This week Hallmark announced the release of its annual Dream Book featuring all of its latest keepsake ornaments for the year. With over 70 pages of new Keepsake ornaments, there is a lot to look at, but for All Hallows Geek readers, I’ve done the browsing for you and pulled out some of the “spookier” fare that I think you’ll be interested in. Some of this year’s highlights include ornaments inspired by “Gremlins,” “E.T.,” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas” check out all of what I found below:
Jack Skellington Wreath With Light, Sound, and Motion
This new 24-inch wreath features Jack Skellington in his Sandy Claws hat and beard and is surrounded by LED lights. Press the button or use the motion activation sensor to see Jack move and hear favorite phrases from the film. The Jack Skellington Wreath with Light, Sound, and Motion will be available starting July 9, 2022, and will cost $139.99.
This Halloween ornament features the Pumpkin King holding a torch from the opening scene of “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” The all-new Nightmare Before Christmas ornament will be released on July 9, 2022, and will cost $18.99.
Jack Skellington Musical Ornament
The King of Halloween has been blown to smithereens! This Christmas tree ornament features Jack Skellington wearing his Sandy Claws costume as he sulks in a cemetery after being shot down in his sleigh. The ornament plays the song “Poor Jack” from the film when you press the button. This all-new Jack Skellington ornament will be released on October 8, 2022, and will cost $29.99.
Inspired by one of the caroling Gremlins featured in the movie “Gremlins,” this Gremlin sports a blue knit cap and red scarf and holds a music book. The Caroling Gremlin Ornament will be released on October 8. 2022, and cost $17.99.
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial 40th Anniversary Ornament With Light and Sound
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of “E.T.” with this delightful likeness of Elliott’s alien friend. Press the button to see his chest glow red and hear iconic phrases from the film. This special 40th Anniversary ornament will be released on July 9, 2022, and will cost $21.99.
The Haunted Mansion Hitchhiking Ghosts Musical Ornament With Light
For those that may have missed out on the 2020 release of The Haunted Mansion Hitchhiking Ghosts ornament, Ezra, Phineas, and Gus are making their return for 2022. Press the button on the ornament to see the scene illuminate and hear music from “The Haunted Mansion.” The Hitchhiking Ghosts return to Hallmark stores on July 9, 2022.
Halloween Ornaments
Hoppy Halloween 2022 Beer Stein Ornament
Raise a glass to the spooky season with this Halloween ornament that harkens back to traditional beer steins with intricate craftsmanship. The stein body boasts a classic witch design with a rat, owl, skull, ravens, bats, and spiderwebs. A bubbling cauldron design on the functional opening lid—courtesy of a black cat hinge—complements the witch’s broom imagery on the handle. The Hoppy Halloween 2022 Beer Stein Ornament will be released on July 9, 2022, and will cost $17.99.
Snoopy’s Scarecrow Shenanigans Musical Ornament With Light
This Halloween ornament features Snoopy chuckling as Charlie Brown comes face to face with a scarecrow that looks a little too familiar. Press the button to see the jack-o’-lantern flicker and hear dialogue and Peanuts-inspired music. The Snoopy’s Scarecrow Shenanigans ornament will be available starting July 9, 2022, and will cost $24.99.
The 10th release in Hallmark’s Happy Halloween! series, this diorama-style jack-o’-lantern ornament features an adorable little witch stirring her bubbling cauldron as an owl watches from his perch in front of a moonlit sky. This all-new ornament in the Happy Halloween! series will be released on July 9, 2022, and will cost $16.99.
Puppy Love Howl-O-Ween 2022 Ornament
This all-new for 2022 ornament features a black lab puppy in a witch’s hat and cape guarding a trick-or-treat bag full of bones. An orange bow around the pup’s neck features a year-dated “22” brass charm. The Puppy Love Howl-O-Ween 2022 Ornament will be released on July 9, 2022, and will cost $17.99.
Surprisingly, this year’s lineup didn’t include “Hocus Pocus,” a license that made its debut in 2021 with the release of Winifred Sanderson. Also notably missing was “Stranger Things,” which has seen regular releases in recent years, which is surprising with the premiere of “Stranger Things 4” slated for later this year.
You can view the virtual Dream Book online now or head to your local Hallmark to pick up a print copy of the 2022 catalog, which features all of this year’s Keepsake Ornaments.
