Reader Stephiee was lucky enough to attend the VIP Hello Kitty Opening Party last Thursday night at Royal-T in Culver City, CA, where she got to see the new tokidoki for Hello Kitty 35th Anniversary Collection up close and personal! She was also nice enough to share pics of the items with us, which are below.
Pictured in the second-to-last photo is Simone’s piece for the Three Apples Exhibition: Celebrating 35 Years of Hello Kitty, and pictured in the final photo are Candace, Simone Legno, and Jeanie of Cute & Nast.
Known availability of these items so far:
I got to go to go on Sep. 24th for the Simone Legno signing. I finally met Simone! Happiest. Day. ofmylife.
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I was walking on air for the rest of the day!
I kinda like the Tutti touch :]
I LOVE the tokidoki for Hello Kitty watch!! When will this be released?
I met him twice, Simone is Super super cool! goin to the Hello kitty expo on Friday!! Wee!!
@ Line- the new tokidoki x hello kitty stuff is already for sale in the “pop up” store @ the expo…
I was there on “super fan day”, 6th one in line since I forced my friend and my boyfriend to be up by 5:30 am. I really wanted my goodie bag. Once doors were open I rushed inside to get my hello kitty/tokidoki bag and shirt. I left my boyfriend outside to make line for the artists’ singning. When Simone arrived people started screaming his name and we all got anxious to meet him. We had purchased the posters early morning and we were all ready to get the line moving. I was 5th in line and not only did Simone signed my poster but he also signed my tokidoki bag. I was super excited. He is so awesome =)
This we like!
When will it be available? I hope its not going to be a “limited supply” item.
OMGOSH, I saw these awhile ago, and wondered if they were fake. I am wondering if they started a new line of clothes. I think if i went to 3 Apples I would go crazy!
i love his paintings so muuuuuuuuch
good thing for my wallet… i am not a fan of hello kitty. i mean, this line is cute but i can very easily pass this up. ^__^
ambersdad – JapanLA’s blog says “the new tokidoki x Hello Kitty series is available at the Sanrio Pop-up Shop! Items include the bags, luggage, iPhone cases, vinyl plush & collectible figures. Come early before they run out!” Not sure where else these items will be sold as of yet though.
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There are a few items for sale on ebay already…iphone case, laptop sleeve, cosmetic bag, and stuffed doll.
I was there on Friday and it was super cute! Everyone should check it out!
They had a couple clothes on display that are coming out next year.
i will pay someone to get me a signed poster from the event; i don’t have anything signed by simone and he never comes to chicago.
=’(
I need that watch! Are any stores going to be carrying them?
I am so jealous of anyone that got to go. I am a huge HK fan, so stuff like this is always exciting for me! I hope they release these bags on the website soon!!!
Anyone know how much the bags retail for?
Also in the first picture on the left side of luggage is that a different style purse??
Thanks! =)
I would love a poster or a goodie bag from the event ! If anyone has an extra to spare please email me at pyim1995@aol.com . If anyone should find out if these are limited edition as well please post ! I had such a hard time getting everything I want from the first Tokidoki For Hello Kitty Line ! I don’t want to miss the boat !
woww this is amazing…. perfect for my xmas wishlist
OH– and idk if anyone has had a look @ the tokidoki.it site… there is a NEW print “ASTRONAUTA” =))) i think it’s cute, but some may not agree.
Hey Dana thanks for the Astronauta info. I’m definitely getting this for my girlfriend. I love anything that has to do with space. I just met for the first time simone this friday and signed my poster and it is true what people say about him he is very nice and obviously cool.
Henry: No problem! and yes he is totally nice, very humble. I’ve seen him 3 times & he actually remembers my name!! That excites me! It shows he truly cares about his fans =)
Now this is a print that I can get on board with!!
agggghhhh, this is why i hate living so far from california cause i cant go to the three apples event and get this bag and watch !
Gah, the suitcase is so freakin’ awesome, but it must be like 500 dollars or something…
ohhhhhh…..the print on the bags is great! And yes that watch is awesome. Ashley I am from Chicago too and if I ever hear about Simone coming I’ll post it! And please do the same!
Hey, I’m from Chicago too. That’s 3 of us on here. He should come here!!
Yea the luggage was super cute but before I could convince myself to get it, some lady bought both of them for her daughters!
Good Lord, that lady must’ve been loaded.
Can anyone post prices ? What pieces are available ? I think I see a handbag next to the luggage ? I think I would like that ! Does anyone know if they take phone orders with a credit card ? I really want that handbag ! I hope the Tokidoki web-site will carry it ! If it is limited edition and will not be sold anywhere else then I don’t want to wait too long !
Veronica – There are both a handbag style and a Boston Bag style on eBay in this print.
i love simone’s shirt! i hope that becomes available for everyone! anyone know if you can get that or if there are plans to have that available for purchase?
Hi Ivy! Yes, lets start a Chicago needs Simone petition! I have never had a chance to meet the artist, but I did get a chance to pick up a signed moofia vinyl toy on eBay last year and a signed bag the year before. (Which of course I will now never carry, lol.) I have read here that he is super-nice which is awesome, but then I thought, could anyone that has created such adorable characters be a jerk? Anything’s possible, I suppose, but you can’t look at the prints and not smile. It’s impossible!
Dana: I can’t believe he remembers your name. Now that is very awesome. I’m going to the opening of his LA Store so hopefully he remembers me. I actually already order one of the Astronauta bags for my GF so ones again thanks Dana.
hey just a formal annoucement to all tdk hello kitty lovers out there. This is JL from San Francisco Sanrio, we have been getting alot of calls about being on a waiting list for a new november line of TDK x HK items.
Just a note: THERE IS NO LIST for it. My assoicates and I have been yelled at by many customers due to this mistake from someone. Once again there is no waiting list for the new line! thanks for your understanding!
I hope i didnt sound too mean for this haha. i havent come here to update people in a long time. Now that i know theres a new line i’ll be back to update you all as much as possible! Thanks for your business!
JL SF are you going to get any of these in your Sanrio Store?? I’ve seen some ebay posts that say Pre-Order I was wondering if your store has some coming soon?
thanks for the info!!!
*hugs*
i sooo wanted to go!!!!!! its hard living in florida :’(
Leslie: I believe our store will recieve these. I will be updating everyone through these comments or request a new update post by the kind owner of this blog. New updates Tuesday. The 3rd when I go clarify the waiting list situation with my fellow associates -.-
perfect THANKS JL!!!
Anyone know the pricing for the luggage? It’s super cute!
I wish there was the same hello kitty 35th anniversary x tokidoki print, but shrunk to a small scale, and covering a denaro a la tokidoki for le sportsac! (obviously with a matching hello kitty qee). Is it just me or does it seem like the designers should read these message boards and design exactly what we want?
Alright folks so apparently there IS a list… But all it is is just a list to contact people to notify em that the products have arrived and can be sold. NO holds will be done. That is an absolute must to ensure fairness for all. A “send sale” will be the option for people not in the bay area. For such, the following information must be faxed or emailed: a copy of the credit card you are using, a photo ID, print out your name, address you want to ship to, and a line saying: I authorize Sanrio to charge my card ____ (amount). CALL in, pick out the items you want, THEN do this faxing/emailing process.
If you have any questions feel free to call us and ask but please refrain from consistant hounding of “are they here yet” I beg of you folks. Haha. Oh, further info about what items we will be getting exactly and quantity list for SF center will be released if company allows me to release such info. Rumor has it that japantown store(our sister store in SF) will also recieve these new tdk x hk items. Their process will probably be the same although I cannot fully speak for them. Thank you for everyones patiene and I’m happy to be back for all you fans. My name is Jimmy, feel free to call me at the store (if I’m actually there) and ask me anything if you have questions. Bye folks! Man typing this on iPhone is tough… Lol..