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

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

Last updated:2025/9/18

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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?

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Garapon-style capsule toy machine

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Garapon-style capsule toy machine

It’s fun like a lottery machine! Here are some ideas for a Garapon-style gacha.

Some of you may admire the lottery machines you see at events.

This time, let’s make a Garapon-style gacha using cardboard and bamboo skewers.

You’ll need cardboard, a utility knife, a template, glue, a hot glue gun, bamboo skewers, and lids from disposable plastic containers or plastic sheets.

Key points: always let parts dry thoroughly after gluing, and use cardboard that is 5 millimeters thick.

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Gachapon made from cardboard

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Gachapon made from cardboard

How about making a life-sized, realistic gachapon machine out of cardboard? Cut the cardboard to size for the outer body, cut out the window and coin slot with a utility knife, and secure everything from the inside with packing tape.

For the window, attach a hard clear card case with a hot glue gun.

The hand-turned dial requires fine work, but it’s crucial, so make it carefully.

There are many steps that use a utility knife and hot glue gun, so please work with caution.

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coin-operated gacha machine

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coin-operated gacha machine

If you want to enjoy a capsule toy machine the authentic way—by inserting a coin and turning the dial—there are surely many people who’d like to build one that incorporates that mechanism, even if it’s a bit tricky.

This method is perfect for those who prefer realism: unless you insert a coin, the dial won’t turn.

You might think making it work with a coin sounds complicated, but the mechanism is simple: when you insert a coin, its weight lowers a stopper, allowing the dial to turn.

Adjusting the internal parts can be a bit detailed and challenging, but give it a try!

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Gachapon made with paper cups

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Gachapon made with paper cups

Introducing a small and cute gashapon (capsule toy) machine you can make using paper cups.

The materials are two paper cups, one plastic cup, construction paper, and plastic wrap, among others.

Stack the two paper cups to form the base at the bottom, cut off the unnecessary parts, and use the inner cup as a slope.

Turn the plastic cup upside down and attach it on top, and make circular holes in the center of both cups.

Use rolled construction paper with a hole as the gashapon dial.

Since it’s a mini gashapon, try filling it with chocolates or other candies and have fun playing with it.

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Gachapon made from a milk carton

Make it with a milk carton! How to make a gashapon (capsule toy machine)

Gachapon made from a milk carton

How about making a capsule toy machine using milk cartons and a toilet paper roll? You’ll need two milk cartons, a paper roll, a clear file, and either cellophane tape or wood glue.

Use an opened milk carton for the main body and make the internal parts from milk cartons as well.

There are many steps, but you can finish it in about an hour, making it perfect for a summer vacation craft.

While standard capsule toy shells won’t fit, you can load a few ping-pong-ball-sized items, so it’s great for things like raffles, too.

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