2020 Collection: Playful Penguins
Penguins at Play
Oh, how time flies when you’re having fun. Such is the case for the three playful penguins that began their adventures in 2001, all bundled up in hats and scarves, tobogganing down a snow-covered hill. Now, nineteen years later, the once airborne challenged buddies soar to new heights in their ice-sculpted plane. Who knows where they will land or what new experiences await them. But one thing, we know for sure, they will always be having fun!
Happy 19th Anniversary to one of the most beloved unofficial series of all-time!
2020 Collection
Fly the Coop
Playful Penguins
Playful Penguins Puzzle
Playful Penguins
Playful Penguins Bag
Keepsake Penguins
Holiday Cards
Playful Penguins
Face Mask
A Christmas Cookie
Miniature
Life’s Sweeter With Grandkids
Photo holder
Sledding Fun
More Flippers, More Fun
A Hallmark Keepsake Playful Penguins Story
Artist Insights: Playful Penguins
Hallmark sat down with Keepsake Artist Kristina Gaughran (virtually!) to discuss the inspiration behind her 2020 Playful Penguins releasing at Ornament Debut in October.
Kris added, “If you’re a fan of these little guys, be on the lookout at your local Hallmark Gold Crown store for some other exciting products coming out this year featuring these 3 little friends.”
Community Manager. “Behind the Scenes with Kris Gaughran and Playful Penguins.” Hallmark Keepsake Community, August 05, 2020. https://keepsakecommunity.hallmark.com/share/behind-the-scenes-with-kris-gaughran-and-playful-penguins.
Hallmark: F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
Central Perk Couch
F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
Episode. “The One Where Rachel Quits” 3, no. 10, December 12, 1996.
Keepsakes Star on “Friends!”
Rumor has it that several Keepsake Ornaments may be featured on the hit television program, “Friends.” Although the air date and script is kept “top secret” by the network, the ornaments would be shown during the show’s holiday episode. Hallmark sent the producers a selection of ornaments chosen to fit the personalities of the show’s main characters. Stay tuned!
UPDATE: The “Friends” episode referred to as “The One Where Rachel Quits,” first aired December 12, 1996. It featured 8 Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments.
“Keepsakes Star on “Friends!” Local Club News December 1996: 2
Save the Date: 2020 Virtual Keepsake Artist Signing Event
Gingerbread Carousel
(front view)
Gingerbread Carousel
(back view)
2021 KOC Membership Enrollment
Enrollment in the Keepsake Ornament Club (KOC) for 2020 has closed, but we can’t wait to bring you details on next year’s membership in the coming weeks–enrollment for 2021 opens on November 10, 2020!
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Keepsake Ornament Club (KOC) – A club–sponsored by Hallmark–for fans, collectors and Holiday enthusiasts to come together and celebrate their shared passion for Keepsake Ornaments.
2020 Collection: Harry Potter™
On this day in 1980, a boy was born that would change the Wizarding World. In Celebration of his 40th Birthday here is a review of the 2020 Harry Potter™ Keepsake Ornament line.
In partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Hallmark has delighted fans with Harry Potter ornaments for 20 years.
Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments once again will make it possible to celebrate Christmas in the Wizarding World. This year’s offering includes two new interactive Hallmark Keepsake Storyteller Ornaments along with three re-issued Keepsake Storyteller Ornaments and coordinating Christmas Tree Topper that was released last year. Connect all six pieces to recreate an epic scene from the iconic film Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ using light and sound. Two more ornaments featuring the book cover from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ and one inspired by Hagrid’s Hut will also be available this year.
Harry Potter™ Storyteller Collection
About Wizarding World
More than two decades ago, a young Harry Potter was whisked onto Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross Station, and readers everywhere were swept along with him into a magical universe, created by J.K. Rowling. In the years since, the seven Harry Potter bestsellers have inspired eight blockbuster movies, an award-winning stage play, and, more recently, the start of the Fantastic Beasts five-film series. People of all ages have been enthralled by these extraordinary adventures, set within an expanding universe, inspired by the vision of J.K. Rowling.
For today’s growing worldwide fan community, and for generations to come, the Wizarding World welcomes everyone to explore more of this magical universe — past, present and future. The Wizarding World also provides fans with an instant, trusted kite-mark of quality and authenticity.
2020 Video: Artist Insights (Colorful Schoolhouse)
Keepsake Artist Orville Wilson shares the design details he included it the Crayola inspired schoolhouse ornament he created this year.
Colorful Schoolhouse by Orville Wilson
Colorful Schoolhouse features a log cabin-style schoolhouse made from red crayons with a classic 8-count box roof.
Event Exclusive Imperial Probe Droid to be Available at Metaverse (UPDATED)
Imperial Probe Droid
Star Wars™: The Empire Strikes Back™
PopMinded by Hallmark has announced they will be selling additional inventories of the Imperial Probe Droid in conjunction with the recently announced Metaverse on August 13th. See the announcement below.
Popminded (07.24.20) – “Thank you for your patience as we took time to investigate what happened this week during Comic-Con@home and evaluate our inventory. We do have additional inventory of the Probe Droid that we will sell in conjunction to the recently announced Metaverse on August 13th. In addition, we are planning to run more inventory this fall to meet the overwhelming demands due to conventions moving online this year while keeping quantities limited to maintain the collectability of an exclusive. Stay tuned for specific announcements regarding time of release, and a direct link for purchase.”
popminded. “PopMinded Event Exclusive Imperial Probe Droid.” Web log. Instagram, July 24, 2020. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCzaXHOpxHS/.
popminded. “PopMinded Event Exclusive Imperial Probe Droid.” Web log. Instagram, August 7, 2020. https://www.instagram.com/p/CDmSlr6JIAa/.
2020 Video: Artist Insights (Sweet Decade)
Keepsake Artist Tammy Haddix’s talks about all the super “sweet” fun she had crafting this new first in series!
Reminder: Event Exclusives Available at Comic-Con@Home Starting Tomorrow (UPDATED)
The Boggart Snape, Tribble, and The Imperial Probe Droid Event Exclusive Keepsake Ornaments along with the Deadpool itty bittys® and The Child-themed enamel pin go on sale tomorrow.
COMIC-CON@HOME PURCHASING INFORMATION
To purchase the exclusives during the Comic-Con@home virtual event July 22-26, find the Popminded by Hallmark exhibitor page on the Comic-Con@home website starting at 9am PDT Wednesday July 22.*
Click on: any of the exclusive products shown, then in the pop-up window,
Click on: the link titled ‘visit website’ to be taken to a special page on PopMinded.com for purchasing.
NOTE: Purchases are limited to one of each of the exclusives per transaction. The exclusive quantities will be first come, first serve. We will not have daily allocations for this event.
UPDATE (07.22.20 @ 9:00 AM PST) – To purchase the exclusives go straight to: hallmark.com/popminded/
UPDATE (07.22.20 @ 9:06 AM PST) – Imperial Probe Droid is OUT OF STOCK.
UPDATE (07.22.20 @ 9:16 AM PST) – Professor Boggart Snape is OUT OF STOCK.
UPDATE (07.22.20 @ 9:31 AM PST) – “unfortunately there was an error. It was still early on west coast some people got in. Any and all duplicate orders were canceled. Still the demand was high. We are evaluating inventory levels and will notify if more are in stock soon.”**
UPDATE (07.22.20 @ 9:00 PM PST) – Tribble and The Child enamel pin are OUT OF STOCK.
UPDATE (07.23.20 @ 8:34 PM PST) – “…we hope to have an answer tomorrow about additional inventory available for comic-con@home.”***
UPDATE (07.24.20 @ 1:26 PM PST) – “Thank you for your patience as we took time to investigate what happened this week during Comic-Con@home and evaluate our inventory. We do have additional inventory of the Probe Droid that we will sell in conjunction to the recently announced Metaverse on August 13th. In addition, we are planning to run more inventory this fall to meet the overwhelming demands due to conventions moving online this year while keeping quantities limited to maintain the collectability of an exclusive. Stay tuned for specific announcements regarding time of release, and a direct link for purchase.”****
UPDATE (10.07.20 @ 10:25 PM CDT) – Last chance to pick up 2020 Con Exclusives.*****
– The final sale of the Con Exclusives (for the general public) happens tomorrow at 11:00 AM CDT.
– If you are a Keepsake Ornament Club member, a limited amount will be available for purchase for members only on 10/26 at 9:00 AM CDT.
– A limited number of 2019 event exclusives Sybill Trelawney itty bittys will also be available as part of this sale.
Professor Boggart Snape™
Harry Potter™
Tribble
STAR TREK TOS: The Trouble with Tribbles
Imperial Probe Droid™
Star Wars™: The Empire Strikes Back™
Deadpool
MARVEL
itty bittys®
The Child™
Star Wars™: The Mandalorian™
PXL8® Enamel Pin
*Popminded by Hallmark. “Come See Us at These Events.” Popminded, A Pop Culture Collection by Hallmark. Hallmark, July 17, 2020. https://www.hallmark.com/popminded/.
**popminded. “PopMinded Event Exclusive Star Trek Tribble.” Web log. Instagram, July 22, 2020. https://www.instagram.com/p/CC4dh0IJX_H/.
***popminded. “PopMinded Event Exclusive Imperial Probe Droid.” Web log. Instagram, July 23, 2020. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCzaXHOpxHS/.
****popminded. “PopMinded Event Exclusive Imperial Probe Droid.” Web log. Instagram, July 24, 2020. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCzaXHOpxHS/.
*****popminded. “PopMinded Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments.” Web log. Instagram, October 7, 2020. https://www.instagram.com/stories/popminded/2415142924760595235/