It does everything that iCan’t, including making toast.
Hello Kitty: she’s what brought J-Pop design into Middle America with her cute [non]expression and big red bow. This simple white cat is the pinnacle of how powerful a brand can become. Over the years, the Sanrio family has grown, but Hello Kitty remains at the top of their characters. Since 1975, the brand has increased to insane proportions…and insane products. Here are several WTF items that have been created or inspired by the Hello Kitty brand.
Pantone’s color swatches rule the print industry, and you can also bring them into your home. You’ve probably seen coffee mugs and interior paint, but did you know that there’s an entirely different section of Pantone branded products? A plethora of limited-edition accessories made with the graphic design geek in mind lay at your fingertips in the Pantone Universe Accessories section, just begging you to shop at the click of a mouse.
Okay, so you may not be able to choke someone with your mind, freeze people in carbonite, or even get your minions to find the droids you’re looking for; but at least while in the kitchen, you can have Darth Vader’s head…on your toast. With these Star Wars themed products, you’re sure to raise your midi-chlorian level and earn the right to call yourself Red Leader in your own kitchen.


