We've seen Hello Kitty hit the low-end, the mid-range, the high-
end, and everywhere in between, but this here rendition has to
be some sort of record. In a feat that's sure to be outdone
relatively soon, the Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi department store in
Tokyo will be selling a 21-ounce miniature rendition of the cat
donned in platinum. The shiny feminine feline reportedly comes
with seven different hair ribbons made of "diamonds, rubies, and
other precious gems" that can be worn by Hello Kitty or used as
a pendant. This hope diamond of Japanese cuteness can be
snatched up (if it hasn't been already) for a mere ¥18.9 million
($164,291) if you so desire, but we can think of much more
practical uses for all that extra disposable income to be quite
honest.  [Via Hello Kitty Hell]   Hello Kitty gets ritzy, dons
platinum outfit for the holidays