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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. Negora is a popular art toy character created by Konatsu Koizumi, a Japanese artist and toy designer. Negora is a cat-like monster with a playful yet destructive personality, inspired by classic Japanese kaiju movies like Godzilla and Ultraman. Paul Kaiju is an American artist and designer renowned for his kaiju (Japanese monster) art toys, which blend vintage sci-fi, tokusatsu (special effects), and pop culture influences. His work is particularly recognized for its vibrant colors, intricate sculpting, and monster-inspired creations that often evoke nostalgia for classic kaiju films like Godzilla and Ultraman. His toys have gained significant popularity in the sofubi (soft vinyl) and designer toy communities. Paul Kaiju is best known for his kaiju monster figures, often inspired by giant, grotesque creatures from classic Japanese films. His toys are frequently given unique names and backstories, adding a sense of character and mythos to each piece. Many of his toys are crafted in the sofubi (soft vinyl) tradition, a Japanese technique known for its handcrafted nature and malleable, durable material. This allows for high-quality detailing and articulation. Paul Kaiju has become a major figure in the kaiju and designer toy communities, gaining recognition for his skill in combining traditional Japanese kaiju culture with modern, artistic expression. His creations have resonated with both toy collectors and kaiju enthusiasts, as his figures carry a sense of nostalgia while embracing new and exciting design innovations. Q POP shop and mini gallery Create and Collaborate Q Pop is your one stop destination for unique artist made goods, vinyl toys, rare records and japanese funky street fashion. Q Pop is the exclusive southern California seller of Harajuku fashion labels Algonquins and Sex Pot Revenge, as well as the exclusive US seller of Super Lovers. We also carry Swimmer, Hip Hero and many other creative and fun designers. Located in the historic Little Tokyo area of downtown Los Angeles, Q Pop features beautiful interior design by Justin K Thompson. It also features 2 large murals by renowned artists Kevin Dart, Chris Turnham, and Elizabeth Ito. Q Pop is also a mini gallery space. Exhibitions, events, and performances take place regularly. Q Pop opened it’s doors on Nov.12 2010 and strives to bring the best in worldwide creativity to you. CHRIS MITCHELL Co-owner Chris Mitchell is an illustrator , artist, and filmmaker. Chris graduated from Cal Arts and has gone on to design and write on many popular and groundbreaking animation projects. Ren and Stimpy, Power Puff Girls, Samurai Jack, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, to name a few. Chris was nominated for an Emmy for his work