Wasabi(blue.mountains@org.invalid) added

> > I see the Royal Mint is marking Hello Kitty's 35th birthday by 
> > producing a set of Hello Kitty coins.
> > 
> > http://www.royalmint.com/store/WorldSilver/KIT3SP.aspx
> > 
> > The ultimate Hello Kitty merchandise?  
> 
> There's something weird about this. Firstly, loading the page 
> causes my browser to freeze. 

That'll be the new Hello Kitty invasion protection feature built in to some
newer browsers. ^_^

> Secondly, since when did anyone in the UK other than
> hardcore otaku know what "Hello Kitty" was?

I'm afraid Hello Kitty has achieved world domination, *everyone* knows who she
is.  I see lots of girls wearing Hello Kitty T-shirts and Hello Kitty
accessories can be brought easily. 

> Whatever next, HMX12 coins for To Heart fans? Black Iron Prison coins
> for Philip K. Dick fans? 

That would be nice wouldn't it. ^_^ 


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