Archive for the ‘Ornaments’ Category
Have a Holly Harley
December 3rd: 22 days and counting…
There was a time not so long ago superheroes and their source material weren’t as welcomed by the masses as they are today. Superman and, later, Batman, laid the foundation for the phenom that was the 2010s with heroes literally popping off the big screen (in 3-D) and sons and daughters now taking part in conversations of who was more powerful: Superman or the Hulk.
But, as the original Batman franchise was buried with poor decisions and enough camp even Adam West and Burt Ward were embarrassed, an upstart network was forging ahead with original programming that still resonates with the faithful.
Harley Quinn was one of the break-out stars of the never-to-be-topped Batman: the Animated Series. Created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm, Quinn debuted Sept. 11, 1992, on the 22nd episode: Joker’s Favor. Initially she was to be a one-and-done, simply entering to serve cake and exit. She proved to be a fan favorite on the series.
It took another seven years before she became part of the print DCU in 1999 in the one-shot Batman: Harley Quinn issue one.
This ornament is another late 90’s homage to the Joker’s former love interest.
Hulk on the Run
December 2nd: 23 days and counting…
Hallmark began producing and marketing ornaments in 1973. It wasn’t until the late 1990s they started giving us what we really wanted with Spider-Man and the Hulk. Jade Jaws is sporting some uncharacteristic blue jeans as he gallops along the tree. Still, a nice addition to anyone’s season.
Trimming the Tree
For the month of December Four Color Holidays is celebrating the Chistmas season by counting down the next 24 days with the licensed likenesses that show just who we are.
Every year I put up a Super Hero Christmas Tree. Dangling from its wire branches are representatives from both Marvel and DC as well as an honorary Big Bang Sheldon in his Flash costume – an ornament Hallmark treated us to several years ago.
Another annual tradition of mine is every year I have a new favorite – along with all the past favorites – making me smile in the soft LED glow of primary colors. This year’s newbie is really an old ornament from the now defunct Warner Bros. Stores and the one hero who will always be part of my Christmas.
I believe this is from 1997.
Hallmark Unleashes Second Round of Christmas Ornaments for 2020
Again, not wishing to push Halloween aside for Christmas, Hallmark’s releases for the 2020 holiday season are just too cool to ignore. Hitting the stores today are:
DC Comics Batman: The Animated Series The Legend Lives On Ornament
DC Comics Batman Classic TV Series Batmobile Ornament
Marvel Studios Black Widow Ornament
Marvel Studios Avengers: Endgame Captain America Ornament
DC Comics Birds of Prey Harley Quinn Ornament
Marvel Studios Avengers: Endgame Iron Man Ornament
DC Comics Super Friends Hall of Justice Musical Ornament
DC Comics Batman Classic TV Series The Penguin Ornament
Marvel Spider-Man Slinging In the Season Ornament
LEGO DC Super Heroes Superman Ornament
DC Comics Wonder Woman Rocks! Guitar Musical Ornament
DC Comics Super Friends Hall of Justice Musical Ornament
Hallmark Unleashes New Ornaments for 2020
Amid everything that is going on, Christmas is still coming. Hallmark hasn’t forgotten that (especially since it’s a big part of their bread and butter) and is rolling out their first round of superhero ornaments for the year. Included are:
Mini Marvel Studios Ant-Man Ornament, 1.7″
Marvel Captain America Metal Ornament
DC Comics Aquaman and Storm Ornament
Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy O Christmas Groot Ornament
DC Comics Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman Ornament
DC Comics Wonder Woman 1984 Princess Diana Returns Ornament
DC Comics Aquaman and Storm Ornament
Hallmark Holiday ornaments (Part 2)
I hate it when Halloween is bypassed for Christmas, but we’re gonna break my self-imposed rule just this once. Hallmark is offering the following ornaments beginning today:
Santa Spidey
DC Comics Christopher Reeve as Superman Musical Ornament
DC Comics Batman Classic TV Series Batboat Ornament
DC Comics Batman Classic TV Series Batgirl Ornament
Hallmark Holiday ornaments
It’s too early for Christmas, but Four Color Holidays is not about judging anyone. Not to their face, anyway. So, let’s look at the new Hallmark ornaments available today at your finer Hallmark retailers.
Wonder Woman
Mini-DC Justice League Aquaman Ornament
Mini-DC Justice League Green Lantern Ornament
DC Comics Wonder Woman Invisible Jet Ornament
Marvel Studios Avengers: Endgame Infinity Gauntlet Ornament with Light
Marvel Studios Avengers: Endgame Thanos Ornament
Marvel Studios Avengers: Endgame Captain America Ornament
Marvel Iron Man Metal Ornament
One of 2,000 from 2000
December 4th: 21 days and counting…
Long the flagship of Marvel, Spider-Man remains part of Stan Lee’s Mount Rushmore of creations. As the comic book collecting market bloomed, collector pieces appeared from every corner of the merchandising market. Hallmark, as we’ve learned earlier this month, started in 1997, but Spidey and some of his friends were given even posher treatment with numbered porcelain ornaments.
This one was offered at the turn of the millennium complete with certificate of authenticity.