SEOUL – In an age of instant dopamine hits, more Koreans are chasing quick thrills through toy vending machines, or gacha – games of chance that keep them coming back for more. For about 5,000 won ...

Amazon also has a 6-pack of 1.25-inch figures from The Super Mario Bros. Movie for $21. These aren't blind boxes, but they ...

Whether through a spinning handle or trembling claw, Koreans fall for the art of uncertainty, on which a fast-growing industry thrives In an age of instant dopamine hits, more Koreans are chasing ...

Several claw machine arcades opened in the Houston area this year, per previous Community Impact reporting. Each offers claw machines with prizes such as plushies, Labubus, electronics and anime ...

JOE VITTI / ARIZONA DAILY STAR 1983 Now you can shop for toys, cell phones or glasses at this location, but for almost 70 years this beautiful estate stood at 4519 N. Oracle Road, just across from ...

Just as a gachapon creates joyful memories by dispensing a surprise toy, owning a first home delivers a similar feeling – the delight and excitement of receiving a precious, long-awaited gift. With ...

Some toys were designed to be treasured, but their tiny size or fragile nature made them practically impossible to hold onto for long. From vending machine trinkets to miniature figurines, kids adored ...

Crossovers with Sanrio characters are far from uncommon, with Hello Kitty and her friends frequently teaming up with other brands to make them a lot cuter. Such is the case with a Japanese arcade icon ...

Grand pianos and half-full liquor bottles collect dust, while colorful children's playrooms scattered with toys are ...

Japan is one of the last bastions of video game arcade culture, but these are tumultuous times for the industry. It’s not just little local arcades that have been closing their doors, as even ...

The 2025 Body+Soul Sex Census revealed Australians are more open-minded in the bedroom than ever before. 43 per cent of ...