Hello Kitty Tape Dispenser

This Hello Kitty tape dispenser is dated 1976 and labeled $1.25.

The tape itself is long gone, although it can be refilled.

Hello Kitty Puffy Stickers

These classic Hello Kitty puffy stickers come from my childhood collection and are dated 1976.

I got these stickers as a "trade" during the early '80s sticker craze, and they have been in my sticker album ever since. I don't know what I traded to get them, but I'm sure I got the better deal, even with the missing flower sticker. Can you imagine kids occupying themselves with trading stickers and arranging them in albums nowadays?!

Hello Kitty Pencil Sharpener

This Hello Kitty pencil sharpener from Sanrio is dated 1976. The roof of the house slides off to empty the pencil shavings.

Hello Kitty Stapler

This is a 1976 Hello Kitty stapler from Sanrio featuring the original primary color scheme. It's about 4 inches long and uses tiny staples.

Hello Kitty Airplane Eraser

This Hello Kitty eraser dates from 1976 and originally cost $0.85. The case features my favorite Hello Kitty motif, Kitty flying her airplane. The eraser itself has an intoxicating bubblegum scent still potent after 30 years.