Tyler Hynes Reveals Hallmark Ornament Design Process at 92NY

Tyler Hynes is getting the ultimate Hallmark holiday honor. The road to becoming a collectible Christmas ornament was apparently far more intense than anyone might expect.

During Hallmark Channel’s star-studded 25th anniversary panel in New York City, the fan favorite revealed the surprisingly detailed process behind his upcoming ornament. He endured some affectionate roasting from his Three Wise Men co-stars and gave fans a glimpse at why getting a tiny version of his face exactly right became a memorable challenge.

Tyler Hynes Is Officially Becoming a Hallmark Christmas Collectible

For Hallmark devotees, Christmas ornaments are more than seasonal decorations. They’re little pieces of holiday nostalgia, treasured gifts, and, honestly, collectibles that return to the tree year after year.

This holiday season, Tyler Hynes will join that tradition with an ornament modeled in his likeness. The actor, who’s become one of the network’s most recognizable leading men through his string of beloved romantic holiday films, is only the second Hallmark actor to be honored with a dedicated ornament.

Lacey Chabert was the first, making the release an especially notable milestone in the Hallmark universe. Tyler spoke about the ornament while appearing at a major Hallmark Channel celebration held at the 92NY in New York City on Tuesday, August 4.

The gathering brought together 22 stars to mark the network’s 25th birthday. It really showed just how expansive the channel’s movie family has become.

A Holiday Honor With a Very Personal Twist

While a full-body collectible can capture a character’s wardrobe, pose, and overall movie magic, Tyler’s ornament presents a much more specific artistic task. His piece is focused on his face, meaning there was little room for error when it came to details like his features, proportions, and, naturally, his hair.

Tyler described the experience with his signature self-deprecating humor. He admitted that the amount of time spent studying his own appearance was more unsettling than glamorous.

Still, beneath the jokes, he made it clear he appreciated the craftsmanship and care involved in translating a real person into a holiday keepsake.

Behind the Scenes of the Ornament-Making Process

The making of a celebrity ornament may sound simple from the outside. Tyler’s panel comments revealed a highly collaborative process.

He connected with Darren Abbott, the head of the network, as well as members of the creative team responsible for designing the collectible. Rather than treating the ornament as a quick licensing project, the process involved learning how the artists work and figuring out how Tyler could help shape something fans would find meaningful.

It was, by his account, a smooth and thoughtful collaboration before the team reached the more complicated business of sculpting a recognizable face. That’s where things got funny.

Tyler explained that the artists had to essentially break down his facial features in order to create an accurate miniature version. For an actor accustomed to cameras, scripts, and red carpets, having his face analyzed in such detail was apparently a whole different level of exposure.

Three Versions and One Major Jawline Problem

Tyler revealed that he has three versions of the ornament saved on his phone. That detail alone made the project sound like an amusingly dramatic journey through alternate realities.

One early version apparently gave him a more dramatically chiseled jaw than he felt he could ever possess in real life. The comparison became even funnier because he said the jawline looked closer to that of his co-star Andrew Walker.

Another version went too far in the opposite direction, demonstrating just how tricky it can be to balance realism with the stylized look of a collectible ornament. Fans may eventually see only a polished ornament ready for a holiday display, but the final design arrived after multiple attempts to ensure it captured Tyler’s likeness in a way that felt both flattering and authentic.

• Tyler Hynes is the second Hallmark actor to receive an ornament in his likeness.
• Lacey Chabert previously received a full-body Hallmark ornament.
• Tyler’s design is centered on his face, making the likeness process particularly detailed.
• The ornament will be available to order through Hallmark.com beginning October 10.

His Three Wise Men Co-Stars Were Ready to Roast Him

No Hallmark panel featuring Tyler, Kimberley Sustad, and Andrew Walker would be complete without some good-natured teasing. The trio, who have delighted audiences in the Three Wise Men movies, brought their familiar chemistry to the anniversary event when the ornament topic came up.

Kimberley zeroed in on one of the most important questions surrounding any Tyler Hynes likeness: how many notes were required to make sure the hair looked right? It was the kind of playful jab that fans of the actors’ off-screen friendship have come to expect.

Tyler took the teasing in stride, using the moment to discuss those multiple prototype versions and the challenge of getting every detail right. The exchange proved that even a prestigious Hallmark collectible can’t protect a leading man from being lovingly mocked by his closest co-stars.

Andrew Walker Imagined Tyler at the Warehouse

Andrew then escalated the joke by suggesting that Tyler might be personally involved in every stage of the production process, from boxing the ornaments to sending them out to customers. He even humorously imagined Tyler giving each one an affectionate kiss before it made its way to a fan.

Of course, shoppers shouldn’t expect a personally kissed ornament to arrive at their door. The bit was just Andrew having fun with the idea that Tyler had been unusually hands-on behind the scenes.

But the playful image is likely to make the collectible feel even more irresistible to the actor’s devoted fan base. The moment also highlighted why these Hallmark ensemble appearances are so popular.

Fans love seeing the stars tease one another, share candid production stories, and reveal the friendships that have developed through years of working together.

When and Where Fans Can Buy the Tyler Hynes Ornament

For viewers already planning their holiday décor, the key date is October 10. That’s when the Tyler Hynes ornament is expected to become available for order on Hallmark.com.

Considering the actor’s popularity and the collectible nature of the release, interested shoppers may want to keep a close eye on availability. The ornament arrives at a fitting time for Tyler, whose name has become closely associated with Hallmark’s annual Christmas movie lineup.

His new holiday film is also on the way, with its trailer having been released just weeks before the anniversary panel.

A New Must-Have for Hallmark Christmas Fans

Whether you hang it on a tree, wrap it as a gift, or stash it with the rest of your Hallmark treasures, the Tyler Hynes ornament is shaping up to be a standout piece of holiday merch. It’s not just a nod to one of the channel’s most recognizable faces—it’s a little tribute to the whole Hallmark Christmas movie phenomenon.

And honestly, if the finished ornament lands somewhere between Tyler’s actual features and Andrew Walker’s almost-too-perfect jawline, that’s just going to make the story behind it even better. Imagine pulling it out each December and laughing about it with friends or family—kind of perfect, right?