Hello Kitty

Hello Kitty is a franchise 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.

Takara Tomy keychains

Sanrio keychains

Universal Studios plush

T-shirt

Stationery

Stationery

Mug

Scarf

Stationary

Glasses case

Ankle socks

Ankle socks

Paper clips

Paper clips

Coin purse

Hoodie

Stickers

Lanyard keychain

Lanyard Keychain

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)