# Sanrio Skateboards Hello Kitty and Girl Mike Carroll Join Heads, Bust Ollies By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-11-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-decks References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2009/11/14/hello-kitty-x-girl-mike-carroll-skate-decks/) & [ferrarimurakami.blogspot](http://ferrarimurakami.blogspot.com/2009/11/girl-skateboards-x-mike-carroll-x-hello.html) The Hello [Kitty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-heel) brand can be found on products ranging from t-shirts to binders to… well, now [skate decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-and-sunny-1). Probably the least hardcore of any skate deck you will be seeing at the skate park, and the best way to stand out within the skater crowd, the Hello Kitty and Girl Mike Carroll skate deck is the perfect accessory to your new flashy backpack. Check out more of the Hello Kitty skate deck at the link below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Branded Skateboards:** Opportunity to create branded skateboards featuring popular characters, appealing to a niche market. - **Fashion and Skateboarding Collaboration:** Opportunity to collaborate with fashion brands to create skateboards that merge style and functionality. - **Unique Skateboard Designs:** Opportunity to innovate in skateboard designs, incorporating unique and eye-catching elements. ### Where This Applies - **Toy and Merchandise:** Opportunity for toy and merchandise companies to expand their offerings and reach new markets. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Opportunity for fashion and apparel brands to attract skaters with stylish and unique skateboards. - **Sports and Recreation:** Opportunity for sports and recreation companies to tap into the skateboarding market with innovative products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon-Inspired Tarot Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-tarot.md) - [Cartoon Cat Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-5.md) - [Unity-Promoting Family Skate Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-skate.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Cat Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-1.md) - [Cartoon-Honoring High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-heel.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-hello-kitty-friends-edition.md) - [Collaborative Cartoon Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-hightop-sneakers.md) - [Adorable Exclusive Music Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fender-and-sanrio.md) - [Cartoon Cat Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-monopoly.md)