Bandai-owned Japanese toy manufacturer MegaHouse will release a very special item this coming October: the Hello Kitty Rubik's Cube to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the famous Sanrio kitten as well as the same year anniversary of the Rubik's Cube itself.
Via Gamer, the collaboration officially marks the dual milestone of Hello Kitty and Rubik's Cube, both of which were first created in 1974. As such, this commemorative crossover toy has iconic imagery Kitty White's icon on each square, bold and eye-catching. Designed from 1974 to present. In the central square, the Rubik's logo is decorated with Hello Kitty's classic red ribbon.
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Hello Kitty's official Rubik's Cube has designs from 1974 to today
The MegaHouse toy comes with a red stand for display, although it is also a fully functional item with squares that can be arranged in precise chronological order (the 'default' setting ' when the package is first opened). In addition, fans of the adorable kitten can choose their favorite design for each side of the cube more freely. With a width, depth and height of 57 mm, the cube's dimensions make it a standard size for toys; however, because each block has a completely different design, there is technically no way to 'solve' the puzzle as with a more typical Rubik's cube. This item has a release date of mid-October 2024 and will retail for 5,500 yen, tax included (about $35 USD).
The Rubik's Cube also celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2024
While Sanrio's Hello Kitty, aka Kitty White, originated in Japan as a fictional character originally created to appeal to teenage girls, the Rubik's Cube was invented by Erno Rubik, a Hungarian professor of architectural sculpture in Budapest. His original intention was not to create a puzzle toy but to solve the structural problem of moving the cube's parts independently while keeping the overall mechanism intact. Originally called the Magic Cube, the item eventually debuted internationally at fairs in London, Paris, Nuremberg and New York in 1980 before being renamed the Rubik's Cube. Along with the latest Hello Kitty collaboration, the toy has received tie-ups with other major brands; in fact, in 2024 alone, parent company Spin Master will celebrate 50 years of this puzzle with not only Hello Kitty but also Barbie, Wednesday Addams and even Mercedes-Benz versions, to name a few. other.
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Hello Kitty fans can expect even more special editions this year
Meanwhile, Hello Kitty has had multiple releases to celebrate the character's 50th anniversary, and more will be released later this year. These include stuffed animals, new versions of Licca-chan (the Japanese version of 'Barbie'), a range of fashion items such as a summer kimono line, and collaborations with major designers such as Anna Sui, and much more than a stunning commemorative watch. , just to name a few.
Although Hello Kitty wasn't Sanrio's first cute mascot (that honor went to 1973's Coro Chan, a bear with a laid-back and cheerful appearance), she's now easily one of the the most popular mascot to date in the country and across the globe — no mean feat considering that the total number of these characters now stands at over 450. As a result, fans can expect many releases More special releases and collaborations will launch throughout 2024 and beyond.
Source: Gamer, MegaHouse