# Faceless Feline Icons The James Jarvis Hello Kitty Toys Remove the Face from the Iconic Kitty By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-jarvis-hello-kitty References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/11/24/medicom-x-james-jarvis-hello-kitty-vinyl-figure-plush-toy/) & [medicomtoy](http://www.medicomtoy.tv/blog/?p=4932) If I didn't know any better, I'd venture to guess that the James Jarvis Hello Kitty toys are some sort of minimalist art project commissioned by [Sanrio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-funko). As it stands, however, [Medicom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackson-pollock-studio) reached out to British artist James Jarvis to put his own personal spin on the [iconic kitty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-3). The result is the James Jarvis Hello Kitty toys that you see above. These toys stand out due to their obvious lack of a face, something that makes one of the most recognizable mascots in the world look almost unfamiliar. Check out the James Jarvis' faceless take on Hello Kitty in the gallery above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Faceless Toy Design:** Opportunity for designers to create unique and minimalist versions of iconic toys. - **Minimalist Art Approach:** Opportunity to commission artists to create new takes on traditional icons. - **Deconstructing Icons:** Opportunity to reimagine and subvert traditional iconography. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity to create new collectible toys for collectors and fans. - **Art Commissions:** Opportunity for businesses to work with artists to create limited edition pieces. - **Graphic Design:** Opportunity to explore new ways of representing familiar imagery in a bold and fresh way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collectible Kawaii Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-funko.md) - [Character Crossover Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullpanda-x-sanrio.md) - [Cartoon Cappuccino Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-cappuccino.md) - [Solid Gold Character Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-figure.md) - [Crystalline Cartoon Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baccarat-x-hello-kitty-crystal-figurine.md) - [Traditional Cartoon Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-as-i-change-so-does-she.md) - [Cartoon Cafe Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-food-hello-kitty.md) - [Luxe Cartoon Cat Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanvin-en-bleu.md) - [Cat-Inspired Luxury Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-kate-spade.md)