Japanese toy company Kaiyodo, known for its meticulously crafted miniature capsule toys under the "Capsule Q Museum" (カプセルQミュージアム) series, is set to release a second wave of anthropomorphic dog figures by renowned Japanese illustrator Kunio Sato. Following the popular "Kunio Sato's Lucky Cats" and "Kunio Sato's Lucky Dogs," comes "Kunio Sato's Lucky Dogs Vol. 2" as a new capsule toy collection. It features five distinct designs, priced at 400 JPY per turn, with an anticipated May 2022 release. A blind box version will also be available for 440 JPY.
Kunio Sato, often revered as Japan's foremost animal anthropomorphic illustrator, creates animal characters that retain their natural forms while exuding lively, human-like expressions. His art is celebrated for its charming and heartwarming style. Now, Sato's beloved "Lucky Dogs" are being brought to life once again with the "Kunio Sato's Lucky Dogs Vol. 2" capsule toy series. Each figure stands approximately 4.5 cm tall, faithfully capturing the master's vibrant and amusing canine designs.
The collection features five distinct dogs, each symbolizing a different type of good fortune. These include a Pug for victory prayers, a Chihuahua for business prosperity, a Beagle for good health, a Labrador Retriever for successful relationships, and a Black Poodle for academic success. Each figure comes with its own dedicated red cushion, and details like their gaze and paw pads are meticulously sculpted to vividly reproduce Sato's original illustrations.
miniQ Miniature Cube: Kunio Sato's Lucky Dogs 2
Five types total
Size: Approximately 4.5 cm
Sculptor: Eiichiro Matsumoto
Price: 400 JPY per turn
Release Date: May 2022
Born in Osaka, Japan, in 1940, Kunio Sato began his career as a designer at AC Co., Ltd. after graduating from university, later transitioning to the illustration department a year later. In 1976, his anthropomorphic animal illustrations began to gain widespread recognition, leading him to establish the illustration group SPOON. He is now revered in the Japanese art world as a "pioneer who ushered in the golden age of illustrators," leaving a profound and lasting impact on Japan's illustration scene.
via： kaiyodo