Hello Kitty is a popular character produced by the Japanese company Sanrio. She was designed in the 1970s by Yuko Shimizu as a white cat with a bow in her hair.
References
- Bob buys a Hello Kitty music box for Gabi to present at Maria's baby shower in Sesame Street Episode 2600.
Merchandise
In 2010, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Sanrio, and the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street, a collaboration between Sesame Workshop and Sanrio was announced which led to a collection of 160 goods being released in 2011 featuring Kitty White, and various Sesame Street characters interacting with each other. The items were only available for purchase in Japan.[1]
Ankle socks
Ankle socks
Coin purse
Glasses case
Hoodie
Lanyard keychain
Lanyard Keychain
Mug
Mug
Paper clips
Paper clips
Plastic Folder
Plastic Folder
Plush
Scarf
Stationery
Stationery
Stationery
Stationery
Stationery
Stationery
Stationery
Stationery
Stationery
Stickers
T-shirt
Valentine's Day plush
Connections
- Tara Charendoff voiced Hello Kitty in Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater (1987 animated series)
- Rino Romano performed voices in two episodes of Hello Kitty and Friends (1991 animated series)
- Tabitha St. Germain performed voices in two episodes of Hello Kitty and Friends (1991 animated series)
- Cree Summer voiced Catnip in Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater (1987 animated series)