The Ornament Factory was proud to provide the Star Wars, Star Trek and Marvel Hallmark ornaments used in The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 11, “The Cooper Extraction.” The episode first aired on December 12, 2013.
During the episode, the characters decorate a Christmas tree while Sheldon is away in Texas. The story imagines how their lives might have been different if Sheldon had never become part of the group. The tree is decorated with lights, silver garland, traditional Christmas decorations and pop-culture ornaments that reflect the characters’ shared love of science fiction and superheroes.
Hallmark ornaments on the tree
Hallmark ornaments supplied by The Ornament Factory helped give the tree its distinctive personality. The production selected pieces from three collecting categories closely connected to the world of the show:
Several individual Keepsake Ornaments can be seen on the decorated tree. Look closely for the 1997 Yoda, 1995 Captain James T. Kirk, 1996 Mr. Spock, 1992 Shuttlecraft Galileo and 1995 Romulan Warbird ornaments. Each link leads directly to the corresponding product page at HallmarkOrnaments.com.
A cast-autographed thank-you
The production sent The Ornament Factory a cast-autographed photograph following our involvement with the episode. The photograph features the principal cast and has become a valued piece of company history.
For The Ornament Factory, the signed photograph represents more than the appearance of several ornaments on television. It recognizes the role our company played in helping the production create a Christmas tree suited to the characters and the story.
Why the tree worked
A memorable Christmas tree tells viewers something about the people who decorated it. The tree in “The Cooper Extraction” combines traditional holiday elements with science-fiction and superhero collectibles. That blend makes the set feel personal rather than generic.
Collectors often build trees the same way. A favorite Star Trek ship can hang beside a Star Wars character, a Marvel superhero, an annual series ornament and a family keepsake. The result becomes a record of interests and memories collected over many Christmas seasons.
The Ornament Factory and pop-culture collecting
The Ornament Factory helps collectors locate Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments from 1973 to the present. Our inventory includes retired ornaments, annual series, limited editions, Magic ornaments and licensed designs representing many of the best-known characters in popular culture.
We remain honored that The Ornament Factory’s ornaments appeared in an episode of The Big Bang Theory. “The Cooper Extraction” joined Christmas tradition with the fandoms that defined the series—and gave several Hallmark ornaments a memorable place in television history.
Collect The Big Bang Theory Hallmark Ornaments
Hallmark later brought the hit television series to the Keepsake Ornament line. Explore these authentic The Big Bang Theory ornaments at HallmarkOrnaments.com.
2015 Dr. Sheldon Cooper
Press the button to hear Sheldon speak. This Gold Crown Exclusive uses batteries for its sound feature and does not connect to a Christmas light string.
2016 The Big Bang Theory
Press the button to hear music from the show’s theme song. This Gold Crown Exclusive is battery-operated and does not connect to a Christmas light string.
2021 Sheldon Cooper as The Flash
Press the button to hear favorite phrases from the show. This dated Magic Sound ornament is powered by batteries and does not connect to a Christmas light string.
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