Hallmark "Star Wars Revenge of the Sith: Anakin Skywalker's Jedi Starfighter" Christmas Ornament, 2005

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Artifact Overview

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.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

2005

Creator Notes

Designed by John Collin Francis and Don Palmiter of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1734

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: QXI6192 / (C) 2005 Lucasfilm / Ltd. & TM. All / rights reserved on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / STAR / WARS / FEATURES / MAGIC / SOUND / christmas 2005 / ANAKIN SKYWALKER'S JEDI STARFIGHTER / Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: ANAKIN SKYWALKER'S JEDI STARFIGHTER / Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith / A precursor to the Imperial TIE fighter, Anakin's Jedi starfighter is equipped with long guns in front of the cockpit and an astro-mech droid port, occupied by the ever reliable R2-D2. Sections of the ship have been painted yellow, while others retain an untouched metallic finish reminiscent of Anakin's very first combat experience in a Naboo fighter. / Featured in the opening sequence of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, the Jedi Starfighter combines blazing speed and lethal maneuverability as Anakin races high above Coruscant with his friend and mentor, Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi. / To hear the sounds of combat, press button on bottom of ornament. / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries included. / Instructions printed inside box. / John "Collin" Francis / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Don Palmiter / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2005 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2005 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. / Official Star Wars Website www.starwars.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI6192