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Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter™

Robert Hurlburt’s Keepsake work has always been influenced by the models and machines he made when he was a kid. “I’m always thinking about the process and the detailing that turn a simple object into a work of art,” he says. “I like to knowhow things are put together, and I love making the practical and pragmatic look magical.”

Description

Star Wars™ Collection

Storytellers (interactive light & sound)

Relive the thrill of the epic space battle and Death Star™ trench run with this Christmas ornament featuring the Advanced x1 TIE Fighter piloted by Darth Vader.

Connect to Hallmark's Keepsake Power Cord to see the continuous light effect. Press the button to watch it perform an exciting scene from Star Wars™: A New Hope™. Add other Star Wars™ Collection ornaments to unlock larger amazing interactive performances. Requires Hallmark's Keepsake Power Cord (sold separately).

Artist: Robert Hurlburt
Released: 2017, 2018, 2019 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $39.95 USA (2017), $39.99 USA/$49.99 CAN (2018, 2019)
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 4.3" w. x 2.6" h. x 3.8" d.
SKU: QXI1522 (2017), QXI3483 (2018, 2019)
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

Prepare for epic magic

Introducing Star Wars™ Storytellers

Experience exciting and innovative technology with this unique collection of seven Star Wars ornaments. Beginning with three ships this year followed by two each in 2018 and 2019, the ornaments interact to tell the story of Star Wars™: A New Hope™ by performing five major moments with actual dialogue and sound effects from the movie, all with a corresponding light show.

Just push a button on any Star Wars™ Collection ornament and it will send out a signal to determine what other ornaments are nearby. Then sit back and enjoy.

The team put together 127 versions of possible stories that can be experienced based on which ornaments you have. With all seven ornaments together, you’ll get a 9-minute performance.

“The star of the show,” says Product Developer Kurt Gaulke, “is the way these ships are brought to life via light and sound. Each ship has a great performance of instantly recognizable audio all by itself, but the real magic happens when you introduce another ship and it opens a door to additional audio that tells an even larger part of the classic scenes from the original film. The way these different ships recognize and play off one another is something I’ve never seen before. Your entire tree is now the film itself…it’s very cool!”

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Experience exciting and innovative technology with this unique collection of seven Star Wars ornaments.

Description

Star Wars™ Collection

Storytellers (interactive light & sound)
Relive the thrill of the epic space battle and Death Star™ trench run with this Christmas ornament featuring the Advanced x1 TIE Fighter piloted by Darth Vader.

Connect to Hallmark's Keepsake Power Cord to see the continuous light effect. Press the button to watch it perform an exciting scene from Star Wars™: A New Hope™. Add other Star Wars™ Collection ornaments to unlock larger amazing interactive performances. Requires Hallmark's Keepsake Power Cord (sold separately).

Artist: Robert Hurlburt
Released: 2017, 2018, 2019 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $39.95 USA (2017), $39.99 USA/$49.99 CAN (2018, 2019)
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 4.3" w. x 2.6" h. x 3.8" d.
SKU: QXI1522 (2017), QXI3483 (2018, 2019)
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

Prepare for epic magic

Introducing Star Wars™ Storytellers

Experience exciting and innovative technology with this unique collection of seven Star Wars ornaments. Beginning with three ships this year followed by two each in 2018 and 2019, the ornaments interact to tell the story of Star Wars™: A New Hope™ by performing five major moments with actual dialogue and sound effects from the movie, all with a corresponding light show.

Just push a button on any Star Wars™ Collection ornament and it will send out a signal to determine what other ornaments are nearby. Then sit back and enjoy.

The team put together 127 versions of possible stories that can be experienced based on which ornaments you have. With all seven ornaments together, you’ll get a 9-minute performance.

“The star of the show,” says Product Developer Kurt Gaulke, “is the way these ships are brought to life via light and sound. Each ship has a great performance of instantly recognizable audio all by itself, but the real magic happens when you introduce another ship and it opens a door to additional audio that tells an even larger part of the classic scenes from the original film. The way these different ships recognize and play off one another is something I’ve never seen before. Your entire tree is now the film itself…it’s very cool!”

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Experience exciting and innovative technology with this unique collection of seven Star Wars ornaments.

digital DREAMBOOK Team2021-01-07T23:06:51-06:00July 15th, 2017|

Death Star™

Robert Hurlburt’s Keepsake work has always been influenced by the models and machines he made when he was a kid. “I’m always thinking about the process and the detailing that turn a simple object into a work of art,” he says. “I like to knowhow things are put together, and I love making the practical and pragmatic look magical.”

Description

Star Wars™ Collection

Storytellers (interactive light & sound)

Witness the fire power of the Empire's fully armed and operational battle station with this Christmas ornament.

Connect to Hallmark's Keepsake Power Cord to see the continuous light effect. Press the button to watch it perform an exciting scene from Star Wars™: A New Hope™. Add other Star Wars™ Collection ornaments to unlock larger amazing interactive performances. Requires Hallmark's Keepsake Power Cord (sold separately).

Artist: Robert Hurlburt
Released: 2017, 2018, 2019 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $39.95 USA (2017), $39.99 USA/$49.99 CAN (2018, 2019)
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 3.9" w. x 3.9" h. x 3.9" d.
SKU: QXI1512 (2017), QXI3463 (2018, 2019)
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

Prepare for epic magic

Introducing Star Wars™ Storytellers

Experience exciting and innovative technology with this unique collection of seven Star Wars ornaments. Beginning with three ships this year followed by two each in 2018 and 2019, the ornaments interact to tell the story of Star Wars™: A New Hope™ by performing five major moments with actual dialogue and sound effects from the movie, all with a corresponding light show.

Just push a button on any Star Wars™ Collection ornament and it will send out a signal to determine what other ornaments are nearby. Then sit back and enjoy.

The team put together 127 versions of possible stories that can be experienced based on which ornaments you have. With all seven ornaments together, you’ll get a 9-minute performance.

“The star of the show,” says Product Developer Kurt Gaulke, “is the way these ships are brought to life via light and sound. Each ship has a great performance of instantly recognizable audio all by itself, but the real magic happens when you introduce another ship and it opens a door to additional audio that tells an even larger part of the classic scenes from the original film. The way these different ships recognize and play off one another is something I’ve never seen before. Your entire tree is now the film itself…it’s very cool!”

Related Ornaments

Experience exciting and innovative technology with this unique collection of seven Star Wars ornaments.

Description

Star Wars™ Collection

Storytellers (interactive light & sound)
Witness the fire power of the Empire's fully armed and operational battle station with this Christmas ornament.

Connect to Hallmark's Keepsake Power Cord to see the continuous light effect. Press the button to watch it perform an exciting scene from Star Wars™: A New Hope™. Add other Star Wars™ Collection ornaments to unlock larger amazing interactive performances. Requires Hallmark's Keepsake Power Cord (sold separately).

Artist: Robert Hurlburt
Released: 2017, 2018, 2019 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $39.95 USA (2017), $39.99 USA/$49.99 CAN (2018, 2019)
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 3.9" w. x 3.9" h. x 3.9" d.
SKU: QXI1512 (2017), QXI3463 (2018, 2019)
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

Prepare for epic magic

Introducing Star Wars™ Storytellers

Experience exciting and innovative technology with this unique collection of seven Star Wars ornaments. Beginning with three ships this year followed by two each in 2018 and 2019, the ornaments interact to tell the story of Star Wars™: A New Hope™ by performing five major moments with actual dialogue and sound effects from the movie, all with a corresponding light show.

Just push a button on any Star Wars™ Collection ornament and it will send out a signal to determine what other ornaments are nearby. Then sit back and enjoy.

The team put together 127 versions of possible stories that can be experienced based on which ornaments you have. With all seven ornaments together, you’ll get a 9-minute performance.

“The star of the show,” says Product Developer Kurt Gaulke, “is the way these ships are brought to life via light and sound. Each ship has a great performance of instantly recognizable audio all by itself, but the real magic happens when you introduce another ship and it opens a door to additional audio that tells an even larger part of the classic scenes from the original film. The way these different ships recognize and play off one another is something I’ve never seen before. Your entire tree is now the film itself…it’s very cool!”

Alternate Versions

Downloads

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Experience exciting and innovative technology with this unique collection of seven Star Wars ornaments.

digital DREAMBOOK Team2021-01-07T23:05:06-06:00July 15th, 2017|

T-70 X-Wing Fighter™

Description

Event Exclusive

Magic (sound)

Features Poe Dameron's starfighter as depicted at the beginning of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Press the button on the ornament to hear authentic battle sounds and interaction between Poe & BB-8 before the starfighter was destroyed on Jakku.

BATTERY OPERATED. Batteries (two LR41) included.

This repainted version of the T-70 X-Wing™ Fighter was issued in limited quantities and first available at the 2017 Comic-Con International and New York Comic Con events. A limited supply was also made available to KOC members following SDCC and NYCC.

Total Production: 3,275 (sales limited to 275 per day)

Artist: Robert Hurlburt, Orville Wilson
Released: 2017 (SDCC and NYCC events)
Retail Price: $40.00 USA
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 4.2" w. x 1.5" h. x 4.8" d.
SKU: QMP4032
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

Alternate Versions

T-70 X-Wing™ Fighter
Star Wars™: The Force Awakens™

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Description

Event Exclusive

Magic (sound)
Features Poe Dameron's starfighter as depicted at the beginning of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Press the button on the ornament to hear authentic battle sounds and interaction between Poe & BB-8 before the starfighter was destroyed on Jakku.

BATTERY OPERATED. Batteries (two LR41) included.

This repainted version of the T-70 X-Wing™ Fighter was issued in limited quantities and first available at the 2017 Comic-Con International and New York Comic Con events. A limited supply was also made available to KOC members following SDCC and NYCC.

Total Production: 3,275 (sales limited to 275 per day)

Artist: Robert Hurlburt, Orville Wilson
Released: 2017 (SDCC and NYCC events)
Retail Price: $40.00 USA
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 4.2" w. x 1.5" h. x 4.8" d.
SKU: QMP4032
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

Alternate Versions

T-70 X-Wing™ Fighter
Star Wars™: The Force Awakens™

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digital DREAMBOOK Team2024-07-01T12:51:18-06:00May 10th, 2017|

Oh, What Fun! Tree Topper

Description

Magic (light)

Features Santa Mickey flying his magic sleigh—with a team of reindeer led by Pluto!—around the North Pole.

Connect to the universal AC adapter (included) and/or the Magic Cord (sold separately) to see the continuous light effect. Press the button on the remote control to see snowflakes projected as "Jingle Bells" plays and lights move.

Artist: Robert Hurlburt and Ken Crow
Released: 2017 (Ornament Debut)
Retail Price: $99.95 USA
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 7.9" w. x 13.5" h. x 13.5" d.
SKU: QFM6272
Produced in:
Production Date(s):

A Mickey Mouse Light Show

Robert Hurlburt always has fun working on Disney products.

“l blended my concept with something Ken Crow had done, so I want to pay homage to Ken. This tree topper has a wonderful light show. The center section turns and has little Mickey-shaped silhouette openings that project lights that are constantly changing colors onto the ceiling. Then there are colors that shoot up the tower that interact and play.”

With so many iterations of lights, sounds and music, it’s like watching an unbelievable light show on top of the tree. Plus, Ruth Donikowski created a great tree skirt with the same characters and sleigh. THey’re just wonderful together.”

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Description

Magic (light)
Features Santa Mickey flying his magic sleigh—with a team of reindeer led by Pluto!—around the North Pole.

Connect to the universal AC adapter (included) and/or the Magic Cord (sold separately) to see the continuous light effect. Press the button on the remote control to see snowflakes projected as "Jingle Bells" plays and lights move.

Artist: Robert Hurlburt and Ken Crow
Released: 2017 (Ornament Debut)
Retail Price: $99.95 USA
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 7.9" w. x 13.5" h. x 13.5" d.
SKU: QFM6272
Produced in:
Production Date(s):

A Mickey Mouse Light Show

Robert Hurlburt always has fun working on Disney products.

“l blended my concept with something Ken Crow had done, so I want to pay homage to Ken. This tree topper has a wonderful light show. The center section turns and has little Mickey-shaped silhouette openings that project lights that are constantly changing colors onto the ceiling. Then there are colors that shoot up the tower that interact and play.”

With so many iterations of lights, sounds and music, it’s like watching an unbelievable light show on top of the tree. Plus, Ruth Donikowski created a great tree skirt with the same characters and sleigh. THey’re just wonderful together.”

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digital DREAMBOOK Team2021-01-07T19:14:30-06:00May 8th, 2017|

Hallmark Visits Arkansas City to Prepare for 2018 Fire Brigade Ornament

Representatives from Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments were in Arkansas City on Feb. 7 to film, measure and photograph a historic fire engine.

The visit was part of an almost two-year-long process to turn the Arkansas City Fire-EMS Department’s 1932 Buick fire engine into a collectible holiday ornament.

“We are very excited about featuring this unique and beautiful fire engine as an upcoming ornament in our ‘Fire Brigade’ series,” said Michael Brush, editorial strategist for Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments.

The Buick will be released in mid-2018 as part of that year’s ornament series.

Keepsake artist Robert Hurlburt accompanied Brush on the trip to Arkansas City to take the photos and measurements that he will need to start sculpting the miniature ornament.

The eighth fire engine in the Fire Brigade series was modeled after a 1951 Ford fire engine from Leawood. Every year since they’ve tried to find a truck with some kind of interesting background.

The Buick’s history — it started life as a burned-out robbery getaway car — was a perfect fit.

Brush and Hurlburt were met Feb. 7 by City Manager Nick Hernandez, Fire Chief Bobby Wolfe, ACFD Capt. Chet Ranzau and former city commissioner Jean Snell, who helped to restore the Buick.

Director Jennifer Dreiling and cameraman Jake Johnson, with the Hallmark Photography Studio, accompanied the team and filmed the entire visit for an exclusive production video on the Keepsake Ornament Club collectors’ website.

The team also recorded audio of the Buick’s siren and bell. One of those sounds might be included as part of the ornament design, to be heard when a button is pressed.

In what Brush said was a first for the Hallmark crew, they even had a chance to ride in the engine on a short tour of Arkansas City, with ACFD Firefighter -Paramedic Cody Ball in the driver’s seat.

“I think your engine will make a really stunning ornament and I am positive that our ‘Fire Brigade’ series collectors will love it as much as I do,” Brush said.

He said he learned about the Buick five years ago while doing internet research for future projects.

In the next month or so, Hurlburt will start sculpting the ornament digitally. Next, a model will be “grown” on a 3-D printer so that the intricate details can be added by hand.

Once it is finished and painted, the resulting model will be reviewed by the Keepsake Ornaments leadership team to make sure it is up to the series’ standards before it finally is approved for manufacturing.

Once all of those steps are completed, production could start late this year or early next spring.

The ornaments will be available in July 2018.

“Hallmark visits Ark City to prepare for 2018 fire truck ornament.” City of Arkansas City,
https://www.arkcity.org/news_detail_T6_R158.php

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digital DREAMBOOK Team2021-01-09T20:11:04-06:00February 15th, 2017|

Santa’s Christmas Train

Keepsake Artist Contributions

Design concept and art direction – Edythe Kegrize

Train:

Overall Train Structure and Runners – Robert Hurlburt
Roof Snowflake Design – Terri Steiger
Back Panel and Sides Snowflake Designs – Tom Best
Smokestack and Engine Body Snowflake Designs – Matt Johnson
Face on Front (of smokebox) – Tracy Larsen
Cow Catcher – Deborah Murray
Snowflake Wheels – Valerie Shanks
Lantern – Ken Crow
Bell – Nello Williams
Swirling Smoke – Julie Forsyth

Characters:

Santa – Kris Gaughran
Dog – Anita Marra Rogers
Bird – Becky Hottel
Mouse – Nina Aubè
Elf in Cab – Robert Chad
Reindeer in Cab – Sharon Visker

Toys:

Toy Sack – Jake Angell
Baseball Glove – Tammy Haddix
Plane – Orville Wilson
Guitar – Rodney Gentry
Teddy Bear – Ruth Donikowski
Stuffed Bunny – Joanne Eschrich

Color and Technical Team: Susan Wieland, Nita Obbink, Jennifer Swanson, Lisa Vogel, Diana McGehee

Description

Member Exclusive

Every artist in the Keepsake studio was involved in creating Santa's Christmas Train–each one added his or her own personal creative touch!

This repainted version of the 2015 Santa's Christmas Train ornament was issued in limited quantities and only available with your 2016 Keepsake Ornament Club membership renewal.

Artist: See Keepsake Artist Contributions
Released: 2016 (KOC)
Retail Price: $39.95 USA
Material(s): Styrene
Dimensions: 5.74" w. x 4.7" h. x 3.27" d.
SKU: QXC5114
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

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Santa's Christmas Train
Event Exclusive

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Description

Member Exclusive
Every artist in the Keepsake studio was involved in creating Santa's Christmas Train–each one added his or her own personal creative touch!

This repainted version of the 2015 Santa's Christmas Train ornament was issued in limited quantities and only available with your 2016 Keepsake Ornament Club membership renewal.

Artist: See Keepsake Artist Contributions
Released: 2016 (KOC)
Retail Price: $39.95 USA
Material(s): Styrene
Dimensions: 5.74" w. x 4.7" h. x 3.27" d.
SKU: QXC5114
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

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Santa's Christmas Train
Event Exclusive

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Marc2023-01-17T19:40:19-06:00December 25th, 2016|

Mighty Tonka® Backhoe

Description

Tonka®

Wheels turn.

Artist: Robert Hurlburt
Released: 2016 (Ornament Debut)
Retail Price: $15.95 USA
Material(s):
Dimensions: 3.5” w. x 3” h. x 3.625” d.
SKU: QXI3211
Produced in:
Production Date(s):

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Description

Tonka®
Wheels turn.

Artist: Robert Hurlburt
Released: 2016 (Ornament Debut)
Retail Price: $15.95 USA
Material(s):
Dimensions: 3.5” w. x 3” h. x 3.625” d.
SKU: QXI3211
Produced in:
Production Date(s):

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digital DREAMBOOK Team2018-10-16T23:35:05-06:00October 1st, 2016|

1980 FXB Sturgis

Description

Harley-Davidson

Wheels turn.

Artist: Robert Hurlburt
Released: 2016 (Ornament Debut)
Retail Price: $17.95 USA
Material(s): die-cast metal and plastic
Dimensions: 2.5” w. x 2” h. x 4.25” d.
SKU: QXI3181
Produced in:
Production Date(s):

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Description

Harley-Davidson
Wheels turn.

Artist: Robert Hurlburt
Released: 2016 (Ornament Debut)
Retail Price: $17.95 USA
Material(s): die-cast metal and plastic
Dimensions: 2.5” w. x 2” h. x 4.25” d.
SKU: QXI3181
Produced in:
Production Date(s):

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digital DREAMBOOK Team2019-07-07T22:34:15-06:00October 1st, 2016|

Santa’s Workbench

Keepsake Artist Contributions

Design Concept and Art Direction–Edythe Kegrize

Structure – Robert Hurlburt
Snowflake Ornamentation – Terri Steiger
Tool Illustration – Tom Best

Top Shelf:

Cat – Anita Marra Rogers
Santa Mug – Nina Aubé
Plate of Cookies – Joanne Eschrich

Work Surface:

Penguin Paint Brush Holder – Sharon Visker
paint Brush with Can of Paint – Rodney Gentry
Hammer – Robert Chad
Train – Ken Crow
Train Plans – Matt Johnson
Pipe – Tammy Haddix
Snowman Jar of Tools – Jake Angell

Bottom Shelf:

Rocking Horse – Debra Nielsen
Wood Plane – Orville Wilson
Duck Pull Toy – Kris Gaughran
Nutcrackers in Progress – Tracy Larsen
Mouse – Ruth Donikowski
Tools in Tool Box – Nello Williams

Color and Technical Team: Susan Wieland, Lisa Vogel, Nita Obbink, Jennifer Swanson

Description

Limited Edition

Wooden toy soldiers stand ready to be painted, while a rocking horse and train engine are nearly complete. These are just a few of the many colorful details in Santa’s Workbench.

Every artist in the Keepsake studio was involved in creating Santa’s Workbench-from Santa's tools to the cocoa and cookies that keep him going–each one added his or her own personal creative touch!

Total Production: 5,184

Artist: See Keepsake Artist Contributions
Released: 2016 (In-Store Signings)
Retail Price: $39.95 USA
Material(s): Styrene
Dimensions: 4.5” w. x 4.61” h. x 2” d.
SKU: QXC5144
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

Alternate Versions

Santa's Workbench
Member Exclusive

Related Ornaments

Description

Limited Edition
Wooden toy soldiers stand ready to be painted, while a rocking horse and train engine are nearly complete. These are just a few of the many colorful details in Santa’s Workbench.

Every artist in the Keepsake studio was involved in creating Santa’s Workbench-from Santa's tools to the cocoa and cookies that keep him going–each one added his or her own personal creative touch!

Total Production: 5,184

Artist: See Keepsake Artist Contributions
Released: 2016 (In-Store Signings)
Retail Price: $39.95 USA
Material(s): Styrene
Dimensions: 4.5” w. x 4.61” h. x 2” d.
SKU: QXC5144
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):