Hallmark "Star Wars Series: R2-D2" Christmas Ornament, 2001

Summary

Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.

Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2001 / (C) Lucasfilm Ltd. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 5 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / BATTERY- / OPERATED / SOUND / R2-D2 / Star Wars / DECORATION DES FETES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Fifth in the Star Wars Series. / Look for series verification 5 on this ornament. / Feisty and outspoken, astromech droid / R2-D2 repeatedly proves his value to the / Rebel Alliance in the Star Wars space / adventures. Artoo conveys Princess Leia's / desperate holographic plea for help to / Obi-Wan Kenobi...conceals secret plans / of the Galactic Empire's dreaded Death / Star...even carries Luke Skywalker's / lightsaber for safekeeping. / The brave, little barrel-shaped droid / communicates in a unique language of / electronic chirps, beeps, and whisles. To / hear R2-D2 speak, press and release the / lens on the top of his head. / Sculpted by Kristina Kline / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Batteries included. Uses two 1.5V / button-cell batteries. / Handcrafted - Dated 2001 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. / Used under authorization. / www.starwars.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6875

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