2011 Reveal: Canadian Exclusive Ornaments
Later this year, Hallmark will be releasing a Canadian Exclusive Keepsake ornament. Additionally Hallmark will also be releasing 9 Canadian exclusive ornaments under the Seasons from Hallmark brand (2 figural ornaments, 3 half decoupage ball ornaments and a set of 4 decoupage ball ornaments).
Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky
Edmonton Oilers™
Wayne Gretzky
Edmonton Oilers™
Decorative Ball Ornament
Don Cherry
Don Cherry
Don Cherry
Decorative Ball Ornament
Don Cherry
Decorative Ball Ornaments
Canadian Wildlife Foundation
White Tailed Deer
Canadian Wildlife Foundation
White Tailed Deer
Canadian Wildlife Foundation
Decorative Ball Ornament
Ornament (not shown) in the 2011 Dream Book
Available beginning Holiday Open House, November 4-5, 2011.
Happiness is a Warm Cookie
Tracy Larsen
The 2011 KOC Collectors Edition Dream Book is in the Mail
Keep an eye on your mailbox as the 2011 KOC Collectors Edition Dream Book has started to ship and has been reported as received by a few KOC members.
Wireless PEANUTS Band Continuity Program
Create a medley of holiday cheer by collecting all 4 members of the PEANUTS® Band-each features a different instrument and plays 2 well-known Christmas songs.
While they each play special songs and move to the music individually, the real fun begins when they wirelessly interact with each other for a complete band experience-even if they’re placed in different areas of the same room.
Wireless PEANUTS® Band
Continuity Program
Wireless function works up to 25′ apart. Each song approx. 10 – 20 seconds.
Press and hold button to activate continuous play mode (a song plays every 2 minutes.) On/off switch; includes 3 replaceable AAA batteries.
Approx. 3¼” x 5¼”
$14.95 USA each with any purchase
(regularly $29.95 USA each)
Schroeder
Plays:
“Jingle Bells” and
“Deck the Halls” on the piano. XKT1001
Available beginning October 8, 2011
Charlie Brown
Plays:
“12 Days of Christmas” and
“It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” on the saxophone. XKT1003
Available beginning October 27, 2011
Lucy
Plays:
“O Christmas Tree” and
“Up on the Housetop” on the flute. XKT1002
Available beginning November 17, 2011
Snoopy
Plays:
“Jolly Old St. Nicholas” and
“Silent Night” on the guitar. XKT1000
Available beginning December 1, 2011
Similar to the Wireless Snowman Band Continuity Program set from 2010.
This set is a little bigger than last year’s Snowman Band.
Update (4/7/2012):
Linus, Wireless PEANUTS® Band Continuity Program
Deck The Halls Duo – Techno Plush
Deck the Halls Duo
Snowman Techno Plush
Press the button to hear a fun duet version of “Deck the Halls”—while the song plays, the lights on the dog house glow in sync to the music.
Song lyrics:
Deck the house with Christmas lights.
Woof woof woof, woof-woof-woof- woof
Twinkling in the snowy night.
Woof woof woof, woof-woof-woof- woof.
Orange and yellow, red and green.
Woof woof, woof woof, woof woof woof!
It’s the prettiest we’ve seen.
Fa la la la la la la la…
Uh, Rex, that’s your line!
(dog howls)
Good dog!
Available beginning October 8, 2011.
Christmas Express Musical Train
Christmas Express Musical Train
Ceramic. Press the button and 13 gumdrop-lights flash in sync with 3 different songs (accompanied by a train whistle) “Jingle Bells,” “Jolly Old St. Nicholas” and “Deck the Halls”.
On/off switch; includes 3 replaceable AA batteries.
8” x 6¾” x 4¼”
$24.95 with each purchase of 3 Hallmark Cards (regularly $49.95). LPR2325
Available beginning, October 8, 2011.
NOTE: A gift box* specifically designed for this item is available at participating Hallmark Gold Crown stores.
*CHRISTMAS EXPRESS Musical TRAIN GIFT BOX
8” x 4½” x 8” 4DH1836
2011 Holiday VIP Event Gift
Are you one of your Local Gold Crown store’s very best customers?
If so, keep an eye on your mailbox this fall for an invitation to this years VIP event. Accompanying this invitation will be your coupon for the free with purchase* VIP event gift.
This years VIP Gift will include:
Ceramic Cookie Jar
(9″ x 6¼” diameter)
Welcome Christmas
Repainted version of 2011 New Home Keepsake Ornament.
On Ornament: Merry Christmas 2011
- 2 Hallmark Confections® snowball truffles (a velvety smooth milk chocolate with truffle center enrobed in a rich white confection and lightly dusted with white coconut)
- A gift boxed 3.4-oz WoodWick® Twinkling Spice candle
* Gift with purchase of $40.00 or more (valued over $50.00)
2011 Dream Books
There will be three different versions of this years Dream Book.
In addition to the In-Store Dream Book, which will be available in early May, and the Keepsake Ornament Club Dream Book which will be mailed directly to KOC members starting Sunday, April 10, 2011, Hallmark will be releasing a “Tree of Memories Gift Guide” targeted at individuals who may not collect Keepsake ornaments and who tend to shop later in the holiday season.
This smaller version of the Dream Book will feature approximately 33 ornaments and will be available in stores beginning October 27, 2011.
NOTE: Both the In-Store and KOC Dream Books will feature the same Wish List along with a bonus points offer.
2011 Hallmark Associate Gift
All local Hallmark retailers will have the opportunity to purchase a special repaint of the 2nd in series Frosty Fun Decade to be used as a thank you gift for their employees.
NOTE: Three different versions of the 2011 Frosty Fun Decade, 2nd in the series, Keepsake ornaments will be produced this year. In addition to the regular ornament that will be released during Ornament Premiere on July 16, 2011, two different alternative color variations (altor-ations) will also be produced. The first is exclusively available for purchase during the registration process of the KOC 25th Class Reunion (national) event. The second altor-ation will be exclusively available for purchase for local retailers to use to acknowledge their employees for their dedication.
Frosty Fun Decade
Snowpeople Book: What’s Shakin’ in Snowquake City?
What’s Shakin’ in Snowquake City?
The snowpeople are at it again in the 8th installment of the popular series. The strange weather in Snowquake City has everyone wondering what’s going on. Why does the ground rumble and shake every winter? And more importantly, should the snowpeople be concerned? Coordinates with the Deck the Halls Duo. Hardcover; 32 pages. 11” x 9½”
$3.95 with the purchase of 3 Hallmark cards (regularly $9.95) LPR7507
Available beginning October 8, 2011
ADDITIONAL HISTORICAL INFORMATION
Previous SNOWPEOPLE BOOKS:
- 2010
The Snowman Band of Snowboggle Bend LPR7505 - 2009
Snow Wonder We’re Friends! LPR7504 - 2008
Snow Place Like Home
The incredible Kids of marshmallow mountain LPR7501 - 2007
Snow Happy to Be Here!
The Slightly Silly Story of the Snowblatt family LPR7085 - 2006
The Snow Must Go On!
A way, way off broadway adventure LPR7080 - 2005
The Snowbelly Family of Chillyville Inn PR3772 - 2004
Snow What Fun!
When Snowmen Come to Life on Christmas Eve