When Negora Meets Molly

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). 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. Kenny Wong is a Hong Kong-based designer, illustrator, and toy artist best known for creating Molly, one of the most iconic characters in the designer toy scene. His work blends elements of nostalgia, fashion, and whimsy, often featuring doll-like figures with oversized eyes and expressive, melancholic expressions. His Most Famous Character – Molly is a little girl with a signature pout, large round eyes, and a curious attitude. She was inspired by a real child Wong met at an art exhibition. Wong’s Molly blind box series, produced in partnership with POP MART, has become one of the most successful collectible toy lines, featuring countless themed variations of the character. Beyond Molly, Wong has designed other characters and art toys, often released in limited-edition vinyl and sofubi formats. He has collaborated with brands like Disney, Coca-Cola, and Medicom Toy, as well as artists in the global designer toy community. Kenny Wong’s work has become a cornerstone of Asian designer toys, appealing to art collectors, fashion lovers, and toy enthusiasts who appreciate high-quality craftsmanship and unique storytelling in collectible form.