SanrioTown Blog of the Week!

Boo! A lot of people at Sanrio Town have Halloween fever, and it spilled over on some of the blogs! From greetings to graphics to jokes, they're getting into it, and this week's featured online journal is no exception.

Hello Peanut *^^*, owned and maintained by od3sa, greets everyone a Happy Halloween with a homemade (?) "kitty o' lantern" to "guide those that are lost." We don't really know if that's going to be the case, but the carved pumpkin sure is cute!

She's got a variety of fun entries aside from her Halloween post. According to her, she's got "Project: Hello Kitty" going on, and she's now pretty busy "kittifying" not only her blog, but her life too, even defending the little white cat from her friends.

Check her blog out by going to http://blog.sanriotown.com/od3sa:hellokitty.com.

Hello Kitty Men’s Wear

A simple vision that is now made a reality, the Hello Kitty Men’s Wear has been recently spotted in the Tokyo and is sure to take the world by storm!

Developing the original idea to have a small Hello Kitty Logo on a line of guy’s shirts, this new line of items include everything from shirts, to baseball caps, to wristwatches, and even… boxer shorts!

Hello Kitty’s female fans will definitely have a good shopping day, getting their boyfriends and husbands to wear Hello Kitty!

Happy Shopping!

Original article at http://blog.sanriotown.com/hellokitty_news:hellokitty.com/

Technorati tags: hello kitty, sanrio, tokyo, men’s wear, wristwatch, shirt, t-shirt, boxer shorts, shorts, captor, baseball cap, merchandise, tenorikuma, sugar bunnies

All About: KamoKamoKamonosuke

Year Created: 1995

Real Name: Kamo Kamonosuke

Birthday: September 24

Appearances can be deceiving - while Kamo looks vacant at times, he's actually a smart and sharp platypus. His ultimate dream is to do synchronized swimming in the ocean with his friends.

Dream Studio Video of the Week!

Anywhere you go, you'll find a Hello Kitty lover. Maybe that's why she is always depicted as going on tours around the world, so that she'll be able to relate and "visit" her fans from all over.



This week's featured video showcases some of the "country incarnations" Kitty has had over the years, but with a fun twist. Made by yoshisland, the video is called "Around the World". It's really quite interesting to watch, because the creator didn't just put in pictures of Hello Kitty wearing different costumes: she narrates a short story about our favorite white cat visiting these different countries, with cool trivia and even a greeting in the language of that place! It's really a fun video, not only because of the cute images, but also because you get to learn some new stuff too.

To view this, please visit http://video.sanriotown.com/video/0ce10baafc86f463.

Blog of the Week!

Technology is used so that people will have easier and better lives - usually. While some gadgets are undoubtedly helpful in helping us with our tasks, such as computers and vacuum cleaners, and/or bring us simple joys, like MP3 players and TV sets, some just make you pause, maybe scratch your head, and think about why they were actually invented. This week's featured blog directs the spotlight to some of the quirky items that have been made throughout the years that range from funny, to weird, to just plain out of the world.

"Short Circuit", as you probably already inferred, is not your typical gadgets blog. Sure, it features stuff that beep, light up, and burn up energy, but these aren't your regular, run-of-the-mill devices. Instead, these are items that the average person probably would not think of - until they actually encounter these. Want to understand what your cat's trying to tell you? Get her a Meowlingual and you'll be able to communicate on a different level - certainly with less scratching and hissing involved. Do you plan on going to outer space? Don't forget to bring some QUID - intergalactic currency (we did say it's out of this world). Do you want your alarm clock to actually make you awake and not just groggy? Get the flying kind and get an adrenaline rush chasing it to start your morning. All of these and more devices are featured on this blog, all presented in a fun and upbeat way, with pros and cons being given by the writer to show why you need (or not) these stuff. If this blog doesn't make you rush to the closest electronic shop to pick up the latest quirky gadget, it will at least give you a few chuckles - and renewed faith in the human imagination.

You can check this blog out by going to http://blog.sanriotown.com/shortcircuit:kuririnmail.com.

Blog of the Week!

Technology is used so that people will have easier and better lives - usually. While some gadgets are undoubtedly helpful in helping us with our tasks, such as computers and vacuum cleaners, and/or bring us simple joys, like MP3 players and TV sets, some just make you pause, maybe scratch your head, and think about why they were actually invented. This week's featured blog directs the spotlight to some of the quirky items that have been made throughout the years that range from funny, to weird, to just plain out of the world.



"Short Circuit", as you probably already inferred, is not your typical gadgets blog. Sure, it features stuff that beep, light up, and burn up energy, but these aren't your regular, run-of-the-mill devices. Instead, these are items that the average person probably would not think of - until they actually encounter these. Want to understand what your cat's trying to tell you? Get her a Meowlingual and you'll be able to communicate on a different level - certainly with less scratching and hissing involved. Do you plan on going to outer space? Don't forget to bring some QUID - intergalactic currency (we did say it's out of this world). Do you want your alarm clock to actually make you awake and not just groggy? Get the flying kind and get an adrenaline rush chasing it to start your morning. All of these and more devices are featured on this blog, all presented in a fun and upbeat way, with pros and cons being given by the writer to show why you need (or not) these stuff. If this blog doesn't make you rush to the closest electronic shop to pick up the latest quirky gadget, it will at least give you a few chuckles - and renewed faith in the human imagination.



You can check this blog out by going to http://blog.sanriotown.com/shortcircuit:kuririnmail.com.

Sanriotown “Hello” Apples Photo Competition

Popular Sanrio cartoon character Hello Kitty is as heavy as three apples.

By coincidence, Sanriotown.com and Apple@Next Media Interactive Limited jointly organize the "Hello Apples" photo competition, which aims to convey three positive messages symbolized by the three apples: youthfulness, wisdom/creativity, compassion/caring, messages that Hello Kitty also delivers.

To join the competition:

1. Sign up for your own free Sanriotown account and then log in.
2. Create your photo in Sanriotown gallery.- Click "Join Competition", found at your SanrioTown homepage after logging in, to enter the "Gallery" section;

- Upload your photo;
- Create text in different font styles; decorate your photo with drag-and-drop icons, borders, etc.

3. Save the image.
4. Submit to the category you wish to join.

Judging Criteria:

- Creativity: Theme interpretation and creativity in using the Sanriotown Gallery features.
- Mileage: Comment activity and ratings from other members generated during the competition period.
- Overall appeal: Message delivery value and overall impact of the video to the viewers.



Categories of entries:

Apple 1: Youthfulness

Works submitted should present the idea of "youthfulness". "Youthfulness" shouldn't be related to age - the idea depends on how you view yourself and the world. Let's celebrate "youthfulness"!

Apple 2: Wisdom/Creativity

Works submitted should present the idea of "wisdom/creativity". It's all about thinking out of the box.

Apple 3: Compassion/Caring

Works submitted should present the idea of "compassion/caring". Shift focus to different aspects of your life, and make good use of the lens to show how you care about people and things around you. Don’t forget your lovely pets!

Prizes:

The winner of the "Youthfulness" award will receive a pair of Hello Kitty bowling balls and a $400 Photofinishing Cash Coupon from Photomax.
The winner of the "Wisdom & Creativity" award will receive a Hello Kitty bicycle and a $400 Photofinishing Cash Coupon from Photomax.
The winner of the "Compassion & Caring" award will receive a Hello Kitty watch and a $400 Photofinishing Cash Coupon from Photomax.

Five consolation prizes will be offered in each category. Each consolation prize has :

1) A coupon of 20 pcs Print from Digital Media

2) A Fotomax Print from Digital Media 30% discount coupon

Terms and Conditions:

1. Competition is until Nov 16, 2007.


2. Participants must have an existing e-mail account in Sanriotown to join this competition.


3. Each participant may submit photos to different categories and each photo can be submitted to more than one category.


4. All works must be submitted via the Gallery Section in sanriotown.com.


5. Winners will be announced on Sanriotown.com on Nov 30, 2007.


6. Winners will be notified by email three days after the results are announced and the prize will be sent via courier.


7. Judges have the right to require contestants to submit original photos to verify their qualification.


8. Photos should be original and have not been published or entered in any other photo contests.


9. No offensive materials, violent or explicit/sexual content should be used.


10. Sanriotown reserves any rights to use the photo, in whole or in part.


11. Sanriotown reserves the right to change the conditions of this contest at its own discretion.


12. This competition only accepts participants from Hong Kong.

The photo gallery is now up, so be sure to submit your entries now!

Know more about this by visiting the official "Hello Apples" contest page at http://www.sanriotown.com/emailad/2007_photoboot/sanriotown_photo_competition_us.htm.

or visit its official blog at http://blog.sanriotown.com/applekitty_eng:hellokitty.com.

Enquiries: Should you have any questions on the campaign, please email marketing@hellokitty.com.Media sponsor: Next Media Interactive Limited

Gifts sponsor: Fotomax (F.E.) Ltd.

Technorati Tags: sanriotown, hello kitty, apple, atnext, photo competition,

This Week on the SanrioTown Blog!

Hi everyone! These are our scheduled entries for this week here on the SanrioTown Blog:

Tuesday: Are you ready for a Kitty surprise? Stay tuned for what it would be!

Wednesday: Check out if your journal is featured as the newest Blog All-Star.

Thursday: Which video will receive the limelight? Check out if your creation's the latest Dream Studio Video of the Week

Friday: Who is KamoKamoKamonosuke? Know all about him this Friday!

All About: Just for Fun

Year Created: 1985

True to their name, these bears are all about fun! Where there is joy and excitement, you'll sure to find them there.

Dream Studio Video of the Week!

Throughout the years, Sanrio's released adorable characters that people have come to know, love, and maybe, be inspired with. Such might be the case of this week's featured video, because it shows adorable fuzzies created by the video maker herself.

SchoolTime Introduction, this week's Dream Studio Video of the Week, is made by veedeck, an 11-year old aspiring artist. She features her self-created characters in her video, a bunch of adorable animals complete with their colors and names. She presents each of her fuzzies in a very creative way, maximizing the effects of Dream Studio by making these appear as though they really were meeting on the slides. Accompanying the pictures is fun music that's just perfect for the content and theme of the video.

To check the video out, go to http://video.sanriotown.com/video/7e7da88431e3c219.

Blog of the Week!

There are a lot of animal lovers here on SanrioTown, some of which have already been featured as part of the Blog All-Stars here in the SanrioTown Main Blog, and this week's "star" is no exception!

Meet shiningstarsarah, owner of the blog "Sarah, Proud and Tall". While she doesn't say it face up, we get the feeling that she really has a soft spot for animals, if her blog entries are an indication.

Her entries are usually about her favorite animals: her dog Dixie and horses. Her love for the latter shows on her posts, because she not only talks about these in general, but she also gives information on what kinds of saddles are good and stories about her favorite horse.

Get to know Sarah and read her animal stories by going to http://blog.sanriotown.com/shiningstarsarah:hellokitty.com/.

Hello Kitty at 33

She might not yet reach 50, but Hello Kitty's definitely (and literally!) a Golden Girl on her 33rd anniversary!

Sanrio celebrates this momentous event by releasing a card collection made of gold. There are three kinds to choose from:

The Pure Gold Playing Cards

The Hello Kitty Pure Gold Art Piece

And the Hello Kitty Pure Gold Business Cards

These products are currently available in Sanrio Japan, ranging from 567,000 yen (trump) to 330,000 yen (art piece), and 12,600 yen (card).

SanrioTown Downtime

Hello everyone. If some of you have encountered any problems with SanrioTown this weekend, we're terribly sorry for this, but our servers have reached too high a load, causing the site to go into downtime. Rest assured that no data was lost during this period, and everything will soon be back to normal. If you notice any problems, do let us know by sending an email to support@hellokitty.com.


Again, we're really sorry about this, and we thank you for continuing to support SanrioTown.

Blog of the Week!

This week's featured blog has a little something for everyone: men and women, kids and adults, fashionistas and academic people, etc. This is a feat that isn't that easy to achieve, not only because it's hard to cover all bases, but also because a person might get confused with the hodge-podge of ideas and move on to a new article from another author. This week's featured blog is able to accomplish this with flying colors.

"You Made What?!," owned and maintained by yberry, is this week's new Blog All-Star member.

This blog caters to just about everybody because of its topics that are seemingly endless. From fashion advice and tips to trivia to unique food, "You Made What?!" got it covered. The owner includes witty commentaries in her entries to tell the world what she thinks about the topic she's talking about.

You can check the blog out by going to http://blog.sanriotown.com/yberry:hellokitty.com.

RSS Feeds on the SanrioTown Blogs

SanrioTown's going through a lot of changes right now, as you probably have noticed.:D Another improvement that we've made recently is the addition of the RSS Reader to every blog on SanrioTown.

Have you noticed the four little boxes with Hello Kitty, My Melody, Badtz-Maru, and CoroCoro Kuririn at the bottom of every blog here? These are the RSS readers. What are they for, you ask? Simple: they present to you quick snippets of the latest posts made on the official blogs: the SanrioTown Main Blog, Ishida's FAQ Blog, Hello Kitty World, and Blog All-Stars. This means that the news will be delivered directly to your blog doorstep, and you can click on the topics/articles that interest you the most right from there. You don't have to constantly visit these sites to check out

what's the latest, because it's already given to you.

The best part is that you don't have to go through a complicated procedure to set it up on your blog, because it's already there by default. All you have to do is scroll to the bottom of the page and you can click on the blog entries' titles at your convenience.

Check this and other SanrioTown features by visiting SanrioTown.com now!

What's New at SanrioTown

SanrioTown's got a couple of surprises for its members this month!

First, the October downloads are already up, and guess what? The Sanrio characters are now ready for Halloween! Check them out in these trick-or-treating themed freebies.

All you need is to sign in to your SanrioTown account to avail of these freebies. If you don't have one yet, get your free account now!

Secondly, for those who haven't noticed, SanrioTown.com now has a new look!

It now looks like SanrioTown Europe, but with a few differences that gives it a distinct look and feel. Now, when you go to SanrioTown, you'll know at first glance what the site contains, including a peek at the latest Dream Studio videos and freshly-updated blogs.

Visit http://www.sanriotown.com now and check these new stuff out!

All About: Ikku-Chan

Year Created: 1989

Real Name: Ikku Kobayashi

This little girl never leaves her house without her trusty notepad and brush. Ikku expresses herself solely in the traditional 5-7-5 syllable form of Japanese Haiku poetry.

Dream Studio Video of the Week!

Gone are the days that fathers are not involved with their children's lives. Dads are now hands-on with how they handle their sons and daughters, taking the time to spend time with them, teaching them, playing with them, and just hanging out with them. This week's featured video is proof of this, because a father was the one who actually made it, in honor of his family.

His video "Happy Family" not only features his wife and his son, but also his nephews (check out his blog for more details). The slide show has pictures of his family, especially the children, laughing and having a good time.

You can check out the video by going to http://video.sanriotown.com/video/45696fee90caa8fe.

Blog of the Week!

We have another Sanrio character deciding to take a shot at blogging, and we're featuring him as our newest Blog All-Star member this week!

Meet Zashikibuta, a little piggie who lives in countryside France with his little mouse friend Tabby. Of course, like the Keroppi journal, the writer of the blog • Days with me, Zashikibuta • isn't the Sanrio character itself, but is roleplaying as him. As the author wrote (as Zashikibuta, of course), he and other Sanrio characters may have been forgotten by a lot of people already, so the blog is "his" way of bringing him back.

What's cool about the blog is that the little moods are actually made by the author of the blog and are not pre-made, so readers will definitely see custom-made icons to actually represent what the entry is about.

Check the blog out by going to http://blog.sanriotown.com/zashikibutablog:hellokitty.com.

Hello Kitty Maze

Each person has a soul of a little child that's just waiting to come out. That's why people love cute stuff, like Hello Kitty and her friends. Aside from adorable fuzzies, puzzles are good too, and you could spend even just a few minutes killing time and having fun trying to solve these.

Now, if you combine these two together, what do you have? Something like a Hello Kitty Maze!

A fan-made puzzle, this is an amusing way of passing time when you're not doing anything else. The fact that the outline is of Hello Kitty doesn't either.:D

Click on the image to view the original source of the maze.