Retro 80s

These days, Sanrio has been gradually re-releasing retro versions of their older merchandise to every Collector's delight. We are hoping more versions are on it's way because this gives a chance for new Collectors to actually own something like these below. 

Above are very small cases of the real thing. I am hoping they will release the vintage pencil cases that came with multiple hidden storages with just the click of a button. It was a favorite of mine because it came with a ruler, eraser, and tape -- all in one case. The cases could open on both sides, where you can store many pens and mechanical pencils. 

It was my go-to organizer for my writing tools. I feel like a nerd because these were important to me. Unfortunately, the vintages pens and cases are not sold anymore in Sanrio stores. The quality in the past was much better than as of late. 

These next collectibles are the retro drawer cases that a lot of Collectors will treasure over the years. I love that the fact that I own one of these babies from the 80s collection. And, in MINT condition too! You can only find the vintage versions on e-Bay for an expensive price. This is more worth it because I can save myself a hundred dollars and the item is not used. Jackpot!

Which one is your favorite?

2016 Sanrio Robot Figurines

Once I had the 2013 white Hello Kitty Robot K set in my collection, I had to complete my robot fascination with this next set of series released in 2016.

What I liked about this set was that it features my three favorite Sanrio characters: Hello Kitty, Keroppi, and My Melody. Unfortunately, there is no other Sanrio characters other than Kuromi, Monkichi, and Badtz-Maru as seen above. 

All the characters except Hello Kitty is wearing a futuristic type of robot outfit. It reminds of a space suit instead. Hello Kitty stands out from the rest as the virtual robot leader.

Hopefully, one day-- we can get more of a focused robot gear set of six figurines for characters like Pochacco, Pompompurin, Pippo, etc.   

XOXO

Kittifying Up My Car

When I plan to kittify my car with a specific Sanrio character, it usually will take me a few years as I have to find the right design that I am aiming to present to the world of my love for Sanrio.

I started with My Melody first...

At night - lit up

When I melodified my car, I didn't have everything that I bought years ago. The matching pink My Melody iphone holder was in my storage and nowhere to be found because I have collected so much that I have lost track of it. 

I bought a My Melody car gear shift cover, but it was too small to fit. I didn't realize at the time that Sanrio didn't make car decor for universal sizes of different car sizes. Lesson learned. Sanrio only makes decor for small cars like Toyotas or for Japanese brand cars. 

I learned the hard way below...

Car wheel cover was 36cm length

Sanrio really should have made car decor to fit different car brands. Not only specific to Japanese cars. Hopefully, Sanrio is paying attention because I would like to try one more time to melodify my car, especially once I find my iphone car stand holder. Also, I'll be looking out for any new My Melody seat covers, floor mats, license plate frame, etc too.

I would really like to starify my car with Little Twin Stars. Unfortunately, fans of LTS might never see this happen because Sanrio only focuses on their two cash cows, Hello Kitty and My Melody.

Like I said before, Sanrio only makes stuff that are deemed "safe" and really cheap quality on most items. It's their reputation of the last decade.

For years, I have been accumulating the car decor to kittify it to the best of my resources. Seriously, years. 

Head rest

Unfortunately, I do not have the pictures of the pink Hello Kitty car seat covers that is currently in storage. Nor, do I have picture of the pink Hello Kitty wheel cover, the smartphone charger, license plate frame, or the other Hello Kitty iphone holder. I have a feeling that the wheel cover and the seat covers won't fit a regular universal size car for modern times. I do not ever plan on getting a small sized Toyota. Ew!

The black and gold new car decor like the car head rest, windshield cover, and the new iphone holder stand are items recently acquired. They will match perfectly with my car floor mats. 

And lastly, I will be kittifying my car with car door lights! Isn't it amazing what you could do to customize your car? 

Have you kittified your car yet?

Easter Is Here

You know Easter has arrived when you walk into your local stores and spot all the Easter theme decorations and egg chocolates. I was able to score some very kawaii Sanrio candies from Japan and decided to use chocolate eggs as a backdrop for this photo below.

Very colorful and right on time for Easter. It's a sweet image. It's a real shame that Hello Kitty Cafe doesn't sell these Sanrio candies, but then of course-- we're talking about a company who wants to make an easy buck by putting out fast casual art food or even none decorated at all (just normal food). 

For Collectors like me, you have to go and get what you want rather than depending on the Hello Kitty Cafe or Sanrio USA. I don't believe in relying only on local resources. If you want something badly enough, you'll find a way to get it. 

Happy Early Easter! Hope Keroppi, Hello Kitty, and My Melody brightens your mood for this month!

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

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2006

?

2007

?

2008

?

2009

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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

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hope everyone is having a great holiday season! Have fun and stay safe. Blessings. <3 br="">

Gifts to Myself

Instead of recommending Sanrio gifts to you, I wanted to showcase the items that I have chosen for myself in the last couple of months.

My Christmas gifts are my cherished treasures, even better than previous years.  >.<

Arcadia Boutique Window

Gummies in a Bow Box

Hello Kitty x Sugarfina

Choice: Bow Box

Flavor: Mama's Apple Pie

I had three choices when selecting to purchase Sugarfina's Hello Kitty gummies. I chose the best fancy presentation that would commemorate the experience to the highest level. As a Sanrio collector, I instagrammed the moment when I received the gummies. It was another journey that this Sanrio addict experienced with her very first Hello Kitty shaped gummies. It was a fantastic moment to share with other fellow collectors.

Hello Kitty Snowglobe

Picnic Basket

This special snowglobe is the highlight of all my Christmas gifts to myself. The snowglobe design is what I have been asking Sanrio for years to produce. Finally, a high end product that I can proudly display in my collection. It's one of the many steps of progress that I have been seeing from Sanrio as of late. 

The snowglobe is very intricately detailed that it gives off the special feeling that the designer put some serious creativity and thought when producing this masterpiece. It's definitely a one-of-a-kind rare piece that should be cherished forever. Sanrio has impressed me -- their harshest critic that is a fan of their brand. Great job, big S.

Hello Kitty Anniversary Snowglobe 

Meet the 2 Ribbons Series

When this particular snowglobe was first revealed to the Sanrio community, I was actually astonished that the size was not tiny. I was further surprised at how creatively designed the special piece turned out. My favorite part about the snowglobe are Hello Kitty and Mimmy's outfits displayed on mannequin stands, ready to be used. Almost like a sneak peek version of their closet. The ribbon on the top is actually a very nice detailed finish for this snowglobe. The centerpiece with Hello Kitty and Mimmy standing side by side is another beautiful detail that showcases their sisterhood. This piece is in no doubt another cherished snowglobe that will be remembered for years to come. 

Little Twin Stars Snowglobe

2017 Edition

As you can guess --- introducing my very first Little Twin Stars snowglobe. Mainly, I was attracted to the size of it and then, the design.  It was another masterpeice that I couldn't pass up. It is the kind of snowglobe that explains what is sweetly adorable about Kiki and Lala. They are royalty in the heavens. They are our Angels. They are surrounded in magic and the ultra beauty of the skies. Fluffy white clouds shimmering in the mist, hiding and protecting the secret dynasty of the twins. It makes me want more of their secret world in the heavens. 

My Melody x Steiff

Steiff Collaboration

Lastly, I present my ultimate Christmas gift to myself. This high quality produced plush is another major score for this Sanrio collector. This plush represents of all Christmas gifts that are special. One important factor is that only 1,500 plushes have been produced. Secondly, it's not some random gift that can be achieved easily. Yes, price was expensive, but it meant that sacrifices were made in order for this piece to be obtained. It is another reason why Christmas gifts have special meaning and is not just an ordinary gift. It's a special time in a Collector's life that is meant to be cherished with meaning and love. If a gift does not have any meaning, then how can it be special on one of the most memorable day of the year?

I collect. It's what Collectors do. 

XOXO,

Lyn  :0)

Sanriofied Xmas

Holidays are a very memorable and joyous occasion that spreads happiness and love. Little things like dressing up warmly in cute Sanrio themed pajamas while opening gifts on Christmas morning adds to one of the most favorite seasons of all. Christmas songs are playing in the background, while the house is bustling with energetic joy. 

During this holiday season, you'll be seeing a lot of Sanrio addicts drinking egg nog or hot cocoa from their favorite Sanrio character mug. In the morning light, Christmas themed Sanrio character glass ornaments shimmer along the Christmas tree. 

Underneath the tree, presents are beautifully gift wrapped in Sanrio themed wrapping with huge bows made of Hello Kitty or My Melody figures. Next to the pile of gifts lay a giant sized Hello Kitty plush with a beautiful vibrant red bow tied around the neck. 

This season marks the time where Sanrio collectors can dream of a Sanriofied Christmas because years ago, no one could have imagined the possibilities.

If you can just imagine what Christmas can be like with more Sanrio holiday decor...

Mini Haul

Christmas Gifts

All month I have been listening to Christmas songs on my local radio station 103.5 as a recent tradition that I have taken for the last few years. By listening to these holiday songs, it has put me in a holly jolly festive mood.  

As Christmas draws closer, I have been getting all the special X-mas gifts that I wanted...

Christmas Plushes

Nao Porcelain Figurines

This Christmas, I wanted something that wasn't any ordinary type of gift. I was searching for something special and these gifts above filled all my requirements. 

If you were giving a plush or doll for Christmas...

The doll has to be of a large type size and cannot be small like 10 inches. Large type of gifts usually gives an impression that someone has spent a lot of money on you. It says a lot about how valuable you are to the person giving you the gift.

Another thing about the plush is that it is Christmas themed. It's a special seasonal gift that you won't be able to find during the year. Unless you are a Collector yourself or a relative of a Collector, then the average consumer wouldn't know what was selling these past several holidays.

Lastly, *THE* Gift...

It is true what they say about the more expensive the gift, the more special it is to the individual collector. Sure, it's not the same for everyone. Although, not everyone is a collector. As a collector, my collection is all about the materialistic things. 

My porcelain figurines did cost me a pretty penny, but it's all worth it in my world. Yes, the money spent on all my collection won't keep me warm at night or fill my tummy-- but all that I have, I am proud of something that gives me passion in life. 

I have something to care about other than my family and life. My collection tells a story about me. I can choose a special toy or figurine and be able to tell you why it's so special to me or how it has come into my collection. Stories after stories to tell because this is my life and my very special world that I get to share here on my blog.

This jolly season, I'd like to give thanks to all my readers who have followed my journey in the magical world of Sanrio. Thank you for visiting and sharing my love for all things kawaii.

XOXO,

Lynnie 

Hello Kitty Crochet Book Review

by Mei Li Lee

WHERE to Buy:

Amazon, Wal-Mart, and Barnes & Nobles

Just Adorable

I don't knit or crochet. I don't plan to do either any time soon. I bought this hardcover book for one reason and one reason only...

It is just plain too cute for words!

As a Sanrio collector, this book fits all the requirements to add to my Sanrio book collection. Even if you aren't planning to take up crocheting in the near future, this book will come in handy for future generations who will want to give it a try as a fun hobby. 

For myself, as soon as I saw the adorable little creations-- I just knew that I would never get tired of combing through the colorful pictures of the crochet characters (of Sanrio). If you have guests visiting your home, it's another entertaining way to pass up time. Those who are fans of kawaii will want to steal your book away, just for the pictures alone being so adorably cute.

An added bonus is that the book focuses on more than one Sanrio character, not just Hello Kitty as the title of the book suggests only. I keep wondering why the book isn't called "Sanrio Crochet," but then again it might be because it won't sell as much as it would if it was represented as Sanrio. To me, Sanrio has to start somewhere to make their name as a popular brand as their character, Hello Kitty. Why not start with this book?

After finishing flipping through the book, I found that each character had something little extra that represented their story along with the easy to follow instructions on crocheting each character.

My Sanrio Rating:  ♥♥♥ 1/2

Below are Pages from the book:

A Keeper!

For the Love of My Melody

My Melody *Dress Up* Series

Gallery Update

It's been a week since I received the latest My Melody series. I have not been able to take my eyes off them, nor been able to put them away until I can properly display them. As you can see below, my Sanrio collection just got even more kawaii. 

Breakdown of the *Dress Up* Series:

First thing, let's start off with the pair of keychain plushies. Each small plush has a different Lolita type kind of outfit. Usually, I do not like collecting tiny size plushes, but I could not pass these two up. Could you?

My Sanrio Rating:  ♥♥♥♥   (out of 5 ♥'s) 

The *Dress Up* series comes with a pretty necklace and a set of earrings.

My Sanrio Rating:  ♥♥♥ 

*Dress Up* Deluxe Plush

Out of the whole series, this plush is the highlight of the group. It definitely is a *must have* for any My Melody collector. The quality of the plush speaks for itself in the picture below.

My Sanrio Rating:  ♥♥♥♥♥  

*Dress Up* Maid Plush

This plush is another round of pleaser. Dressed in a blue and white checkered dress, it gives off a sweet image.

My Sanrio Rating:  ♥♥♥  

*Dress Up* Jewelry Case

I bought this leather case to transport jewelry whenever I go outside for an event or special occasion. It fits perfectly in a large handbag or even in a small carry on luggage. Besides being very pretty and pink, the case smells like new leather. >.<

My Sanrio Rating:  ♥♥♥♥  

*Dress Up* Sticker

Lastly, this sticker rounds off the whole series in delighting My Melody fans with images of the plushes.

My Sanrio Rating:  ♥♥♥ 1/2 

 One sheet is never enough for me

So far, my My Melody collection has been growing larger and larger for the past year and a half. I started off with a small collection a few years back, but now it has accumulated into a growing obsession for this pink bunny. My Melody is no longer the last character in my Favorites ranking list. I've since added Tuxedo Sam to the list and he's at the bottom of the rank.

 

 

 Sweet.