Hello Kitty Con, the first ever official Hello Kitty Convention, was created to celebrate Hello Kitty‘s 40th Anniversary! Now at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) located in Downtown Los Angeles through November 2nd, Hello Kitty enthusiasts can fill their heart’s desires in the wonderful world of Hello Kitty!
Unfortunately, Hello Kitty Con is a sold out event, but if you were lucky to get tickets, here’s what it includes:
Special Meet and Greet!
- Meet with legendary Yuko Yamaguchi, the original artist and head designer of Hello Kitty! She’s drawing, autographing, and available for photos!
- Japan’s Ambassador of Cute, Misako Aoki, will tell you all about the unique world of Lolita fashion and Kawaii lifestyle!
- Get free custom Hello Kitty nail art by Masako Kojima! (Sanrio Tokyo’s resident nail designer).
Art & Fashion
Get a first-hand look at Hello Kitty inspired art work and innovative fashion!
- Lovely Kitty Wonder curated by Stephiee Nguyen of JapanLA Clothing features bold fashion of Hello Kitty.
- FREE Hello Kitty ink is available first come, first serve at Hello Kitty Tattoo Shop by tattoo artists, Mario DESA, Dan Smith, Alex Strangler, and other guest artists. (Complimentary tattoos for 18 and older).
- Get an inside look from artists, Dabs Myla, Pose, and Globe Poster who have reinterpreted Hello Kitty‘s world in their unique style.
The Adventures of Hello Kitty and Bullseye
Presented by Target.
Check out the never before seen spatial concept designed by Target! In the Dream Carnival Area, you will find arcade games, win prizes, and experience the floating photo booth! Choose from Underwater Exploration, High Flying Fun, and Outerspace Odyseey!
Sneak Peeks & First Looks
- Hello Kitty Cafe Truck have artisan pastries, gourmet macaroons, delicious cakes & doughnuts too cute to eat!
- Get an exclusive first look at Sanrio’s first live entertainment show/musical – Hello Kitty’s Supercute Friendship Festival. Coming to a location near you in 2015!
- Learn about 3D printing at the MarkerBot booth! You’ll want to enter for a chance to win a MakerBot Replicator Mini-compact 3D Printer!
- A ticket to Hello Kitty Con also includes FREE admission to the Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty exhibit at the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) next door!
Shopping!
Attendees could shop limited edition products exclusive to the show!
- Hello Kitty Friendship Station Pop-Up Shop is the official Hello Kitty store at the convention.
- Super SuperMarket! Exhibitors include:
- JapanLA
- Dylan’s Candy Bar
- Chan Luu
- Sephora
- SPAM
- Mighty Fine
- Poketo
- Ju-Ju-Be
- BedHead Pajamas
- Loungefly
- MakerBot
- Upper Deck
- Cartwheel Kids, and more!
- At Sanrio Vintage Shoppe, you’ll find authentic vintage Hello Kitty merchandise from the 70’s through the 90’s available for purchase! Located next door is the original coin purse on exhibit from 1974!
Stay Connected! Download the App!
Hello Kitty 40th Mobile App keeps you connected at the convention with schedule of panels, lectures, signings, newsfeeds, check-ins, and updates. Find it at iTunes and on Google Play!For more information about Hello Kitty Con 2014, please visit their website at www.sanrio.com/hellokittycon/.Disclosure: We attended a media preview. All opinions are our own. All images are by MaryKTran.
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Hello Kitty 40th Mobile App keeps you connected at the convention with schedule of panels, lectures, signings, newsfeeds, check-ins, and updates. Find it at iTunes and on Google Play!For more information about Hello Kitty Con 2014, please visit their website at www.sanrio.com/hellokittycon/.Disclosure: We attended a media preview. All opinions are our own. All images are by MaryKTran.
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A review by Mary K. Tran. Mary is a busy mom of two boys who blogs at LetsPlayOC.com where she shares her adventures of her family around Orange County, California. She loves traveling, theater, and photography.
