This little guy is very interesting. if you know the background please let me know.

its marked "made in hong kong"

it's only a few inches long

it's made of a solid soft rubber / plastic.

has goofy eyes. maybe a tongue sticking out. its has spikes all over (they are soft though)

tail has me confused. not like a dragon's tail. 

thanks!

small crack behind leg as shown

Vtg Soft Rubber Yellow Dragon Cat Lion Hong Kong Monster Toy Spikey Crazy Eyes.