2012 Reveal: Event-Exclusive Keepsake Ornaments
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 30, 2012) — Hallmark announces its return to Comic-Con International in San Diego — the largest comic book and popular arts convention in the world. Celebrating its fifth year at Comic-Con, Hallmark will provide more than 100,000 attendees access to Comic-Con exclusive Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments, visits with a Keepsake Ornament artist and sneak peeks of products to be released in 2013.
During the convention, held July 11-15, 2012, Hallmark will sell limited quantities of the following Keepsake Ornaments:
4-LOM and Zuckuss, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™ – This two-pack features the criminal droid 4-LOM and Gand tracking expert Zuckuss from “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™.” Created exclusively for event sales, 4-LOM and Zuckuss are the last bounty hunters depicted in the film to become Keepsake Ornaments. Limited run of 1,000 sets ($35 per set).
A Human Hero, Batman™ – This original sculpture is inspired by the 1986 DC comic-book masterpiece “The Dark Knight Returns.” This gritty Batman adventure helped to establish the more realistic and complex portrayal of the Dark Knight in modern media. Limited run of 875 Keepsake Ornaments ($25 each).
Cylon Centurion, Battlestar Galactica™ – In the classic 1978 TV series “Battlestar Galactica™”, Cylon Centurions relentlessly pursue the “ragtag” survivors of the twelve colonies of humanity across the reaches of space with a single goal: destroy all humanoids. This gold-painted variant of last year’s popular ornament is Hallmark’s first Comic-Con exclusive to feature sound. Limited run of 750 Keepsake Ornaments ($25 each).
“We’re excited to return to Comic-Con and to reward our passionate fans with exclusive Keepsake Ornaments and first-looks at new products,” said Beth Dorr, associate merchandise manager for Keepsake Ornaments. “This year, we’re bringing back fan-favorite activities, such as daily pin giveaways, and offering new activities, including autograph sessions with a Hallmark Keepsake Ornament artist.
Visitors to Hallmark’s booth in the Lucasfilm Pavilion will be able to meet and receive free autographs from Robert Chad, one of the Hallmark artists behind the 4-LOM and Zuckuss Keepsake Ornaments.
Also making a return appearance are fan favorites hoops&yoyo. Creator Bob Holt will be in the booth with the hoops&yoyo characters, Thursday, July 12 (4-6 p.m.); Friday, July 13 (1-3 p.m.); and Saturday, July 14 (1-3 p.m.).
Attendees also can view many of the new 2012 Keepsake Ornaments, including Edward and Bella’s Wedding and The Amazing Spider-ManTM, as well as get a sneak peek of what’s to come in 2013. A series of collectible buttons featuring five Keepsake Ornaments also will be available for fan pick-up. The series features five designs, with a limited quantity of one design given away each day of Comic-Con.
Fans not in attendance still can be a part of Hallmark’s Comic-Con action. Hallmark will give away one set of Comic-Con-exclusive Keepsake Ornaments on Twitter before the convention begins. Additional product giveaways will be hosted before and during the convention. Follow @HallmarkPR, #ComicCon and #SDCC for more information.
4-LOM and Zuckuss
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™
The Dark Knight Returns
Batman™
Cylon Centurion
Battlestar Galactica™
2012 Comic-Con Exclusive Keepsake Ornaments
Three limited-quantity exclusive Keepsake ornaments with specific fan appeal will be offered at this years Comic-Con International* (July 11-15, 2012) and New York Comic Con (October 11-14, 2012) events.
A daily allotment of each design will be available for purchase at the Hallmark booth at each event.
4-LOM and Zuckuss
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™
Set of 2 ornaments
Comic-Con International: 1,000 sets
New York Comic Con: 800 sets
The Dark Knight Returns
Batman
Comic-Con International: 875 sets
New York Comic Con: 700 sets
Cylon Centurion
Battlestar Galactica™
Comic-Con International: 750 sets
New York Comic Con: 600 sets
Additional Information
*Comic-Con International is an annual fan convention that was founded in 1970. It is traditionally a four-day event (Thursday through Sunday — though a four-hour preview night on Wednesday is open to professionals, exhibitors, and some guests pre-registered for all four days) held during the summer in San Diego, California, at the San Diego Convention Center.
Originally showcasing comic books, science fiction/fantasy and film/television, and related popular arts, the convention has expanded over the years to include a larger range of pop culture elements, such as horror, anime, manga, animation, toys, collectible card games, video games, webcomics, and fantasy novels. The convention is the largest in the Western Hemisphere.
Ornament Reveal Clue #6
This year, four Keepsake Ornaments will be revealed during Ornament Debut Weekend. You can get a head start guessing what those ornaments might be by watching our series of video clues right here.
Here’s the sixth clue to one of the four Keepsake Ornaments that will be revealed during Ornament Debut Weekend, October 6 & 7, at your Hallmark Gold Crown store.
Click on the image below to play the video.
Voice over: Man and machine have some complex relations, we depend on their functions for fun and vocations. Made of metal or plastic or circuitry too and they have personality that seems to shine through.
Does this clue further confirm your initial guess or have you changing your mind. Share your thoughts in the comment section of this post.
Jeep®
(Ornament Debut Reveal #4)
3⅜” w.
$17.95 USA QXI2074
Hallmark Gold Crown Exclusive
2012 Comic-Con Exclusive Keepsake Ornament Clue #4
Here’s the fourth and final clue to one of the Keepsake ornaments that will be exclusively available at this years Comic-Con International (July 11-15, 2012) and New York Comic Con (October 11-14, 2012) events.
Clue: This one sets the gold standard for galactic villainy.
Do you have an idea who this is? Enter your best guess in the comment section of this post, then come back next week (on May 30th) for the big unveiling.
KOC Special Offer! Ornaments Arriving
The two KOC exclusive ornaments: “Mrs. Claus’s Cupboard” (repaint of 2011 KOC event piece) & “Sweet Angel Cake” (complement to the Christmas Cupcakes series) have started arriving in mailboxes.
Mrs. Claus’s Cupboard
Sweet Angel Cake
2012 Comic-Con Exclusive Keepsake Ornament Clue #3
Here’s the third clue to one of the Keepsake ornaments that will be exclusively available at this years Comic-Con International (July 11-15, 2012) and New York Comic Con (October 11-14, 2012) events.
Clue: Holy sneak peek, Comic-Con! Can you figure out who’s featured in this exclusive?
Do you have an idea who this is? Enter your best guess in the comment section of this post, then come back on May 30th for the big unveiling.
2012 Comic-Con Exclusive Keepsake Ornament Clue #2
Here’s the second clue to one of the Keepsake ornaments that will be exclusively available at this years Comic-Con International (July 11-15, 2012) and New York Comic Con (October 11-14, 2012) events.
Clue: A galactic bounty hunter. Any guesses on which one it is?
Do you have an idea who this is? Enter your best guess in the comment section of this post, then come back on May 30th for the big unveiling.
2012 Comic-Con Exclusive Keepsake Ornament Clue #1
The 2012 Comic-Con exclusive Keepsake ornaments will be announced on May 30th! Before then, stay tune for a few clues.
Here’s the first clue to one of the Keepsake ornaments that will be exclusively available at this years Comic-Con International (July 11-15, 2012) and New York Comic Con (October 11-14, 2012) events.
Clue: It didn’t follow “protocol.” Instead, it chased a big bounty across the stars.
Do you have an idea who this is? Enter your best guess in the comment section of this post, then come back on May 30th for the big unveiling.
Ornament Reveal Clue #5
This year, four Keepsake Ornaments will be revealed during Ornament Debut Weekend. You can get a head start guessing what those ornaments might be by watching our series of video clues right here.
Here’s the fifth official clue to one of the four Keepsake Ornaments that will be revealed during Ornament Debut Weekend, October 6 & 7, at your Hallmark Gold Crown store.
Click on the image to play the video.
Voice over: As fashion gals go she’s bigger than most and glamorous as you can tell. No wedding, No setting, she’s almost life sized and perfect for every Noel.
Does this clue further confirm your initial guess or have you changing your mind. Share your thoughts in the comment section of this post.
Hints in the Clue
“As fashion gals go she’s bigger than most” (in the voice over) – a possible reference to Barbie being the best-selling fashion doll of all time. The word “bigger” could also be a relative term comparing this piece to other Barbie dolls.
The word “setting” (in the voice over) is another hair styling term.
“she’s almost life sized” (in the voice over) – another size reference.
Barbie Beauty Center/Barbie Styling Head
(Ornament Debut Reveal #2)
3¼” w.
$17.95 USA QXI2711
Announcement: Hallmark Returns to Popular Fan Conventions
Hallmark will once again have a presence at several of this years popular fan conventions including: the National Barbie® Doll Collectors Convention (July 11-14), Comic-Con International in San Diego (July 12-15), Star Wars Celebration VI (August 23-26) and the New York Comic Con (October 11-14). As in the past, a limited quantity of event exclusive ornaments will be available for purchase at each of these events.