Hallmark Keepsake Christmas Ornament 2024, Sky's the Limit CallAir A-2, Hobby Gifts

Being the nerd that I am, I've long admired this series of scale model airplane ornaments, in particular the ones that were race planes in the 1930's. The Hall Bulldog is a fairly obscure racer, but certainly one of the most unique examples from the early 30's. They did a nice job on this one -- my only complaint is that it seems larger compared to previous releases. This is no problem if you're hanging it on a tree -- but if you display the models in a row on a shelf (and I'm guessing I'm not the only one), the Bulldog is taller and "bulkier" than any of the other seven I have. In any event, I hope Hallmark continues this series, and I will be a likely purchaser. One other note, these are surprisingly sturdy -- at a glance, they seem like they might be on the fragile side. So far, I haven't managed to break one.

"Uncommon" is perhaps an understatement; 144only 16 of these were built. This is a nice model at what looks to be something a bit larger than 1:144 scale. I only wish that a finish other than the copper/brass tone had been used. It makes the plane look like nothing more than a toy, even though it's a good replica of the real aircraft. I have yet to find a photo of a real CallAir-2 with this finish. I suspect that the real airplane was never finished this way.

Gifted this to my friend who owns a real plane a bit like this. She loved it!Propellers actually spin.I ordered a second to hang on my Christmas tree.

Hallmark always has great quality. Gave this to my 5 year old grandson for Christmas and he loved it.

We bought this for a friend, but his wife already bought one, so we had to return it. It looked fine.

Hallmark never disappoints great gift item

Have every plane in the series

Hallmark never disappoints. Nice keepsake ornament.