Vending Machine toys, also known as capsule toys have been a treasure amongst youngsters, now they attract the attention of adults. In 1999 Tomy Yujin Corporation brought their detailed toys to North American and started to change the way we look at the vending machine toys. Many of the toys today are made by the same companies that make toys that are found on store shelves. They are licensed products that are released to coincide with movie or DVD releases.

  Capsule toys have a limited time release. Tomy Yujin Corporation is known for the shortest release. Many of their products are only available for a couple of month. Other manufactoers tend to offer their wares a little longer but most licensed or collectible toys are only available for a short time. 

   Without the fancy packaging or expensive marketing vending toys are much less expensive than comparable toys found on the store shelves. This hasn't escaped the attention of parents looking for good quality, inexpensive, Christmas stocking stuffers, party goodie bags, prizes and gifts.