[ARTICLE]AYUPANxHello Kitty + 2 Press Pictures In taiwan

LacusClyne · #1 27th March 2007, 12:12 PM

Here's an article at yahoo news about AYUPANxHello Kitty.
credits to SEASONS at ayunite

Quote:
TOKYO (AFP) - Global icon of cuteness Hello Kitty is adding some sex appeal in a new figurine with Japanese pop princess Ayumi Hamasaki.

A miniature of Hamasaki with the mouthless cat will go on sale during the 28-year-old singer's tour of Asia, which starts Saturday.

"I'm really happy to collaborate with Kitty, which I've loved since childhood," said Hamasaki, arguably the best-known face in Japanese pop.

"Regardless of age or nationality, Hello Kitty is loved by many women and is very special," she said in a statement.

The figurine shows Hamasaki holding the cat. The two are wearing matching farmers' overalls and red ribbons in their hair.

It will go on sale at Hamasaki's concerts in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore.

If it proves a hit, the singer's recording agent Avex said it planned tie-ups between Hamasaki's figurine -- which is already sold on its own as "Ayupan" -- and other popular characters.

The figurine will sell for 600 yen (five dollars). Hand-held mirrors with a drawing of Hamasaki holding Hello Kitty will be sold for 2,200 yen (19 dollars).
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Japanese pop singer Ayumi Hamasaki poses for photographs during a media event kicking off her Asian tour, Thursday, Wednesday, March 22, 2007, in Taipei, Taiwan. Hamasaki's tour entitled 'Tour of Secret' will start with a concert in Taipei, Saturday, March, 24, 2007. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)

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hiroshi_ben · #2 27th March 2007, 12:14 PM

wow she looks so cute!I always love how she gets so childish over the cameras and media!haha ayu rocks!

Choyan · #3 27th March 2007, 12:19 PM

"Global icon of cuteness Hello Kitty is adding some sex appeal in a new figurine with Japanese pop princess Ayumi Hamasaki. "

huh? XD adding some sex appeal o-O???
XD

Surreal · #4 27th March 2007, 12:20 PM

Right, Singapore. Seriously. If she's coming Singapore I wouldn't need to spend so much to fly to Hong Kong! Anyway thanks for the pics

truehappiness · #5 27th March 2007, 12:21 PM

LOL at the 2nd photo.

People are probably gonna be all "Waaahh?? O_O"

LacusClyne · #6 27th March 2007, 12:21 PM

SURREAL: i suppose that is a error in yahoo. it should be shanghai...not singapore....

#7 27th March 2007, 12:36 PM

Sex appeal? xD
Huuuh?

Thanks for the article

I love that first pic of Ayu, she looks so gorgeous ^.^

AyuGAME · #8 27th March 2007, 02:15 PM

thanks for the article and pics..she looks so cute

Qt Mashi · #9 27th March 2007, 03:32 PM

the 2 pics of Ayu is soo cute~

i hope the collaboration with hello kitty goes well, and in the future it will be sold all around the world!

haruki · #10 27th March 2007, 06:32 PM

i still like the first pic than 2nd...

Raleigh · #11 27th March 2007, 06:39 PM

Cute <3

summersnow · #12 27th March 2007, 07:33 PM

LOL!! *laughing at the 2nd pic*

Thks for the article!!

hmmm... sex appeal??

ohsixthirty · #13 27th March 2007, 07:39 PM

yeah...i don't get the sex appeal either. hello kitty and ayupan...i just don't see where the sex appeal comes in.

minna · #14 27th March 2007, 10:50 PM

oh so cute!!!^^
thnks for the info!!

Peger · #15 27th March 2007, 10:58 PM

I love the second picture

rikku411 · #16 27th March 2007, 11:17 PM

thanks for sharing this

Rebirthia · #17 27th March 2007, 11:37 PM

thank you!

Bruised.Sapphire · #18 28th March 2007, 12:55 AM

2nd pic's the best.

Zacek · #19 28th March 2007, 01:45 AM

Thank you very much! She looks lovely! This are the only pictures from the event?

LacusClyne · #20 28th March 2007, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by touchedstar

yeah...i don't get the sex appeal either. hello kitty and ayupan...i just don't see where the sex appeal comes in.

maybe the sex appeal refer to ayu as sexy. so now the hello kitty is with AYUPAN, it will seem more sexier???