Comments on: Details On New Hallmark Star Trek Party Supplies and Upcoming Christmas Ornaments

By: Tobias Kaopua

Tobias Kaopua — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 19:21:03 +0000

Very useful site. Very helpful, I absolutely enjoy reading your post.

By: Mike Dugan

Mike Dugan — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 07:10:23 +0000

It’s my party and I’ll cry if I don’t get one. One? As she always has my wife has gotten me a copy of each of the ornaments for my birthday Dec 26. I don’t spoil it by finding out ahead of time what is on tap. Accidents do happen from time to time but normally I manage to be unaware of… Oh my G…. Finally

Lynn Norton.. Wow, nice job on the Battle Cruiser. You didn’t disappoint me, I’ll tell you that. The Phaser.. who did the Phaser? It’s almost life size! and “The Pilot” ( that’s all I could think of to say at that moment… i just sat there looking it the last of the three ornaments recalling memories….
My son in Law asked, “What is it?” So I told him, “We watched Capt Pike on our Black and White TV. I remember being horrified when the alien turned into some hidious creature while Captain Pike had him by the throat. I had night mares for several days and my Mom telling me I needed to get over it or I wouldn’t be allowed to watch another episode. I’d say Ms Rogers, you’ve done your job.
Bravo, to all three Artists and to Hallmark.

By: Frontier rider

Frontier rider — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:35:40 +0000

Does anyone know of a power supply I can use to display all of my ornaments as a collection. I have been collecting from the beginning and most are the pigtail type that require plugging into a light string (no more than 3 per string). Even If I need to purchase multiple power supplyies it would be better than having all thet extra light and heat from the strings.

By: Mauricio M.

Mauricio M. — Sat, 09 May 2009 21:52:47 +0000

2009 is not only the year of the new Star Trek film, it is also the 30th anniversary of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. To celebrate, Hallmark has a Klingon Battle Cruiser ornament that illuminates, featuring a sculpt by fan favorite Lynn Norton. At 5″ wide, the Klingon ornament will be available for $32. Klingon Battle Cruiser ornament is cool diffected So Sweet…….

By: Lynn A. Norton

Lynn A. Norton — Tue, 05 May 2009 23:26:36 +0000

#48. Thanks for your comments and explanation, Kevin. I get the same power supply questions from ornament collectors and Star Trek fans alike. Hallmark and I have had the Klingon cruiser on our short-list for many years. Unfortunately, it would have been considerably deformed if it was made to plug into a miniature light string. All such ornaments have to undergo strict testing by Underwriters Laboratories for electrical safety. The design for the electrical enclosure comes first and then I have to try to tastefully sculpt a tiny starship around it. I would have done my best to keep it in character, but I hope you will enjoy the accuracy of the battery powered version much better.

By: Kevin Dilmore

Kevin Dilmore — Tue, 05 May 2009 20:29:57 +0000

#47 jerr, you’ve hit on a common issue among ornament enthusiasts: the battery vs. the “pigtail” connector.

There’s pros and cons to each, one of which you named. It is fun to walk past a tree and see everything glowing rather than punching buttons. On the other hand, battery-powered ornaments can be crafted to more accurate and “realistic” specifications as the sculpts do not have to be roomy enough to accommodate the electrical components required to meet specs to plug into a light string. Take a look at the sculpts for the NCC-1701 in 1991 and 2006 for an example of what I mean.

And for collectors like me who display some Star Trek ornaments year-round on my desk at work, I dig the battery-powered option. I love running my TOS transporter when I need a little TOS in the air. Same with last year’s TOS communicator and this year’s phaser. My one regret is that I can’t show off the cool lights and sounds of my Guardian of Forever ornament. Yep, it’s a pigtail. :) Besides, I’d not like my little ornament recreation of the Mutara Nebula battle with my NCC-1701-A and Reliant ships as much if they had those connectors dangling astern.

I hope the coolness factor is enough to outweigh which power source you prefer.

By: jerr

jerr — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:17:32 +0000

Why are they all battery operated now? The Klingon ship looks great, but it runs on batteries and will only turn on when you press a button. I liked the old ones you plugged in so the lights were always on. Shame

By: T Drake

T Drake — Tue, 05 May 2009 00:14:00 +0000

I’ll be getting all 3 ornaments for sure, but I like The Klingon Battlecruiser and Phaser best!

By: Kosher Coder

Kosher Coder — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:43:19 +0000

That’s it.
I have SO got to throw myself a party!

By: Kevin Dilmore

Kevin Dilmore — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:04:57 +0000

FIRST!

(Even though I kinda hope I’m not – I just wanted to say it.)

Thanks for the write-up! We’re always appreciative of the support you offer us.

And just to be clear, our “The Menagerie” ornament is not a naughty-or-nice detector. ;) It lights and beeps at the appropriate points in Pike’s dialogue with Kirk and Spock.