If you ask me, the most popular Hallmark Keepsake Ornament of 2012 is this Wile E Coyote item.

I say that because I went on a desperate search for him all over the North Sound. I must've driven to or called seven Hallmark stores! Nobody had it in stock anymore. Four days earlier they had plenty. That'll teach me to hesitate buying an ornament I like next year.

There is a happy ending to my story, however, an employee in Silverlake found one of the coveted Looney Tunes decorations for me. THANK YOU!

My quest made me wonder, though, what are the other outrageously popular Hallmark ornaments this year? Here are the top 3, as posted by Squidoo.

"Celebration Barbie."

"Frosty Fun."

And this "North Pole Countdown" radio. It really works!

I'm also partial to this Christmas Vacation "Marty Moose" mug.

Whatever your taste, good luck on your search. And don't wait too long, you may be left out in the cold!