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2025 Sneak Peek: New York Comic Con/Pop Culture (UPDATED)

In conjunction with New York Comic Con, Hallmark provided a sneak peek of some of the pop culture ornaments that will be released in 2025.


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Star Wars™

Aang
Avatar: The Last Airbender™

Darth Vader™ Pyre Helmet
Star Wars™: The Force Awakens™

Jedi™ General Anakin Skywalker™
Star Wars: Ahsoka™


STAR TREK


Indiana Jones™

U.S.S Titan
STAR TREK™: Picard

Hologram Janeway
STAR TREK: Prodigy™

Indiana Jones™ and Raiders of the Lost Ark™
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Disney The Nightmare Before Christmas

Santa Jack Skellington Nutcracker
Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas

Christmas Town Countdown
Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas

UPDATE (10.19.24) – Added Darth Vader’s Destroyed Helmet, Jack Skellington Nutcracker, & Nightmare Before Christmas Countdown Calendar

October 17th, 2024|2 Comments

Press Release: Hallmark Announces 2024 Fan Event Exclusive Products and Panels

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 28, 2024) – Hallmark is excited to be back at D23, San Diego Comic-Con and New York Comic Con with event-exclusive products and panels. These much-anticipated events unite fans of all ages to revel in their love for fandoms and pop culture, and Hallmark is delighted to be a part of the festivities.

With our commitment to celebrating fandoms and pop culture, we are thrilled with the unique exclusive products and panels at this year’s events,” said Meredith McCormick, vice president of global licensing acquisitions at Hallmark. “Our team has enjoyed creating unique products and experiences that capture the essence of these worlds for all fankind.

Hallmark at D23

Hallmark will attend D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event at Anaheim Convention Center on August 9-11. Stay tuned to learn about Hallmark’s Disney products.

Hallmark at San Diego Comic-Con

This year at San Diego Comic-Con, July 25-28, fans will have the chance to purchase highly sought-after event exclusives and more limited-edition fandom must-haves from both Hallmark booths. All products on display will either be for purchase or sneak peeks!

Hallmark Lucasfilm Pavilion #2913S: Only Star Wars™ products available for purchase and 2024 sneak peeks on display, plus a daily button giveaway!

Star Wars Event Exclusive Ornaments

Sand People™ Vintage Figure Ornament, Star Wars Keepsake Ornament – Featuring iconic vintage styling, this exclusive Keepsake Ornament commemorates one of the first 12 Star Wars action figures released in stores in 1978.—Only 3,500 Ornaments Produced! $25 USA.

The Star Wars event-exclusive Keepsake Ornament will also be available for purchase at the Hallmark For All Fankind booth.

Hallmark For All Fankind Booth #3348: Variety of pop culture products from sci-fi to gaming to anime and more available for purchase and 2024 sneak peeks on display, plus a button giveaway!

Event Exclusive Ornaments

SEGA Genesis Gold Console Keepsake Ornament – With sounds from the original Sonic the Hedgehog video game as well as light, this exclusive is a metallic gold version of the 2022 Keepsake Ornament of the SEGA Genesis console.—Only 3,200 Produced! $35 USA.

“Red Light, Green Light, Squid Game • Funko POP!® Keepsake Ornament Set, – This Two-pack ornament set styled after FUNKO Pop® collectible figures depicts the oversized and deadly motion-sensing animatronic doll Young-hee and a miniature ornament of Seong Gi-hun, who competed in the 33rd Squid Game as Player 456.—Only 3,000 Produced! $35 USA.

U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-B (Nexus Damage), Star Trek Generations™ Keepsake Ornament – To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Star Trek Generations feature film, this lighted event-exclusive Keepsake Ornament depicts damage sustained by the U.S.S. Enterprise-B while encountering the Nexus ribbon.—Only 3,000 Produced! $35 USA.

Wolverine Unmasked, Marvel Studios X-Men ’97 Keepsake Ornament – Features the unmasked mutant with Adamantium claws donning his signature yellow suit as seen in the Disney+ original animated series “X-Men ’97.”—Only 3,000 Produced! $25 USA.

Premier Ball, Pokémon™ Hallmark Ornament – This metal ornament depicts the distinctive Poké Ball given to Pokémon Trainers as a bonus from the Poké Mart. .—Only 1,500 Produced! $14.99 USA.

Event Exclusive Pins

Rainbow Brite, Enamel Pin – This event-exclusive enamel pin celebrates the 40th anniversary of Hallmark’s own Rainbow Brite in a distinctive PXL8® 8-bit styling.—Only 500 Produced! $9.99 USA.

Wolverine, Marvel Studios X-Men ’97 Enamel Pin – Show your love for the animated version of Wolverine with this event-exclusive enamel pin in a distinctive PXL8®  8-bit styling.—500 Produced for San Diego Comic-Con Only. $9.99 USA.

SDCC Panels

Hallmark will be part of three panels at this year’s Comic-Con! Hear about your favorite fandoms from Hallmark creatives and Hallmark Channel Star Jonathan Bennett.

Rainbow Brite: 40 Years of Color, Happiness and Hope: Thursday, July 25, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Room 29CD

  • Visit the Hallmark: For All Fankind Booth #3348 on Thursday, July 25, 1-5 p.m. or Sunday, July 28, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for your chance to meet Rainbow Brite!

TV Guide Magazine’s Fan Favorites 2024 featuring Hallmark Channel Star Jonathan Bennett: Friday, July 26, 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Ballroom 20

Adventures in Pop Culture with Hallmark: Saturday, July 27, 12 – 1 p.m. Room 28DE

Date, time and locations are subject to change. Be sure to check the official event schedule online or event guide at the convention for the most up-to-date information.

Hallmark at New York Comic Con

The same Six Exclusive Ornaments and Rainbow Brite Exclusive Pin PLUS a Ghostbusters Exclusive Pin will be available at the Hallmark Booth at New York Comic Con, October 17-20. Other on-site activities planned for the event released closer to the date.

Slimer, Ghostbusters™ Enamel PinThis event-exclusive (and slime-free) enamel pin of the fan-favorite full roaming vapor in a PXL8® 8-bit styling marks the 40th anniversary of its capture in Ghostbusters..—500 Produced for New York Comic Con Only. $9.99 USA.

Comic Con Exclusive Product Details

The event exclusives will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis at the Hallmark booths when the convention opens each day. Sales permit one of each exclusive product to be sold per person, per transaction while supplies last.

Allotments will be divided evenly each day of the two comic conventions. Additionally, a small quantity of some of the exclusives will be made available for Keepsake Ornament Club Members. For more information on KOC membership, visit Hallmark.com/KOC.

Other Pop Culture Exclusive

Hallmark shares another way to bring ornament magic to your home with Escape From Gringotts™️ Harry Potter™️ Keepsake Ornament Set. This Kickstarterexclusive two-piece set allows Harry Potter fans to vividly recreate the epic scene from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. Each piece can hang individually or connect together. Escape from Gringotts is a one-of-a-kind treasure that will only be available once exclusively through Kickstarter with orders closing on Sunday, July 28, the last day of San Diego Comic-Con.

For more information about Hallmark and our full line of pop culture-themed products offered, visit Hallmark.com or your local Hallmark Gold Crown Store.

Sand People™ Vintage Figure Ornament
STAR WARS™

SEGA Genesis Gold Console

“Red Light, Green Light”
SQUID GAME Funko POP!®

U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-B
(Nexus Damage)

Star Trek Generations™

Wolverine Unmasked
MARVEL STUDIOS X-MEN ’97

Premier Ball
PoKéMoN™

Rainbow Brite
Enamel Pin

Wolverine
 MARVEL STUDIOS X-MEN ’97
PXL8® Enamel Pin

Slimer
Ghostbusters™
PXL8® Enamel Pin

June 28th, 2024|0 Comments

2024 Double Take: Star Wars

Darth Maul™ and Sith Probe Droid™
Star Wars™: The Phantom Menace™
25th Anniversary

Here is another look at the Darth Maul™ and Sith Probe Droid™ ornament set commemorating the 25th anniversary of Star Wars™: The Phantom Menace™. Available at Ornament Premiere in July.

March 17th, 2024|0 Comments

2024 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 2024.


Star Wars™

Grogu™ in Hovering Pram
Star Wars: The Mandalorian™

Qui-Gon Jinn™
Star Wars™: The Phantom Menace™
25th Anniversary
28th in the Star Wars™ series.

Darth Maul™ and Sith Probe Droid™
Star Wars™: The Phantom Menace™
25th Anniversary


STAR TREK


Doctor Who


Disney The Nightmare Before Christmas

Captain Christopher Pike
STAR TREK™: Strange New Worlds

The Cyberman
Doctor Who

Oogie Boogie
Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas


Power Rangers®


Marvel


Batman™

Green Ranger®
Hasbro®
Power Rangers®

Wolverine
MARVEL

Batman™ in his Batmobile™
1989 BATMAN™
35th Anniversary


Harry Potter™


MINECRAFT


Jurassic Park™

Ron and Hermione
Harry Potter and Chamber of Secrets Collection
Storytellers

Piglin
MINECRAFT


Jurassic Park Gate
JURASSIC PARK

October 26th, 2023|0 Comments

Press Release: Hallmark Announces 2023 Exclusive Products for Comic Con Events

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 23, 2023) – Hallmark, the iconic greeting card and gift company, is proud to announce its 2023 exclusive product offerings for both San Diego and New York Comic Con. These highly anticipated events bring together fans of all ages to celebrate their love for pop culture and Hallmark is thrilled to be a part of the excitement.

We’re excited to offer fans exclusive products that showcase their adoration for the Star Wars™, Harry Potter and other fan franchises,” said Meredith McCormick, vice president of global licensing acquisitions at Hallmark. “Our team has worked hard to create unique items that capture the essence of these worlds and the joy that fans feel when they experience it.

Hallmark For All Fankind

As part of our ongoing commitment to all fans, you will see PopMinded by Hallmark will now be presented at events as Hallmark with the tagline “For All Fankind.” This change reflects our commitment to celebrating all fandoms and pop culture. You will still find the unique gifts, collectibles, and decor from your favorite TV shows, books, movies, comic books and more that you have come to expect from Hallmark.

Online Star Wars Exclusive Hallmark Keepsake Ornament

In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Star Wars: The Knights of the Old Republic and the upcoming comic cons, an exclusive Hallmark Keepsake Ornament will be available online beginning Wednesday, May 24, at 10 a.m. CDT. A very limited number will also be available in person at SDCC and NYCC.

Darth Revan, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic™  Keepsake Ornament – $30: In 2003, Star Wars fans and video gamers were introduced to Darth Revan in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, an epic game set thousands of years before events in the original film. This ornament, featuring the fallen-Jedi-turned-Sith wielding a pair of red and purple lightsabers, is the perfect addition to any tree. Event exclusive—one of just 5,000 issued.

Shop the exclusive at Hallmark.com/EventExclusives.

Comic Con Exclusive Products

Attendees will have the chance to get their hands on highly sought-after Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments and Funko Pop! Hallmark Ornaments exclusively at Hallmark’s booth during the events.

The event exclusives will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis at the Hallmark booth when the convention opens each day. Sales permit one of each exclusive product to be sold per person, per transaction while supplies last.

Krrsantan™, Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett™ Keepsake Ornament – With his towering stature and unyielding strength, Krrsantan survived a career as a gladiatorial pit fighter to become a formidable bounty hunter—one who sought to kill Boba Fett before forming an unlikely alliance with him to keep peace on Tatooine. Relive the Disney+ original series Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett with this Christmas tree ornament featuring the fierce Wookiee mercenary. Event exclusive—one of just 3,000 issued. $30.

Boba Fett™ (Vintage Edition), Star Wars™ • Funko POP!® Hallmark Ornament – This Christmas tree ornament features the most infamous bounty in Star Wars lore, Boba Fett, as a scaled-down ornament version of one of your favorite Funko POP! Designs. Event exclusive—one of just 1,800 issued. $15.

More Event Exclusives

The Tenth Doctor, Doctor Who™ Keepsake Ornament This beloved tenth incarnation of the Time Lord, portrayed by David Tennant, adventured through time and space from December 2005 – January 2010 with a variety of companions. Celebrate the Diamond Anniversary of the long-running BBC series with this Christmas tree ornament featuring the Doctor holding his sonic screwdriver in his brown suit, a blue-lined tan trench coat, and cream sneakers—a repaint of the 2022 Doctor Who ornament. Event exclusive—one of just 3,000 issued. $25.

Luna Cheers for Gryffindor™, Harry Potter™ Keepsake Ornament – Loyal and supportive with a whimsical sense of self-expression, Luna Lovegood is the embodiment of kindness and encouragement. Bring Luna’s eccentric spirit to your tree with this Christmas ornament that features Harry Potter’s colorful Ravenclaw friend wearing an oversized lion’s head hat while cheering for the Gryffindor Quidditch team. Event exclusive—one of just 2,500 issued. $25.

Broly Funko, Dragon Ball Z • Funko POP!® Hallmark Ornament – This Christmas tree ornament of the menacing and powerful Saiyan villain, Broly, from Dragon Ball Z features a scaled-down version of one of your favorite Funko POP! designs. Event exclusive—one of just 1,500 issued. $15.

Allotments will be divided evenly each day of the two conventions. Additionally, a small quantity of some of the exclusives will be made available for Keepsake Ornament Club Members and Canada Customers to purchase. Details to follow. For more information on KOC membership, visit Hallmark.com/KOC.

In addition to the event-exclusive products, the Hallmark booth will showcase upcoming products and sneak peeks from Hallmark’s full line of pop culture-themed products. Visit Hallmark.com/FanEvents for details on how to purchase exclusives and learn about on-site activities planned for each event released closer to the date.

For more information about Hallmark and the pop culture products offered, visit Hallmark.com or your local Hallmark Gold Crown Store.

Darth Revan™
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic™

Krrsantan™
Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett™

Boba Fett™
Vintage Edition
Star Wars™ • Funko POP!®

The Tenth Doctor
Doctor Who™
60th Anniversary

Luna Cheers for Gryffindor™
Harry Potter™

Broly
Dragon Ball Z • Funko POP!®

May 23rd, 2023|0 Comments

2023 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 2023.


Disney The Nightmare Before Christmas


Star Wars™

Mr. Oogie Boogie
Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
30th Anniversary

A Curious Encounter on Endor
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™

Anakin Skywalker™
Star Wars™: Revenge of the Sith™
27th in the Star Wars™ series.


STAR TREK


Battlestar Galactica


Doctor Who

Data’s Ode to Spot
STAR TREK: The Next Generation

Galactica
Battlestar Galactica™

The Eleventh Doctor
Doctor Who


Power Rangers®


Marvel


Batman™

Red Ranger®
Hasbro®
Power Rangers®

Loki
Marvel

1989 BATMAN™
BATMAN


Harry Potter™


SUPER MARIO.


Nintendo

Dobby the House-Elf
Harry Potter™

Cat Mario
Powered Up with Mario
2nd in the series.

Samus
Metroid™


The Lord of the Rings™


Jurassic Park™

Legolas
The Lord of the Rings™

1992 Jeep Wrangler
Jurassic Park™
3rd in the Car’s the Star series.

October 6th, 2022|0 Comments

2023 Sneak Peek: Comic-Con International: San Diego

In conjunction with the opening of San Diego Comic-Con, Hallmark has shared Sneak Peeks of two Star Wars Keepsake Ornaments that are set to be released in 2023. For those attending San Diego Comic-Con, be sure to stop by Hallmark’s booth (#1505) in the Lucasfilm Star Wars Pavilion, where these ornaments and a collection of 2022 product will be on display.


Star Wars™

A Curious Encounter on Endor
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™

Anakin Skywalker™
Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith™
27th in the Star Wars™ series.

July 21st, 2022|0 Comments

Member Exclusive Offer: KOC Flash Sale (2022 Comic Con Ornaments)

Hallmark is planning another *EXCLUSIVE SALE* – just for KOC Members! Keep reading for everything you need to know.

Gonk Droid™ & Mouse Droid™
Star Wars: A New Hope™

Time War Dalek
Doctor Who™

Spider-Gwen
MARVEL

We are excited to share that on December 6, 2022 KOC Members will have the opportunity to purchase the three 2022 Comic Con Keepsake Ornaments online or by calling 1-800-Hallmark.  This special purchase opportunity will be available for all 2022 KOC members (even if you already purchased this year at the Comic Con Convention).  Restriction of 1 ornament per KOC membership number remains.

We are so excited to share that Hallmark is making a VERY limited amount of the three 2022 Comic Con Keepsake Ornaments available online to KOC members! Mark your calendar for December 6. The sale begins at 10 a.m. CT and runs while supplies last.

Available only at Hallmark.com while supplies last! Canadian members, call 1-800-HALLMARK to order. Limit one of each design per member.

June 20th, 2022|0 Comments

Press Release: PopMinded by Hallmark Announces 2022 Event Exclusives

Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments, itty bittys® among items planned for fan gatherings later this year.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 20, 2022) – PopMinded by Hallmark will meet some of pop culture’s greatest fans later this year while attending two of the world’s largest fan-focused events – Comic-Con International and New York Comic Con. This is the first time since 2019 the company will be attending the events in person.

Since 2016, PopMinded has served as Hallmark’s way of celebrating fandom with gifts and collectibles created and curated with all fans in mind. PopMinded plans to continue Hallmark’s annual tradition of providing access to their ever-popular event-exclusive products.

Hallmark Keepsake Ornament designs, itty bittys® plush characters, and other exclusives will be sold in limited quantities at these two events:

  • Comic-Con International San Diego, July 21-24
  • New York Comic Con, October 6-9

Limited Availability items include:

Gonk Droid™ and Mouse Droid™, Star Wars: A New Hope™ Keepsake Ornament set features a pair of droids first appearing in Star Wars: A New Hope™ that have proven popular and memorable with fans over more than 40 years. The Gonk Droid features sounds from the film, while the mouse droid is cast in metal. The ornament set is priced at $35 with a total production run of 3,000.

Time War Dalek, Doctor Who™ Keepsake Ornament – This gold-armored version of the iconic Doctor Who villain is depicted as Daleks in the Cult of Skaro appeared to challenge the Tenth Doctor. The exclusive ornament, which includes sound from the show, is priced at $30 with a total production run of 3,000.

Spider-Gwen, Marvel Comics Keepsake Ornament depicts the heroic alter ego of Gwen Stacy as she has appeared in alternate universes to fight crime in comics and animated stories. This ornament is priced at $25 with a total production run of 3,000.

Harry Potter™, Rubeus Hagrid™ & Luna Lovegood™, Harry Potter™ set of 3 Christmas Tree Ornaments. A trio of fan-favorite characters are styled to complement characters in Hallmark’s Harry Potter Mystery Ornament line. The exclusive three-pack is priced at $15 with a total production run of 1,500.

Professor Boggart Snape™, Harry Potter™ itty bittys® offers a stylized depiction of the iconic moment when Neville Longbottom conjures the idea of Snape in his grandmother’s clothes to defeat the boggart. It is priced at $10 with a total production run of 2,400.

The event exclusives will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis at the PopMinded booth when the convention opens each day. Sales permit one of each exclusive product to be sold per person, per transaction while supplies last.

Allotments will be divided evenly between the two conventions. Additionally, a small quantity of the three Keepsake Ornaments will be available for Keepsake Ornament Club Members to purchase. For more information on membership, go to hallmark.com/ornaments/keepsake-ornament-club.

The PopMinded booth will showcase upcoming products and sneak peeks from Hallmark’s full line of pop culture-themed products, and have select items from Hallmark’s core product lines available for purchase. Along with the tradition free exclusive buttons, handed out in limited quantities with a different design released each day of the convention.

Visit PopMinded.com/Events for details on how to purchase exclusives and learn about on-site activities planned for each event released closer to the date.

For more information about PopMinded by Hallmark and the products offered, visit PopMinded.com

Gonk Droid™ & Mouse Droid™
Star Wars: A New Hope™

Time War Dalek
Doctor Who™

Spider Gwen
Marvel Comics

Harry Potter™, Rubeus Hagrid™ & Luna Lovegood™
Harry Potter™

Professor Boggart Snape™
Harry Potter™
itty bittys®

June 20th, 2022|0 Comments
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