The Japanese man who spent $14k on a realistic dog costume wants to fulfill another dream: to become a different animal.
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Known as Toco the Human Collie, the man said the challenges of navigating like a dog have made him consider imitating other animals. Toco further explained that dogs and humans have different bone structures and movements, so he faced difficulties wearing the costume. “I might realistically be able to become another dog, a panda, or a bear. A fox or a cat would also be nice, but they are too small for humans to try. I’d like to fulfill my dream of becoming another animal someday,” he continued.
However, the New York Post reported that it is unclear whether he has immediate plans to imitate other animals. Toco also documents his daily life in the costume on YouTube and acknowledges that he faces criticism for his unconventional lifestyle.
“I’m currently researching ways to make them look more like dogs. Also, when they get dirty, they get dirt and dirt on their fur. Sometimes it gets stuck, so it takes a lot of effort to clean it every time.”
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As previously reported, Toco says he always wanted to fulfill his dream of becoming a dog years before acquiring the collie costume.
The costume was designed and constructed by Zeppet Workshop, a company that specializes in TV and movie costumes. It took 40 hours to produce. However, he explained to WanQol that he doesn’t have time to wear the outfit as often because of his work schedule and film content on his day off.
“I want to wear it a lot because I made it, but I’ve been so busy with work and my personal life lately that I don’t have much time… so I often wear it when I’m filming videos to post on social media.”