A red bow, no mouth, half a century of cult status: Hello Kitty merchandise has proven since 1974 that world fame doesn't need a single word. From plush figures to mugs to little pouches, here you'll find officially licensed Sanrio goods for anyone who doesn't need to look up "kawaii" anymore.
Sanrio Plush Keychain Hello Kitty Buttercream 12
Sanrio Plush Figure My Melody Pajama Style M 22 cm
Hello Kitty Bitty POP! Towns Vinyl Figure Holiday - Merry
Sanrio POP! Vinyl Figures 4-Pack Hello Kitty Unicorn Outfit
Sanrio Bitty POP! Vinyl Figures 2-Pack HK & PomPom 2 cm
Hello Kitty - Kuromi with Balloons Jumbo Funko Pop Figure
Hello Kitty and Friends Mini Figure Kuromi 6 cm
Hello Kitty and Friends - Set of 3 Christmas Tree Ornaments
Junji Ito - Gyaru Tomie x Hello Kitty Figure
Sanrio - Hello Kitty Funko Bitty Pop and Acrylic Charm Pendant
Sanrio - Cinnamoroll Funko Bitty Pop and Acrylic Charm Pendant
Hello Kitty & Friends - Premium Gel Pen 24 Display E1089448
Sanrio Cinnamoroll Heart XL Plush Figure 35 cm
Sanrio POP! Vinyl Figure: Hello Kitty - Keroppi Spooky 9 cm
Sanrio by Loungefly Badtz-Maru Pumpkin Mini Backpack
In 1974, designer Yuko Shimizu created a small character with a red bow for the Japanese company Sanrio – and in doing so laid the foundation for one of the highest-grossing media franchises in the world: Hello Kitty has generated over 80 billion US dollars since 1974, and celebrated her 50th anniversary in 2024. At Elbenwald you'll find officially licensed Hello Kitty merchandise from Sanrio – plush, bags, mugs, and more, for longtime fans and for anyone who's only just discovered the bow.
Her secret is, of all things, what's missing: Sanrio deliberately designed Hello Kitty without a mouth so fans can project their own feelings onto her – she seems cheerful when you're cheerful, and comforting when you need it most. On top of that comes a lovingly maintained biography: her real name is Kitty White, she was born on November 1st in a suburb of London, and she has a twin sister named Mimmy. Even her name has literary roots – "Kitty" is the cat Alice plays with in Lewis Carroll's "Through the Looking-Glass." Details like these turn a drawing into a personality across five decades. And because Sanrio maintains the character so consistently, she works across generations: whoever wore Hello Kitty as a kid simply passes her on today.
Officially licensed Sanrio goods, from plush figures to bags and wallets to mugs, apparel, and accessories. Use the filters to put together your own range by product type.
Officially, no: Sanrio clarified in 2014 that Hello Kitty is a little girl – and later specified that she is the "personification of a cat." For the community, this exact question has long been part of the cult around the character.
By the Sanrio license notice on the product or packaging. Elbenwald carries exclusively officially licensed goods – alongside original Sanrio merchandise, that also includes figures from manufacturers like Funko.
The classic for hugging: plush figures in every cuddle level. You'll find everyday companions among the bags & wallets – fittingly, since it all started with a coin pouch in 1975. For a breakfast with a bow there are the mugs, for the outfit the T-shirts & tops, and fine accents come from the jewelry. In short: a complete universe in pink and white – sorted quickly by product type via the filters.
Hello Kitty rarely comes alone: at Sanrio her friends gather, first and foremost My Melody, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, and Pompompurin. And anyone who generally likes the cute side of pop culture will fall for Pusheen too – resistance is purely theoretical here.
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