So, let’s talk about Hello Kitty! Even if you don’t know her name, you’ve definitely seen her at least once in your life. The official mascot of a company called Sanrio, Hello Kitty is the second most financially successful franchise in human history, only beaten by Pokemon. First created in 1974, Hello Kitty has won … Continue reading Guest Post: Unearthed Baubles with Firechick: Kitty and Mimmy’s New Umbrella (75/100)
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