I just love the 7-11 convenience stores in Taiwan, and during my recent trip back there I discovered they've really taken the stores to another level. When I heard about a Sanrio theme 7-11, specifically one of my favourite character Little Twin Star, I knew I had to pay a visit！
This particular store is near my old home and I used to come here quite often. Back then, it was just a normal boring 7-11, totally different from it's facelift now. Coming here was a double bonus for me as it brings nice memories for being back in my old neighborhood.
Anyway back to this 7-11. You can't miss it as they have the big colourful Little Twin Star characters outside. It totally melted my heart even before I got to the front door. Once I stepped inside, I was hit with a wave of pink walls, Hello Kitty could be seen from top to bottom, from the ceiling and to the table. She's not my favourite cartoon character but I know many people love her. I bet you Hello Kitty fans are feeling so jealous now!
Hello Kitty wasn't the only one who had her own table. Kiki and Lala aka Little Twin Stars who are the real stars here, bagged another table top. An oldish guy sat at one of the other tables adorned with another cartoon character. I think he was probably oblivion of how cute he looked surrounded by everything.
The Sanrio pink theme is all over the shop, even to the toilet doors. I wished I'd taken a peep inside to see if they'd extended to inside. That definetely would have made a great post for The LooLoo Community if it did!
I know it sounds a bit naff for a grown up to get all excited over a pink 7-11 convenience store. We all have that inner child inside us, and I grew up as a Little Twin Star fan when most of my friends were Kitty fans. I always struggled to find many Little Twin Star merchandise, whereas you could find Hello Kitty on pretty much everything from handbags to rice cookers, and sanitary pads to pain relief creams. Now I feel so much happier than Little Twin Star have their own 7-11 convenience store. Match that Kitty!!!