Claw machines filled with plush toys at the Kiddleton arcade, located inside the Marketplace at Merced in Merced, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025.

Chen, a Maurice native now living in Lafayette, says that was exactly his goal. After visiting family in Tokyo in 2023, he was inspired to bring a piece of Japanese arcade culture back to Acadiana.

A collectible giant Funko came to CinemaCon to show off a brand-new arcade cabinet for theater owners and other attendees to peruse.

Claw machines filled with plush toys at the Kiddleton arcade, located inside the Marketplace at Merced in Merced, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025. Andrew Kuhn [email protected] ...

Two new sets of Hatsune Miku and Cinnamoroll collaboration plushes are now available as claw machine prizes in Japan.

Labubu craze draws fans to Eagan claw machine arcade DUCK! in Eagan says at least half of their customers come in trying to win a Labubu — the viral plush toy from China's Pop Mart.

It's called "Claw Daddy Arcades" and just like the name suggests it only has claw machines filled with plush prizes up for grabs.

San Antonio’s new claw machine arcades let players win plush toys, with tips to boost your odds and enjoy the fun atmosphere.

Claw machines filled with plush toys at the Kiddleton arcade, located inside the Marketplace at Merced in Merced, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025.