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Koolatron KWC-4 Coca-Cola Personal 6-Can Mini Fridge $41.25 Koolatron Coca – Cola Personal Cooler / Warmer provides storage and temperature control for food and beverages. Cool or warm your food and drinks easily. The Coca-Cola Personal Cooler / Warmer looks like a small refrigerator and is perfect for the car, boat or home. It holds up to six 12-oz. cans of soda or beer. It operates on 12V DC or 110V AC with an AC adaptor. Cools food and drinks to 32 degr… |
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Thermos Funtainer Bottle, Hello Kitty $15.99 Hello Kitty® FUNtainer™ Bottle TherMax® double wall vacuum insulation for maximum cold temperature retention Hygienic push button lid with pop-up silicone straw is easy to open Kid-proof design – unbreakable stainless steel interior and exterior withstands daily wear and tear Dishwasher safe Exterior stays condensation free Non-slip, scratch resistant base Capacity: 12… |
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Hello Kitty Lunchbox Bento Lunch Box Spoon White $46.10 ·Made of plastic ·Hello Kitty pattern printed on the front ·Two compartments in all for you to separate all kinds of food ·Panel detachable for you to control the size of the two compartments ·Spoon attached to make a complete set ·Vent on top to keep the food fresh ·Practical item for your daily life… |
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Hello Kitty Mini Laser Key Chain Beam Light Pink $11.80 ·Project a purple Kitty head on the wall ·Cute design and super fun… |
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12 Polka Dot Balloons Bright Festive Colors Party Blue Green Pink and Lavender $2.99 SET OF 12 POLKA DOT 11 INCH LATEX BALLOONS… |
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Hello Kitty Vibrator Massager Masturbator – New From Japan $9.99 100 Discreet shipping in plain box, no logo, no picture on the shipping box.A vibrating pink toy great for massaging away the day’s stress. This new Sanrio product features Japan’s most famous feline that’s ready to take you to multi orgasm… |
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Amscan Hello Kitty Balloon Dreams Die-Cut Invitations, 8-Count $2.05 These Hello Kitty intitations are the perfect combination for a Birthday Party.Hello Kitty invitations come ready to give to your invite.All you need to do is fill out the information and your ready to go!!This packet of 8 invitation cards and 8 envelopes are the perfect compliment for you’re party!… |
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Hello Kitty Notebook Bag Laptop Softcase Pink $18.00 ·Notebook soft case made of high quality fabric, very durable ·Cute Hello Kitty patterns engraved at front, very lovely ·One main compartment with zipper closure, perfect for holding your notebook/laptop/power adaptor ·Foam padding protects your laptop from bumps, scratches, and dirt. ·Provides extra protection for your notebook at home, backpacks and on the go ·Easy to place insid… |
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Hello Kitty Round Mouse Pad Mat Mousepad Pink $42.70 ·Made of durable material ·Hello Kitty and Teddy Bear pattern printed on the front ·Rimmed with pink fabric, lovely and durable ·Mouse runs freely and smoothly on the surface ·Suitable item for your laptop and PC… |
A Brief History of a Much Loved Cartoon Kitten
You have probably seen Hello Kitty merchandise on sale, and may even be a fan, but do you know where the brand originates? As the name implies, the brand is based around a cat character, the original Kitty is part of a Japanese cartoon, produced by the Sanrio Company and designed by Yuko Shimizu. The brand has become extremely popular since the cartoon was first introduced in 1975, and around the cartoon, a plethora of merchandise has arisen, some of which are considered collectors’ items.
The main character is purported to be a female bobtail cat, from Eastern Asia, she is depicted as white, and normally has a bow in her hair, frequently her bow is red, and she sports a red dress. There is much dispute amongst Hello Kitty fans as to her exact origin – within the cartoon, not the origins of her creation. It is commonly believed that she was born in the suburbs of London, England, on the 1st of November 1974. However, the original creative team behind the brand put her place of birth as Sanrio, Japan, and the birth date is correct.
When the cartoon was first broadcast, it was very well received, so much so, in fact, that it was not long after, that her first item of merchandise was put on sale. In 1975, the Sanrio Company produced kitsch style, vinyl purses, with the cartoon character appearing upon them, the following year, 1976, and following much success, the items were exported to the US market, where, again, they were very well received. From this early merchandise, has spawned a plethora of subsequent Hello Kitty commodities, indeed, it is even possible to have credit cards with her picture emblazoned upon them. The original manufacturers of this brand of merchandise, are still in the business today, and ship their goods worldwide; you can find items from as far afield as Tokyo and Timbuktu.
So popular is the brand, among many different types of people (although she is a particular favourite of little girls the world over), that the trademark makes anything from between £1 billion to £4 billion ever year! It is fair to say, that as a brand mark, it has a cult following, this is evident in the masses of paraphernalia that can be bought with this humble bobtail cat featured the star in show, items including: bags, purses, make-up, cards, clothing, toys, alarm clocks, computer accessories, and much, much, more.
A defining characteristic of the cartoon character is that she is normally depicted without a mouth! This is an extremely clever marketing tactic, used by the manufacturer as a psychological device to ensure that people become attached to her as a brand, according to them, the absence of a mouth makes it easier for people to project their feelings upon the character and to, therefore, develop a sense of empathy!
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