# Feline Bread Warmers The Hello Kitty Toaster is Cute, Colorful and Cheery By Meghan Young | Published 2011-12-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-toaster References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5867809/my-old-toaster-exploded-and-now-i-want-this-hello-kitty-toaster) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Hello-Kitty-Toaster/dp/B00021HBU4?tag=trenhunt0f-20) The Hello Kitty Toaster will surely make people look at there stuffy old toasters in sad disappointment. Completely cute and cheery, this [cartoon cat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal), who has managed to accumulate an impressive cultish following, is sure to make everyone's morning brighter, not to mention tastier. What can be more delicious than a piece of toast with an imprint of Hello Kitty's face on it? The Hello Kitty Toaster would make a colorful addition to anyone's kitchen, although it would be especially perfect for family homes or those who are fanatical about [Japanese pop culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-birthday-double-cup). The adorable Hello Kitty Toaster toasts two slices of bread at a time, features a cool-touch design, extra-wide slots, removable crumb tray, seven heat settings as well as reheat, bagel and defrost modes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Character-themed Toasters:** Companies can create other character-themed toasters to cater to other fan bases. - **Novelty Kitchen Appliances:** Creating novelty kitchen appliances that feature beloved characters can help brands stand out and appeal to niche markets. - **Personalized Kitchen Items:** Personalized kitchen items such as this toaster can be a fun and unique way for consumers to express their personality and interests. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Appliances:** Home appliance brands can innovate by creating fun and novelty products such as character-themed toasters to attract niche markets. - **Merchandise Products:** Merchandise companies can create licensed character-themed toasters to appeal to fans and collectors of beloved characters. - **Customized Products:** Customized product companies can offer personalized kitchen items such as this toaster to cater to consumers who want unique and expressive items in their homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Japanese Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-toaster.md) - [Hot Dog Bun Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-dog-bun-toasters.md) - [Touchscreen Interface Smart Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasty-one.md) - [Precision Touchscreen-Enabled Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tineco-toasty-one.md) - [Smart Customization Kitchen Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-smart-elite-2slice-toaster.md) - [Visualized Intelligent Toaster Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-simplitouch-xl.md) - [Sleek Console-Inspired Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-2.md) - [Bakery-Grade Countertop Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balmuda-toaster-pro.md) - [Minimalist One-Slice Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toast-appliance.md)