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gashapon

Capsule toys (small figure in a capsule) are always sold like this in the above picture in Japan.
Capsule toy is called “Gashapon” in Japanese.

Each vending machine sells 1 brand. So, when it is, for example, Yatterman, the machine sells only Yatterman’s characters (meaning Gan-chan, Ai-chan, Doronjo, Boyacky, Tonzler etc.). Insert 200 yen (about US$2) turn the lever and you’ll get 1 capsule. There is only one toy or figure in a capsule that is related to the brand.

Yujin Capsule Toy selling Yatterman figures.

Disclaimer: only 6 figures’ photo quoted from Toy’s M f1rst