Combining the classic Hello Kitty figure with medical-related themes, the Dr. Romanelli Hello Kitty toys are a collaboration between the designer, Sanrio, and Medicom Toy.
The collaboration has already resulted in a nurse Hello Kitty, but this particular vinyl design mixes together the beloved Hello Kitty icon with hospital-volunteer apparel, aka the red-and-white jumpers worn by female hospital volunteers (typically referred to as ‘candy stripers’). Stomach surgery is another medical theme in which the Dr. Romanelli Hello Kitty toys incorporate. Two particular figurines are designed with their stomachs cut away to reveal cutesy internal organs.
Candy Striper Kitties
The Dr. Romanelli Hello Kitty Dolls Could Work in a Hospital
Trend Themes
1. Medical-themed Toys - Creating toys that combine medical themes with popular characters like Hello Kitty opens up opportunities for innovative collaborations in the toy industry.
2. Crossover Collaborations - Collaborating with different brands and designers to create unique versions of popular characters like Hello Kitty can disrupt the collectibles market.
3. Internal Organ Revealing Toys - Designing toys that incorporate elements like cutaway stomachs to reveal cute internal organs taps into the growing trend of anatomical-themed products.
Industry Implications
1. Toy - The collaboration between Sanrio, Dr. Romanelli, and Medicom Toy showcases the potential for creating unique and themed toys.
2. Fashion - The incorporation of hospital-volunteer apparel in the design of the Dr. Romanelli Hello Kitty toys highlights opportunities for creating fashion collaborations inspired by medical themes.
3. Collectibles - The unique and limited-edition nature of the Dr. Romanelli Hello Kitty toys presents an opportunity to disrupt the collectibles industry with crossover collaborations.