Capsule toys in Japan are wonderful for unusual, interesting, and cheap souvenirs to bring back. These capsule machines are known as gachapon in Japanese. These capsule toy machines offer keychains, cartoon figurines, and magnets at the usual end of the spectrum. However, there's more than these kinds of gachapon at the other end. Read on and discover the weirdest and wackiest kind of gachapon capsule toys that will make you surprised that they exist.

What is Gachapon?

In Japan, gashapon machines are widespread and are most frequently found in malls or train stations where it is already to be. The toy or device is enclosed in a plastic ball, commonly called a capsule, and you won't know what you'll receive until you make a purchase. Each machine has a theme or is part of a series, and the object you receive is chosen randomly from a group of about a dozen. The original gashapon machine, known as the BVM100, cost 100 yen when it was introduced in 1977 by the Japanese toy company Bandai, which also patented the term "gashapon." In the realm of gashapon, products come and go swiftly. The same gashapon is rarely produced again after it sells out and vanishes from the market. Popular toys are quickly purchased, so even if you wait until the following day, they might already have a new product in stock.

Weirdest Gachapon Capsule Toys

Gachapon, or capsule toys, are incredibly well-liked in Japan, and it is no surprise that Japan has taken things a step further with its gashapon machines. Not only can you get anime-inspired gachapon, but you can also legitimately receive the oddest, wackiest, and weirdest gachapon from one of these vending machines. Businesses draw blood from this source of cash by offering a never-ending supply of bizarre and weird things to run with the trend. Here are some of the weirdest gacha toys you want to own.

1. Unsmiling Strangers in a Plastic Ball

In Japan, a brand-new "capsule toy" has gained a lot of popularity online. A machine in the Kagurazaka neighborhood of Shinjuku, Tokyo, prints ID photos of random strangers. Fans of gacha-gacha capsule toy vending machines enjoy novelty and surprise, but despite their monotonous faces, these faces have elicited an unexpectedly passionate response from those prepared to pay for one of them.

The collection consists of ten unique images of unknown people. The series, which was only offered in Shinjuku as a type of experiment, has significantly surpassed sales targets. According to designer Terai Hiroki, individuals generally miss seeing the faces of strangers because of the limitations of a pandemic era. Terai, a photographer who also published a book of photographs of only attractive guys crying, has a gift for capturing the peculiar pathos of human nature. In fact, Terai seems to be searching for models for a potential second round of ID pictures.

2. Bottle Panties

You might now be wondering why there are panties for the soda bottle. Because, well, pants just generally improve things. They are also well-liked. Six styles are featured in the collection: classic white, stripes, polka dots, strawberries, lace, leopard print, and a secret design (a thong). These bottle panties fit snugly over a 500 ml bottle's base. In addition to covering your drink's bottom parts, these are more than just a way to subtly perve up your surroundings. They also perform a more beneficial task by absorbing the moisture beads that accumulate on the bottles during the humid, muggy summer. Indeed, venting your bottles' bottoms so they appear to be wearing underwear while keeping the top portion of the bottle moist just screams that it was a Japanese capsule toys innovation.

3. Marking The Scene Of A Novel Crime

Few bookworms have ever thought about the damage they inflict on their bookmarks, despite many readers finding it difficult to put down a good book. With the popularity of the mystery and crime genres, it is not even difficult to sell these crime scene bookmarks. The sole obvious purpose of this design is to be amusement, even if being crushed between the pages appears to be the main cause of death.

4. Money Handkerchief

Although it shouldn't be, some people feel under pressure to appear more successful or confident than they actually are. Once more, Bright Link's gachapon section comes to the aid of folks who are unsure of how to give the idea that they are wealthy by offering money handkerchiefs. Everyone sweats a lot during the summer, but at least these bills make wiping sweat feel a little more Gucci. There are six different kinds, but sadly, none can be exchanged for real money.

5. Talking Toilet Button

Sound-producing gashapon toys, such as intercoms for front doors, bicycle bells, and school chimes, have recently been popular. This fascinating Talking Toilet Button is available. This is an excellent option for those who wish they had the noise-canceling capability seen in many public restrooms in Japan at home!

6. Fuchico on the Cup

One of Japan's quirkiest gachapon firms, Kitan Club, consistently outdoes itself when it comes to making bizarre capsule toys. Cup no Fuchiko, a character made by the gacha firm who likes to cling to cup sides, is arguably their most well-known creation. In 2012, the renowned gachapon series first debuted. It's not your typical fridge magnet or keychain. This one may participate in your daily activities by resting on the cup's rim.

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