ARCHIVE: List of Cinnamoroll Birthday Dolls

I wanted to compile a list of Japan's Birthday dolls. Since I have limited information, here is a list that I could find through the help of Collectors and online resources.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this is the year 2019 that marks the first birthday doll for Cinnamoroll. I will be keeping a list for this character, even though I do not collect this character. I admire this character and feel that he earned it's right as one of the classic Sanrio characters of all time.

Status: REVISED as of 3/2021

2019

Japan

2020

N/A

2021

2022

Tribute to Pochacco

Have you noticed that this year marks the return of classics like Pochacco? If you have stepped into a Sanrio boutique recently, you'll notice that there are shelves of different Sanrio characters. It's an improvement since back then in 2012.

Pochacco Wall

I have missed Pochacco. It's been so long, fella, since we've last seen you. It felt like you were gone for a decade. Seeing Pochacco return in a big way with a first ever Birthday and Anniversary plush makes me feel happy and relieved. Relieved that one of my all time favorite Sanrio characters won't stay in "retirement" camp. More like jailed at Sanrio Headquarters-- if you know what I mean? ;p

Poor Momoberry.

Good to see you, Pochacco, and may you continue to rise in the ranks.

I'll leave you with some of really cute Pochacco plushes from Japan...

 2018

ARCHIVE: List of Pochacco Birthday Dolls

I wanted to compile a list of Japan's Birthday dolls. Since I have limited information, here is a list that I could find through the help of Collectors and online resources.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this is the year 2019 that marks the first birthday doll for Pochacco. I will be keeping a list for this character.

Status: REVISED as of 3/2019

2019

30th Anniversary & Birthday

2020

TBA

2021

TBA

ARCHIVE: List of Little Twin Stars Dolls

Here is a compilation of retro vintage dolls on Little Twin Stars. Sanrio has brought back their vintage LTS dolls in a big way starting in 2017. It appears to be a start of new set of dolls. Little Twin Stars Collectors are waiting patiently for the larger size dolls like seen below.  

Status: REVISED as of 2/2019

2010

Japan: Golden Memories Series

2017

Sanrio surprises fans by bringing back these retro style vintage dolls. There is no word yet if they will produce any of the larger size dolls like in the past. 

Japan: dolls features stringy hair

Japan: Same doll but different outfit. Bear outfit sold separately. Face mold is different.

2018

Japan: dolls features straight hair

2019

TBA

2020

TBA

2021

TBA

ARCHIVE: List of My Melody Birthday Dolls

I wanted to compile a list of Japan's Birthday dolls. Since I have limited information, here is a list that I could find through the help of Collectors and online resources. 

Status: REVISED as of 2/2019

Any help with pictures would be much appreciated!

2005

?

2006

?

2007

?

2008

?

2009

?

2010

?

2011

?

2012

?

2013

?

2014

Japan

2015

Japan

2016

?

2017

Puroland: only 300 pcs made

2018

Japan

2019

None for this year

2020

TBA

2021

TBA

Junolyn's Top 10 Hello Kitty Plushes

When you think of Hello Kitty plushes, does a few of your favorites come to mind? For me, I used to think that I was too picky to be called a plush collector. I had only bought one Hello Kitty puffalump (or Nylon) type of plush when I was a child and unfortunately, ended up leaving it in a McDonald's location on one morning. Like how every story goes...

I came back within 20 minutes and the beloved plush was gone. Since then, there weren't many plushes that captured my attention as years passed. Until now.

Here is a list of my favorite plushes, but in a variety of designs. I wanted to highlight the very best plushes to be designed over the years with style. Vintage 1976-1989s plushes are in a different category and are not part of this list. As well as Momoberry, which is excluded because it has earned it's own featured article.

Most likely down the road, I will do another plush article, but with a designer or series collection. I will announce it on my Twitter account when I narrow it down to one collection or so. There are just way too many Hello Kitty plushes out there. I will also do a Little Twin Stars/My Melody version, but not until I have 10 favorite special plushes or dolls to complete the list. 

Junolyn's TOP 10 Plushes for Hello Kitty

1.   Vivitix

When I first started collecting, I have never heard of the store called Vivitix located in Japan. Much like Momoberry, Vivitix was a brand invented by Sanrio to target teenagers, who are more into trendy, cute, and cool goods. 

Out of all Vivitix, this one plush has captured my heart and soul. It's designed in a silver theme dress and with a silver crown to match. It's like she stepped out of the pages from a storybook, where there are fantasy fairytales told in detail.

A remarkable beauty that transcends through time and age. A classic in my mind.

2.   Japan Wedding Bride

This second plush is one of my all time favorites. It is a weight doll, which means that if you have a baby, you can have the doll weigh the same amount as your newborn. Also, it comes with an engraved birthdate and the name of your child. Unless it's for you, then you can get it customized to your information. I had my name engraved on it's foot. It made the plush even more special in my mind. It was personalized just for me.

This plush is my first wedding bride that I have owned. With her beautiful pink and white wedding gown and the material of the plush--- it was all quality that I liked. 

3.   Steiff

There are only 1500 dolls made for this 2010 Steiff Collaboration plush. It is made of top quality mohair angora. This is the type of plush that would add quality to a collection of plushes. The design and material are the main factor in what I like about this plush. It's a classic red theme Hello Kitty with a bear.

4.   Japan Birthday Plush 2016

Cr: SUZY POP93

There are very few Birthday plushes from Japan that has caught my eye. The bow and design on the dress sealed the deal for me once I saw it. The pretty roses on the bottom with the pink bow in the middle of the dress are visually appealing to my aesthetics. I'm definitely what you call a girly girl.

5.   Sanrio Puroland Plush

I saw this by chance on Youtube in a glass display case by just itself. I knew I had to have one of my own when I saw her on a Hello Kitty fan Youtube Channel. I believe it comes in 3 sizes as a plush. The third size is a keychain, I believe. The formal gown and pastel pink gloves are what makes Hello Kitty so very charming. She can dazzle you in all type of outfits. As you can guess, I love fancy styles of Sanrio.

6.   Puroland's Birthday Plush 2018

This plush earns a special spot in my heart. I love the ruffles on the dress. I like the little stones and accessories on the plush. This is another girly girl type of plush that always gets my attention. The baby pink gloves just adds class to it. Again, I am a goner for another special made plush. Also, another pleaser, it has only 100 pieces made. I am one of the lucky owners. :p

7.   Hong Kong Chinese Dim Sum Restaurant

Cr: The Nanfang

This souvenir was created for a Chinese teahouse style Hello Kitty restaurant. It debuted in 2015 to mix reviews. Unfortunately like many of Asia's gimmick character cafes, they were not able to entice back their first-time customers-- nor able to get new customers. It was reported that it closed it's doors. One good thing that came from this theme restaurant was the plush. Dressed in the beautiful classic red and gold Chinese style, it is a plush that stands out with it's own beauty. 

8.   HK Go Around 

Cr: carousell

This carnival themed plush was created for a special Hello Kitty event that took place in Singapore and Malaysia. What I liked about the plush is that it's dressed in a cute carnival theme. The white polka dot and red bow with it's jumper suit and tie bow makes it one-of-a-kind plush. 

9.   Japan HK Crochet Plush

All I have to say are Pink and Black. Those two colors are a match made in heaven. Seriously, baby pink crochet with a sparkly black bow. Enough said. It's all mine. ;)

10.   Pottery Barn Teen Bluetooth Speaker Plush

Cr: PBteen

It's something special, isn't it? Instead of the normal color scheme of red and white-- the colors are gold and black. The plush is to die for in such classy colors. It screams "POSH!!" in capital letters. It's like it was made especially for an adult Hello Kitty Collector. I love love mine to death.

This concludes my Favorite Plush List for 2019, but I know I'll end up with more favorite plushes in the future. I'll most likely update the list in the next 10 years if there is any change to this list. Until next time!

ARCHIVE: List of Hello Kitty Birthday Dolls

I wanted to compile a list of Japan's Birthday dolls. Since I have limited information, here is a list that I could find through the help of Collectors and online resources. 

Status: REVISED as of 03/2021

Any help with pictures would be much appreciated!

1996

?

1997

?

1998

?

1999

Japan: only 800 pcs made (25th Anniversary)

2000

2001

?

2002

Japan: only 500 pcs made

2003

?

2004

?

2005

2006

?

2007

?

2008

?

2009

?

2010

?

2011

?

2012

2013

?

2014

?

2015

Japan

Puroland: only 100 pcs made

2016

Japan

Puroland

2017

Japan: only 1200 pcs made

Puroland

2018

 Japan: only 1800 pcs made

Puroland: only 100 pcs made

2019

Japan: only 2150 pcs made

2020

Japan: only 2380 pcs made

2021

TBA

Barbie Collaboration: Hello Kitty Barbie Doll Review

It is another year and another time for a collaboration with Mattel's Barbie.


Barbie x Hello Kitty
2017 Edition - DWF58

As someone who is more selective with what I add to my collection, this Barbie doll collaboration with Hello Kitty would be the very first one. There has to be something really special about a Barbie collaboration to spark my interest. With past Barbie collaborations with Hello Kitty, it has never really made me sit up and take notice of the doll.

That being said, I have made another addition to my Sanrio collection below...

The first thing you notice about the doll is that her dress has a Hello Kitty image. It looks like a small patch glued on. 

As read on the website of Mattel for this Signature Barbie, the age range are for the adult collector.

The design of the dress isn't exactly fashion forward for the average female adult. It doesn't have the stylish fashionista look. And, Barbie is a fashionista - the very icon of fashion. The design on the dress isn't something what most average women would wear on the streets comfortably without being a little self conscious, if the dress would make her appear a bit childish... for an adult. 

As for the small HK figure, it feels like an after thought. I do not see the connection to the doll. It's like the designer has spent overrall 5 minutes planning the whole package and this is the final result.

It is very disappointing that Mattel did not give the design to a real Hello Kitty fan. Surely, there is one Barbie designer that passionately and genuinely loves Hello Kitty. 

You would think there would be more creativity and thought into designing Barbie's dress or outfit. I can think of two styles that I would have love to see on Barbie.

Supercute Friendship Festival 2016

Instead of as a top, I'd love to see a dress version

Whatever the designer chooses for the style of the Hello Kitty dress or outfit, it is the centerpiece that should draw your attention and keeps that interest for more than a second. 

Or another safe bet would be to dress Barbie in the classic Hello Kitty jumpsuit and striped shirt.

My Sanrio Rating:  ♥♥♥ 

Creativity of Incorporating the Character: 2 out of 5 stars

What saved the rating was the beautiful white cover box that came with the doll. The box cover is essentially the main attraction to the whole collaboration. 

The 3D red bow on the box pops out so much that it contrasts nicely with the Hello Kitty outline shaped face. I love that the Hello Kitty face isn't a flat surface. The whole color scheme of just the face as white and being the same color as the box is aesthetically beautiful.

One of the highlights for this doll is Barbie's colored hair in the inner side of her hair, behind her neck. It screams fashionista chic. Then, there are the Hello Kitty accessories. The Hello Kitty handbag. Lovely. What every HK collector owns in real life. 

Lastly, the Hello Kitty wrist watch or bracelet. Very nice touch of homage to the very kitty.

Overrall design, it is a nice addition to my collection. Hello, Barbie!

VIA MATTEL WEBSITE

Hello Kitty® and Barbie® doll are the perfect friendship pairing! Barbie® pays homage to Hello Kitty® with a playful, supercute and fashion-forward look inspired by Hello Kitty's signature red bow. From the tiny bow buttons on her sweater to the embroidered bow details on her skirt, Barbie® celebrates the charm and sweetness of Hello Kitty® and infuses the essences of both beloved icons. Accessories include a Hello Kitty® handbag and figurine.  Doll also comes with doll stand and Certificate of Authenticity.

• Learn more here –>
• Doll Designer: Robert Best
• Body Type: Model Muse
• Facial sculpt: Lagerfeld
• Fashion: Sweater, skirt
• Fashion Sewn On: No
• Accessories: Hello Kitty® handbag, figurine
• Doll Stand: Yes
• Package Dimensions (H/D/W): 13“ x 4“x 8.5“
• Retail: $100 USD

SKU #: DWF58