17. The Toys That Made Us: Hello Kitty

Shelf Life - A Collector's Podcast

Jun 12 2018 | 01:18:04

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Show Notes

We're back on our Netflix's THE TOYS THAT MADE US bullshit and this time we're talkin' HELLO KITTY with special guest (and fan favorite) Jessica! What is kawaii and how did it lead us to Funko Pop? Why does Hello Kitty own a quadrupedal cat? Is HK even a TOY?? PLUS: TRU Wasteland and the REAL Hidden Figures. Adventures in NECA Turtles preorders. This podcast is now about Kimmy Schmidt and makeup. Does Kanye have some good ideas? (spoiler: no). Dilbert-bashing. Domo. Death of a Door-to-Door Hello Kitty Salesman. WELCOME TO THE TOY INDUSTRY. theme music: moreofthat.bandcamp.com

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