July 2022

In Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand, two thieves were caught on CCTV stealing a massive Hello Kitty plushie from a wrecked car. Late that night though, the same couple were seen on camera pulling up to the scrapyard and tossing the Hello Kitty on the ground before driving off. After considering all the possibilities, the scrapyard owner reasonably determined that the...

TORRANCE, Calif., July 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Zojirushi, a premiere manufacturer of premium kitchen electrics and vacuum insulated drinkware, and global lifestyle brand Sanrio®, have collaborated once again, adding Hello Kitty® branded food jars to the collection. The new stainless steel food jars allow healthy eating on-the-go and are just in time for use at summer camps and back to school. The...

In a peculiar sequence of events, CCTV footage from a scrapyard in Kamphaeng Phet province, central Thailand, reveals a man and a woman stealing a giant Hello Kitty doll from a written-off car… and then coming back to return the doll in the middle of the night. In May, the driver of the car died in a road accident...

A new Loungefly wallet featuring Hello Kitty is available at Universal Orlando Resort. This wallet matches the Hello Kitty Loungefly Mini Backpack that was spotted in Universal Orlando in late June. Hello Kitty Loungefly Wallet — $55 The front of the wallet shows Hello Kitty’s face with her classic red bow and her ears extending over top the zipper...

An illustration of Hello Kitty as a hometown ambassador for the city of Kofu is seen. (c) 2022 Sanrio Co., Ltd. Approval No. L631308 International pop culture celebrity Hello Kitty has assumed the post of "hometown ambassador" for the Japanese city of Kofu to get the word out about its...

Hello again, Las Vegas. The newest Hello Kitty Cafe location opened Friday at Fashion Show Las Vegas, right off the Vegas Strip. The new full fledged-cafe celebrates "all things Hello Kitty and Las Vegas," offering fans exclusive collectible merchandise and supercute treats only available at the new location. One of the supercute treats at the Fashion Show Las Vegas...

Kidrobot’s SDCC limited-edition exclusives | Source: Kidrobot/the Pop Insider Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) is almost here, and Kidrobot is offering some super-limited-edition figures, lanyards, and more as exclusives for this year’s show. While these exclusives will be available for purchase at the Kidrobot booth (No. 2846), there is another option for those who cannot attend. Fans can preorder...

Maki Ogawa realized the power of comfort food after she sent her three-year-old son off to kindergarten for the first time. Like most toddlers, he tearfully clung to his mother when it was time for her to leave. “I thought a cute bento box would help him,” the Saitama-based Japanese cookbook author recalls.Ogawa immersed herself in the world of...

Globally-Inspired Children's Clothing Brand Tea Collection Debuts New Capsule Collection Featuring Sanrio's Beloved CharactersSAN FRANCISCO, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's clothing company Tea Collection, known for its globally-inspired designs, announced today the launch of a new capsule collection in partnership with global lifestyle brand Sanrio. The collaboration features some of Sanrio's most beloved icons, including Hello Kitty®, Badtz-maru™, Keroppi™...

Amazon Kids+ has commissioned a new 3D animated series in the Hello Kitty franchise. Hello Kitty: Super Style! sees Sanrio’s famous feline use the power of her magical bow to activate an amazing transformation, changing her outfit to be a brave explorer, a top-notch chef, a sensational pop star and more to help her pals overcome silly setbacks. The...