# Cartoon Cat Projectors This Hello Kitty Theater Projector Celebrates the Cartoon's Birthday By David Ingram | Published 2015-09-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theater-projector References: [fareastgizmos](http://fareastgizmos.com/projector/ricoh-hello-kitty-full-hd-dlp-projector-to-be-launched-on-hello-kittys-birth-day-november-1.php) The [Ricoh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ricoh-4k-ultra-short-throw) 'Hello Kitty Full HD DLP Home Theater Projector' is perfect for fans of the iconic Japanese cartoon franchise. Created in celebration of Hello Kitty's birthday on November first, this release is limited to only 1000 units in both Japan and China and functions both as a [collector's item](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50th-anniversary-coin) and a top quality [home theater projector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keith-haring-projector). The projector itself is decorated with the three dimensional face and recognizable red bow of Hello Kitty and also comes complete with four additional projector top covers. This Feline-themed home media player is also equipped with two different Hello Kitty carrying cases for both the projector itself and also the accompanying cords and remote control that are sold with it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cartoon Character Projectors:** Opportunity to create limited edition projectors that celebrate iconic cartoon franchise characters as collector's items. - **Themed Home Theater Projectors:** Opportunity to create home theater projectors that cater to specific themes and fan bases to increase niche markets. - **Character Merchandising:** Opportunity to market and sell merchandise that feature popular cartoon franchise characters for special occasions and events. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment Hardware:** Manufacturers can produce themed hardware for home entertainment systems, for niche audiences. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity in consumer electronics to release special edition products for collectors and fans of popular franchises. - **Consumer Goods:** Retailers and manufacturers can capitalize on special occasions and events to sell limited edition merchandise for collectors and fans of iconic franchises. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tomato-Red Retro Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-35mm-camera.md) - [Cartoon Kitty Gaming Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-x-hello-kitty-friends.md) - [Crystalline Cartoon Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baccarat-x-hello-kitty-crystal-figurine.md) - [Cartoon-Branded Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-house-ghsmwl-x-sanrio.md) - [Iconic Cat Birthday Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-happy-50.md) - [Collectible Kawaii Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-funko.md) - [Artwork-Adorned Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keith-haring-special-edition-yaber-t2-plus-projector.md) - [Cowboy-Inspired Retro Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-howdy-partner.md) - [Cartoon Cat-Like Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-oral-beauty.md)