Fashion Dolls 101

Our recent article about Hello Kitty’s anniversary reminded me that Ty issued a collection of little girl fashion dolls in 2010 called Li’l Ones, along the line of Mattel’s little Kelly Club dolls. One of those dolls was a Hello Kitty Li’l Ones doll dressed in Kitty’s signature pink with the Hello Kitty logo on her pink sweatshirt and a miniature Hello Kitty figure as the doll’s toy. The doll comes with a pink hair brush, and pink tennis shoes to match her outfit.  Related: Hello Kitty on the Cover of Time Hello Kitty Celebrates 50 Years of Cuteness  Sanrio Introduces New Hello Kitty Products at Toy Fair Hello Kitty -- More than Just Dolls for Valentine's Day 

~   Hello Kitty Turns 50: Still No Mouth, But Plenty to Say ~ In a world where celebrities often make headlines for their outspoken antics, Hello Kitty has achieved a remarkable milestone by gracing the cover of TIME Magazine without uttering a single word. Celebrating her 50th anniversary, the iconic character has been honored with a special edition of TIME, highlighting her enduring influence on global culture. The Silent Icon’s Global Reign Since her debut in 1974 on a simple vinyl coin purse, Hello Kitty has become a ubiquitous presence, adorning over 50,000 products sold across 130 countries. Her image has generated an estimated $80 billion in revenue over her lifetime, making her one of the most successful marketing creations in history. Hello Kitty’s appeal lies in her simplicity and adaptability. Without a mouth, she serves as a blank canvas, allowing fans to project their emotions onto her expressionless face. This design choice has enabled her to transcend cultural and ...

Move over Elon Musk, Taylor Swift, and whoever else pretends to run the world—because Hello Kitty just landed the cover of Time Magazine for her 50th anniversary, and she didn’t even say a word to get there. That’s right. The iconic, mouthless feline from Japan has reached half a century of silently conquering the planet, one overpriced pencil case at a time, and let’s be honest—if silence is golden, Hello Kitty is basically Fort Knox. Who is Hello Kitty? For those who don’t know, Hello Kitty’s real name is Kitty White. She is an 8-year-old British girl who looks like a cat created by Sanrio in 1974. She's known for her red bow and not having a visible mouth. She’s five apples tall, weighs three apples, and has a twin sister—none of whom have aged a day since disco was cool. Botox? No. It’s just the power of kawaii. The Time Magazine Special Edition covers her global reign, why America loves her, plus her friends and family. She’s Not a Cat Though often mistaken for an anthropomorp...

Sanrio Launches New Products at Toy Fair 2014   Hello Kitty mini doll sets by Blip Toys (above) are among the new product launches to be unveiled at this year's Toy Fair. Sanrio, Inc., the global lifestyle brand best known for pop icon, Hello Kitty , has an exciting lineup of new licensed product set to launch this year, which will be available for preview at Toy Fair 2014. Introducing product from both new and expanded partnerships, Sanrio continues to develop and build on relationships in a variety of categories in order to delight their broad spectrum of fans. And as 2014 marks Hello Kitty’s 40 th anniversary, these top licensees are thrilled to help celebrate the incredible success of the beloved pop icon with this year’s brand new launches: Hello Kitty Dolls by BLIP – Suite #4A2 – Terrace Level: Expanding on the popular collection of full-sized dress-up Hello Kitty dolls that charmed young fans in 2013, BLIP will launch a new coll...

If you love sweet dolls in pink and red for Valentine's Day, you have come to the right place. Here you will find articles with lots of photos of a variety of your favorite dolls dressed up in red hearts, white lace and pink flowers: Barbie doll, Chelsea, Moxie Teenz, Hello Kitty, Cabbage Patch Kids, LalaLoopsy and more! So have fun reading these timely doll collectors articles and Have a Happy Valentine's Day 2014! Valentine's Day Dolls When February rolls around each year, one of the sure signs that Valentine's Day is approaching is the dolls that begin to pop up in grocery stores, toy stores... Happy Valentine's Day from the Moxie Teenz dolls The Moxie Teenz girls are putting on the pink for Valentine's Day! These trendy fashion dolls have been pulling everything pink out of their closets in honor of Valentine's Day, and even Gavin has found a... Continue   ...

If you love Hello Kitty, Sanrio has a lineup of gifts that will make any girl feel adored – no matter her age or style. With tons of options perfect for any girl who loves all things adorable, from candy red jewelry to cute Hello Kitty themed gadgets, the iconic brand beloved by women of all ages is sure to have something that they’ll crush on. A true Hello Kitty fan can’t get enough of the iconic Hello Kitty bow – and the Onch Movement for Hello Kitty collection offers uber cute, ultra stylish bow earrings, necklaces and bracelets for her to show off her Hello Kitty pride in style. These handmade, one-of-a-kind pieces come in bright, candy chrome red to make for the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift. One of the latest trends sweeping all of the fashion lovers off their feet is the highly stylish, daringly bold creeper – and the Hello Kitty x T.U.K. collection offers the cutest styles that perfectly balance sweet and edgy. Gift her a pair of these show-stopping shoes...

2014 Valentine's dolls: LalaLoopsy dolls, Hello Kitty, Cabbage Patch Kids, more If you make a trip to your favorite department store, drugstore or big box store, you will see pink and red hearts dominating the seasonal aisles because Valentine's Day is just around the corner! During a recent trip to Target in Cool Springs, I was impressed by the variety of Valentine's dolls in the seasonal section amid the candy, hearts and flowers and other knick knacks. Continued: 2014 Valentine's dolls: LalaLoopsy dolls, Hello Kitty, Cabbage Patch Kids, more - Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner

Hello Kitty and Barbie Doll - celebrating Hello Kitty's 35th birthday Monday, November 2nd, 2009 Hello Kitty Turns 35 November 1! While Mattel has been celebrating Barbie's 50th birthday , another important birthday celebration is going on which impacts the doll world and Barbie in particular. November marks the birthday month for Sanrio's Hello Kitty! Keep Reading »