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Latest News: Sneak Peeks2019-08-07T15:14:16-06:00

2020 Sneak Peek: 2nd in series

Why start a new series?

There are so many reasons to start a tradition with a first-in-series ornament—new storytelling, never-before-seen concepts and unique design styles to look forward to year after year! Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on some of our newest series, straight from the Keepsake artists, and take a look at sketches of next year’s ornament.

Cozy Lil’ Critters – “The first in this series is the first from the Cozy Critters series that started in 2017. I changed the details in the clothing and the pose and other subtle changes to make it different from the original. What I love is that they get even cuter when they’re smaller; I like to think of it as the little brother to the original.”

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Cozy Lil’ Critters (2019)
1st in the series.
(Available at Ornament Premiere)

Cozy Lil’ Critters (2020)*
2nd in the series.

Holiday Parade (2019)
1st in the series.
(Available at Ornament Premiere)

Holiday Parade – “My dad was an auto body guy, and he liked to restore old cars. He even got me out there helping him. So it was really fun to get out there with my dad and restore old trucks back then, and so a truck series just seemed like a really fun thing to do.”

Holiday Parade (2020)*
2nd in the series.

Noble Nutcrackers – “Each nutcracker’s staff, crown and attachments are unique to their domain; this first-in-the-series has a bottlebrush tree crown, rope garland and real twine. I tried a lot of different kinds of roping for the trees, and I really liked the red and white because it was so Christmas-y and iconic. My hope is that this nutcracker can bring the wonder of nature to your tree.”

Prince of the Forest (2019)
Noble Nutcrackers
1st in the series.
(Available at Ornament Debut)

(2020)*
Noble Nutcrackers
2nd in the series.

Sugar Plum Fairy (2019)
Nutcracker Sweet
1st in the five-part series.
KOC Exclusive
(Available at Ornament Debut)

Nutcracker Sweet – “As I first started working on the ornament, I had this wonderful opportunity to visit the Kansas City Ballet as they prepared to do The Nutcracker performance. I think what amazed me the most was the up-close look I got at the tutu of the Sugar Plum Fairy and how wonderfully reflective and glittery it was. And to bring some of that magic to my ornament, I added fabric attachments and beads to make the ornament as sweet as a sugar plum fairy should be.”

Snow Queen (2020)*
Nutcracker Sweet
2nd in the five-part series.
KOC Exclusive

2020-09-15T16:55:38-06:00July 1st, 2019|0 Comments

Press Release: Hallmark Announces 2019 Event Exclusives for Fan Conventions

Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments, itty bittys® among items planned at events

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 17, 2019) — PopMinded by Hallmark is preparing to greet fans at the nation’s largest pop culture fan gatherings later this year with limited quantities of products and collectibles inspired by iconic characters and developed exclusively for fan events.

PopMinded, which debuted in 2016, is Hallmark’s way to celebrate fandom with gifts and collectibles created and curated with all fans in mind. PopMinded continues and expands on Hallmark’s decade-long tradition of providing event attendees access to Hallmark’s ever popular event exclusive products available only through convention pop-up stores.

Hallmark Keepsake Ornament designs, itty bittys® plush characters, and other gift items will be sold in limited quantities at these events on Hallmark’s 2019 convention calendar. View the calendar at PopMinded.com/Events.

Limited availability items include:


Star Wars™


STAR TREK™

A Wild Ride on Endor
Star Wars™: The Return of the Jedi™

Features Paploo™ the Ewok™ piloting a speeder bike as seen in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. A variation of an ornament featuring a Scout Trooper™ will be available in Hallmark Gold Crown stores starting in July. This event exclusive ornament also plays sound from the film.
Total production run: 3,200.
$40.00 USA

Chewbacca™ Bandolier itty bittys® Carrier
Star Wars™
itty bittys®

designed to hold nine Star Wars itty bittys® to sport around the convention. These one-size-sits all carriers will be sold while supplies last.
Total production run: 2,500.
$18.00 USA or $8.00 USA with the purchase of three Star Wars itty bittys®.

I.S.S. Enterprise™
STAR TREK: TOS

Inspired by the classic episode “Mirror, Mirror” of the original Star Trek television series. The Mirror Universe’s flagship of the Terran Empire is a repainted version of a sculpt first offered in 2016.
Total production run: 3,475.
$40.00 USA


Marvel Comics

Iron Spider
MARVEL

A Marvel Avengers three-pack of PXL8® ornaments inspired by Captain America, Iron Man and Thanos.
Total production run: 1,500.
$39.00 USA

Captain Marvel
MARVEL
PXL8® Enamel Pin
$8.00 USA

Exclusive to Comic-Con International San Diego
(Available while supplies last)

PopMinded’s line of PXL8® style collectible enamel pins will continue to feature 8-bit renditions of favorite characters at 2019 events.


Ghostbusters™


Wizarding World™


DC

The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man (Burnt)
Ghostbusters™
itty bittys®

This “toasted” variant (regular version available in Hallmark Gold Crown stores) comes packed in a city scape that celebrates the 35th anniversary of the release of the original Ghostbusters feature film.
Total production run: 1,800.
$10.00 USA

Sybill Trelawney™
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
itty bittys®

Inspired by the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry staff member.
Total production run: 1,800.
$10.00 USA

Wonder Woman
DC
Ice Mold

A silicone mold that shapes ice cubes that look like Wonder Woman’s iconic mode of transportation, as well as the iconic WW logo
Total production run: 1,000.
$20.00 USA


Additional pop culture content:

PopMinded will offer the following Convention Exclusive PXL8® style collectible enamel pins:

BATMAN
Detective Comics
80th Anniversary
PXL8® Enamel Pin
$8.00 USA

Exclusive to Emerald City Comic Con

Ahsoka Tano™
Star Wars™: The Clone Wars™
PXL8® Enamel Pin
$8.00 USA

Exclusive to Star Wars Celebration

The Mandalorian
Star Wars™: The Mandaloriani™
PXL8® Enamel Pin
$8.00 USA

Exclusive to New York Comic Con

A very limited number of 2019 event exclusive Keepsake Ornaments will also be available for sale later this year to members of the Keepsake Ornament Club. Information for joining the club can be found online at Hallmark.com/KOC

At the end of the 2019 convention season in October, any remaining stock of the year’s event exclusives may be made available for sale online. Check for details at PopMinded.com

Additional details about daily allocations for each event exclusive product as well as activity plans for each event will be announced closer to the respective convention dates. Look for additional Hallmark pop-culture products including greeting cards to be available at each event.

UPDATE (03.15.19) – BATMAN™, Detective Comics, PXL8® Enamel Pin
UPDATE (03.27.19) – Added Ahsoka Tano™, Star Wars™: The Clone Wars™, PXL8® Enamel Pin
UPDATE (10.03.19) – Added The Mandalorian™, Star Wars™: The Mandalorian™, PXL8® Enamel Pin

2020-03-20T12:33:42-06:00June 17th, 2019|0 Comments

Member Exclusive Offer: KOC Flash Sale – 2019 Comic Con Ornaments (UPDATED)

We are excited to share that on October 7, 2019 KOC Members will have the opportunity to purchase three of the 2019 Comic Con Keepsake Ornaments online only.

A Wild Ride on Endor™
Star Wars™: The Return of the Jedi™

​I.S.S. Enterprise™*
STAR TREK™

Iron Spider

*NOTE: Will also be available at The Official STAR TREK™ Convention to be held July 31 – August 4 in Las Vegas,

UPDATE (10.07.19 @ 9:00 AM CDT) – Added the three 2019 Comic Con Ornaments are now available for purchase on Hallmark.com.
UPDATE (10.07.19 @ 10:29 AM CDT) – Added A Wild Ride on Endor™ and Iron Spider have sold out.
UPDATE (10.07.19 @ 11:24 AM CDT) – Added I.S.S. Enterprise™ has sold out.

2023-02-14T07:15:36-06:00May 2nd, 2019|0 Comments

2020 Sneak Peek: Noble Nutcrackers

Keepsake Artist Terri Steiger shared pictures of the storyboard she created for her new Noble Nutcrackers series. Included in one of the pictures is a sketch of an unreleased design. Is this maybe a sneak peek of what’s to come in 2020?

Confectionery King (2020)
Noble Nutcrackers
2nd in the series.

Prince of the Forest (2019)
Noble Nutcrackers
1st in the series.

NOTE: Each ornament in this new series will represent a unique nutcracker kingdom.

2020-03-20T10:58:08-06:00April 17th, 2019|1 Comment

2019 Reveal: Fan Conventions Exclusives

Here are the exclusive pop culture Keepsake Ornaments Hallmark will have at some of the biggest conventions of the year.


Star Wars™ Celebration
Chicago , IL. | April 11-15


Comic-Con® International and New York Comic Con

Three ornament designs will be offered in limited quantities at Comic-Con® International, to be held July 18-21, 2019 in San Diego, CA, and at New York Comic Con, set for October 3-6, 2019 in New York City.

Ralph McQuarrie C-3PO™ and R2-D2™
Star Wars™

A Wild Ride on Endor™
Star Wars™: Return of the Jedi™

I.S.S. Enterprise™*
STAR TREK™

*NOTE: Will also be available at The Official STAR TREK™ Convention to be held July 31 – August 4 in Las Vegas,

Iron Spider


2019 National Barbie® Doll Collectors Convention
Kansas City, MO. | July 31 – August 3


D23 EXPO
Anaheim, CA. | August 23-25

Shoe-sational!
Barbie™ Ornament

The Dognapper
Disney Mickey Mouse

2019-04-11T19:43:50-06:00April 6th, 2019|1 Comment
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