Iron Maiden Somewhere In Time Christmas Ornament Cyborg Eddie Robot Design Holiday Decoration Futuristic Mascot Heavy Metal Band Collectible Tree Ornament Gift For Metal Fans

Iron Maiden Somewhere In Time Christmas Ornament Cyborg Eddie Robot Design Holiday Decoration Futuristic Mascot Heavy Metal Band Collectible Tree Ornament Gift For Metal Fans

This Iron Maiden Somewhere In Time Christmas Ornament featuring Cyborg Eddie celebrates one of the most visually stunning and technically ambitious albums in heavy metal history, released September 29, 1986 in the UK by EMI Records, which reached number 3 on the UK Albums Chart and number 11 on the US Billboard 200, earning platinum certification while marking Iron Maiden’s first album to incorporate synthesizer guitars created by Adrian Smith and Dave Murray using Roland guitar synthesizers that allowed them to achieve keyboard-like textures without abandoning their signature dual-guitar attack. The ornament showcases Derek Riggs’ iconic futuristic artwork depicting Eddie as a muscular cyborg warrior with metallic enhancements and mechanical implants standing in a Blade Runner-inspired dystopian cityscape filled with Easter eggs referencing previous Iron Maiden albums including “22 Acacia Avenue” street signs, Eye of Horus symbols from Powerslave, and the haloed black cat from Live After Death, creating what many fans consider the most detailed and clever album cover in the band’s 50-year history. The Somewhere on Tour production that supported this album ran from September 10, 1986 in Belgrade, Yugoslavia through May 21, 1987 after 151 shows across 253 days, featuring what bassist Steve Harris described as the band’s most ambitious stage production to date with seven 45-foot articulated trucks carrying over 100 tons of equipment including flying spaceships, inflatable props, laser guns, pyrotechnics, hydraulic stands, a 180,000-watt Turbosound system, and over 1,100 lighting lamps creating spectacular futuristic environments that brought Cyborg Eddie to life with monumental animatronics towering over sold-out arenas across Europe, North America, and Japan. The album itself contains Iron Maiden classics including “Wasted Years” about life on the road which reached number 18 on UK charts, “Stranger in a Strange Land” based on Robert Heinlein’s science fiction novel, “Heaven Can Wait,” and the epic title track “Somewhere in Time” featuring progressive rock influences that reflected the band’s maturation beyond traditional heavy metal formulas, with the science fiction themes perfectly complementing the album’s exploration of time travel, destiny, and humanity’s relationship with technology. Currently celebrating their golden anniversary on the 2025 Run For Your Lives world tour, Iron Maiden continues with founding member Steve Harris on bass, original guitarist Dave Murray, vocalist Bruce Dickinson, guitarists Adrian Smith who pioneered the guitar synthesizer sound on this album and Janick Gers, plus new drummer Simon Dawson who replaced retired Nicko McBrain in December 2024 after his 42-year tenure that began with 1983’s Piece of Mind, having sold over 130 million records worldwide while maintaining their position as pioneers who constantly pushed heavy metal’s creative boundaries through technological innovation and ambitious conceptual artwork.

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Product Details:

• Crafted with care, each ornament is printed on both sides using UV printing techniques for crisp, vivid colors.
• Available in a variety of designs and styles, ensuring a perfect fit for any theme, from traditional to whimsical.
• Comes with a secure hanging hole and a random string included for easy placement on your tree.
• Measurement: 2.87 x 2.87 inches, with slight variations due to manual measurement.
• Durable and lightweight ceramic material, making them resistant to wear and tear.
• Eco-Friendly Commitment: Sustainable Decor for a Greener Future.
• Personalized Expression: Ornament Your Tree, Your Way.

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