{"id":22070,"date":"2019-10-03T22:03:40","date_gmt":"2019-10-04T02:03:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=22070"},"modified":"2019-10-03T22:03:40","modified_gmt":"2019-10-04T02:03:40","slug":"equipment-trek-the-halls-this-season-with-star-trek-keepsake-ornaments-from-hallmark-unboxing-video-included","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=22070","title":{"rendered":"Equipment: Trek the Halls this Season with Star Trek Keepsake Ornaments from Hallmark…Unboxing Video Included"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since 1991 Hallmark has produced some fantastic \"\"<\/a>Star Trek themed Christmas ornaments. When the first Star Trek Keepsake Ornaments were produced they needed to be plugged into your string of lights for the \u201cMagic\u201d effects. Now, even if you don\u2019t put up a tree, you can enjoy your ornaments year round. The Keepsake Ornaments for Star Trek do not disappoint. This year, aside from the convention exclusive I.S.S. Enterprise, Hallmark is also releasing a Michael Burnham and Saru, a cooing tribble and a 40th anniversary of the refit of the Enterprise from Star Trek: The Motion Picture.<\/p>\n

Star Trek, The Original Series was unceremoniously cancelled at just 3 seasons, ending in 1969. Soon after, Paramount wanted to revive the series which had gained a large following in syndication. Pre-production began on what was then known as Star Trek: Phase II. Most of the original cast was slated to return but a new series would never materialize. You see that at the time Hollywood was enamored with science fiction because of the success of Star Wars and other studios were clamoring to find their own space themed success. Paramount already had something spacy with a built in fan base so they pulled Star Trek from a small screen project to a multi-million dollar movie. The rest is history and on December 7. 1979 Star Trek the Motion Picture hit the big screen.<\/p>\n

The return of Star Trek united the entire main cast from the Original series and updated everything from uniforms all the way to a revamped U.S.S. Enterprise. This re-fit supposedly took place following the historic 5 year mission that Captain Kirk and crew had embarked on during the show\u2019s initial television run.<\/p>\n

Since 1991 Hallmark has been producing amazing Star Trek Keepsake Ornaments. Starting with the original U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 Hallmark as built up a nice fleet for your Christmas tree. (Please note that you should keep the Star Trek and Star Wars ornaments separated to avoid a possible galactic war).The Star Trek: The Motion Picture anniversary ornament is absolutely gorgeous. This shouldn\u2019t come as a surprise to the collectors out there who know that Hallmark treats Star Trek with respect. Personally I think that the detail and overall looks of the Star Trek ornaments has vastly improved over the years, though it is hard to improve upon perfection (What can I say but that I love these ships).
\nTo celebrate Star Trek: The Motion Picture\u2019s 40th anniversary Hallmark has produced a Keepsake Ornament of the refurbished U.S.S. Enterprise. The re-fit is still recognizable as the ship that defeated the Romulans at Tau Seti, travelled back in time to save the world from a nuclear disaster and protected the grain shipment headed to Sherman\u2019s Planet. No matter what, the Enterprise is a beautiful ship.<\/p>\n

The Star Trek: The Motion Picture U.S.S. Enterprise measures approximately 2.6″ W x 1.32″ H x 5.7″ D and requires 3 LR41 batteries which are included. I really like that Hallmark uses batteries on their Keepsake Ornaments because by using battery power the ornament can be enjoyed every day of the year and not just Christmas.<\/p>\n

Possible spoilers for first season of Discovery so if you haven\u2019t watched it tread lightly.
\nNext we have something for the Star Trek: Discovery fans. This figure ornament depicts Commander Saru having a conversation with Michael Burnham from the episode, \u201cChoose Your Pain.\u201d Saru is delivering Captain Philippa Georgiou\u2019s bequest to Burnham.<\/p>\n