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‘It’s not a wish, it’s a necessity’ Primark customers say characters over 90 will be released

September 9, 2024

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‘It’s not a wish, it’s a necessity’ Primark customers say characters over 90 will be released

PRIMARK customers are raving about the latest 90s themed collection.

The beloved Hello Kitty character is back in a new collection, which includes everything from luggage to pyjamas.

Primark customers shared their excitement over the store's latest Hello Kitty collection — Primark customers shared their excitement over the store’s latest Hello Kitty collectionSource: tiktok/@primarkbasildon

The range included everything from budget luggage to large travel mugsSource: tiktok/@primarkbasildon

In a TikTok videoPrimark’s social media team showed off all the new items to their followers.

“Buy new Hello Kitty items from us,” they wrote in the short clip.

An employee showed off a matching gray pajama set, which featured the famous cartoonist’s face.

The pajama top is available for £10 and the matching leggings are also £10.

She also rolled out two bubblegum pink suitcases, one carry-on size and one check-in size.

The smaller suitcase is available for just £35, while the larger version costs £45.

A close-up of the luggage showed the iconic logo and Hello Kitty’s face in a 3D design.

When Primark unzipped the suitcase, a large £14 came out travel mug with a Hello Kitty pattern.

She also fished out a £4 three-pack Hello Kitty lunch boxes in different sizes.

Customers can also take a large, soft blanket with them, which is available for £7.

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Also in the range is a set of five storage cubes available for £8.

In addition to the close-ups of the items on display, observant viewers can also spot other purchases in the background.

These include £6 canvas bagsbum bags, bows, £9 slides£14 toiletries setsbottles and wallets.

There are many more items in the range that are not shown in the video.

Examples include face masks, pencil cases, notebooks, spiral straws and socks.

Facts about Hello Kitty

The cartoon character Hello Kitty was created in 1974 by the Japanese company Sanrio and is still a delight for fans all over the world to this day.

Hello Kitty, complete with her iconic red bow, was first introduced to the public on a small coin purse for children.

Despite her widespread recognition over the past five decades, Hello Kitty still harbors a number of mysteries. For example, did you know that her full name is Kitty White? And that she was born in London, England? She also has a twin sister named Mimmy.

Christine R. Yano, curator of the Hello Kitty exhibit, confirmed that Hello Kitty is actually a girl and not a cat.

Here are some facts about the beloved character…

Her full name is Kitty White.
Her birthday is November 1, 1974.
She’s a little girl, not a cat.
She was born in a suburb of London, England, where she lives with her parents.
She has a twin sister named Mimmy, who wears a yellow bow on her right ear.
Kitty loves traveling, reading and baking.
Her favorite food is her mother’s apple pie.
She dreams of becoming a pianist or a poet.
She has a pet cat named Charmmy Kitty.
Her boyfriend, Dear Daniel (Daniel Starr), was introduced in 1999 and has hobbies such as animal photography, dancing, and playing the piano, and aspires to become a professional cameraman.
Kitty’s best friend is Tiny Chum, a small teddy bear with a red bow that Kitty gave him as a present.

You can also pick up a set for £2 stickers in honor of Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary.

TikTok users shared their thoughts on the new collection in the comments.

“It’s not a wish, it’s a necessity,” wrote one enthusiastic viewer.

“Oh my god I’m going to my Primark,” said another impressed follower.

“I bought this with Stitch at Primark,” said a third person.