This site is dedicated to Frosty Friends Ornaments, part of the Hallmark Keepsake Ornament series. The first Frosty Friends ornament appeared in 1980, and they’ve gone on to become Hallmark’s longest running annual series of ornaments. Frosty Friends Ornaments are popular collectibles that have gained value throughout the years. Add to your collection by purchasing the 2011 Frosty Friends Ornaments this year!

The original 1980 Frosty Friends Ornament “Cool Yule” is the most valuable Hallmark Keepsake Ornament ever produced. Pieces in mint condition have been sold for over $500 and are constantly traded online at auction sites like eBay. Many of the other ornaments from the early 1980′s are also highly sought after and valuable, and are constantly going up in price as the years go by. Not only are these cute and classic ornaments, they’re truly keepsake items as they appreciate in value over time.

Frosty Friends Ornaments feature a friendly eskimo smiling and having fun with his animal pals. Over the years they’re depicted fishing and kayaking, sledding and skiing, and having fun doing a variety of winter activities. They’re forever sculpted with playful smiles and warm friendships that add to the appeal of these adorable ornaments. Each is marked with the ornament year, and includes a metal loop to support a tree hanger. They’re fun and friendly, and each year everyone anticipates what the ornament for that year will look like.

We’re offering great pricing on each ornament in the Frosty Friends Ornament collection. Some include new and used pricing from multiple ornament vendors, so check out the page for each ornament year and add to your collection today! Our offers listed are all firm prices, and these are not auction style offers. These are widely available on auction sites, but here you’ll find firm prices on all of your favorite Frosty Friends Ornaments.

Through four different sculptors, their look, feel, and design have remained the same over the years. The eskimo’s hooded parka with red and grey stripes, the cold icy foundations, and lovable wintry animal pals have all remained constant characteristics. The animals are adorable and friendly, and show up each year as a great companion to our Frosty Friend.

The original ornaments were sculpted by Jim McMahon. Jim was responsible for the first two ornaments in the series, 1980 #1 “Cool Yule” and 1981 #2 “Igloo”. His original designs were creative and cuddly, and became the foundation for over 30 years of adorable ornaments. He left Hallmark after his 1981 design, and went on to work for the immensely popular Muppets. His ideas for the first two ornaments have been the inspiration for now more than 30 years of annual ornament designs. There aren’t too many collectible keepsakes that have this kind of history and success.

Artist Ed Seale sculpted the bulk of the series, from the 1982, #3 “Icicle” to the 2005 #26 “Mailbox”. Ed’s creativity and artistry were key to the popularity of the Frosty Friends series. He also sculpted a series called “Polar Pals” which is part of the Ed Seale Designs collection. He is responsible for most of the series, producing nearly 2/3 of the series.

Sharon Viskar carried on the series after Ed’s retirement, and is responsible for sculpting the 2006 #27, 2007 #28, and 2008 #29 pieces. Each of these remain true to the spirit of Frosty Friends and are as cute and cuddly as their predecessors. Tom Best has carried on the series, starting with the 2009 #30 and now with the 2010 and 2011 ornaments.

The tradition of the Frosty Friends Ornaments has lasted over 30 years, and with new ornaments still being produced each year, the popularity and value of the series continues to grow. It’s not too late to start your collection, as most of the ornaments can be found for sale individually, and often a collector will be selling their entire collection, which is and easy (but sometimes expensive) way to quickly become a serious collector of Frosty Friends Ornaments.