Press Release: Hallmark Introduces Limited Availability Products for 2018 Events
Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments, itty bittys® and gifts among items planned at three events
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 19, 2018) — PopMinded by Hallmark will continue its participation in the nation’s largest pop culture fan gatherings later this year with limited quantities of products and collectibles inspired by iconic characters and developed for exclusive availability at three 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 the three events remaining on their 2018 convention calendar:
- Comic-Con International San Diego, to be held July 19-22 in San Diego, California
- The Official 2018 Star Trek Convention, scheduled Aug. 1-5 at the Rio Suites Hotel in Las Vegas. (Star Trek exclusives only)
- New York Comic Con, set for Oct. 4-7 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City.
Limited Availability items include:
Star Wars™
STAR TREK™
Ready Player One
Marvel Comics
Additional pop culture content:
An expanded line of PXL8® style collectible enamel pins featuring 8-bit renditions of favorite characters will debut at PopMinded events in 2018. The pins, available while supplies last, will include three different two-packs of PXL8 pins featuring fan-favorite couples:
These pins, first made available at Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle, Wash., will be sold at Comic-Con International San Diego and New York Comic Con.
In addition to the sets, PopMinded will offer the following Convention Exclusive PXL8® style collectible enamel pins:
A limited number of 2018 exclusive Keepsake Ornaments will 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 2018 convention season in October, any remaining stock of the year’s exclusives may be made available for sale online. Check for details at PopMinded.com
Additional details about prices and daily allocations for each exclusive product as well as activity plans for each event will be announced closer to the respective convention dates. Look for additional non-exclusive Hallmark pop-culture products including greeting cards to be available at each event.
Sweet Treat Cart: Artist Contributions
Every artist in the Keepsake Studio helped in the creation of this ornament–each one loves to add his or her own special touch!
Keepsake Artist Contributions
Design Concept and Team Coordination – Edythe Kegrize
Cart Structure – Robert Hurlburt
Snowflake Design on Cart – Terri Steiger
Snowflake Wheels – Jake Angell
Treats:
Snowman Cupcake – Robert Chad
Peppermint Swirl Cupcakes – Joanne Eschrich
Christmas Tree Cupcakes – Nina Aubé
Rocking Horse Cookie – Debra Nielsen
Santa Cookie – Sharon Visker
Gingerbread House – Ken Crow
Plum Pudding Under Glass Cloche – Tammy Haddix
Jar with Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Sticks – Nello Williams
Jar with Star and Tree Cookies – Orville Wilson
Gumdrop Tree – Matt Johnson
Yule Log Cakes – Anita Marra Rogers
Holiday Lollipops – Tracy Larsen
Bottom Shelf:
Napping Kitten – Kristina Gaughran
Bottom Shelf Illustrations – Tom Best
Candy Jars on Bottom Shelf – Rodney Gentry
Tech and Color Team: Nita Obbink, Jennifer Swanson, Lisa Vogel, Susan Wieland
2018 Reveal: Musical Toy Soldier
The popular unofficial Musical Toy Soldier series will be returning for a fifth year as Hallmark’s thank-you gift for purchasing Keepsake Ornaments at both Ornament Premiere and Ornament Debut!*
Wearing his best dress uniform, this marching toy soldier percussionist confidently carries his cymbals, which feature a glittery snowflake design.
*NOTE: When you purchase a Hallmark Keepsake Ornament during Ornament Premiere weekend, July 14 – 22, 2018, you will get a coupon for a free Clashing Cymbals ornament for redemption with purchase of another Keepsake Ornament beginning Ornament Debut Weekend, October 6-14, 2018, while supplies last.
Two shopping trips equal one free ornament
The popular unofficial Musical Toy Soldier series will be returning for a fifth year as Hallmark’s thank-you gift for purchasing Keepsake Ornaments at both Ornament Premiere and Ornament Debut!*
Wearing his best dress uniform, this marching toy soldier percussionist confidently carries his cymbals, which feature a glittery snowflake design.

The popular unofficial Musical Toy Soldier series will be returning for a fourth year as Hallmark’s thank-you gift for purchasing Keepsake Ornaments at both Ornament Premiere and Ornament Debut!
*NOTE: When you purchase a Hallmark Keepsake Ornament during Ornament Premiere weekend, July 14 – 22, 2018, you will get a coupon for a free Clashing Cymbals ornament for redemption with purchase of another Keepsake Ornament beginning Ornament Debut Weekend, October 6-14, 2018, while supplies last.

















