When It Comes to Adorable, It's Hard to Top Hello Kitty!

You've Come a Long Way, Kitty!

From her humble first appearance on a vinyl coin purse in Japan in 1974 and introduction to the United States in 1976, Hello Kitty's popularity has blossomed and ballooned into a multimedia franchise that includes animated series, video games, music, theme parks, restaurants, and cafés… plus a plethora of cute, collectible Kitty-themed products that range from action figures, clothing, and jewelry to lunch boxes and tin totes.

Hello Kitty Is Not Just for Kids Anymore

Originally aimed at preadolescent females, her popularity and market have broadened to include adult consumers and collectors, as well. The result is a wide selection of "grown-up" items, such as car accessories like steering wheel covers, floor mats, and decals; purses, wallets, and bags; flash drives and other computer and phone accessories; holiday stockings and décor; statues: and even travel cups and mugs… all of which you'll find here at Entertainment Earth.

She's Not a Cat!

Despite her feline name and appearance, Hello Kitty is not a cat. According to her creators, she's simply a cartoon character, one of a number designed by Yuko Shimizu and added to the lineup of Sanrio characters in 1974.