The creators of Hello Kitty have revealed that the beloved character isn't actually a cat, and fans are shocked.
Looking at the list of this years top toys, there are a lot of brand new releases that made the list. However, it's worth thinking about those toys that have really stood the test of time., When you think of classic toys, Hello Kitty might come to mind, and for good reason. Hello Kitty exploded (not literally, folks) on to the scene in 1974, when her likeness appeared on a coin purse, and since then, she's conquered the globe. She's now in 130 countries, and there are thousands of products that feature her cute face - she even has her own theme park in Japan. Beyond that, Hello Kitty is also lauded as one of the first pop culture brands to introduce Japanese culture to the West.
