# Cartoon Cat Grad Keepsakes The Chococat Graduation 2014 Mascot Celebrates an Important Milestone By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-05-22 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graduation-2014 References: [sanrio](http://www.sanrio.com/new-arrivals/chococat-5-mascot-plush-graduation-2014) & [sanrio](http://www.sanrio.com) This Chococat plush mascot is part of [Sanrio's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanrio-2) Graduation 2014 collection. The fun item is a perfect gift for cat lovers and Hello Kitty fans that are about to celebrate one of life's most memorable milestones. Chococat helps you celebrate an important moment with a fun design that dresses [Hello Kitty's popular sidekick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-monchhichi) in a blue and gold cap and gown ensemble. The unbelievably affordable keepsake is available for only $12.00 and is guaranteed to put a smile on the face of its recipient. Graduation 2014 is just around the corner and [Sanrio's Chococat plush mascot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buildabear-x-hello-kitty-and-friends-workshop) is a gift that is sure to impress. The toy is made from a soft polyester blend and measures 5" in height, 4" in width and 3" in depth. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Character-themed Graduation Gifts:** Opportunity for companies to create fun and affordable keepsakes for graduates featuring popular characters like Chococat. - **Collectible Plush Mascots:** Growing trend of people collecting plush mascots and stuffed animals, creating market opportunities for unique designs and limited editions. - **Personalized Gift Giving:** More people are seeking out personalized gifts for special occasions, presenting an opportunity for customizable character-themed graduation gifts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy companies can capitalize on the trend of collectible plush mascots by creating limited edition and character-themed graduation gifts. - **Licensing and Merchandising:** Opportunities for companies to acquire licenses to popular characters and create graduation-themed merchandise like plush mascots. - **E-commerce:** Online retailers can tap into the growing trend of personalized gift giving by offering customizable character-themed graduation gifts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anniversary-Commemorating Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanrio-2.md) - [Cartoon Cat Dessert Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-birthday-double-cup.md) - [Beloved Plush Character Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectible-sanrio.md) - [Solid Gold Character Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-figure.md) - [Neutral-Toned Character Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tanned-hello-kitty.md) - [Collectible Kawaii Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-funko.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Coffee Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grind-coffee.md) - [Mini Plush Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-monchhichi.md) - [Cartoon Cappuccino Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-cappuccino.md)