"We recently went hands on with Hallmark's realistic Xbox 360 replica ornament, which plays a snippet of audio from Halo 3. As it turns out, there are many other ornaments available that are specifically designed to evoke nostalgia and make us open our wallets (surprise, surprise). In fact, did you know that the company also makes a CRT monitor with The Oregon Trail displayed on it? It's rad."
"Even if video games aren't your jam, Hallmark has a stranglehold on the intersection of ornaments and entertainment, with numerous options covering your favorite TV shows, movies, or favorite brands (maybe your household is the type that'd proudly display a mac and cheese ornament, maybe not). We've included some of our favorites below, and even if you aren't necessarily the target audience, they'd make for a great gift. We even threw in some non-Hallmark options, because why not?"
Hallmark produces realistic, nostalgia-driven ornaments that replicate iconic hardware and entertainment properties. One ornament is a detailed Xbox 360 replica that plays a Halo 3 audio snippet. The company also offers a CRT monitor ornament displaying The Oregon Trail. Hallmark licenses ornaments covering TV shows, movies, and branded items, offering quirky pieces such as a macaroni-and-cheese ornament. Many ornaments are crafted to evoke nostalgia and encourage purchases. Branded and entertainment-themed ornaments serve as personal or family-expression pieces and function as gift options. Some non-Hallmark alternatives are also available. Retailers market seasonal lines around popular franchises and retro tech.
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