BrendanHunter/istockphotoHello Kitty isn’t just a cute face — she’s a full-blown empire, and collectors are willing to drop ...

“I wanted Hello Kitty to become more energetic,” she said. “And since she was the face of Sanrio, and was born as a symbol of ...

After Sanrio introduced her adorable face on a coin purse in Japan in 1975, Hello Kitty became a global merchandising ...