Keith Nunez, left, takes pictures of his wife, Carolina, in front of a Hello Kitty mural on Thursday, October 30. The first Hello Kitty fan convention was held to honor the character's 40th birthday. The event takes place in Los Angeles and runs from October 30 to November 2.
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Keith Nunez, left, takes pictures of his wife, Carolina, in front of a Hello Kitty mural on Thursday, October 30. The first Hello Kitty fan convention was held to honor the character's 40th birthday. The event takes place in Los Angeles and runs from October 30 to November 2.
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Mascots pose outside the convention.
Hello Kitty Con —
Mascots pose outside the convention.
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Attendees wait in line outside the convention.
Hello Kitty Con —
Attendees wait in line outside the convention.
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A man dresses as Bad Badtz-Maru, one of the Sanrio characters.
Hello Kitty Con —
A man dresses as Bad Badtz-Maru, one of the Sanrio characters.
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Hello Kitty dresses are on display.
Hello Kitty Con —
Hello Kitty dresses are on display.
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A girl dressed as Hello Kitty crosses the street.
Hello Kitty Con —
A girl dressed as Hello Kitty crosses the street.
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Alyssa Lopez plays the money grab game.
Hello Kitty Con —
Alyssa Lopez plays the money grab game.
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Hello Kitty fans pose for photos in a giant tea cup.
Hello Kitty Con —
Hello Kitty fans pose for photos in a giant tea cup.
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Attendees order food from a food truck outside the convention.
Hello Kitty Con —
Attendees order food from a food truck outside the convention.
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