Press Release: PopMinded by Hallmark plans to sell 2020 Star Wars event exclusives
Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments and itty bittys® among items planned
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (October 27, 2020) — In time for the upcoming holiday season, PopMinded by Hallmark will be making two Star Wars Celebration Anaheim event exclusives available for purchase for fans, November 12, 11AM CST.
The Star Wars-themed Hallmark Keepsake Ornament 2-pack, an itty bittys® plush character with sound, and a popular PXL8 enamel pin design will be sold in limited quantities while supplies last.
Ahsoka Tano™, Star Wars: The Clone Wars™ – Keepsake Ornament features the final season version of fan-favorite Jedi, Ahsoka Tano, paired with an armored Clone Trooper helmet of the 332nd Company styled with Togruta facial markings. Available for $40 with a total original production run of 2,000, which was increased in a second run for a total run quantity of 3,500. The quantities listed on the back will reflect this change between runs.
K-2SO™, Star Wars: Rogue One™ – itty bittys® (with sound) features the itty bittys plush styling of Casian Andor’s™ reprogrammed security droid with some of his bluntly honest quips from the film. Available for $15 with a total production run of 2,500.
The Child™, Star Wars: The Mandalorian™ – PXL8 Enamel Pin features a stylized rendition of the lovable, mysterious bounty from the Lucasfilm series The Mandalorian streaming on Disney+. First offered at ComicCon@home in July, then Metaverse in October, we held a limited amount for Star Wars Celebration fans. Available for $8 with a total production run increased from the originally quoted 2,500 to 4,000.
PURCHASING INFORMATION
Click on the links below to purchase the exclusives on November 12, starting at 11AM CST.
- Ahsoka Tano™, Star Wars: The Clone Wars™, Set of 2 ornaments
- K-2SO™, Star Wars: Rogue One™ itty bittys® with sound
- The Child, Star Wars: The Mandalorian™ PXL8 Enamel Pin
If you plan on purchasing two or all three of the exclusive designs, click here to add them to your cart. Limited to one of each design per customer, per transaction.
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.
For more information about PopMinded by Hallmark and the products offered, visit PopMinded.com/events or follow @popminded on Instagram.
Member Exclusive Offer: 2020 Convention Ornaments
We are excited to share that on October 26, 2020 a limited number of convention ornaments (normally sold at fan conventions) will be available (just for KOC members) at Hallmark.com/KOC starting at 9:00 a.m. CDT.
UPDATE REMINDER: The 2020 Con Exclusives will be available for Keepsake Ornament Club members to purchase starting tomorrow at 9:00 AM CDT.
UPDATE (10.26.20 @ 9:00 AM CDT) – Added the three 2020 Comic Con Ornaments are now available for purchase on Hallmark.com.
UPDATE (10.26.20 @ 9:23 AM CDT) – Professor Boggart Snape is OUT OF STOCK.
UPDATE (10.26.20 @ 1:30 PM CDT) – Imperial Probe Droid™ is OUT OF STOCK.
Press Release: PopMinded by Hallmark will be participating in the online replacement for New York Comic Con
Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments, itty bittys® and PXL8 enamel pins among items planned
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (October 2, 2020) – UPDATE: PopMinded by Hallmark will be participating in the online replacement for New York Comic Con, Metaverse, taking place October 8-11. You can find the exhibitor page in the virtual exhibit hall with links to exclusives, as well as core product lines from Star Wars, Harry Potter, DC Comics, Marvel, Star Trek and many more.
As promised, this year’s event exclusives, first sold at Comic-Con@home and later at the first installment of Metaverse, the remainder of the allotment of exclusives will be available during this October Metaverse event beginning on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 11AM CDT.
In addition to the five 2020 event exclusives, Hallmark has a small amount of the 2019 event exclusive Harry Potter™ Sybill Trelawney™ itty bittys® that will be available for purchase.
PURCHASING INFORMATION
Click on the links below to purchase the exclusives on October 8, 2020 starting at 11AM CDT.
- Professor Boggart Snape™, Harry Potter™
- Imperial Probe Droid™, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™
Due to the high demand for this ornament, a limited amount of quantities have been added, changing the production run from 3,200 to 4,700. The added run quantities will be reflected on packaging and will not ship until early December and therefore, will be available for “pre-order” during this window. - The Child, Star Wars: The Mandalorian™ PXL8 Enamel Pin
Due to the high demand for this item, a limited amount of a quantities have been added and will not ship until early December and therefore, will be available for “pre-order” during this window. - Deadpool, MARVEL itty bittys®
- Sybill Trelawney™, Harry Potter™ itty bittys®
If you plan to purchase more than one the exclusive designs, visit Hallmark.com’s PopMinded page to select from the full assortment.
All event exclusives have limited availability while supplies last. Purchases are limited to one of each exclusive per person, per order.
For more information and updates go to PopMinded.com/events and follow @popminded on Instagram.
UPDATE (10.26.20 @ 9:00 AM CDT) – Added the three 2020 Comic Con Ornaments are now available for purchase on Hallmark.com.
UPDATE (10.26.20 @ 9:23 AM CDT) – Professor Boggart Snape is OUT OF STOCK.
UPDATE (10.26.20 @ 1:30 PM CDT) – Imperial Probe Droid™ is OUT OF STOCK.
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.
*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/
Press Release: PopMinded by Hallmark To Offer Exclusives at Comic-Con@Home Virtual Event (UPDATED)
Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments, itty bittys® and PXL8 enamel pins among items planned
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (July 10, 2020) – UPDATE: In light of recent cancellations of conventions due to COVID-19, PopMinded will now be offering the exclusives online July 22-26 at the Comic-Con@Home virtual event, planned in place of Comic-Con® International: San Diego, as well as October 8-11 either online or in person during New York Comic Con. A small allotment still will be made available for current Keepsake Ornament Club members only.

Due to schedule changes for the Official Star Trek Convention Las Vegas, PopMinded will no longer be attending. The Star Trek exclusive ornament will no longer be made available at this event.
Due to the cancellation of Emerald City Comic Con, Planet Comicon Kansas City and Star Wars Celebration, exclusives planned for those events will no longer be available. Stay tuned for more information regarding exclusives specific to Star Wars Celebration.
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 (07.16.20) – Added Comic-Con@Home purchasing Information.
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.
Updated Hallmark’s 2020 convention calendar
Comic-Con@Home: July 23-26, 2020
New York Comic Con™ (NYCC): New York, NY – October 8-11, 2020 CANCELLED
New York Comic Con’s Metaverse: October 8-11, 2020
*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/
2020 Collection: Star Wars
In celebration of Star Wars Day, May the Fourth, here is a review of the Star Wars ornaments included in the 2020 Keepsake Ornament line.
Sci-Fi
Miniature Ornaments and Accessories
NOTE: Star Wars Day, May 4, celebrates George Lucas’ Star Wars.
The date was chosen for the pun on the catchphrase “May the Force be with you” as “May the Fourth be with you”. Even though the holiday was not created or declared by Lucasfilm, many Star Wars fans across the world have chosen to celebrate the holiday. It has since been embraced by Lucasfilm and parent company Disney as an annual celebration of Star Wars.
Press Release: Hallmark Announces 2020 Event Exclusives for Fan Conventions (UPDATED)
Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments, itty bittys® and PXL8 enamel pins among items planned
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (February 26, 2020) — PopMinded by Hallmark has announced this year’s new limited quantities of products and collectibles developed exclusively for fan events, some of which will start selling March 12 at Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle, Wa. March 20 at Planet Comic Con in Kansas City, Mo.
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 the popular PXL8 enamel pins will be sold in limited quantities at these events on Hallmark’s 2020 convention calendar. View the calendar below.
Limited availability items include:
Imperial Probe Droid™, Star Wars™: The Empire Strikes Back™ – Keepsake Ornament features a metal rendition of the infamous, spindly armed reconnaissance droid in honor of the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™. Priced at $35 with a total production run of 3,200.
The Child™, Star Wars: The Mandalorian™ – PXL8® Enamel Pin features a stylized rendition of the lovable, mysterious bounty from the Disney + series The Mandalorian™. At a total production run of 2,500, it will be sold for $8 at most events in limited daily allotments.
Professor Boggart Snape™, Harry Potter™ – Keepsake Ornament depicts the iconic moment when Neville Longbottom imagines the idea of Snape in his grandmother’s clothes to defeat the boggart. Priced at $25 with a total production run of 3,350.
Tribble, STAR TREK TOS: The Trouble with Tribbles – Keepsake Ornament (exclusive 2020 variant) is inspired by the furry little spawning aliens from the Original Series episode, “The Trouble with Tribbles.” It features a different material and color than the version released in stores in 2019. Priced at $25 with a total production run of 3,350.
Deadpool, MARVEL – itty bittys® depicts a stylized rendition of everyone’s favorite chimichanga-eating, unicorn-loving, merc with a mouth, created in specialty packaging with maximum effort! Priced at $15 with a total production run of 2,500.
Ahsoka Tano™, Star Wars: The Clone Wars™ – Keepsake Ornament features the final season version of fan-favorite Jedi, Ahsoka Tano, paired with an armored Clone Trooper helmet of the 332nd Company styled with Togruta facial markings. Available for $40 with a total original production run of 2,000, which was increased in a second run for a total run quantity of 3,500. The quantities listed on the back will reflect this change between runs.
K-2SO™, Star Wars: Rogue One™ – itty bittys® (with sound) features the itty bittys plush styling of Casian Andor’s™ reprogrammed security droid with some of his bluntly honest quips from the film. Available for $15 with a total production run of 2,500.
Boggart Snape and Tribble Keepsake Ornaments will be available March 12-15 at Emerald City Comic Con and continue with the addition of along with The Child-themed enamel pin in March 20-22 at Planet Comicon in Kansas City, Mo. The Imperial Probe Droid Keepsake Ornament and Deadpool itty bittys® will be joining this lineup for Comic-Con® International: San Diego, July 23-26, and continue on to New York Comic Con, October 8-11. A limited amount of the Tribble Keepsake Ornament will be available at the Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas, August 5-9. Additionally, a limited amount of the Imperial Probe Droid-themed will be available at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim, August 27-30, along with three additional yet-to-be-announced collectibles that will be exclusive to that event. Exclusives are planned to be made available at the to-be-rescheduled Emerald City Comic Con and additional exclusives may be announced at a later date.
PopMinded’s line of PXL8® style collectible enamel pins will continue to feature 8-bit renditions of favorite characters exclusive to 2020 events. Designs will be announced closer to each event.
An assortment of Hallmark pop-culture products from its stores also will be available at each event.
In addition, a very limited number of 2020 event-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 2020 convention season in October, 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.
For more information about PopMinded by Hallmark and the products offered, visit PopMinded.com or follow @popminded on Instagram.
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.
Hallmark’s 2020 convention calendar
Comic-Con International® (SDCC): San Diego, CA. – July 23-26, 2020 CANCELLED
Comic-Con@Home: July 23-26, 2020
Planet Comicon (PCKC): Kansas City, MO. – March 20-23, 2020 Moved to August 14-16, 2020 CANCELLED
Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC): Seattle, WA – March 12-15, 2020 (booth #934) Moved to August 21-23, 2020 CANCELLED
Star Wars Celebration (SWCA): Anaheim, CA – August 27-30, 2020 CANCELLED
New York Comic Con™ (NYCC): New York, NY – October 8-11, 2020 CANCELLED
New York Comic Con’s Metaverse: October 8-11, 2020
Creation Entertainment’s Official Star Trek Convention (STLV): Las Vegas, NV. – August 5-9, 2020 Moved to December 9-13, 2020 (PopMinded will no longer be attending. The Star Trek exclusive ornament will no longer be made available at this event.) (more…)
2020 Sneak Peek: New York Comic Con (Pop Culture)
In conjunction with New York Comic Con, Hallmark provided a sneak peek of some of the pop culture ornaments that will be released in 2020. Amongst the designs shown were (13 previously divulged images and 26 newly revealed pictures.)
Star Wars™
Photos courtesy of shesfantasticmadeofplastic, Imperial Holocron, and Justin LaSalata (Jedi News)