Most people have heard of the beloved main mascot of Sanrio, Hello Kitty. You’ve seen her adorable face in toy shops, on mugs ...

Sanrio's Hello Kitty is perhaps one of the most dominant mascots on the planet, as no one seemingly comes close to matching ...

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

The simple design of the character -- who is not a cat ... rows of sunglasses, a swivel chair and novelty gumball dispensers.