Quick answer

Choose Negora if you want a premium, hand-crafted soft vinyl art figure with a fixed design and sumi-e inspired aesthetic. Choose Mikko Babies if you enjoy the blind box surprise format, prefer a lower price point, and want a complete set of cute 90mm figures for display or gifting.

What sets Negora and Mikko Babies apart

Negora figures are designed by Japanese artist Konatsu, known for blending traditional sumi-e painting with monstrous animal characters. Each Negora is a fixed, hand-sculpted soft vinyl piece—no randomness, no duplicates. In contrast, Mikko Babies is a licensed blind box series from Rolife featuring 6 regular designs plus a rare 1:72 secret edition Squirrel. You won't know which figure you get until you open the box.

The price difference reflects the materials and production scale. A Negora figure costs around $36–$38, while a single Mikko Babies blind box is about $13.40. If you prefer certainty and a larger, more sculptural piece, Negora is the obvious pick. If you love the thrill of the reveal and want multiple characters for less, Mikko Babies offers more variety per dollar.

Display and collectibility

Negora figures stand 3.5 inches tall and are made from Japanese soft vinyl, giving them a weighty, premium feel. Each is a standalone art piece that works well on a desk or shelf. Mikko Babies figures are also 90mm (about 3.5 inches), but their blind box nature means you may need to buy several to get your favorite—or trade with friends to complete the set. The secret edition adds a chase element that collectors often enjoy.

If you value a single, high-quality display piece with artistic pedigree, Negora is the better investment. If you want a colorful, interchangeable collection that doubles as a fun gacha-like experience, Mikko Babies delivers more characters for a lower total cost—though you may end up with duplicates.

Negora vs. Mikko Babies: Key tradeoffs

  • Price per figure: Negora: $36–$38 each. Mikko Babies: ~$13.40 per blind box. Mikko Babies is more budget-friendly if you want multiple figures; Negora is a premium single purchase.
  • Design certainty: Negora: you get exactly the figure you order. Mikko Babies: random draw, with a rare secret edition. Choose Negora for no surprises; choose Mikko Babies if you enjoy the thrill of the unknown.
  • Artistic style: Negora: sumi-e inspired monstrous animals by Konatsu. Mikko Babies: cute, licensed Mikko characters from Rolife. Negora appeals to art toy collectors; Mikko Babies suits fans of kawaii blind box culture.
  • Material and feel: Negora: Japanese soft vinyl, hand-sculpted. Mikko Babies: standard blind box plastic (material not specified). Negora offers a more tactile, premium experience; Mikko Babies is lighter and more toy-like.

Product facts at a glance

  • Negora Strawberry Ice Cream by Konatsu: Negora Strawberry Ice Cream by Konatsuya: 3.5 inches tall, Japanese Soft Vinyl, designed by Konatsu using sumi-e style. You get a fixed, hand-crafted art toy with a unique painterly aesthetic—no surprises, no duplicates. Perfect if you want a single standout piece.
  • Mikko Babies' Little World Blind Box: Mikko Babies' Little World Blind Box: 6 regular designs + 1:72 secret edition Squirrel, each figure 90mm tall. The blind box format gives you a surprise figure each time, and the secret edition adds rarity. Great for collectors who enjoy the hunt and want to build a full set over time.

Which one should you pick?

Best for

  • Collectors who want a single, high-quality art figure with a unique painterly style
  • Fans of sumi-e or designer toy culture who appreciate fixed designs

Not for

  • Shoppers who enjoy the surprise of blind boxes and want multiple characters on a budget
  • Those who prefer to know exactly what they're getting before paying