KYLO REN - Hallmark 2015 Star Wars: The Force Awakens Ornament

A new batch of holiday ornaments was released this weekend (or so I was told by the checkout clerk at my local Hallmark store), and among them was the new Star Wars character, Kylo Ren. I've had some real difficulty getting a hold of Kylo Ren figure merchandise so far (though I have been able to do so, with some work), and it was a real surprise to find this ornament plentifully stocked!

The figure runs about $18, and does not include electronics of any kind. He stands about 4 & 1/2" tall, and the sculpt is actually pretty cool. There are lots of small details to bring out texture, wrinkles and folds to the robe, and the paint is adequate for accentuating, whether it's the silver applied to the mask, the grayer drybrushing to the outfit, or the matte black of the boots, gloves and belt that offset the rest of the outfit. The silver on the mask is a little sloppy up-close, but it really looks fine at a normal distance.

The red of the lightsaber if very candy-like, so if I had any gripe I think that's what it would be. And when viewed from the side, Kylo's head seems to sit very far forward under the hood, but the way the back of the hood pulls makes it seem like he'd have to have a really elongated head from front to back. It's really not a big deal from most angles, but from the side directly on, it's a tad strange.

The figure is otherwise really great. The pose is cool, the hanger tab is mostly unobtrusive (it sticks out the very top of his hood), and he makes for an excellent display piece. I suspect this particular ornament is going to sell out quickly (if Ren's TBS, Figuarts and Elite version sellouts are an accurate indicator), so you may want to get online or over to your local Hallmark ASAP if you want one...