Whitechapel, a historic district in London, has long been associated with dark and mysterious happenings. Legends and tales of witchcraft and paranormal activity have always been a part of its history. In this note, we will explore a particularly sinister encounter that occurred when a witchcraft practitioner encountered an adulterated entity in Whitechapel. The witchcraft practitioner, let's call her Emily, was an experienced and respected member of the local witchcraft community. She had spent years honing her skills in magic and had a reputation for being able to cast powerful spells and hexes. One fateful night, she decided to venture into the heart of Whitechapel to perform a ritual to connect with the spirits and seek guidance for an upcoming spell she was planning to cast.
REVIEW: Hallmark “Mirror, Mirror” Scotty STAR TREK Ornament
You may just now be hauling out your Halloween decorations, but it’s never too early to be planning for Christmas — especially if you’re a Hallmark ornament collector!
Which ornament beamed down first this year? It’s the penultimate “Mirror, Mirror” Storyteller character, Lieutenant Commander Montgomery Scott! Following the “Mirror, Mirror” editions of Kirk, Sulu, and Uhura in 2020 — and Spock and Chekov in 2021 — this year completes the set, with the McCoy release planned for October.
I’ve been collecting Star Trek Hallmark ornaments for decades, but what makes this mirror universe set extra special is Hallmark’s radio technology:
Each of the character ornaments contain audio from the episode, and will play back lines from the episode on their own — but when brought together, the ornaments will communicate with each other with built-in radio technology to replicate scenes from the episode where those characters interacted.
Once all seven $29.00 ornaments are released — Kirk, Spock, McCoy, Scotty, Sulu, Uhura, and Chekov — the entire set will work together to perform a cut-down, abbreviated rendition of “Mirror, Mirror” for owners.
You’ll want to make sure you have a Hallmark Keepsake Power Cord in order to experience the audio/visual elements of this impressive ornament (sold separately) — and just to be clear, the Power Cord is not the same as the Magic Cord, which was a previous tech innovation and is not compatible with these ornaments.
If you’re a long time collector like me, you probably have a few of these things lying around. I was very confused for a moment when I grabbed my Magic Cord box by accident.
Since I don’t yet have McCoy on hand, I can’t evaluate the full-crew audio experience, but I can still tell you about Scotty in detail!
Considering these audio clips are coming from a 1960s television show, I think the sound quality is pretty remarkable — especially when you compare it to some of the very early talking Star Trek ornaments from the 90s. I ended up plugging in Uhura alongside Scotty, and the volume level between the two sounds nice and even… so I can’t wait to have them ALL linked up in the end!
As for the physical ornament, Mirror Scotty’s uniform and accessories are nicely detailed. The character has his dagger on his right hip, his phaser on his left, the iconic Terran empire logo is present on his chest, along with the three medals pins on the left and rank braids on his sleeves — and of course, that stylishly evil gold lamé sash (which isn’t quite sparkly enough for me!).
Where I did want to see a bit more detail was in the sculpt of Scotty’s facial features. This ornament looks a bit more like the character design from The Animated Series than live-action Jimmy Doohan. Don’t get me wrong: it’s still obviously Scotty at a glance, but it comes off a bit cartoonish.
Overall, this is a great addition to the Star Trek ornament family — and since it is a Power Cord ornament, it’s the kind of thing you can easily leave up and enjoy all year long. Wouldn’t it be cool, though, if Hallmark released a little folding cardboard bridge or transporter room or something, as a backdrop for the ornaments and a way to hide the Power Cord?
I’ll be counting down the days until I can get my hands on McCoy in October, so I can hear the whole crew in action! Make your next away mission a trip to your local Hallmark store, or head over to Hallmark’s website where the whole crew is standing by: Kirk, Spock, Scotty, Uhura, Chekov, Sulu, with McCoy to be available next month.
Just be sure to avoid transporter malfunctions and any staff wearing gold lamé sashes!
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Disney’s Electrical Parade Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Available for Preorder
Hallmark has some wonderful Disney ornaments for 2023, including this Disney’s Electrical Parade musical (with light!) ornament. The ornament lights up and plays music when connected to Hallmark’s Keepsake Power Cord (which is sold separately). Mickey and Minnie are on the float.
Read below for more information on the Hallmark Keepsake Christmas Ornament 2023, Disney’s Electrical Parade. The ornament originally posted a July 24th release date on Amazon but now says (as of July 21) August 15th, 2023. I will watch to see if that date changes.
- Relive the magic of the Disney Parks parades with this Disney’s Electrical Parade Hallmark Keepsake Christmas ornament. Lights up and plays music when connected to Hallmark’s Keepsake Power Cord (sold separately).
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Hallmark MediaOne fateful night, she decided to venture into the heart of Whitechapel to perform a ritual to connect with the spirits and seek guidance for an upcoming spell she was planning to cast. As Emily entered the deserted street, she could feel an eerie energy surrounding her. The air was thick with anticipation, and a sense of foreboding washed over her.
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Ignoring the unease, she began the ritual, drawing protective symbols on the ground and lighting candles to create a sacred space. Suddenly, a gust of wind extinguished all the candles, plunging the area into complete darkness. Emily could sense the presence of something sinister lurking in the shadows, and a chill ran down her spine. Fear crept in, but her determination pushed her to continue the ritual, relying on her years of experience to stay calm. As she spoke the incantations, the entity revealed itself. It had a grotesque appearance, with twisted limbs and glowing red eyes. Emily recognized it as a corrupted spirit, a malevolent force preying on vulnerable souls. She knew she had to be cautious and act swiftly if she wanted to protect herself. Drawing upon her knowledge of witchcraft, Emily chanted powerful spells, attempting to banish the entity from Whitechapel. However, the entity seemed to feed on her fear, growing stronger with every incantation. It taunted her with whispers and grotesque images, trying to break her resolve. Undeterred, Emily dug deep within herself and tapped into her innate power. She summoned all her strength and cast a final, potent spell, focusing her energy on banishing the entity once and for all. A blinding light erupted from her, enveloping the area and forcing the entity to retreat. As the light faded, Whitechapel returned to its usual stillness. Emily stood, exhausted but triumphant, knowing that she had successfully banished the sinister entity. She learned a powerful lesson that night, understanding that the dark forces in Whitechapel were not to be underestimated. As a witchcraft practitioner, she would always remain vigilant and cautious when conducting rituals in this haunted district..
Reviews for "Confronting Malevolence: A Witch's Battle with Whitechapel's Sinister Entity"
- Jessica - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Whitechapel when a sinister entity adulterates a witchcraft practitioner". The plot felt disjointed and confusing, and I had a hard time getting invested in the story. The characters were also very one-dimensional and lacked depth. Overall, I found it to be a mediocre read and wouldn't recommend it.
- Michael - 1 star - I couldn't stand "Whitechapel when a sinister entity adulterates a witchcraft practitioner". The writing was dry and unengaging, and the pacing was incredibly slow. It felt like nothing of substance was happening for the majority of the book. Additionally, the dialogue was cheesy and unrealistic. I really wanted to like this book, but unfortunately, it fell flat for me.
- Stephanie - 2 stars - I found "Whitechapel when a sinister entity adulterates a witchcraft practitioner" to be incredibly predictable. The twists and turns were formulaic and didn't add anything new to the genre. The author also relied heavily on clichés, which made the story feel unoriginal. Overall, I was disappointed and felt like I had read similar books before.