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1997 Hallmark Keepsake NFL Collection – Oakland Raiders Blimp Ornament

Format: Third-person, no icons, no references to “you/your.”

Date: December 1, 2025

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1. Identification

Title: Oakland Raiders Blimp

Series: Hallmark Keepsake – NFL Collection

Year of Issue: 1997

Sculptor: Bob Siedler

Hallmark SKU/Stamp: Copyright 1997 NFLP, Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Team: Oakland Raiders (logo era consistent with 1990s branding)

Material: Painted resin with molded football-texture surface

Features:

• Black and silver Raiders blimp shaped like a football

• “GO RAIDERS…” printed on reverse side

• Raiders shield logo printed on front

• Gondola includes molded control panel with small green accents and a figure inside

• Tail marked “97” confirming issue year

• Gold hanging loop

• Approximately 3.5 inches wide (per measurement in photos)

Box:

• Original 1997 Hallmark NFL Collection packaging

• Front window intact

• Sculptor photo on back panel

• No visible inserts missing

• Presents well for display

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2. Condition Assessment

Ornament Condition:

The ornament appears in excellent pre-owned condition with clean paint, no chips, and consistent surface texture. Graphics (GO RAIDERS text, Raiders shield) remain sharp with no fading. Hanging loop is firmly attached. No structural flaws observed.

Box Condition:

The box is in very good condition, showing light shelf wear typical for a 1997 Keepsake edition but no crushing or heavy edge damage. Window is clear and uncracked. Ideal for collectors who desire original packaging.

1/6/2026