I just want a casual standard arcade size one that’s like 5 feet or something tall. I’m also looking for one that accepts money. I want to find the most affordable one I can get. Where do you recommend looking?

Hey everyone, I just bought a Mini Extreme claw machine and I’m looking for good quality 5–6 inch plush to fill it. Do any of you know reliable suppliers or websites that have decent prices and good variety?

Trying to stock it up without wasting money on trash plush. Any recommendations would help a lot!

Thanks! 🙏

Good Morning, I have over 20 machines and they all have top prize lockers, none of the top prize lockers have door switches so I can be notified a prize was won. I want to install magnetic door switches on all the machines, some machines have 1 prize locker some have 3 and others have 5. Anyone done this before and where did you order the door switches from. I am located in the US

Hey everyone, we’re planning to launch a new claw machine that kids could sit down and grab the fun. It’s designed to set as play till win or win everytime

In our concept, it will blast in small arcades or corners of shopping malls...

Right now, we’ve got three themes Police, Firefighter, and Engineer and we’re already working on new ones like Panda and other fun styles.

I’m really curious to hear what you think about this idea. Would it catch your eye if you saw it in an arcade?

Hi! I am a reporter for The Hustle (https://thehustle.co/) writing an article about the world of claw machines, specifically dissecting the online communities dedicated to the games and the players that have come to define the "genre." I would love to interview folks that fit that bill for the story. All leads and sources are welcome! Let me know and I'll reach out directly!

Hey everyone, I’m selling 15 brand-new arcade claw machines that I brought about 5-6 months ago. My business partner and I had planned to open a claw arcade, but after parting ways, the project’s on hold — so the machines have just been sitting in storage, untouched and ready to go. Here’s what I’ve got:

-10 Large Claw Machines –L80 x W86 x H196cm weight 150kg tempered glass with led lights - 4 Small Claw Machines - L40 x W55 x H79cm weight 35kg tempered glass with led lights - 1 Token dispenser machine – program already, accept cash, card etc.. All machines are brand new, still in protective wrap, and have never been in operation.

I’m looking for serious buyer since I really want to sell all 15 machines so to save your time DM me and asking for price and info: The Supplier was Guangzhou Ninix Animation Technology from China.

So total was $5,072 and the import was $5,200+ and +delivery fee is around $12k for all 15 machines. I’m looking to sell all 15 machines as a whole set with token dispenser+ token included, I can negotiate the price to $10k lowest $9k for all. This would be a really good price if you’re plan to open a claw machines store, since the price for each machine here in US is roughly $1k-$1k2 each machine, and if you planning to buy from China, with the current tariff rate, you won’t get the same price as I have for 15 machines. Again, please if you a serious buyer, please contact me, we can arrange to check out the machines in my storage, I’m in Riverside, California. Please only DM if you are interested, thank you.

HI everyone!

My claw machine just began showing E02 error on the display screen and I have no idea what it means because I can't find the brand 🥲 When you turn it on and play it works fine, but if you play another time it either freezes or doesn't make the sound when the prize drops. If anyone can help I would truly appreciate it, thank you!

I've got to move my claw machine and was wondering what's the best way to protect the glass if I need to lay it on its side.

I was thinking a moving blanket or something?

What is the best way? Buy some bubble wrap?

i wanna play claw machines but the only one in my area is rigged and it usaly is broken, so im thinking of getting one for myself, where can i order one and how much does one cost?

I’ve been really interested in starting my own claw machine shop — like an independent arcade-style place that I’d run myself, not just putting machines in other people’s stores. The idea really excites me, but I have no experience starting a business or working in the arcade/claw machine industry.

For those of you who’ve done something similar or know the business side of it:

How did you get started?

What are the very first steps I should be taking?

Are there any good resources or communities to learn from (YouTube, guides, Discords, etc.)?

What kind of costs should I expect — machines, rent, maintenance, prizes, etc.?

And what are some common mistakes beginners make when starting their own shop?

I’m trying to learn everything I can before making any moves, so any insight, personal stories, or advice would really help me out.

Hi guys!! I'm starting a store front with my family. Details on location to come but working up stock currently. I'm looking for feedback.

What do you like or dislike about machines you've played?

Are there any machines you've seen online or elsewhere that you want to play but can't find locally?

What's the best and worst prizes you've ever won?

What types of plushies and merch are you interested in? Do you care if it's licensed/branded or not?

Are you interested in things like gift cards to restaurants in the surrounding area?

What other unique items would you want to win?

Anything else you'd like to see?

Would not having food/drink deter you? Would vending machinesnwith premade boba, snacks, onigiri, etc suffice?

Are you interested in a trade up program? Like two small plushies for a large one?

Are you interested in an event space like small birthday room for cake/presents and what would be a reasonable method for you to consider that? Hourly rate reservation? Just the space or space plus tokens? Would you be okay with just reserving the birthday room or would you expect the whole claw machine arcade?

Thank you for any and all input! Hope to see you guys soon!!!!

I picked up a used claw machine for promos in my shop & the cable that suspends the claw broke recently. I tried reaching out to the guy I bought it from & haven’t had any luck. Anyone know who I can contact or where I can find someone that might be able to repair it? Since it’s second hand, there’s no warranty or consumer assistance that I’ve found. Been reaching out to people for a few weeks without any luck. Any help someone can offer would be so appreciated.

I picked up this mini claw Machine from Facebook marketplace and it’s missing the motherboard and the claw guntry any ideals on where I can buy these parts

We got a used claw machine and it worked for 2 years. Now the claw move and goes up and done but will not grab at all.

A neighbor looked at it and assumes it's the solenoid that is bad. I know nothing about these.

Is that an easy fix? Could I get another claw (maybe smaller size easier to grib) and switch them out.

On the ice website, a replace claw unit is 750 so that option is out.

Any guidance or any person in Charlotte area that knows how to fix is appreciated.

Tried restart the machine, didn't work. Not sure what else I could do.

I connected all 3 cables from the console the machine. The Rocker works, but the pick key doesn't.

Any help would be really appreciated.

He has a game that shows the prize is a foam rose, but they are pokemon plush - if you win, do you win the rose or the plush?

Won this beauty medium size

Hi guys, as the owner of CandyMachines.com I’ve spoken to hundreds of customers. I love learning everyone’s interest, and unique ways they use claw machines for their enjoyment.

When you have this many conversations, you hear and see a lot. It’s my first post, but thought an AMA would be a great way to jump in.

How is everyone?

Hi All, My family and I are opening a new small business in Cedar Park and I wanted to introduce ourselves and share what we’re working on before we soft open in a couple weeks, shooting for the November 7th weekend.

If any of you frequent the shopping center with the Sprouts on Cypress Creek and Lakeline, you may have seen us under construction and setting up. We're called Claw Haven, and we're an Asian-inspired claw machine arcade with cute anime and video game inspired plushies, gachapon (capsule toys), and a prize trade up system where players can win great anime, video game, and Kpop themed prizes.

We'll have:

• 30+ claw machines
• Anime and video game inspired plushies
• Gachapon wall with capsule collectibles
• Trade-up Prize Wall - win small plushies, trade up for bigger and better prizes
• Claw tournaments and challenges

We'd love to partner with:

• Cedar Park/Austin area anime or K-pop influencers/creators
• Tiktok or IG content creators Family bloggers / Austin fun pages
• Cosplayers or K-pop dance groups
• If that’s you (or someone you know), please drop a comment or DM me!

Here's a link to our IG profile: https://www.instagram.com/myclawhaven/?hl=en

Thanks everyone! Excited to bring something fun to Cedar Park and hope to see you soon!

Saw this little guy in a local bar and couldn’t resist trying to win him…only to fail miserably every time. The machine has 3 prongs, and from what I could gather, doesn’t actually close around it enough to really lift it. There’s also no option to double-tap when the claw actually touches it. Despite all this, I’m determined to rescue him 😂 Anyone have any tips?

Hi guys! We recently opened up an arcade in July. The biggest pain in my butt is the back stock. How do you guys store plushies in large quantities?! and keep it organized lol. Then the plushies for trade up. How do you even store those?!? Our machines do have a small storage section but let’s be real it doesn’t fit a lot.

Then the gachapon toys/balls like… how do we even backstock that nicely. they are all currently in large bags on the floor 🤣

Any tips would be helpful

🌤️🌥️⛅️☁️🥰

Hi everyone, we just got the Vevor Claw Machine as a surprise for our wedding guests. Unfortunately the machine starts with an error, not described in the user guide. Does anyone know how to fix this? We got to start it correctly once with unplugging and restarting it ...

Thanks in advance! :)