Exclusive Hallmark.com limited edition itty bittys® (UPDATED)
A series of ten limited edition itty bittys will launch exclusively on Hallmark.com, starting in early May and continuing each month through October. Remember they will NOT be available in stores and will sell out fast, so don’t forget these dates!
Han Solo™ in Carbonite
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™
Available beginning May 4, 2016
Shy Violet™
Rainbow Brite™
Available beginning June 6, 2016
Zinnia
Mary’s Angels
Available beginning June 6, 2016
TYG™
Shirt Tales™
Available beginning July 18, 2016
Bogey™
Shirt Tales™
Available beginning July 18, 2016
Rick™
Shirt Tales™
Available beginning July 18, 2016
Pammy™
Shirt Tales™
Available beginning July 18, 2016
Winter Soldier™ (Bucky)
Captain America™
Available beginning August 22, 2016
Maxine™
Available beginning October 10, 2016
Floyd™
Available beginning October 10, 2016
2016 Sneak Peek: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice™
Batman™
Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice
Wonder Woman™
Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice
Superman™
Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice
Keepsakes Head to Comic-Con in 2014
This year Hallmark will return to Comic-Con International in San Diego (July 24-27, 2014) and New York Comic Con (October 9-12, 2014) with sneak peek previews of 2015 Keepsake Ornaments as well as three limited-edition ornaments available only at those events:
- Wampa™ (Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™)
- Arkham’s Avenger (Batman: Arkham City)
- War Machine™ (Iron Man™)
Hallmark Reveals Plans and Exclusive Keepsake Ornaments for Comic-Con 2013
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 25, 2013) — Hallmark will make its sixth appearance at Comic-Con International next month in San Diego, taking part in the largest comic book and popular arts convention in the world. Hallmark will provide more than 100,000 attendees access to Comic-Con-exclusive Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments, a brand that celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2013. Other perks include visits with a Keepsake Ornament artist and sneak peeks of Hallmark products to be released in 2014.
During the convention, held July 18-21, 2013, Hallmark will sell limited quantities of the following Keepsake Ornaments:
Wrath of the Rancor
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™
Created especially for event sales, this ornament captures Luke Skywalker’s struggle with the savage creature dwelling below Jabba the Hutt’s palace as seen in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™. The Keepsake Ornament is part of Hallmark’s commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the film’s release. Sales limited to 200 pieces per day at each event for a total production run of 1,800 ($35 each).
Federation starship U.S.S. Kelvin provided the wildly exciting and emotionally stirring scenes kicking off 2009’s feature film Star Trek. Featuring battery-powered light, this is a “battle-scarred” variant of the same Keepsake Ornament available starting July 13 in Hallmark Gold Crown® stores. Sales limited to 175 pieces per day at each event for a total production run of 1,575 ($35 each).
U.S.S. Kelvin
Star Trek
Man of Steel
Superman
Inspired by this summer’s big-screen adventure of the same name, this event exclusive features Superman™ in the dark version of his iconic uniform he wore while experiencing General Zod’s nightmarish vision of Earth’s future. This is a color variant of the Keepsake Ornament available in Hallmark Gold Crown stores in July. Sales limited to 150 pieces per day at each event for a total production run of 1,350 ($25 each).These event-exclusive Keepsake Ornaments will also be available to attendees at New York Comic Con, Oct. 10-13, 2013.
“We’re thrilled to return to Comic-Con this year as we celebrate 40 years of turning memories into magic with Keepsake Ornaments,” said Beth Dorr, associate merchandise manager for Keepsake Ornaments. “We look forward to interacting with our passionate fans and sharing first looks at our new Hallmark products. We’ll also have fan-favorite activities, such as daily pin giveaways, autograph sessions with a Hallmark Keepsake Ornament artist, and for Star Wars fans, appearances by the 501st Legion, Stephen Costantino and Deep Roy, and an Ewok photo-opportunity.”
Visitors to Hallmark’s booth in the Lucasfilm Pavilion will be able to meet and receive free autographs from Orville Wilson, one of the Hallmark artists behind the Man of Steel Keepsake Ornament. The actors behind Star Wars characters Droopy McCool (Deep Roy) and the Gamorrean Guard on Jabba’s Sail Barge (Stephen Costantino) will also be on hand to sign autographs.
Also making a return are character visits from fan favorites hoops&yoyo. Attendees can view many of the new 2013 Keepsake Ornaments, including Iron Patriot™ and K.I.T.T. from Knight Rider, as well as get a sneak peek of what’s ahead for 2014.
A series of collectible buttons featuring five Keepsake Ornaments will be available for fan pick up. The series features five designs, with a limited quantity of one design given away each day of Comic-Con.
An official schedule of all Hallmark fan activities at Comic-Con will be available at the Hallmark booth in the Lucasfilm Pavilion.
2012 Comic-Con Exclusive Keepsake Ornaments
Three limited-quantity exclusive Keepsake ornaments with specific fan appeal will be offered at this years Comic-Con International* (July 11-15, 2012) and New York Comic Con (October 11-14, 2012) events.
A daily allotment of each design will be available for purchase at the Hallmark booth at each event.
4-LOM and Zuckuss
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™
Set of 2 ornaments
Comic-Con International: 1,000 sets
New York Comic Con: 800 sets
The Dark Knight Returns
Batman
Comic-Con International: 875 sets
New York Comic Con: 700 sets
Cylon Centurion
Battlestar Galactica™
Comic-Con International: 750 sets
New York Comic Con: 600 sets
Additional Information
*Comic-Con International is an annual fan convention that was founded in 1970. It is traditionally a four-day event (Thursday through Sunday — though a four-hour preview night on Wednesday is open to professionals, exhibitors, and some guests pre-registered for all four days) held during the summer in San Diego, California, at the San Diego Convention Center.
Originally showcasing comic books, science fiction/fantasy and film/television, and related popular arts, the convention has expanded over the years to include a larger range of pop culture elements, such as horror, anime, manga, animation, toys, collectible card games, video games, webcomics, and fantasy novels. The convention is the largest in the Western Hemisphere.
Comic Con Exclusive Keepsake Ornaments Announced
Comic-Con (short for San Diego Comic-Con International) is an annual fan convention that was founded in 1970. It is traditionally a four-day event (Thursday through Sunday — though a four-hour preview night on Wednesday is open to professionals, exhibitors, and some guests pre-registered for all four days) held during the summer in San Diego, California, at the San Diego Convention Center.
Originally showcasing comic books, science fiction/fantasy and film/television, and related popular arts, the convention has expanded over the years to include a larger range of pop culture elements, such as horror, anime, manga, animation, toys, collectible card games, video games, webcomics, and fantasy novels. The convention is the largest in the Western Hemisphere.
75 Years of DC Comics
Special Edition
Limited-quantity (750 pieces)
Features the publisher’s three most iconic heroes bursting into action from the very comic books in which they were made their first cover appearances—Woman in Sensation Comics No. 1 (January 1942), Superman in Action Comics No. 1 (June 1938) and Batman in Detective Comics No. 27 (May 1939).
Mr. Burns Christmas “Bonus”
The Simpsons™
Special Edition
Limited-quantity (500 pieces)
Depicts the boss you love to hate from television’s “The Simpsons” offering his idea of a generous holiday gift.
K-3PO and R-3PO*
Repaints of 2003
7th in the Star Wars™ series.
Set of 2 ornaments
Special Edition
Limited-quantity (1,000 pieces)
* NOTE: Both Protocol droids appeared in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™. While the white-armored K-3PO is shown as an advisor in the base’s command center during the Imperial attack that ultimately drove the rebels back into space, the red-plated R-3PO can be seen working within the Rebels’ secret Echo Base on the ice planet Hoth.