Hot Dog Shibara

Konatsuya is a Japanese art toy brand founded by Konatsu, a well-known artist and illustrator famous for her unique kaiju (monster) and animal-themed designs. She is best known for her Negora series, a fusion of a lucky cat (maneki-neko) and a kaiju, which has become a staple in the designer toy scene. Konatsuya produces high-quality soft vinyl (sofubi) figures, often featuring hand-painted and limited-edition colorways. The brand’s aesthetic blends traditional Japanese elements with playful, whimsical, and sometimes fierce monster-like creatures. Apart from Negora, other popular Konatsuya characters include Shibara (a Shiba Inu-inspired kaiju) and Daioh Negora (a larger version of Negora). #Repost @hotdogtoyz ・・・ Dear summer house and hot dog toyz fans, With the arrival of 2024, the summer house is in its 12th year, and the hot DOG TOYZ East store will be celebrating its 21st annual celebration, not only an important milestone, but a grand moment that brings together 12 years of creativity and 21 years of passion for fun. We sincerely invite you to participate in this one-of-a-kind "Little Summer House Big Monster Exhibition", a time trip that combines the classic soft art of the small summer house with the unique charm of Hot DOG TOYZ. Back to the original creative character of the Little Summerhouse, inspired by "hot dogs", the cats NegORA and SHIBARA will become the stars of the show and relive the initial touch. The limited cat Gila and Zamelah soft glue are made by night light, only 121 sets worldwide. Just like the hot DOG TOYZ sign in the dark of the East Side, infusing mystery into your toy collection. This exhibition is not only a show of art, but also a deep appreciation for your continued support of the small summer house and Hot DOG TOYZ. Let's welcome this amazing "Little Summerhouse Monster Show" and spend unforgettable moments with Konatsu Koizumi is a Japanese artist and toy designer best known for her adorable yet fierce kaiju (monster) art toys, particularly her signature character, Negora—a cat-inspired kaiju. Her work blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern sofubi (soft vinyl) toy culture, creating highly collectible and charming figures. Her most famous creation, Negora, is a cat-like monster with a playful yet destructive personality, inspired by classic Japanese kaiju movies like Godzilla and Ultraman. Beyond Negora, she has designed other animal-based creatures like Shibara (a Shiba Inu kaiju), Pigora (a pig monster), and Daioh Negora (a larger, more powerful version of Negora). Her work has gained a strong following among sofubi collectors, kaiju fans, and designer toy enthusiasts, making Konatsu one of the most recognizable contemporary sofubi artists in Japan.