HAVE you ever felt the thrill of discovering a hidden gem in a Gashapon Station? Yes, those capsule vending machines offer miniature figures and pop culture trinkets that bring joy to collectors ...

MANILA, Philippines — Riding high on the popularity of Labubu and other tiny toys, Japanese brand Gashapon recently set up capsule vending machine stations in Manila with the aim of fueling the thrill ...

Starting a vending machine business can be a low-cost opportunity that is easily scalable. Here’s what you need to know to get started. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

The head offices of Kitan Club strike one as more toy shop than corporate outpost. Visitors are greeted at the main entrance by life-size figures of a shoebill and a gorilla, and toys great and small ...

SEOUL – In an age of instant dopamine hits, more Koreans are chasing quick thrills through toy vending machines, or gacha – games of chance that keep them coming back for more. For about 5,000 won ...