Leonard Nimoy portrayed Lt. Spock for nearly 50 years and in 1992 he recorded a special holiday message from Spock for use within Hallmark’s Shuttlecraft Galileo ornament. That same year, Nimoy appeared as himself in a television commercial for the ornament where he gives the famous Vulcan salute.
Leonard Nimoy: ”Excuse me. I’m interested in the new collectors ornament from Hallmark.”
Hallmark Employee: “Ahh…the shuttle craft Galileo from the starship Enterprise.”
Leonard Nimoy: “Precisely.”
Hallmark Employee: “You know? It lights up when you plug it in. And listen…”
Spock Ornament Recording: “Shuttle craft to Enterprise. Spock here. Happy holidays. Live long and prosper.”
Leonard Nimoy: “Fascinating.”
Voiceover: “For a store in your sector now carrying the Star Trek ornament call 1-800-HALLMARK.”
Hallmark Employee: ”Live long and prosper, right?”
Leonard Nimoy: “No, I’ll take five.“
1993 Enterprise D Commercial
In 1993, Hallmark aired a television commercial featuring Patti Yasutakein the role of Nurse Alyssa Ogawa, who was seen questioning the shipboard computer and then replicating a USS Enterprise-D Keepsake ornament. Patti Yasutake played Nurse Alyssa Ogawa in 16 episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation and in Star Trek Generations and Star Trek: First Contact.
Majel Barrett-Roddenberry provided the voice of the computer. Majel, the “First Lady of Star Trek”, famously played the Trek roles of Number One, Nurse Chapel, M’Ress, Lwaxana Troi and the voice of most onboard computer interfaces throughout the series.
Nurse Ogawa: “Computer, access the new Keepsake Magic Ornament from Hallmark.”
Ship Computer/Replicator: “Accessing U.S.S. Enterprise, a collectible ornament accurately representing the the Galaxy Class starship. Ornament carries Earth date 1-9-9-3 and illuminates in a realistic manner.”
Nurse Ogawa: “The new starship enterprise ornament please.”
Ship Computer/Replicator: “Replications are copies. Only Hallmark carries authentic Keepsake ornaments.”
Nurse Ogawa: “Suggest solution.”
Ship Computer/Replicator: “Call 1-800-HALLMARK for store nearest you.”
1994 Klingon Bird of Prey Commercial
Hallmark’s television commercial for the 1994 Klingon Bird-of-Prey ornament featured Robert O’Reilly in the role of Gowron, commanding the bridge of a Klingon ship. His raucous Klingon language pitch was subtitled in English.
Robert O’Reilly appeared in the Star Trek franchise for over ten years primarily in his recurring role on Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as Chancellor Gowron, the leader of the Klingon Empire.
O’Reilly made his first appearance in the Star Trek franchise with an appearance in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “Manhunt”and his last as the character Kago-Darr in the Star Trek: Enterprise episode “Bounty”.
Marc Okrand, creator of the Klingon language, provided the language for the commercial. He is the author of three books about Klingons – The Klingon Dictionary, The Klingon Way and Klingon for the Galactic Traveler, as well as two audio-courses: Conversational Klingon and Power Klingon.
Gowron (speaking Klingonese): “Greetings! In our many battles we have fought with honor and achieved…victory! So to celebrate I have gotten you all a gift. It’s a Klingon Bird of Prey Ornament.”
Klingon #1 (speaking Klingonese): “It looks so real.”
Klingon #2 (speaking Klingonese): “It even has working lights.”
Voiceover: “Hallmark introduces the exclusive Klingon Keepsake Ornament. Call 1-800-HALLMARK for a Gold Crown Store near you.”
Klingon #1 (speaking Klingonese): ”That was really nice of him.”
Klingon #2 (speaking Klingonese): “Yeah, we should get him a thank you card.“
1995 Romulan Warbird Commercial
Martha Hackett appeared as the female Romulan officer. Martha auditioned for the role of Jadzia Dax in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, but lost out to Terry Farrell. She was cast as a member of the Terellian alien species in the finale of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “All Good Things…”. She appeared on Deep Space Nine as the Romulan Sub Commander T’Rul in the two part episode “The Search” in season three and starred as Seska in thirteen episodes of the television series Star Trek: Voyager.
Hallmark Employee: “May I help…you.”
Sub-commander: “You are aboard the the Imperial Warbird Khazara. You are here to explain this.”
Hallmark Employee: “Oh…the new Hallmark Star Trek Keepsake Magic ornament?”
Female Romulan Officer: “Pirated from the Romulan Empire!”
Male Romulan Officer: “Sub-commander, it lights up!”
Sub-commander: “Tell us what you know.”
Hallmark Employee: “Oh…well, the Romulan Warbird ornament is at Gold Crown Stores for a limited time. You should get yours soon.”
Voiceover: “Call 1-800-HALLMARK for the store nearest you.”
Hallmark Employee: “You guys in town for a Star Trek convention?”
This 1994 Hallmark puzzle was an early version of the ornament sneak peeks that we see today. In order to see the 1995 Star Trek ornament the puzzle had to be assembled and then with the “Magic Eye” technique you would learn the identity of the ornament.
If you try and cheat by looking at the cover you will only see a question mark in its place along with the first three Star Trek ornaments Hallmark released.
Springbok 500 Piece Star Trek Keepsake Ornaments 3d Sensations Puzzle
3D image
Star Trek 1994
500 piece puzzle
Technical Details
Number of pieces
500
Assembly Required
No
Batteries Required?
No
Batteries Included?
No
Manufacturer recommended age
8 years and up
Manufacturer reference
Spr-7801
Product Dimensions
29.46 x 29.21 x 2.54 cm; 449.06 Grams
ASIN
B00AXR96E6
Springbok 500 piece jigsaw puzzle titled “Star Trek Keepsake Ornaments”. – Features 3-D Sensations! – Springbok item PZL4505 – Produced in 1995 – Completed size is about 18″ x 24″ – Puzzle is factory sealed
This is an 11″x17″ concept sketch of a proposed Hallmark ornament stand for the Romulan Warbird, with classic Romulan styling. This one-of-a-kind prop was designed by Star Trek Voyager Senior Illustrator Rick Sternbach. Drawing is signed in the lower right.
Here’s a Hallmark commercial for the 1995 Romulan Warbird ornament I had never seen before. The quality isn’t great but it is still worth a look.
Martha Hackett auditioned for the role of Jadzia Dax in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, but lost out to Terry Farrell. She was cast as a member of the Terellian alien species in the finale of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “All Good Things…”. She appeared on Deep Space Nine as the Romulan Sub Commander T’Rul in the two part episode “The Search” in season three and starred as Seska in thirteen episodes of the television series Star Trek: Voyager.
Box Text: It’s the season of Peace! And here, arriving on a friendly mission, comes the “Romulan Warbird” from the television series, STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION. This intricately detailed starship with its glowing green lights will fill your holiday with Keepsake Magic!
Hallmark Star Trek Ornaments 