TLDR Review: Bandai Gashapon Machine Tray
Pros
- •Authentic and fun gashapon experience that perfectly replicates Japanese gacha machines in a smaller, adorable form.
- •Welade build quality with official Bandai licensing, ensuring a satisfying toy-like feel.
- •Comes with 6 small gashapon balls and multiple coins (both plastic play yen and compatible real coins such as US nickels and Japanese coins).
- •Customizable with printed paper inserts to personalize for events, holidays, or gifts.
- •Compact and stackable design makes it easy to use multiple units together, ideal for anime conventions or group settings.
- •Versatile uses beyond just dispensing capsules — works as a chore wheel, motivational tool, or fun group activity enhancer.
- •Capsule size compatibility includes 1.26” and 2.4” sizes, which work without jamming.
- •Visually appealing and unique, doubling as a neat decorative piece.
- •Provides a great gift option for fans of gachapon or capsule toys with an authentic feel.
Cons
- •Capsule size limitation restricts use to only small capsules; standard fulized gashapon capsules will not fit.
- •Occasionally, heavier capsules can cause jams that require shaking to clear.
- •The turn knob can sometimes fail to engage properly, needing cycling or a new coin to reset.
- •The dial requires the coin to be properly seated in the slot; it won’t turn if the coin drops or isn’t positioned correctly.
- •Cannot spin or function well with capsules that are too small or too large, limiting the variety of prizes.
- •Limited internal capacity means you can only store a small number of capsules (about 12).
Bottom Line
If you’re after a cute, authentic mini gashapon machine that captures the charm of Japanese capsule toys with solid build quality and customization options, this Bandai Official Gashapon Machine Tray is a winner. Just keep in mind it only fits small capsules and can occasionally jam with heavier ones, so it’s best suited for tiny prizes and light use. For fans wanting a fully authentic larger scale or more capsule-size flexibility, this might feel a bit too limited. But for collectors, fans of Japanese culture, or anyone who loves cute interactive toys, it’s a delightful, decorative, and entertaining choice all-in-one.
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