Hello Kitty is not a cat, plus more reveals before her L.A. tour - Los Angeles Times
Her expressionless mug has been featured on countless toys, not to mention bowling balls, motor oil, a Fender Strat, a pricey Judith Leiber clutch, sanitary napkins and men's underwear.
Her expressionless mug has been featured on countless toys, not to mention bowling balls, motor oil, a Fender Strat, a pricey Judith Leiber clutch, sanitary napkins and men's underwear.
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Inside the cult world of Hello Kitty, Toys
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A Hello Kitty fan visits L.A. pop-up celebrating the character - Los Angeles Times
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Don't panic, Hello Kitty is still a cat, indy100
Hello Kitty is not a cat, plus more reveals before her L.A. tour - Los Angeles Times
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Hello Kitty is not a cat, plus more reveals before her L.A. tour - Los Angeles Times
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Hello Kitty: A Marketing Sensation Grows Up
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Sanrio clarifies that yes, Hello Kitty is in fact a 'personification of a cat