2016 Sneak Peek
Here is a sneak peek of the 3rd in the unofficial Musical Soldier series. According to Keepsake Artist Anita Marra Rogers, the design was inspired by her son, who plays the sousaphone in marching band.
Musical Soldier
Special Edition
by Anita Marra Rogers
2015 Sneak Peek: City-themed Keepsake Ornaments (UPDATED)
In addition to re-issuing the three state (two Texas and one Colorado) exclusive Keepsake Ornaments from 2014, Hallmark will be releasing three city-themed Keepsake Ornaments, each with in their respective markets. The three cities represented include: Kansas City, Dallas and Denver. These ornaments along with the other re-issued state ornaments will be available beginning Ornament Debut Weekend, October 3-4 2015.
Kansas City
Cityscapes
Dallas
Cityscapes
Denver
Cityscapes
New York City
Cityscapes
UPDATE (10.02.15) – A fourth city themed Keepsake Ornament has surfaced. In addition to the three city-themed Keepsake Ornaments that we previously reported on, a fourth ornament representing New York City will also be available beginning Ornament Debut Weekend, October 3-4 2015.
2015 Sneak Peek: Regional Keepsake Ornaments
Two Kansas City-themed Keepsake ornaments have been unearthed. Both ornaments are being released (in limited quantities) exclusively in Hallmark Gold Crown stores in the greater-Kansas City area beginning Ornament Premiere Weekend, July 11-12. To reserve either of these ornaments, call Amy’s Hallmark in Crown Center: (816) 283.0459.
Additionally Hallmark will be reissuing the two Texas exclusive Keepsake ornaments and the Colorado ornament from 2014. All three ornaments will be available at participating Hallmark Gold Crown stores in their respective states starting Ornament Debut Weekend, October 3-4, 2015. Please note: some local stores may have carry over stock from last year as such they may have them available sooner.
New
My Kind of Cow Town
A Kansas City Tradition
Re-issued
Texas Cutout
Texas Boots
Colorado Mountains
2015 Reveal: Event-Exclusive Keepsake Ornaments and itty bittys®
Exclusive products will be available at Star Wars Celebration, Comic-Con and D23 Expo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (April 14, 2015) — Hallmark continues its participation at the nation’s largest pop culture fan gatherings with Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments and itty bittys® plush collectibles exclusively developed for 2015 events.
As previously announced, a pair of Keepsake Ornaments and a pair of itty bittys will be sold this week in limited quantities at Star Wars Celebration, scheduled April 16-19 in Anaheim, Calif.:
An Epic Vision, Star Wars: A New Hope™– This Keepsake Ornament two-pack features Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader locked in a heated lightsaber duel as inspired by the concept art for Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, by the famed artist Ralph McQuarrie. An Epic Vision has a total production run of 2,000 and sales will be limited to 500 per day ($40 per set).
Bossk and Dengar, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™ – This Celebration-exclusive itty bittys two-pack features the fearsome bounty hunters seen in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. This bounty hunter two-pack has a total production run of 2,200 and sales will be limited to 550 per day ($20 per set).
Three ornament designs and a pair of itty bittys will be sold in limited quantities at Comic-Con International, to be held July 9-12 in San Diego, Calif., and at New York Comic Con, set for October 8-11 in New York City:
Batman Classic TV Series Batmobile, BATMAN™ – Featuring dialogue and sound directly from the 1960’s Batman Classic TV Series, this Keepsake Ornament depicts the series’ iconic George Barris design for Batman’s ride, styled all in chrome rather than its traditional black paint job.
Xenomorph: From Egg to Alien, Alien – Inspired by the 1979 science-fiction/horror classic Alien, this Keepsake Ornament created exclusively for event sales depicts a fully grown humanoid alien crouched next to an egg from which a fellow creature will be spawned.
U-3PO and R5-D4, Star Wars: A New Hope™ – This Keepsake Ornament two-pack created especially for event sales features droids that first appeared in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. The humanoid protocol droid U-3PO served aboard Princess Leia’s consular ship while the astromech droid R5-D4 was offered for sale by Jawa traders to moisture farmer Owen Lars on Tatooine.
Boba Fett and Han Solo in Carbonite, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™ – The latest in Hallmark’s itty bittys line with this exclusive two-pack of the armored bounty hunter and his prisoner as seen in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.
An exclusive Keepsake Ornament and a pair of itty bittys will only be available at the Disney-themed D23 Expo 2015, scheduled Aug. 14-16 in Anaheim, Calif.:
The Band Concert – Based on a Keepsake Ornament produced in 2013, this version sports a black-and-white paint scheme for Mickey Mouse and friends, and features light, sound and motion. This event-exclusive ornament celebrates the 80th anniversary of the short film’s release.
Cinderella and Prince Charming – Cinderella and Prince Charming come to Hallmark’s itty bittys line dressed in their finest wedding attire. This two-pack celebrates the 65th anniversary of Disney’s classic animated feature film of the fairy tale.
Additional details about prices and production runs for each exclusive product, as well as Hallmark’s plans for each event will be announced closer to the respective dates.
For more information on Keepsake Ornaments, itty bittys and Hallmark’s other popular licensed character gifts, visit your local Hallmark Gold Crown store or shop online at Hallmark.com.
An Epic Vision
Star Wars™
Set of 2 ornaments.
Dengar™ & Bossk™
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™
itty bittys®
Bounty hunter two-pack
Battman Classic TV Series Batmobile™
BATMAN™
From Egg to Alien
Alien
U-3PO™ and R2-D4™
Star Wars: A New Hope™
Set of two ornaments.
Han Solo™ in Carbonite & Boba Fett™
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™
itty bittys®
two-pack
The Band Concert
Mickey Mouse
Cinderella & Prince Charming
itty bittys®
two-pack
2015 Reveal: Star Wars Celebration Hallmark Exclusives
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 25, 2015) — Hallmark is doubling up on excitement at this year’s Star Wars Celebration with a pair of Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments and a pair of the popular itty bittys® plush collectibles to be available exclusively at the fan event.
The two-packs will be sold in limited quantities each day of the event, scheduled April 16-19 at Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif.
An Epic Vision, Star Wars: A New Hope™– This Keepsake Ornament two-pack features Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader locked in a heated lightsaber duel as inspired by the styling of famed artist Ralph McQuarrie in preproduction art for Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. Nearly 40 years since their creation, McQuarrie’s original visions for the Star Wars galaxy of characters, craft and planets continues to inspire and delight fans. An Epic Vision has a total production run of 2,000 and sales will be limited to 500 per day ($40 per set).
Bossk and Dengar, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™ – This Celebration-exclusive itty bittys two-pack features the fearsome bounty hunters seen in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. More than a dozen heroes, villains and creatures of Star Wars are now among the iconic characters of film, comics and television to appear as sweetly and uniquely styled plush itty bittys exclusively in Hallmark Gold Crown® stores and online at Hallmark.com. This bounty hunter two-pack has a total production run of 2,200 and sales will be limited to 550 per day ($20 per set).
Limited quantity buttons featuring a sneak peek of the newest Star Wars itty bittys collectors set will also be given out at the Hallmark booth (#1434). There are four designs – one for each day of the convention – that will be given away daily in limited quantities of 1,000 of each design. A fifth, secret variant design, will be in limited quantities of 500. Visit the Hallmark booth at Star Wars Celebration to learn more.
For more information on Keepsake Ornaments, itty bittys and Hallmark’s other Star Wars products, visit your local Hallmark Gold Crown store or go online at Hallmark.com.
An Epic Vision
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope™
Set of 2 ornaments.
Dengar™ & Bossk™
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™
itty bittys®
Bounty hunter two-pack