There is a familiar winter ritual in the 2026 Frosty Friends ornament: Frosty and a little polar bear are racing downhill together on a red-and-green tube. It is a playful scene, but the real appeal for collectors is the long-running series behind it. Hallmark identifies this as the 47th Frosty Friends Keepsake Ornament. That makes this year’s release a new chapter in a tradition that has been part of many trees for decades.
Frosty Friends, 2026 — special edition view.
What to know before adding this year’s scene
The standard 2026 ornament shows Frosty and his polar bear companion tubing down a snowy hill. Hallmark lists it at 2 × 3.25 × 2.5 inches, made of plastic with a hanger attachment, and names Rob Stanphill as the artist. It is the 47th in the series, so it can be a meaningful choice for a longtime collector or an easy entry point for someone who simply likes snowmen and winter scenes.
A useful collector’s distinction: Hallmark also lists a separate Frosty Friends Tree Delivery ornament with light, as well as a miniature companion. Those are different pieces from the regular 2026 series release. If you are buying to fill a specific spot in a collection, check the title and scale before ordering; “Frosty Friends” appears across more than one 2026 design.
Frosty Friends, 2024 — an earlier series example.
One fun fact for newer collectors: Hallmark’s 2026 listing calls this the 47th series ornament, while the 2026 design itself is dated “2026.” The year on the ornament and the series number answer two different questions: when this scene was issued, and how far the continuing series has traveled. Keeping a simple checklist with both details makes it easier to spot gaps and avoid duplicates when shopping secondhand.
Frosty Friends, 1980 — an early series piece.
For placement, give the tubing scene a branch where its horizontal shape can be seen from the front, rather than wedging it deep among vertical figures. Hallmark describes the standard ornament as arriving in a gift box. You can compare the 2026 design and current specifications on Hallmark’s official Frosty Friends 2026 listing, then check availability at The Ornament Factory.
If a Golden Retriever is part of your family, the 2026 Puppy Love ornament has a particularly good detail for gifting: the dog carries a duck toy, and the red bow holds a year-dated brass heart. The little “26” makes the memory specific to this Christmas; the breed and pose make it feel like your dog instead of a generic holiday keepsake.
Puppy Love Golden Retriever, 2026 — front view.
A small ornament with a long-running story
This is the 36th ornament in the Puppy Love series, which began in 1991. A fun collector’s detail: Hallmark also featured a Golden Retriever early in the run, as the 1993 third ornament. The 2026 dog is a new scene, not a repeat—the duck toy gives this one its own cheerful personality. That makes it a natural choice for someone who has collected the series for years, and a thoughtful first entry for a family starting a dog-themed tree tradition.
Hallmark lists this ornament at 1.25 × 2.25 × 1.75 inches and describes it as plastic and metal. At that scale it can tuck into a cluster of family ornaments without taking over a branch. Before gifting, check the recipient’s ornament box: if they already collect Puppy Love, the year and series number are useful clues for avoiding a duplicate. If they do not, the “26” charm makes the year easy to spot later.
Puppy Love Golden Retriever, 2026 — shown on a tree.
Two quick checks before you hang it
Choose the branch for the recipient. The official dimensions are compact, but still leave room for the duck and heart charm to show. A front-facing spot near the middle of the tree is easier to enjoy than a crowded back branch.
Keep the original box. The ornament is supplied in a gift box; keeping it makes it simpler to store safely after the season, especially if this is the start of a yearly dog collection.
Collectors who want to compare the year’s sculpt and its series details can see the 2026 Golden Retriever, Puppy Love #36 at The Ornament Factory. Hallmark’s own listing is useful for checking the current item details, dimensions and construction before buying.
Three 2026 Keepsake releases make a useful little vehicle lineup: a John Deere row-crop tractor and two very different Tonka dump trucks. All three have turning wheels, but they differ in material, scale and the memories they call up. If you’re choosing one for a collector, a family member or a specific spot on the tree, those differences matter more than the shared “work truck” theme.
Start with the footprint: the State Hi-Way truck is the long one
Hallmark lists the 2026 Tonka State Hi-Way Dept Dump Truck at 5 inches long. The John Deere 4430 Tractor is 3.5 inches long, while the Tonka Mighty Dump Truck measures 3 inches. That extra length makes the State Hi-Way the one to check against a tight branch, a miniature display, or a crowded tree before you decide where it will hang.
Hasbro Tonka State Hi-Way Dept Dump Truck · 2026
This is also the most distinctly vintage-looking of the three. Hallmark describes its bright orange body, rounded fenders and front V-plow as a 1950s design. A fun bit of Tonka history hiding in plain sight: this older-style highway department truck represents an earlier chapter than the familiar yellow-and-black Mighty truck.
The John Deere is the choice for farm-equipment detail
The 2026 John Deere 4430 Tractor is a die-cast metal ornament with turning wheels and the familiar green-and-yellow finish. It measures 2.5 by 2.25 by 3.5 inches. Its most interesting detail is more than color: the real 4430 was a 1970s row-crop tractor whose Sound-Gard cab introduced a quieter, more comfortable place for long days in the field.
John Deere 4430 Tractor · 2026
If the recipient remembers farm life, restores tractors or simply collects John Deere, this one has a specific story attached to it. The metal construction and compact 3.5-inch length also make it a natural fit for a vehicle-themed tree without taking up the space of the longer Tonka.
The Mighty Dump Truck brings the classic toy colors
The Tonka Mighty Dump Truck is the smallest of the trio at 1.5 by 2 by 3 inches. Hallmark specifies plastic construction, a yellow-and-black finish and turning wheels. That familiar color combination is the quick visual cue for the classic Tonka toy many people remember from a sandbox or toy box.
Hasbro Tonka Mighty Dump Truck · 2026
A quick way to choose
For a tractor enthusiast: pick the John Deere 4430 for its farm-machine identity and Sound-Gard cab connection.
For a vintage toy or road-crew fan: the State Hi-Way truck has the most unusual shape and the longest body.
For classic Tonka colors in a compact size: the Mighty Dump Truck is the smallest and easiest to fit into a busy tree.
One practical note: the John Deere and State Hi-Way are metal; the Mighty is plastic. Hallmark lists turning wheels on all three. Check each product page for the full specifications, then choose the one whose era, material and display size fit the person you’re buying for. You can browse the matching ornaments at HallmarkOrnaments.com.
The Griswold house is built to steal a little attention. Before you give it the middle of the mantel, though, plan for the part that makes this 2026 piece work: it is a powered tabletop scene with more going on than a standard tree ornament.
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First, give it a proper landing spot
Hallmark Ornaments lists the Griswold Family Christmas Vacation piece as a Magic tabletop decoration, not a hanging ornament. The house measures 9 × 6.5 × 5.25 inches, and the included adapter plugs into a standard 120-volt outlet. No batteries are needed. Those details make the placement decision easy: choose a level surface close enough to an outlet that the cord can run discreetly, and leave a little breathing room around the figures so family members can reach the controls.
A shelf may look perfect until the cord has to cross a walkway. I’d test the exact spot before decorating around it. Plug in the adapter, confirm the cord reaches without tension, and make sure the lighted house is visible from where people actually sit. The footprint is modest, but the cord is part of the display plan.
Try the interactions before the room gets busy
The fun is not limited to the lights. The product details say one character figure placed in the center starts movie dialogue with a synchronized light show; adding a second figure unlocks bonus dialogue or music. There is also a button for a playful rendition of the “Hallelujah” chorus. That is a lot of little moments for a piece that can sit on a table all season.
Give it a quick test before guests arrive. Try the one-figure and two-figure interactions, then find the button without lifting or twisting the house. If children will be using it, decide where the figures should go when they are not on the base. Small display pieces are easiest to enjoy when the accessories have a predictable home.
Think about the room, not just the movie shelf
Because the scene is lighted and plays sound, it works best where people can pause and notice it: a side table near the tree, a broad entry console, or the center of a movie-night display. A deep shelf is useful if you want the characters in front of the house without the scene feeling crowded. Keep it away from the edge of a busy table, and avoid a spot where the adapter cord will be tugged when someone moves a chair.
One collector-friendly surprise is that the same display can play differently depending on how many figures are on the base; it is not just a single looping light effect. And the adapter means you do not have to keep spare batteries nearby or remember to swap them during the season. Those two details make the piece easier to share and easier to keep in regular use.
A note about this year’s release
Hallmark’s October Ornament Debut ran October 10–18, 2026, with more than 150 additional Keepsake Ornaments joining the year’s releases. The Griswold tabletop decoration is one of the larger, more interactive choices in that wave, so it rewards a quick measurement and outlet check before you choose its place.
Video-game ornaments can look similar in a product grid, but the experience on the tree is not the same. One recreates a console startup, one turns a character reveal into a tiny performance, and one uses light and music to set a mood. Before choosing among these three 2026 releases, it helps to know exactly what the button does, how many batteries the ornament needs, and where it will be easiest to enjoy.
2026 PlayStation Console · Hallmark Keepsake ornament
PlayStation Console: the fastest trip back to the 1990s
PlayStation Console (QXI1136) is the most literal nostalgia piece of the group. Press the POWER button and the console illuminates while playing the familiar PlayStation startup sound. It measures approximately 4 by 1.5 by 3.7 inches, runs on three replaceable LR44 batteries, and was designed by Orville Wilson.
The useful display detail is its shape. At only about 1½ inches tall, it can disappear behind fuller branches even though it is four inches wide. Give it a clear sightline, keep the power button within reach, and consider a tabletop stand if the front of the console is difficult to see on your tree. It can stand on its own, which also makes it a natural desk display after Christmas.
Fun fact: the ornament does not use music from a particular game. It recreates the console’s startup—an audio cue that many players heard before every game they owned. That makes the memory broader than any single title.
2026 It’s Yoshi! · Hallmark Keepsake ornament
It’s Yoshi!: the one guests will want to operate
It’s Yoshi! (QXI1096) trades illumination for physical action. Push down the lever and Yoshi hatches from the egg while the ornament plays recognizable Super Mario Bros. sounds. It measures 2.5 by 4 by 2 inches and requires two replaceable LR44 batteries.
This is the most hands-on choice, so placement matters more than it does with an ornament activated by a front button. Leave enough room above and around the egg for the motion, and do not wedge the lever against a branch. A stable inner branch can help prevent the ornament from swinging when someone presses it. If children will operate it, hang it low enough to reach without pulling the branch.
The small surprise is that Yoshi is the only one of these three that uses two batteries instead of three. It also offers motion and sound without a light effect, making it the clearest choice for collectors who value interaction over illumination.
2026 Link, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom · Hallmark Keepsake ornament
Link: the display piece with the most atmosphere
Link from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (QXI1093) uses light and music rather than motion. Press the button to illuminate the scene and hear music from the game. The ornament measures 2.75 by 3.5 by 3.25 inches, uses three replaceable LR44 batteries, and was sculpted by Simone Mariano.
Link’s crouched pose, stone base, Champion’s Leathers, Hylian Hood and sheathed Master Sword reward a closer look. Place it near eye level and avoid hanging it directly beside another loud Magic ornament; the music is a major part of the experience. Several public reviews on Hallmark’s product page describe the sound as louder than expected, so collectors who prefer a quieter tree may want to test it before choosing a prominent listening spot.
Choose by the action—not just the franchise
Choose PlayStation for console nostalgia, a light effect and the iconic startup sound.
Choose Yoshi for visible motion, a lever guests can operate and classic game sounds.
Choose Link for a detailed character sculpture, atmospheric light and game music.
All three were listed in stock at The Ornament Factory when checked on October 22, 2026. Availability can change quickly, so use the linked product pages for the current status. Whichever you choose, remove the LR44 batteries before long-term storage and keep them with your ornament supplies rather than inside the battery compartment.
Peanuts ornaments are at their best when the pose tells you what happened a second before—and what is probably about to go wrong. Three 2026 releases do that in completely different ways: Lucy tangled in lights, Charlie Brown losing another kite, and three friends circling a carnival ride. The right choice depends as much on where you will display it as on which scene makes you smile.
Lucy’s All Tangled Up! · 2026 Hallmark Keepsake ornament
Lucy’s All Tangled Up!: the small scene that reads instantly
Lucy’s All Tangled Up! (QXI1743) is the compact choice of the three. The Ornament Factory lists it at 1 by 2.25 by 1.25 inches, with no batteries or power cord to manage. Lucy’s expression and the multicolored light string do all the storytelling.
That modest footprint makes Lucy useful on a traditional tree where larger scenes would compete for space. Hang her close enough to eye level that the tangled-light joke is easy to read, or let her stand on a shelf beside other character pieces. Because there is no button to reach and no cord to hide, she also works well farther back on a branch. The Ornament Factory showed this ornament out of stock when checked on October 21, 2026, so use the product page’s waiting-list option if it is the one you want.
The Kite-Eating Christmas Tree · 2026 Hallmark Keepsake ornament
The Kite-Eating Christmas Tree: the scene-setting centerpiece
The Kite-Eating Christmas Tree (QXI1756) is a much larger scene, about 4.34 by 4.3 by 3.75 inches. It needs a Hallmark Keepsake Power Cord, sold separately, to create its continuous light effect. That cord requirement matters: this is easiest to enjoy near a powered section of the tree or as a tabletop display where the wire can be routed behind the scene.
The fun collector detail is that the “kite-eating tree” was a recurring Peanuts problem long before anyone turned it into a Christmas tree. The tree became an explanation for Charlie Brown’s mysteriously disappearing kites—and another expression of his stubborn willingness to try again. Here, Charlie Brown and Snoopy are left looking up at the red kite while the tree lights glow around it.
This was in stock at The Ornament Factory on October 21. Before adding it to your display, confirm that you have the correct Keepsake Power Cord and enough room around the nearly 4½-inch scene. It deserves breathing space; crowding it between similarly large ornaments hides the characters and the glowing tree.
Off to the Races! · 2026 Hallmark Keepsake ornament
Off to the Races!: sound, motion and a button worth leaving accessible
Off to the Races! (QXI1753) combines three kinds of action. Press the button and Charlie Brown, Lucy and Franklin circle the tower in their airplanes while the ornament plays “Over the Waves.” It runs on three replaceable AAA batteries and measures about 4.29 by 3.07 by 4.5 inches.
Give this one a stable branch or display surface, and keep the activation button within reach. Motion ornaments are more fun when guests can actually operate them; burying the button against the trunk turns the best feature into a once-a-year demonstration. Remove the batteries before long-term storage, and store them separately from the ornament to protect the battery compartment.
Choose by the experience you want
For a crowded tree: Lucy is compact, expressive and has no power setup.
For a glowing Peanuts scene: The Kite-Eating Christmas Tree has the strongest visual presence, but it needs the separate power cord.
For hands-on fun: Off to the Races! adds music and motion, with ordinary AAA batteries that are easy to replace.
The two Magic pieces were in stock when checked on October 21, while Lucy was waiting-list only. Availability changes quickly after Ornament Debut, so follow the linked product pages for the current status. You can also browse the complete Peanuts ornament collection at The Ornament Factory.
Some ornaments are bought for the character; others for the story they carry into the room. Hallmark’s two 2026 limited-edition science-fiction releases make that choice especially clear: a sound-equipped shuttle tied to a tense Star Trek episode, and Greedo rendered as a vintage-style Star Wars action figure.
Shuttlecraft Einstein NCC-1701/6 · 2026 Hallmark Keepsake ornament
Einstein: a little ship with a dramatic backstory
The Shuttlecraft Einstein NCC-1701/6 Ornament With Sound is listed by Hallmark as a 2026 Keepsake, limited to 5,000 pieces. It measures about 5 inches long, is made of plastic, and includes two LR44 batteries. Press the button and it plays dialogue and effects connected to the original-series episode “The Doomsday Machine.” The story detail is a fun one for longtime fans: Commander Matt Decker takes the shuttle after the USS Constellation is destroyed.
That sound feature makes this a natural choice for a display where family and friends can interact with it, but it also deserves a little planning. If your tree is crowded, the 5-inch length and the ornament’s button access may be easier to appreciate on a branch near the front, or on a small stand beside the tree. Keep the packaging and note the battery type so replacing the cells later is simple.
Shuttlecraft Einstein NCC-1701/6 · 2026 Hallmark Keepsake ornament
Greedo: a small-scale nod to the original Kenner era
The Star Wars Greedo Vintage Figure Ornament takes a different route. Hallmark describes it as a 2026 plastic ornament, about 4½ inches tall, limited to 5,000, and designed by artist Timothy Bishop. Its vintage action-figure treatment recalls the first twelve Star Wars figures released in 1978; Greedo was one of the cantina aliens among that early group. That makes it a nice bridge between holiday decorating and the toy shelves many collectors remember.
Star Wars Greedo Vintage Figure · 2026 Hallmark Keepsake ornament
Because this one is a figure-style piece rather than a ship, it can sit comfortably among character ornaments or on a smaller tabletop tree. Hallmark’s listing currently shows it as unavailable online, while the Einstein listing showed availability when checked on October 20, 2026; stock can change, so check the official product pages before making a trip or placing an order.
Which one belongs in your collection?
Choose Einstein if you enjoy interactive ornaments, original-series storytelling, or spacecraft as the center of a display.
Choose Greedo if your favorite part of the holidays is revisiting the vintage toy look and building a character-focused Star Wars shelf or tree.
Collect both if you like limited runs: Hallmark lists each at 5,000 pieces, but the subject, sound feature, scale, and display style are quite different.
Some family keepsakes are about the whole household; others hold one particular milestone. The Ornament Factory’s 2026 photo-holder ornaments make that choice unusually clear. Before printing a picture, compare the actual photo openings: the three designs below do not take the same crop, and one is a square while the others are horizontal.
Start with the photograph you want to remember
Our Family Christmas (QGO2673) is the most flexible choice if you have a square portrait or can crop one comfortably. The 2026 metal wreath frame measures 3.5 × 4 × 0.25 inches, with a 2.5 × 2.5-inch photo area. A gold holly wreath, red bow, and dated ribbon make the photo the center of the ornament rather than a small detail in a larger scene.
2026 Our Family Christmas · QGO2673
If your favorite picture is a landscape snapshot, compare the openings before you choose. The Joy of Christmas (QGO2653) has a 2.5 × 1.75-inch landscape display area behind a clear protective cover. Its red finial shape, green-and-white stripes, snowflakes, and “The Joy of Christmas is Family” message turn the frame into a small seasonal greeting as well as a place for a photo. The full ornament is 3.75 × 3.25 × 0.5 inches.
2026 The Joy of Christmas · QGO2653
For a milestone, choose the story built into the design
New Driver (QHX3183) is a different kind of family photo holder: it frames a moment of growing up. The gray rear-view mirror shape has a little green tree-shaped air freshener hanging from it, and the side-loading picture window measures 2.568 × 1.686 inches. Its clear cover helps protect the photo. It is 5.280 inches tall, so it has a taller, narrower silhouette than the two Christmas-message frames.
2026 New Driver · QHX3183
A useful detail for gift-givers: the official listings name Jack Pullan as artist on Our Family Christmas and New Driver, while The Joy of Christmas is by Ramon Olivera. So the comparison is not just three ways to display the same snapshot: the designs have different personalities, photo proportions, and artists.
A quick photo-fit check before you order
Check the opening dimensions on the product page; do not assume a favorite phone photo will fit without cropping.
Make a copy of the image and crop that copy to the listed shape—square for Our Family Christmas, horizontal for the other two.
Keep the important faces away from the edge. A little extra margin makes insertion easier and avoids trimming someone out.
Match the ornament to the memory: everyday family portrait, a Christmas message, or a first-driving milestone.
The Joy of Christmas and Our Family Christmas were first available after Ornament Premiere on July 11; New Driver is listed in the 2026 Spring Release category. Check each current product listing for availability and full views before choosing the ornament that fits your picture best.
A mystery ornament can be a delightful little gamble—provided you know exactly what you’re agreeing to. Hallmark’s 2026 Cozy Critters Surprise (QGO2816) is sealed blind packaging: each box contains one of two Sparrow designs, but the version isn’t guaranteed. Here’s what collectors should know before deciding whether to add one to the tree or the Cozy Critters shelf.
What’s in the box—and what isn’t promised
The two pictured birds share the same snowy-branch pose. One wears a green vest and stocking cap; the other is dressed in pink and described in the listing as the rare version. There’s an important distinction between “rare” and “known odds”: the product listing gives no probability or ratio for the pink bird. If you buy one, plan on receiving either design—not on completing a pair.
2026 Cozy Critters Surprise · QGO2816
The Ornament Factory listing also says the exact version is not guaranteed and that this item is not returnable. That makes the decision easy to frame: would you be happy with either bird? If yes, the surprise is part of the fun. If you’re collecting only a specific color or need a particular bird to finish a display, a blind box may not be the right fit.
A small bird with a second chapter
Here’s a fun bit of Cozy Critters history: the official listing identifies this 2026 ornament as a repaint of the 2021 Cozy Critters ornament, QXR9132. In collector terms, it revisits an earlier design with a new color treatment rather than being a completely unrelated sculpt. The artist is Nina Aubé, and the 2026 piece measures 2.5 × 2.5 × 2 inches—small enough for a compact tree or a bird-themed shelf.
2026 Cozy Critters Surprise · QGO2816
That size is useful when you’re planning placement: it won’t need the open branch space a larger figure might. Put it where its tiny outfit and snowy perch can be seen up close, rather than high in a deep tree where a miniature-scale bird can disappear among the lights.
2026 Cozy Critters Surprise · QGO2816
A quick collector’s checklist
Choose it only if either pictured Sparrow would make you happy; the box is blind packed.
Don’t assume the pink version has a particular pull rate—the listing does not state odds.
Keep the item code QGO2816 with your notes so you can distinguish the 2026 repaint from its 2021 predecessor, QXR9132.
Check the current product-page terms before ordering; the Ornament Factory listing says the version is not guaranteed and the item is not returnable.
If the mystery suits your collecting style, the official product page has the current details and all of the product views. It debuted October 12, 2026, and is made of plastic with a metal eyelet. Take a look at the listing before deciding whether this little seasonal surprise belongs in your collection.
Three 2026 Holiday Barbie Keepsake Ornaments arrived together for Hallmark’s October Ornament Debut, but their numbers tell two different stories. Two are the twelfth entry in long-running Holiday Barbie series; the third is only number four in a separate Latina series. If you collect by series, that distinction matters more than it first appears.
Two #12s, one #4—and no numbering mistake
The 2026 Holiday Barbie Ornament #12 and the African American Holiday Barbie #12 each continue a twelfth-year sequence. The 2026 Latina Holiday Barbie is #4 in its own series. That isn’t a gap in the main line: it’s a different series with its own count. Hallmark lists all three as 2026 releases, and all three were designed by artist Simone Mariano.
2026 Holiday Barbie #12 · QXR8343
For collectors who have followed the #12 line, the appeal is continuity: another annual portrait to compare with the earlier dolls. The African American #12 offers that same series milestone in its own long-running sequence. Both are regular-size ornaments, but the official measurements differ slightly: the first is 3.25 × 4.5 × 2.75 inches, while the African American version is 3.25 × 4.75 × 2.75 inches. That extra quarter-inch of height is worth remembering if you use a close-set cabinet shelf or a small tabletop tree.
2026 African American Holiday Barbie #12 · QXR8346
Why the #4 may be the right starting point
The Latina #4 is described by Hallmark as inspired by the 2026 Barbie doll. If you’re newer to the series, #4 can be a more approachable entry point than trying to reconstruct every earlier Holiday Barbie. If you already collect the line, its lower number makes it easy to file separately from the two #12s rather than assuming it belongs in the same run.
2026 Latina Holiday Barbie #4 · QXR8353
A small collector’s trick: write the series name as well as the year on your inventory label. “Barbie, 2026” is ambiguous here; “Holiday Barbie #12” or “Latina Barbie #4” is not. Hallmark lists plastic with a metal eyelet for all three, so they’re lightweight for a tree, and the artist and debut date give you useful comparison points when you’re matching them with earlier releases. The official debut was October 12, 2026.
Looking to add one to your display? Compare the three official listings before choosing—the numbering, dimensions, and series history are all different. Each image above links to its matching product page at The Ornament Factory.
