Hallmark's gaming Christmas ornaments are much better than I expected
Oct. 21, 2024I’d have some of these on my shelf as is, tbh
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I know it’s early to be throwing out the ‘C’ word, but these Hallmark gaming Christmas ornaments are… pretty great, actually?
With spooky season almost done, companies are beginning to wheel out their Holiday offerings – but few have made me reach for my wallet like these ones. While the company’s decorations are always good on the whole, this year’s Hallmark gaming Christmas ornaments are particularly impressive. Ranging from old favorites like classic ’90s Sonic to whole Minecraft scenes you can hang on your tree, .
Although you can skip ahead andbrowse the full range at Amazon, I’ve narrowed things down with some personal recommendations that I – a certified, card-carrying Gamer™ – actually think are worth your time. Want easygifts for gamers? Here you go; they’d work as presents too.
Sonic Collecting Rings |$44.99 at AmazonNew for this year is a retro throwback to the original ’90s Sonic, based on that Green Hill Zone level we first zoomed around decades ago. Besides having a teeny Sonic the Hedgehog inside one of those iconic loops, he actually ‘runs’ around it and collects light-up, pixellated coins that ‘ping’ when he collects them. It’s absolutely delightful, and I’d be happy with it on my shelf at any time of year.Buy it if:✅ You love OG Sonic✅ You want a keepsake, not just for XmasDon’t buy it if:❌ You never played original Sonic
Pikmin |$24.99 at AmazonSomething I always loved as a child was imagining what life would be like for the little, Borrower-esque figurines that populated our family Christmas tree. This Pikmin ornament has a similar energy, with the tiny creatures destined to be hidden amongst your decorations. Seeing as Pikmin are actually meant to be this small in ‘real’ life, it’s quite a fitting recreation.Buy it if:✅ You have a soft spot for Pikmin✅ You’re building a Nintendo/gaming treeDon’t buy it if:❌ You want more exciting poses
Super Mario Mini Set |$25.99 at AmazonWhile these are some of the most simple ornaments on offer, they’re probably my favorite for exactly that reason. They allow you to festoon your tree with nerdiness without overpowering it, and getting 6 at a time helps to build a unified theme.Buy it if:✅ You want something more subtle✅ You’re building a fully-themed treeDon’t buy it if:❌You’d like something more exciting
For more present-worthy ideas, don’t forget to check out thebest Nintendo Switch gifts. You should get plenty of opportunity for bargains in the coming weeks as well, because this year’sBlack Friday gaming dealsaren’t far off.
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