Stars: 4 out of 5
Pros: Fresh take on a fun idea to celebrate 20 ornaments
Cons: Idea was already used in series
The Bottom Line:
Racing down a hill
Snoopy, Woodstock side by side
Happy twentieth!
Paying Tribute to 20 Years with Another Supper Dish Race
This year marks the 20th anniversary for the two longest
running Peanuts ornaments series that Hallmark has ever done – Spotlight on
Snoopy and Winter Fun with Snoopy. Just
goes to show how popular Snoopy is, right?
For the Spotlight on Snoopy series, we got an original series ornament
and a complimentary anniversary piece that harkens back to the original
ornament in the series. But for Winter Fun with Snoopy, we get one ornament that almost does both.
You see, the original ornament in this series featured
Snoopy and Woodstock racing down a snowy hill in Snoopy’s supper dish. And the duo are back at it this year, however
this time they are racing side by side.
Yes, Snoopy’s in his red supper dish, but Woodstock is racing in his
nest. And it looks like he might be a
little ahead, at least at this moment.
They both must be going quickly since Snoopy’s red and gray striped hat
is flowing out behind him.
Yes, I immediately picked up on the similarity between the
two ornaments, and I do wish we’d gotten a completely original idea. However, I don’t care overall. The design is original enough to make it
fun. I love the idea of Woodstock
sliding downhill in his nest. And the detail
on his nest is pretty impressive considering this is a miniature ornament.
Let me emphasize that point.
This is a miniature ornament.
It’s barely over an inch tall. If
you buy this looking for a full sized ornament, you will be disappointed. But if you have been collecting the series,
you already know what to expect.
The ornament has a nice, flat bottom that lets you set this
ornament out to be displayed. However, I
recommend you hang it. You see, it hangs
at an angle that adds to the illusion of the downhill race.
You’ll find the 20 in a Christmas tree series marker on the
bottom of the ornament as well.
As much as the repeated idea disappoints me, the fresh take
on supper dish racing and the tie back to the first ornament in the series makes
2017’s Winter Fun with Snoopy still fun overall.
Original Price: $7.95
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