2011
The Series now numbers 15
Five ornaments were released by Halmark in 2011. Three "Magic", one Limited and one regular also, the Series figure was also a "Magic" ornament.
Jedi Master Yoda is 15th in the Series and was sculpted by Kristina Gaughran and measures 2" wide, 1.5" deep and 2.5" tall. He is posed beside a Dagobah tree stump and when the button is pressed, four of his famous lines from The Empire Strikes Back are heard: Button
Press #1: "Try not. Do. Or do not. There is no try." Button
Press #2: "When 900 years old you reach, look as good you will not, hmm?" Button
Press #3: "Help you I can, yes, mmm." Button
Press #4: "A Jedi's strength flow from the Force. But beware of the Dark Side." Price: $ 17.95 US / $ 23.99 CDN
The next "Magic" ornament was Showdown at the Cantina by Katrina Bricker, depicting the private booth encounter between Han and Greedo. At 3" wide, over 2" deep and 3" tall, the cutaway mini-diorama features Han in repose Greedo at full attention and both with blasters at the ready. When the button is pressed we hear the conversation, with Greedo speaking in Huttese: Button
Press #1: Greedo:
(translated) "Going somewhere Solo?" Button
Press #2: Greedo:
(translated) "If you give it to me, I might forget I
found you." Button
Press #3: Greedo:
(translated) "You can tell that to Jabba. At best, he
may only take your ship." Price: $ 32.95 US / $ 39.99 CDN
The third "Magic" ornament in 2011 was the Slave I by Robert Hurlburt. This was the second time this ship has been made; the first time an Attack of the Clones version came out in 2002. This one is about the same size at 4" wide, 2" deep and 4.5" tall but isn't nearly as heavy as that first die-cast metal model - and this time it also comes with sound and dialogue: Button
Press #1: Boba Fett: "Put Captain Solo in the cargo hold." Button
Press #2: Sounds of the ship. Button
Press #3: Sounds of the ship taking off along with blaster fire. Price: $ 29.95 US / $ 38.99 CDN
The "Limited Quantity" ornament for 2011 was Bossk from The Empire Strikes Back Special Edition. Sculpted by Robert Hurlburt, Bossk stands 4" tall. This was the fifth time an ornament was first made available in limited supply at the July Keepsake Ornament Premiere event. Price: $ 14.95 US / $ 19.99 CDN
The fifth and final ornament for 2011 was Darth Vader LEGO sculpted by Orville Wilson. This unique keepsake is 2" wide, 1" deep and more than 3" tall, a fair bit larger than a real LEGO Vader! This was also such a bit hit, it sold out, so Hallmark announced in 2012 that it would be re-issued the first time this has ever happened with an ornament. Price: $ 14.95 US / $ 19.99 CDN
For the third year in a row, Hallmark created Exclusive Keepsake ornaments for sale only at national conventions. This time however, two Cons had two different ornament sets for sale. At the San Diego Comic Con, 1000 sets of the IG88 and Dengar two-packs were offered, sculpted by Robert Chad & Valerie Shanks. Price: $ 35.00 US
For the first time, the New York Comic Con had it's own Exclusive: a two pack of astromech droids, R2-Q5 and R2-A3. Kristina Gaughran was the artist this time, and only 800 sets were available for sale. Price: $ 30.00 US
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