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Handmade capsule toy machines with everyday materials! Easy craft ideas you can make

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The capsule toy machines we were obsessed with as kids…

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to recreate that thrill yourself? Actually, you can handcraft a realistic capsule toy machine using everyday materials! In this article, we’ll show you how to make one with items like cardboard, paper cups, and milk cartons—materials you likely have at home or can easily get—so both craft enthusiasts and beginners can enjoy.

Why not make your own original capsule machine and fill it with your favorite trinkets, snacks, or cards?

Handmade capsule toy machines using everyday materials! Easy craft ideas (31–40)

Gumball Gacha

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Gumball Gacha

A unique mechanism where you can watch gum roll! Here are some ideas for a gumball capsule machine.

Have you ever seen a capsule toy machine that dispenses gum at shopping centers or convenience stores? This time, let’s make a handmade gumball dispenser.

You’ll need construction paper, bamboo skewers, marbles, a hot glue gun, scissors, a utility knife, glue, and more.

When playing with marbles or gumballs, be careful to keep infants from putting them in their mouths.

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Gear-style capsule toy machine

[Project] Here’s a mechanism that lets you dispense capsules continuously while stirring them. An explanation of how to make and how the gashapon machine works.

Gear-style capsule toy machine

Watching the gears move is fascinating! Here’s an idea for a gear-driven gashapon (capsule toy) machine.

It’s a great craft project for kids who like machines or are curious about how gashapon mechanisms work.

You’ll need items like craft paper, bamboo skewers, straws, scissors, a utility knife, a hot glue gun, glue, a pencil, capsules, and a compass.

The steps are detailed, but the instructions are clear, so it should be easy to give it a try.

Go ahead and make your own gashapon machine and have fun playing with it!

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Handmade crane game out of cardboard!

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Handmade crane game out of cardboard!

A claw machine made from cardboard is a perfect activity for kids who love crafts.

By assembling the cardboard into a box and cutting out windows so you can see inside, you can create the feel of a real arcade machine.

If you use pipe cleaners for the arm, it will move flexibly, letting you enjoy the sensation of grabbing prizes.

Fill it with plush toys or light trinkets, and each attempt becomes more exciting—you can even compete with friends and family.

You can adjust the difficulty by changing how you build it, and once it’s finished, you’ll experience both the satisfaction of completing it and the fun of playing.

It’s a creative idea that lets you enjoy an arcade vibe using familiar, everyday materials.

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Candy pot

[DIY] Make a Gachapon-Style Candy Pot with 100-Yen Shop Seria ♡

Candy pot

Let’s use cute items from the 100-yen shop to make a gashapon-style candy pot.

By playing with colors and combinations, you can create a stylish candy pot that blends right into your interior decor.

Use a flowerpot as the base, choose antique-style motifs for the topper and handle—or go for something pop and playful—the ideas are up to you.

Fill the pot with colorful candies and treats.

It’s fun to look at, fun to display, and fun to taste.

Brighten up your life with a handmade candy pot that delights on every level.

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In conclusion

We found lots of ideas for enjoying DIY gacha machines at home! Gacha machines that you can easily make with familiar materials like cardboard, paper cups, and empty candy boxes are really appealing.

Try making a one-of-a-kind gacha machine together with your child and have fun!