Hello Kitty Junkie

This past Saturday night, I was able to attend Haus of Super Shimmer JapanLA’s 4 Year Anniversary Extravaganza at Space 15 Twenty in Hollywood! JapanLA + Bubble Punch + kawaii girls in shiny outfits + *EXCLUSIVE* Sanrio 50th Anniversary merch preview… Yeah, this was a pretty dope party and it was one of those not-to-miss events. If you don’t believe me, feel free to ask Jordan, Jeanne, Jenna, Mariko, etc… I had the privilege to view some super kawaii *Sanrio* goodies… n_n

Hello Kitty x Girl Skateboard Co. deck… I saw the prototype last year during the Three Apples event — really pleased that these skateboards garnered enough interest to go into production! And the awesome thing is, they are available at JapanLA now! @____@

Sanrio x Brunswick bowling balls!!! I had *NO IDEA* about this collaboration! o_O My Sanrio connects sure know how to keep their secrets and surprises!!! *_____*

I did not take super awesome photos *sad face* but I can describe the detail… The red part actually has a cute pattern made of Kitty-chan’s outline — similar style to this iPhone case…

I am the type of person who will inspect the same plushes out in a store just so I can have the best looking one… So it’s no surprise that I was starring at the dividing line on this ball! O_O Jordan had to remind me that this is just a prototype… I came to the conclusion that it must be very difficult to print on a sphere because there is some distortion in the characters. I am crossing my fingers that this kawaii pattern gets aligned correctly and there will be less distortion.

Sanrio x Demeter Fragrance — on display but I did not get to smell! x_X I guess I gotta get myself over to Sanrio or Urban Outfitters since they are available now! I was told they *smell like a Sanrio shop* Hmmm… I hope that means it will smell pink and sweet! n_n

Hello Kitty x Aerial7 headphones… I wish I knew about these! I treated myself to the tokidoki Skullcandy Ti Stereo Headphones last year, which I adore… But you know me — I *always* want the Hello Kitty “product” over anything else… Oh well, maybe I can have two headphones? One for work and one for home?

Sanrio x Dr. Martens!!! @___@ I think the most practical pair for me are the black and pink mary janes… But I am not practical! o_O I want the 8-eye boots with the allover Sanrio characters pattern…

I mean, they are just too cute, right!? *sigh*

Just in case you have not read the press release yet, read PR Newswires’ SANRIO Celebrates 50 Years… The most interesting parts I read,

Collaborations & Products: As a “thank you” to their ever-loyal fans, SANRIO plans to unveil special co-branded collections, starting this summer with SANRIO x Dr. Martens.  Signature Dr. Martens 8-eye boots & mary jane strap shoes will be bestowed a trademark Hello Kitty bow for this limited edition collection.  Collaborations with a diverse group of brands including Brunswick, Girl Skateboard Co., Aerial7, Lomography, Demeter Fragrance, Mimobots, and Build-A-Bear Workshop will launch a plethora of amazing products at retail partners worldwide, featuring an assortment of SANRIO characters. A benchmark of SANRIO’s 50th Anniversary will include iconic characters appearing together for the first time ever (outside of SANRIO’s Harmonyland and Puroland theme parks in Japan), on products including the 8-eye Dr. Martens boot, a Brunswick bowling ball,  iPhone cases, apparel, accessories and many other unique products.  There will be plenty of signature “small gift” items at market as well, including pens and notebooks, coin purses, key caps & lunch cases…

Upcoming Events: In addition to in-store celebrations, contests, giveaways and gifts with purchase programs, SANRIO will host a series of events across the country, each with a pop-up shop offering additional limited-edition SANRIO 50th Anniversary items.  For the truly die-hard fans, there will be a short film contest and an iPhone app that will alert them about limited-edition product releases.  Surprise interactive get-togethers and other special anniversary events and contests will be announced online, and fans will have the opportunity to keep up to date on new products and events at www.sanrio.com as well as virally on Facebook and Twitter…

Events across the country!?!?!?! Short film contest!? Surprise interactive get-togethers!? @__@ How kittirific! I am wondering if Sanrio’s 50th Anniversary will be bigger than Kitty-chans’s 35th Anniversary last year… It would be hard to top Three Apples from last year IMO…

Very happy to have some info about Sanrio’s 50th and I look forward to reading more news! If you know of any thing I don’t — feel free to share and discuss over at Hello Kitty Junkies! =n_n=

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