Hello Kitty Luggage and Other Consumer Products

Hello Kitty is a Japanese-made character and has captured the hearts of many with its friendly and childlike approach in marketing and design. When the Japanese company created this character, they probably never thought that is would explode into a worldwide phenomenon that will extend to Hello Kitty merchandise such as bags, clothes, stuff toys and even Hello Kitty luggage.

Hello Kitty is a fictional cat character designed by Ikuko Shimizu for Sanrio, a Japanese company that is still operating until now. She first appeared on a vinyl coin purse which was first sold in 1974 in Japan and then imported in 1976 to the United States. For cartoon shows that feature the character, she is often portrayed as a female kitty with a distinct bow on her left ear and has no drawn mouth.

Millions of people have been swept of their feet with the cute cat figure that is Hello Kitty. Most of the fans are children but even adults are also captivated with the cuteness of the cat character. All over the world, products of all kinds that bear the logo of the cat are rapidly swept off the shelves by rabid customers who are mostly collectors.

There are already many documented people who are big collectors of Hello Kitty merchandise. There are so many products that bear the logo that collecting them has become an expected phenomenon. In some Asian countries where this character is a big star, fans even line up in long queues during product releases just to get hold of the Hello Kitty products that are being sold.

Some products are released in limited numbers. The limited editions are more expensive but they are also significantly of more value for collectors. Some are also available in large numbers and are mass-produced. These products are made available in a more affordable price which makes them attractive not only to collectors but also to the ordinary people who find the character and design appealing and the product useful.

Part of the appeal that Hello Kitty has is how adorable it is. Its signature cuteness is not only interesting and pleasing to the children but also for a lot of adult women who have a natural fondness for cute cartoon characters. The cartoon cat is also dressed in adorable outfits and the products come in cute colors that give off a friendly aura and pleasant disposition to those who own them.

The character can be found on a wide range of consumer products that range from bags such as Hello Kitty luggage, to school supplies and even fashion ornaments and accessories. The products have a huge market in Japan and all over the world to the point that it is often used as the logo of several Japanese tourist attractions.

Hello kitty also appears in various TV shows such as Hello Kitty's Paradise and Hello Kitty's Stump Village. She also appeared in several video games and even have establishments in Taipei, Taiwan named after the character. There is also a Hello Kitty-themed maternity hospital located in Taiwan.