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They come from all over the world wearing her apparel or even dressed as her lookalike. It is, after all, the first convention for an icon whose image of irrepressible cuteness can send its ...

They come from all over the world wearing her apparel or even dressed as her lookalike. It is, after all, the first convention for an icon whose image of irrepressible cuteness can send its ...

Hello Kitty Con's Vintage Village took place of pride with a good chunk of Con's indoor real estate, and so worthy it is for any long time collector. Most treasured collectible on display -- glass ...

If you were lucky enough to get a badge to Sanrio’s first ever Hello Kitty Convention (they sold out long ago and 25,000 attendees are expected) you’re in for a treat. Hello Kitty Con, which starts ...

Sanrio introduced the world to Hello Kitty in 1974, and since then her family and fans have just grown. When not making it through lines or checking out the talent on hand, Comic-Con International: ...

2 of 7 — Attendees take pictures at Hello Kitty Con at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA in Los Angeles Friday. Some 25,000 fans are expected to attend Hello Kitty Con between Oct. 30 and Nov. 2. 3 of 7 ...

It’s 10 minutes into the last day of Hello Kitty Con 2014, and the line at the Hello Kitty Friendship Station Pop-Up Shop is so long it’ll be at least a two-to-three hour wait before you can gain ...

Sanrio introduced the world to Hello Kitty in 1974, and since then her family and fans have just grown. When not making it through lines or checking out the talent on hand, Comic-Con International: ...