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Okay, so Hallmark is going a bit wild this year. They’ve dropped 34 new gaming-themed ornaments. Seriously, 34. I mean, I’m not complaining—who wouldn’t want a miniature Xbox hanging from their tree? It’s like they know the inner geek in all of us can’t resist.
Anyway, these aren’t just any ornaments. We’re talking iconic stuff here. Xbox, Nintendo, Sega—it’s all there. Some ornaments are out already, but the real flood starts October 11. Why the wait? No clue. Maybe they want to build suspense. Or it’s just marketing magic. Who knows.
So Hallmark, usually the go-to spot for cards and all those last-minute gifts (guilty as charged), is now branching out. They’ve got some serious street cred with holiday decor—especially if you’re into pop culture. Star Wars, Marvel, Harry Potter—they’re all chilling in glittery ornament form. It’s like a nostalgic punch to your face every year. And now they’ve added this mega gaming lineup. The classics, right on your Christmas tree. It’s genius. Or madness. Maybe both.
Speaking of classics, the Xbox lineup is kinda cool. Original console replicas and an Xbox 360, controllers dangling on the side—it’s like they knew I spent my best years button-mashing those. The Halo 3 ornament? Master Chief jumping out like he just can’t wait to join the holiday fray. And Minecraft fans? You’ve got that pink sheep from the movie. Random, yet oddly satisfying.
Oh, and Nintendo fans are getting spoiled too. All the Pokémon you’d expect—Jigglypuff, Pikachu, the gang’s all here. NES and SNES mini-ornaments bring back some serious 8-bit feels. Then there’s a golden Zelda cartridge—top tier stuff. But get this, there’s a Mario Super Star topper—it actually flashes and possibly sings the tune we all know. Talk about bringing the game to life.
But wait, here’s the kicker—some of these babies are out in July. Like right now. The original Xbox, Sega Genesis, they’re already up for grabs. The rest you’ve got to hold out for, till October. Hallmark’s playing a dangerous game here, messing with my patience. But, it’s Christmas magic after all, isn’t it?
