keepsake Ornament Club event.
- Artist: Don Palmiter and Robert Hurlburt
- Released: 2015 (KOC Event)
- Retail Price: $17.95 USA
- Material(s): Die-cast metal
- Dimensions: 1¾" w. x 1⅝" h. x 3½" d.
- SKU: QX9229
- Produced in: China
- Production Date(s):
Alternate Versions
1932 Ford
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Each ornament in this series features a classic American car customized by the gearheads in the Hallmark Garage.
Mobile Pet Grooming
Description
Limited Quantity
Miniature
Wheels turn.
- Artist: Don Palmiter
- Released: 2015 (Ornament Premiere)
- Retail Price: $9.95 USA
- Material(s): plastic
- Dimensions: ⅞” w. x 1” h. x 2¼” d.
- SKU: QXE3767
- Produced in:
- Production Date(s):
Coordinating Ornament
Keepsake Korners Pet Shop
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Description
Limited Quantity
Miniature
Wheels turn.
- Artist: Don Palmiter
- Released: 2015 (Ornament Premiere)
- Retail Price: $9.95 USA
- Material(s): plastic
- Dimensions: ⅞” w. x 1” h. x 2¼” d.
- SKU: QXE3767
- Produced in:
- Production Date(s):
Coordinating Ornament
Keepsake Korners Pet Shop
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Keepsake Korners Pet Shop
The Keepsake Korners Pet Shop is
a place you’ve got to see.
We’ve got the cutest puppy dogs
in all of history!
Our kittens purr and never hiss
and love to snuggle, too.
Come visit us and you will find
the pet that’s right for you!
Description
Nostalgic Houses and Shops
32nd in the series.
- Artist: Don Palmiter
- Released: 2015 (Ornament Premiere)
- Retail Price: $19.95 USA/$24.99 CAN
- Material(s): plastic
- Dimensions: 2¾” w. x 3½” h. x 1½” d.
- SKU: QX9139
- Produced in: China
- Production Date(s):
Coordinating Ornament
Mobile Pet Grooming
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Description
Nostalgic Houses and Shops
32nd in the series.
- Artist: Don Palmiter
- Released: 2015 (Ornament Premiere)
- Retail Price: $19.95 USA/$24.99 CAN
- Material(s): plastic
- Dimensions: 2¾” w. x 3½” h. x 1½” d.
- SKU: QX9139
- Produced in: China
- Production Date(s):
Coordinating Ornament
Mobile Pet Grooming
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1957 Chevrolet® 3100
Description
21st in the All-American Trucks series.
Wheels turn.
- Artist: Don Palmiter
- Released: 2015 (Ornament Premiere)
- Retail Price: $17.95 USA
- Material(s): die-cast metal
- Dimensions: 1 1/2” w. x 1 5/8” h. x 3 7/8” d.
- SKU: QX9019
- Produced in:
- Production Date(s):
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Description
21st in the All-American Trucks series.
Wheels turn.
- Artist: Don Palmiter
- Released: 2015 (Ornament Premiere)
- Retail Price: $17.95 USA
- Material(s): die-cast metal
- Dimensions: 1 1/2” w. x 1 5/8” h. x 3 7/8” d.
- SKU: QX9019
- Produced in:
- Production Date(s):
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1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
Description
25th in the Classic American Cars series.
Wheels turn.
- Artist: Don Palmiter
- Released: 2015 (Ornament Premiere)
- Retail Price: $17.95 USA
- Material(s): die-cast metal
- Dimensions: 1 1/2” w. x 1 3/8” h. x 3 7/8” d.
- SKU: QX9027
- Produced in:
- Production Date(s):
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Description
25th in the Classic American Cars series.
Wheels turn.
- Artist: Don Palmiter
- Released: 2015 (Ornament Premiere)
- Retail Price: $17.95 USA
- Material(s): die-cast metal
- Dimensions: 1 1/2” w. x 1 3/8” h. x 3 7/8” d.
- SKU: QX9027
- Produced in:
- Production Date(s):
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1965 Ford Mustang
Pedal cars put a generation in motion. Sized just for kids but with all the style and detail of your old man’s cruiser, they were a car guy’s favorite toy. The tradition continues today. Kiddie Car Classics is here to celebrate that.
Description
Features side scoops, grille, wild horse emblems, and mock gearshift. Wheels turn.
- Artist: Don Palmiter
- Released: 2015 (May 12)
- Retail Price: $19.95 USA
- Material(s): Die-cast metal & plastic
- Dimensions: 1½" w. x 1¾" h. x 3¾" d.
- SKU: QEP2149
- Produced in: China
- Production Date(s):
Alternate Versions
1964½ Ford Mustang
Kiddie Car Classics
13th and Final in the series.
1964½ Ford Mustang
Kiddie Car Classics
Special Edition
1965 Ford Mustang
Kiddie Car Classics
THE CUSTOM Collection
1965 Ford Mustang
Kiddie Car Classics
Limited Edition
THE CUSTOM Collection
NOTE: An iconic car originally offered in Ford dealerships. The Mustang served as the pace car for the 1964 Indy 500 and appeared in the movie Goldfinger.
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Description
Features side scoops, grille, wild horse emblems, and mock gearshift. Wheels turn.
- Artist: Don Palmiter
- Released: 2015 (May 12)
- Retail Price: $19.95 USA
- Material(s): Die-cast metal & plastic
- Dimensions: 1½" w. x 1¾" h. x 3¾" d.
- SKU: QEP2149
- Produced in: China
- Production Date(s):
NOTE: An iconic car originally offered in Ford dealerships. The Mustang served as the pace car for the 1964 Indy 500 and appeared in the movie Goldfinger.
Alternate Versions
1964½ Ford Mustang
Kiddie Car Classics
13th and Final in the series.
1964½ Ford Mustang
Kiddie Car Classics
Special Edition
1965 Ford Mustang
Kiddie Car Classics
THE CUSTOM Collection
1965 Ford Mustang
Kiddie Car Classics
Limited Edition
THE CUSTOM Collection
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Don’s Street Rod
Don Palmiter first got behind the wheel at age 2…It was his brother’s pedal car. From that moment on, he was a car guy. Today that car guy goes to conventions and auctions. He even had his share of impulse purchases. But Don’s never restored a car. Instead, the sculpt Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments. It’s a better investment, he says.
Description
THE CUSTOM Collection
Features "frenched-in" headlights and grille, hood scoop, rolled and pleated interior, and custom flame paint job. A signature piece and the artist's favorite Kiddie Car Classic design. Painted with flames on the side.
- Artist: Don Palmiter
- Released: 2015 (May 12)
- Retail Price: $19.95 USA
- Material(s): Die-cast metal & plastic
- Dimensions: 1½" w. x 1¾" h. x 3" d.
- SKU: QEP2159
- Produced in: China
- Production Date(s):
Alternate Versions
Don’s Street Rod
Kiddie Car Classics
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Description
THE CUSTOM Collection
Features "frenched-in" headlights and grille, hood scoop, rolled and pleated interior, and custom flame paint job. A signature piece and the artist's favorite Kiddie Car Classic design. Painted with flames on the side.
- Artist: Don Palmiter
- Released: 2015 (May 12)
- Retail Price: $19.95 USA
- Material(s): Die-cast metal & plastic
- Dimensions: 1½" w. x 1¾" h. x 3" d.
- SKU: QEP2159
- Produced in: China
- Production Date(s):
Alternate Versions
Don’s Street Rod
Kiddie Car Classics
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1949 Gillham™ Sport
Description
- Artist: Don Palmiter
- Released: 2015 (May 12)
- Retail Price: $19.95 USA
- Material(s):
- Dimensions: 1¼" w. x 1⅝" h. x 3⅛" d.
- SKU: QEP2167
- Produced in:
- Production Date(s):
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Description
- Artist: Don Palmiter
- Released: 2015 (May 12)
- Retail Price: $19.95 USA
- Material(s):
- Dimensions: 1¼" w. x 1⅝" h. x 3⅛" d.
- SKU: QEP2167
- Produced in:
- Production Date(s):
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1949 Gillham Sport
Don Palmiter first got behind the wheel at age 2…It was his brother’s pedal car. From that moment on, he was a car guy. Today that car guy goes to conventions and auctions. He even had his share of impulse purchases. But Don’s never restored a car. Instead, the sculpt Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments. It’s a better investment, he says.
Description
THE CUSTOM Collection
Set of 2 ornaments.
Features a burgundy convertible postwar European sports car with wire whitewall tires, simulated wood steering wheel, simulated leather interior, and removable golf bag. Wheels turn.
- Artist: Don Palmiter
- Released: 2015 (May 12)
- Retail Price: $19.95 USA
- Material(s): die-cast metal & plastic
- Dimensions: see below
- SKU: QEP2167
- Produced in: China
- Production Date(s):
Alternate Versions
1949 Gillham Sport
Kiddie Car Classics
1949 Gillham Police Car
Kiddie Car Classics
1949 Gillham Taxi
Kiddie Car Classics
1949 Gillham Sport
Kiddie Car Classics
Car: 1¼” w. x 1⅝” h. x 3⅛” d.;
Golf Bag: ⅞” w. x 1⅞” h.
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Description
THE CUSTOM Collection
Set of 2 ornaments.
Features a burgundy convertible postwar European sports car with wire whitewall tires, simulated wood steering wheel, simulated leather interior, and removable golf bag. Wheels turn.
- Artist: Don Palmiter
- Released: 2015 (May 12)
- Retail Price: $19.95 USA
- Material(s): die-cast metal & plastic
- Dimensions: see below
- SKU: QEP2167
- Produced in: China
- Production Date(s):
Car: 1¼” w. x 1⅝” h. x 3⅛” d.;
Golf Bag: ⅞” w. x 1⅞” h.
Alternate Versions
1949 Gillham Sport
Kiddie Car Classics
1949 Gillham Police Car
Kiddie Car Classics
1949 Gillham Taxi
Kiddie Car Classics
1949 Gillham Sport
Kiddie Car Classics
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