- Hallmark has introduced 34 new video game-inspired festive decorations.
- The fresh decorations draw inspiration from famous Xbox, Nintendo, and Sega consoles and characters.
- The majority of decorations will become available from October 11 onwards, though some can currently be purchased.
Hallmark has unveiled 34 new gaming-inspired ornaments that draw from classic designs.
Xbox
, Nintendo, and Sega consoles and characters. It’s been a huge year for
Xbox
and Nintendo specifically, alongside Microsoft’s
A Minecraft Movie
earning more than $800 million globally and Nintendo’s Switch 2 console approaching its June launch within about a month.
Known for being the go-to shop for greeting cards and other gifts, knick-knacks, and more, Hallmark is also known as a premier destination for holiday shoppers, primarily for the store’s wide selection of Christmas decor and tree ornaments. The store has grown to appeal more to fans of pop culture with Christmas ornaments based on
popular franchises like
Star Wars
, the Marvel Cinematic Universe,
Harry Potter
, fan-favorite Disney characters, and other popular movies and shows. There have also been some appearances from popular video game franchises in the past, and Hallmark has a huge batch of new gaming-themed ornaments coming this year.
While the holiday season is still many months away,
Hallmark
has come out with a new line of Christmas tree ornaments based on some of the most beloved gaming consoles, as well as some of the most iconic characters in video game history. Some of the most impressive of these ornaments have to do with Xbox, particularly faithful recreations of the original Xbox console and the Xbox 360, complete with each console’s controller attached to the side. Perhaps a must-have for
Halo
fans is the incredible
Halo 3
Xbox 360 game box ornament with a 3D Master Chief popping out of the iconic game art. There’s also a piece for
fans of the
Minecraft
movie
: an ornament of the pink sheep seen in the film.
New Hallmark Ornament Collection Boasts Xbox 360, Halo 3 Box, Pokémon, and More
Although Xbox features some of the standout items in Hallmark’s latest gaming lineup, most of the decorations revolve around Nintendo characters such as thePokémon-inspired Jigglypuff, Bulbasaur, Rowlett, and naturally, Pikachu. Similar to Xbox, Nintendo offers miniature ornament editions of its two most recognizable retro consoles: the NES and SNES, crafted in gold.
Legend of Zelda
game cartridge
Also included in the lineup is something that undoubtedly stands out for Nintendo enthusiasts: a flashing Mario Super Star tree topper that plays the recognizable Super Star theme from numerous beloved Mario titles.
Although fans of Xbox and Nintendo might be excited about acquiring these fantastic Christmas tree decorations, they will likely need to exercise patience as many won’t be available until several months later. Most of the Hallmark ornaments are set to launch on October 11; however, a smaller selection will hit stores earlier on July 12. Notably, though, the releases related to both Nintendo console lines are still pending.
the original Xbox
, and the Sega Genesis are all available now, so enthusiasts of these consoles should grab them before they sell out.