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babesssss i finally managed to take a pic of that shelf i've been hyping up

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today's fashion doll is: Takara Tomy x Sanrio Licca-chan My Melody & Kuromi set (2022)

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today’s fashion doll is: Licca-chan Cinnamoroll I Love Licca-Chan (2017)

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I have long been familiar with Hello Kitty as a brand, but I don't really know much in-depth. Is there Hello Kitty lore? I mean, I have to assume there is. Just a quick look at the Wikipedia page tells me Hello Kitty has a whole family and a boyfriend.

Over the years there's been multiple tie-ins with Hello Kitty and Barbie. I assume this is because both lines were originally marketed to children but then developed more of a following with adult collectors. (Once again I am basing this on the Hello Kitty Wikipedia page - please correct me if I am wrong.)

What fascinates me is how DIFFERENT all the Hello Kitty Barbies are from each other!

This 1999 Japan Exclusive is very cutesy and pastel.

Whereas this Pink Label Barbie from 2007 has considerably more edge.

This collectible from 2008 has a more 50s aesthetic, featuring Barbie in bold colours with pedal pushers.

While this 2017 Signature doll uses a similar colour scheme, but a return to a "cuter" aesthetic.

And of course, I can't go without mentioning the 2007 My Melody Barbie - My Melody being Hello Kitty's best friend, or so I have been told.

I really like her. I can't put my finger on why. I just think she's serving.

If anyone has any insight to why there have been so many different Hello Kitty tie-ins, I would love to hear. I genuinely don't understand but would really love to know. I feel like this is something that has slipped me by somehow.

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Ahh, to be a kid in 2004 again. 🥲

This is the peak in kid’s toys, elite, superior to all. I would give all my savings away for the LPS gadgets. Imagine same look but updated software. Or like who remembers the room telecoms? So our parents could call for us from the device rather then screaming bloody murder for us. 😭

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pink nintendo consoles ♡︎˚₊

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in honor of hello kitty's birthday, today's fashion doll is: Japan Exclusive Hello Kitty Barbie (1999)

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Hey Kitty

Type: bootleg Hello Kitty tamagotchi

Made by: Pureeeni (alternately styled “PureEeni”), based in Wotford, UK.

Availability: Released November 24, 2020 on Amazon (based on the Pureeeni Facebook page, which was set up earlier that same day). It is no longer available.

About: The packaging for the Hey Kitty is a pretty shameless ripoff of the packaging of the officially licensed 2020 Hello Kitty Tamagotchi.

Above is a direct comparison between the two (h/t to @bootlegpals for the Hey Kitty box; they have a whole post on this knockoff here). The packaging is almost the same, except for the replaced header/logo section, generic Kitty wearing a green bow, and green bow replacing the red bow in the upper right hand corner.

The case of the Hey Kitty is also clearly ripped from the Hello Kitty tama. The generic green-bow kitty replaces Hello Kitty at the top, the scale and positioning of the pixel art images are off compared to the real version. Some pixel art images have been replaced. For example, a Space Invader sprite replaces a bumblebee. The product image and the video from their Amazon (posted below) both show that the gameplay is just the Bunny ROM. According to an Amazon review from Saudi Arabia, the screen is super low-quality and forms bubbles.

Online discussions about this bootleg:

YouTube review

Reddit Thread

Official Description (emphasis added by me):

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The Best-Selling Toy in the World Since 1996 is Back! Original Hey Kitty Tamagotchi Next-Gen Virtual Pet

Now back by overwhelming popular demand, the universe's most nostalgic game console, now in a sturdier shape and brighter colors. This next-Gen Hey Kitty Tamagotchi virtual pet is worth a thousand words and a marvelous game for kids and grown-ups alike. Nourish your pet character, look after it, and keep it in a mint, pristine condition. While exploring the wonderful Tamagotchi realm.

WHAT IS TAMAGOTCHI? Hey Kitty Tamagotchi is a portable, virtual pet game that has 4 buttons you can press to perform various activities and navigate through the game. You can feed your Tamagotchi pet, clean after it, play games with it, and look after it when it's sick. The game is extremely easy, and interactive.

ULTIMATE GIFT: Perfect present for that special person, share a piece of your childhood, a tangible nostalgic memory as a token of your love. Put a big, radiant smile on your loved one face by gifting them this retro gaming console. It doesn't get more unique than this.

INCREASE YOUR KID’S SELF ESTEEM: Immerse your kid into a healthy feeling of self-worth by introducing your child to two things: Success and achievement. Hey Kitty Tamagotchi game teaches your kid how to become responsible, take care of the virtual pet, and grant him or her instant results and a sense of achievement by keeping the Tamagotchi character healthy.

REVISIT YOUR PRECIOUS CHILDHOOD MEMORIES: Create some lovely brand-new memories while immersing in waves of fun and nostalgia. Our Next-Gen Tamagotchi retro console has all the ingredients for hours of meaningful entertainment just like old times.

GAME INSTRUCTIONS

FEED YOUR PET: There are three types of food, and your pet's weight increases 10 grams after each meal.

PET'S NUTRITION: You can feed your character meals 4 times a day maximum, and give it snacks 10times during the day. Water is essential too, 10 times a day at most.

SOOTHING MELODY: Enter the game. And enjoy the famous Tamagotchi melody. You can share the song with your pet to make it happy.

SCISSOR/FIST/RAG GAME: Forget Rock, Paper, scissors. We're playing scissor, fist, rag - a whole new exciting game experience. Press A key to choose the mode, then press B to submit your choice and enjoy.

DANCING MODE: When taken good care of, your pet can start dancing with all kinds of moves. However, if it gets in its angry state, it will decline your command until you feed the little monster.

CLEANING AFTER YOUR PET: Just like a regular pet, it can have a bowel movement now and then. Just clean after it to keep it happy. It'll feel 30 Grams lighter afterward.

HEALING ONJECTION: Give your pet character a medicine injection when it's feeling sick.

CHECK YOUR PROGRESS: Press A to check the index of food and your pet's health state.

SLEEP: It'll need its fair share of rest to stay healthy and in good shape.

SHOUTING ALERT: When your pet needs your assisting, an alarm will go off to alert you of the situation.

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[2/2] Hello Kitty to Issho - Comiket Winter 2009: Illustrations with - HELLO KITTY -

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Nekomura Iroha & Lily ; Vocaloid ☆ FuRyu

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ハローキティといっしょ！ illustrations -with HELLO KITTY- folder, front and back.

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🎀🌟🌈ミウ・クロウフォ���ド🎀🌟🌈

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