Happy Halloween!

From all of us in SanrioTown to all of you:

We hope you have a great one!

All About: Trip to Wonderland

Year Created: 1979

These group of friends is composed of a level-headed wolf, a naughty rabbit, a cheerful elephant, a mighty giraffe, and an absentminded cat. They go to experience great adventures in Wonderland! When they work together, dreams come true!

Video of the Week!

Boo!

Did we scare you? Even if we didn’t, maybe this week’s featured video will, because it definitely got the creepy vibe (in a good way, of course!) just about right!

“Halloween Picks“, by anne_drommida, is the perfect video at this time of the month, with only a few days before the 31st. Halloween-themed pictures that go with the holiday dominate the videos, and if that’s not enough, creepy music accompanies the images to create the right mood.

You can check out the video by going to http://video.sanriotown.com/video/7bc7563269221188.

Grand “Hello Apples” Opening for Hello Kitty’s 35th Anniversary

A VIP party was held over last Thursday, 22 October 2009, in Los Angeles to open the “Hello Apples” art exhibit. Even celebrities like Paris Hilton and Kimora Lee Simmons graced the event to celebrate Hello Kitty’s upcoming 35th anniversary!

Varying art pieces could be seen in the art exhibit, ranging from popart to sculptures. Even the attendants and models are dressed in Hello Kitty-themed garb!

Check out these photos from the event:

The “Hello Apples” exhibit will be open to the public until November 15, with lots of events spread out during the duration, so if you’re a Sanrio fan and live in or near Los Angeles, be sure to check it out!

Congratulations to the Lucky Draw Winner of Kitty Lab!

Meet jovitaso, the lucky draw winner during the Kitty Lab event in Hong Kong! Last week, she visited the office and received her prize: a Hello Kitty netbook! Congratulations, jovitaso!

Blog of the Week!

There are a bunch of stuff out there that bears Hello Kitty’s face all over the world, ranging from cute to quirky, and it seems that this week’s featured blog is to look for all these things and feature them on her blog.

“mama1’s blog” is really a collection of images, some expected, others unlikely, with Hello Kitty emblazoned on them. From the conventional items like clothes and stationery to atypical ones, like food and musical instruments, even zodiac signs, you can see them all here!

You can check out mama1’s blog on http://blog.sanriotown.com/mama1:hellokitty.com.

Hello Kitty Trading Card Game

Sanrio and the Upper Deck Company signed a deal to produce Hello Kitty trading cards! Other items produced by the collaboration include collectible miniatures and stickers.

The first release is touted for release on March 2010.

Hello Kitty Birthday Greetings Batch 1!

Here’s the first batch we received from the people who want to greet Hello Kitty!

Great job, everyone!

From duoduol:

Dear Hello Kitty：
Happy Birthday to you, all happiness to you.
A beautiful photo from Japan I wanna sent to you.

Melody

From azog:

From prologue:

From bright_shining_light:

From hellokittysuperstar:

Keep ‘em coming! Please visit Hello Kitty World for more greetings in the coming days.

About: Toffeeroo

Year Created: 1989

Toffeeroo is a romantic girl who lives on Soda Moon in the Peppermint Constellation. She loves to sing and dance with the stars as she merrily plays on her lyre. She is always accompanied by her faithful friend Lulu the Dog.

Hello Kitty Celebrates 35th Anniversary in Hello Kitty Online!

Join us in the virtual party of the year, as Hello Kitty celebrates her 35th anniversary in Hello Kitty Online (HKO)!

Because the anniversary is a momentous event, we’ll be having in-game events and parties from now until November 1, her actual birthday. Players can earn limited-edition Hello Kitty birthday items by participating in the special events and playing the new minigames. A super-special surprise also awaits the players who have earned at least four of these items come November 1 itself. Parties will also be held in Paris and Florapolis during that day to celebrate the event!

What are you waiting for? Join the festivities in HKO now! Be sure to greet Hello Kitty happy birthday when you see her!

Original post: Hello Kitty to Celebrate 35th Anniversary in Hello Kitty Online

Video of the Week!

In this week’s featured video, you’ll meet the cutest fungi you’ll ever see!

“The Mushroom Room” is not just a slide show made by heather_kitty_1464, all the drawings are also originally hers, showing a family of the cutest mushrooms you’ll ever see. Cute and funny, this video is a definite must-see!

Check it out at http://video.sanriotown.com/video/0689f4373417d891.

New Personality Quiz and Halloween Blog Themes on SanrioTown

Hi everyone! As you can see right here, we’ve got new blog themes for you to use - and right in time for Halloween! Charmmy Kitty and Cinnamoroll and friends will definitely bring a dash of cuteness to your Halloween!

Also, a new SanrioTown personality quiz is now available for you to take. Check it out and see what kind of pet is perfect for you!

Hello Kitty Celebrates her 35th Birthday!

Hello Kitty’s birthday is almost here! Starting today, Hello Kitty Online will be hosting a massive event where fans all over the world can get together with their friends to celebrate, have fun, and get limited-edition virtual items, all in preparation for the big day on November 1, 2009!

Here’s the quick version: from now until November 1, 2009, collect as many Birthday Tokens as you can. These tokens are used to redeem special limited-edition items. You need to be wearing at least 4 of these items in order to be admitted to the main event, which is Hello Kitty’s birthday party in London on November 1!

Birthday tokens
You will want to collect as many Birthday Tokens as possible. You get tokens for completing special 35th anniversary quests and by participating in social party activities. Getting tokens is easy, so get as many of these as you can and exchange them for limited-edition Hello Kitty items in the game!

Hello Kitty Birthday Items
To celebrate Hello Kitty’s 35 years of bringing cuteness to the world, Hello Kitty Online is offering in-game versions of official Sanrio merchandise! These Hello Kitty Birthday Items are collectors’ pieces, as they can only be obtained during this special event. The Party Master NPC will trade your Birthday Tokens for up to 23 limited-edition items. Alternatively, you can buy up to 22 items from the Item Mall. You need to be wearing at least 4 different Hello Kitty Birthday Items to access the main party on November 1, so get those as soon as you can! You certainly don’t want to miss out on these limited-edition items!

Special Birthday-themed quests
All the Sanrio characters are busy with preparations for the party, and they’ve decided to make special floats to celebrate Hello Kitty’s birthday. But things are far from ready, and they need your help! Travel to each of the main cities (Sanrio Harbour, Florapolis, London, Paris, Beijing). See if you can lend a hand, and your kindness might earn you some Birthday tokens!

New mini-games
This special event introduces new multiplayer mini-games unlike anything previously seen in the game. Mimic the Party Master’s actions in the Emote game, or play Bingo with other players and you could win Birthday tokens while having fun with your friends!

Piñatas
Travel through the adventure maps with your friends and you might catch a piñata or two! They’re really tough to break but, once they crack, up to ten players can loot the goodies hidden inside! The common piñatas hold much-needed Birthday tokens, and there are also special piñatas that carry limited-edition Birthday items that you won’t find anywhere else - so keep your eyes peeled!

The main event: Birthday party in London on November 1
London is the place to be on November 1, but you must get your party clothes before you can attend the hottest virtual birthday party ever! Players must be wearing at least 4 of the Hello Kitty Birthday avatar items in order to be allowed into the party. This is one party you do not want to miss – get ready for even more special events and free treats!

Hello Kitty’s birthday party in London on November 1 will have birthday decorations, Party Clowns, free items, and other special treats lined up, so come join the celebration for our beloved Hello Kitty!

Blog of the Week!

By now, you’ve probably heard of the character blogs here on SanrioTown. If you love them, then you’re definitely going to like this week’s featured blog, because it not only features at least two characters, it also has the actual (human) author posting her thoughts as well!

“SHINELLY!!!” is virtually a creative hodge-podge: not only does the blogger write as herself, she also created the characters Shinelly and Heather Sketch, who interact with the other SanrioTown character blog writers. This isn’t her only creative venture though: the blogger also posts some drawings she’s made, as well as recolors of already existing popular characters.

You can check out shinelly’s blog by going to http://blog.sanriotown.com/shinelly:kuririnmail.com.

Birthday Greetings for Hello Kitty

It’s almost Hello Kitty’s 35th birthday! Send us your birthday e-cards, photos, fan art, or a simple “happy birthday” to your favorite white feline. You can even create a video for her on SanrioTown’s very own Dream Studio! Make sure to make it extra-special and creative because your greetings may find their way on Hello Kitty World or even SanrioTown’s Official Blog!

Email us your greetings at sanriotown_event@hellokitty.com. This event will run from today to 15 November, so send them in!

October Downloads Are Now Available!

Get your mood - and your computer - set for Halloween with this month’s downloads! Your favorite Sanrio characters are featured in their cute and creepy garb in the October freebies, so don’t miss out on that! Head off now to the “Enjoy Downloads” and grab wallpapers, calendars, icons, and more for free! All you have to do is sign in to your SanrioTown account to get these.

If you don’t have a SanrioTown account, click here to register for free.

All About: Tiny Poem

Real Name: Sachan

Birthday: January 21

Year Created: 1976

Tiny Poem loves to ride the breeze as she plays amongst the green alpine meadows. Dandelions are her favorite kind of flower. Her boyfriend’s name is Daichan.

Hello Kitty Online Goes to Thailand!

Hello Kitty Online (HKO) makes its way to Thailand! A collaboration between Sanrio Digital and C2 Vision, Co., Ltd., a leading PC game distributor and developer in the country, to offer Sanrio’s MMORPG to the people of Thailand. Beta testing is expected to start come the first half of 2010.

Original source: C2 Vision and Sanrio Digital join forces to bring Hello Kitty Online to Thailand

Video of the Week!

We sometimes forget the beauty that nature offers. This week’s featured video is a great reminder that there are things that shouldn’t be taken for granted.

“Random Plant Movie“, by thanh.nguyen, is what its title says, and more. It features gorgeous images of trees and flowers, the highlight instead of the background. It’s a really beautiful video to watch, especially with the matching music.

You can watch the video by going http://video.sanriotown.com/video/08df96f95a2d3c10.

Blog of the Week!

Meet acton, another one of our male SanrioTown bloggers!

“Adult Male Kittyler” is acton’s blog to showcase his hobbies, such as his Hello Kitty/Sanrio collection and anthropomorphism. It’s really an interesting blog to read, especially since it gives us information and trivia about various conventions, including anime and furries. It even features Hello Kitty Online (HKO!)

You can check out acton’s blog by going to http://blog.sanriotown.com/acton:hellokitty.com/.

Call Out for “Call for Voices”

Hi girls! You still have five days to participate in the “Call for Voices” event! This is your chance to participate in a possible once-in-a-lifetime event with Hello Kitty, so bring out your microphone and record yourself (or even you and your friends!) as you give your greetings in your native tongue.

To find out more details about this event, click here. Sample audio clips can also be found here if you’re not sure how to make your recording.

Have fun recording!

Celebrity Hello Kitty Lovers: Shawn Kelley

Shawn Kelley, the rookie pitcher of Seattle Mariners wore a Hello Kitty backpack in two of his team’s matches: the first against the Cleveland Indians and the second against the Detroit Tigers.

Hello Kitty Handbag Collection by Judith Leiber

Sanrio and Judith Leiber worked together to create a new line of handbags and accessories. The collection features Austrian crystal minaudieres. The collection includes a “Retro Kitty” curved oval clutch, the “Pink Tulip” airstream, new “Hobo” style with silver handle, double sided mirror compact and key fob.

All About: The Pups

Year Created: 1993

This winning team of perky pups is always ready for a challenge! They’re not just good in baseball, they’re great in soccer and basketball too!

Video of the Week!

Meet Spooky, the star of this week’s featured video!

“The Best Tuxedo Cat Ever“, by pink-n-blue-gems, is a video featuring the adorable cat, Spooky. What makes the video fun is that it’s in keeping with the coming holiday: Halloween! The music and the effects are perfect, complete with Jack o’ Lanterns and creepy piano music!

Check the video out at http://video.sanriotown.com/video/9c1c37f8dc8dacc7.

From Kitty Points to Sanrio Loyalty Points

The Kitty Points are now officially converted into the Sanrio Loyalty Points! This means the points you earn are now consumable: you can use these to get the latest and hottest items when you play Hello Kitty Online (HKO).

Points can be earned through activities done on SanrioTown, such as posting in the forums, playing the flash games, and sending e-mails. To find out the details on how you can accumulate points, click here.

To check your Loyalty Points, please go to your SanrioTown account. The amount should appear on the upper left box on the page after you log in.

What are you waiting for? Drop by SanrioTown and start earning Sanrio Loyalty Points now!

Blog of the Week!

Sanrio’s known worldwide for the various cute characters they come up with, but there are also a variety of adorable stuff out there, and with the advent of the Internet, it’s easier to search for these! This week’s featured blog’s seeming goal is to feature all of them, so let’s see what these are!

“ccomotti blog“, by ccomotti, is a collection of cute stuff, most of which can be seen online, but some images are also taken from things encountered by the author in real life. If that’s not enough, her entries are always filled with the most adorable icons that you will see, adding a dash of happiness in her posts.

Check out cccomotti’s blog by going to http://blog.sanriotown.com/ccomotti:mymelody.com/.

Hello Kitty Calls For Voices... Yours!

Hi girls!

Have you ever wished you could share your culture with the rest of the world? Here’s your chance! Send us an audio clip of speaking a greeting in your language and get the chance to be part of this awesome event with Hello Kitty herself! It’s top secret right now, but we promise that it’s going to be extremely fun, and it may only happen once in your lifetime.

For more details about this event, click here.

Hello Kitty Pink Ribbon Line

Sanrio joins the fight against breast cancer through their “Pink Ribbon” line, which supports early detection and treatment of the disease.

Hello Kitty actually serves as the ambassador for the “Pink Ribbon Festival”. A portion of the proceedings will go to the Japan Cancer Society.

Celebrity Hello Kitty Lovers: Katie and Suri Cruise

Spotted!

Katie Holmes (now Cruise) and her daughter Suri are seen toting around a Hello Kitty bag.

Image from Just Jared.

All About: Tetsunagikuma

Year Created: 1990

Walking hand-in-hand while wearing the same shirts (albeit different colors), these bears are definitely each other’s best friends. They are definitely a symbol of friendship.

Trivia: Tetsunagi Kuma is actually Japanese for “hand holding bears”.

Video of the Week!

We’re craving for some hot chocolate right now because the weather’s getting colder. Brrr! This brings to mind our latest video of the week: it might not be in its lovely warm form, but it doesn’t make it any less chocolatey!

“Chocolate“, by snowy_budgie, is a video filled with chocolatey goodness. Cakes, bars, cookies and more can be seen in each slide, making all the chocolate lovers alternately love the video and hate it for making them crave for their favorite treat.

You can check out the video by going to http://video.sanriotown.com/video/ed7ac241e6e5893f.