2011 BARBIE Convention Exclusive Keepsake Ornaments Revealed
A third version of Shoe-sational!, the stylish Barbie shoe ornament from 2009, will be available at the 2011 National Barbie® Doll Collectors Convention, planned July 27-30 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Shoe-sational!
Repaint of 2009 ornament
Limited-quantity (500 pieces)
2011 Reveal: SDCC Event-Exclusive Keepsake Ornaments
Hallmark Unveils Plans for Comic-Con 2011
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 6, 2011) — Hallmark announces its return to Comic-Con International in San Diego (July 20-24), providing 125,000 attendees access to Comic-Con-exclusive Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments, a sneak peek of product for 2012 and visits with creators of popular Hallmark characters.
During the convention, Hallmark will sell limited quantities of the following Keepsake Ornaments:
IG-88 and Dengar, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™ – This two-pack features the assassin droid IG-88 and Corellian mercenary Dengar from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™. IG-88 and Dengar are the third and fourth bounty hunters to become Keepsake Ornaments. Limited run of 1,000 sets.
Comic Book Guy, The Simpsons™ – Wearing his own Comic-Con apparel, the Comic Book Guy from “The Simpsons” celebrates his 20th year as a popular cartoon character. This is the second year that “The Simpsons” has inspired an exclusive Keepsake Ornament for Comic-Con. Limited run of 1,000 Keepsake Ornaments.
Descending Upon Gotham, Batman™ – Batman swoops down from the dark heights of Gotham in this Keepsake Ornament. A repainted version of a 2009 Keepsake Ornament, the Caped Crusader wears a contemporary gray and black bat suit rather than the blue and gray one popularized in the 1960s. Limited run of 750 Keepsake Ornaments.
“We are excited to participate in Comic-Con for the fourth year,” said Beth Dorr, associate merchandise manager for Keepsake Ornaments. “The convention gives us a great opportunity to meet and interact with some of our most passionate fans and reward them with exclusive opportunities and sneak peeks.”
Visitors to Hallmark’s booth in the Lucasfilm Pavilion will be able to view many of the new 2011 Keepsake Ornaments as well as get a sneak peek of what’s to come in 2012. They also can pick up a series of collectible buttons featuring Star Wars Keepsake Ornaments. The series will feature five designs, with a limited quantity of one design given away each day of Comic-Con.
Throughout the convention, popular Hallmark characters hoops&yoyo™ will make visits to the Hallmark booth. Comic-Con attendees also will have the opportunity to engage with the creators of Hallmark characters, including Bob Holt and Mike Adair (hoops&yoyo), Peter Martin (Asteroid Andy) and John Wagner (Maxine).
John Wagner’s feisty character Maxine, the self-appointed “Queen of Crabbiness,” celebrates her 25th anniversary in 2011. Since 1986, she has appeared on millions of cards and thousands of books, as well as Keepsake Ornaments. On Thursday, July 21, and Friday, July 22, John Wagner will be on site to share the inspiration behind Maxine, discuss how he’s kept her character fresh for 25 years and answer questions. Hoops&yoyo creators Bob Holt and Mike Adair will sign autographs on Thursday, July 21, Friday, July 22, and Saturday, July 23. Asteroid Andy’s creator Peter Martin will visit the booth on Saturday, July 23, and Sunday, July 24.
In addition to on-site Comic-Con activity, Hallmark will administer various product giveaways of some current Keepsake Ornaments as well as exclusive and signed products via Twitter (@HallmarkPR, #ComicCon, #SDCC) before and during the conference. For more information about Hallmark and the full line of 2011 Keepsake Ornaments, visit Hallmark.com/Keepsakes.
IG-88 and Dengar
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™
Comic Book Guy
The Simpsons™
Descending Upon Gotham
Batman™
2011 Reveal: D23 Expo Exclusive
Look Who’s Pook-a-Looz
Mickey Mouse
Special Edition
A repainted black and white version of the 2011 limited-quantity Special Edition “Look Who’s Pook-a-Looz!”, Mickey Mouse ornament has been issued for and only available at the 2011 D23 Expo Event, Being held August 19-21 in Anaheim, CA.
Retired Artists Signing at the KOC Class Reunion Event
The four retired Keepsake Studio Artists that will be signing at the KOC 25th Class Reunion event in August will be:
- Patricia Andrews
- Lynn Norton
- Linda Sickman
- Sue Tague
Additionally Hallmark artists John Wagner (creator of Maxine) and Mary Hamilton (designer of Mary’s Angels and Mary’s Bears) will be present and available for signatures.
Keepsake Ornament Club Membership Kits Shipping Soon
The 2011 Keepsake Ornament Club Membership kits will begin shipping on Friday May 20, 2011.
Local Clubs Receive First Mailing for 2011
The first of two mailings that the national Keepsake Ornament Club will be sending to Local Clubs this year, has been received by multiple Club Sponsors/Club Contacts.
The shipment contains:
- The May 2011 issue of Collectively Speaking – The local club newsletter for the Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Club.
- Keepsake Ornament 2011 Artist Spotlights – A DVD featuring Keepsake Studio Artists:
Checking It Twice
Robert Chad
Santa’s Holiday Train
Ken Crow
Partridge in a Pear Tree
Edythe Kegrize
- Introduction of New Keepsake Magic! – A one page information sheet with additional details about the new Magic Cord.
- Glowing Snowflake Starter Set
Wonder & Light Collection
Set of 3 Wonder & Light ornaments.
Creates a warm, glowing light effect.
Requires Hallmark’s Magic Cord power source* (included).
3⅜” h. QXG3626 - Twinkling Snowbird
Wonder & Light Collection
Leads the other ornaments connected to the Magic Cord in a twinkling light show. Requires Hallmark’s Magic Cord power source* (not included).
6⅛” w. QXG3613
2012 Series Editions Revealed
The identities of three more 2012 series editions have been revealed.
They are:
Germany
2nd in the Angels Around the World series
Ornament will reflect the country’s style and artwork.
By Katrina Bricker.
Berry-Licious!
3rd in the Christmas Cupcakes series
Features a chocolate cupcake with pink frosting, topped with an upright strawberry.
By Ruth Donikowski
Jimmy Cricket as Ghost of Christmas Past
4th in the Mickey’s Christmas Carol series
2011 In-Store Dream Book Shipment Delayed
Although the In-Store version of the 2011 Dream Book was originally scheduled to ship May 1, the shipment was delayed and will now ship on May 10.
Hallmark Channel to Premiere an Animated Holiday Special Featuring Hallmark Cards’ Popular Storybook Character Jingle the Husky Pup
Hallmark cards has partnered with the Hallmark Channel to create, “Jingle All the Way,” a half-hour Hallmark Channel original animated Christmas special based on, the interactive storybook of the same name and Jingle the Husky Pup storybook buddy.
As the story goes, Jingle the Husky Pup is a very good dog who does everything he is told. The only thing he could not do is ‘go home’ because he didn’t have one. This holiday season, Jingle and all of his friends will come home to Hallmark Channel, America’s family network.”
“Jingle All the Way” will premiere as part of Hallmark Channel’s holiday-themed original programming event, “Countdown to Christmas,”. In addition, Hallmark Channel announces that the Hallmark Cards zany, pink kitty and green bunny team hoops&yoyo™ return to do hosted program wraps for holiday 2011.
Frosty Mystery Ornament (UPDATE)
UPDATE: To create this unique ornament, Keepsake artists have combined the shape of a favorite Frosty Friend with a look and feel that is totally their own. Each package contains one of three Frosty designs – which one will you get? Collect all Three!
Frosty
Each Frosty ornament is sealed in a box and placed in a non-see-through bag. By Orville Wilson (blank), Tom Best (Hawaiian Frosty), Ken Crow (Toymaker Santa) and Kristina Gaughran (penguin). 2⅛” x 3″ x 1½”
$9.95 USA QK5009
Previous Information: 3 different Frosty ornaments will be randomly boxed to conceal their identities. Consumers will only be able to discover which design they received after purchase. “All sales are final. No refunds, returns or exchanges.”
Available beginning Ornament Debut weekend, October 8-9, 2011.