Netizens celebrate Hello Kitty's 40th birthday

HELLO KITTY. You're never too old to have stuffed toys. Photo from @JMReyes816

MANILA, Philippines – Can you believe Hello Kitty is 40 years old today?

She doesn't look a day over 10, if you ask us. For 40 years, this character, who is definitely NOT a cat according to brand owner Sanrio, has touched the hearts of adoring fans worldwide, and the proof is in the merchadise.

We asked our followers to share with us photos of their favorite Hello Kitty things. We were swamped with submissions of all kinds of things stamped with Hello Kitty's signature cat ears and whiskers.

Check out some of our favorites:

Do you love Hello Kitty as well? Share a photo of your favorite merch with us on social media! – Rappler.com