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What Is a Plush Toy?
A plush toy, commonly known as a stuffed animal or soft toy, is a soft, cuddly toy made from fabric and filled with a stuffing material, such as cotton, synthetic fibers, or beans. Plush toys are popular worldwide due to their comforting texture, vibrant designs, and collectability. They are also widely used in claw machine games, a staple attraction in arcades and amusement centers.
What Materials Are Used to Make Plush Toys?
Typical plush toys consist of a fabric outer layer, often made from polyester plush, velboa, or minky fabrics, renowned for softness and durability. The filling is commonly polyester fiberfill, providing shape and compressibility. Some toys include plastic pellets to add weight and tactile feedback, enhancing the play experience. High-quality plush toys prioritize non-toxic and hypoallergenic materials, essential for safety and longevity in arcade environments.
Why Are Plush Toys Popular Prizes in Claw Machines?
Plush toys are favored in claw machines because they are lightweight, colorful, and appealing to a wide demographic. Their soft texture makes grabbing easier for the claw mechanism compared to rigid objects. According to industry studies, plush toys increase player retention rates by up to 35% due to their perceived value and collectability. Additionally, their diversity in sizes and themes—from branded characters to generic animals—allows for tailored prize strategies aligned with market trends.
How to Select Plush Toys for Claw Machines?
Operators should prioritize plush toys that balance attractiveness with size and weight compatible with their claw machines. According to industry standards, plush toys weighing between 100g and 300g strike an ideal balance, being light enough for the claw to hold yet heavy enough to resist easy drop. Popular themes include anime characters, popular movie mascots, and seasonal designs. Additionally, durability against repeated handling is key to maintaining appearance and customer satisfaction.
How to Maintain and Store Plush Toys in Claw Machines?
Maintaining plush toys includes regular cleaning and inspection for wear or damage. Machine operators should implement routine light surface cleaning with mild detergent solutions and gentle brushing to maintain vibrancy. Proper storage away from direct sunlight and moisture prevents fabric fading and mold growth. Rotating plush toy inventory seasonally or to follow trends helps sustain customer interest.
Are There Any Safety Standards for Plush Toys in Claw Machines?
Yes, plush toys dispensed through claw machines must comply with safety regulations such as the ASTM F963 toy safety standard in the US, and EN71 in Europe. These standards cover aspects like flammability, choking hazards, and toxic substances. Compliance ensures toys are safe for all ages, reducing liability risks for arcade operators and enhancing brand trust.
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What kind of payment acceptable?
We accept payments by T/T (bank transfer), Western Union and L/C.
Support what customizations for claw machine wholesale?
- Custom claw machines
1. LOGO printing.
2. Various cabinet colors and appearances.
3. Size/players.
Custom claw shop
1. 2D floor design within 48 working hours.
2. 3D rendering design within 72 working hours.
What's the guarantee?
24 Hours Online and After-Sales Service.
When problems happen, our service team will help you to check what's the reason exactly step by step; if that's the software problem, we would remote and solve it with customers by Team Viewer; if that's the spare parts problem, we will send the replaceable part to customers by DHL or other fast parcels and teach customers how to replace it.
We're offering an 18-month super warranty; please check details below:
1. The warranty period is 18 months, PROMISE.
2. During the warranty period, if parts are damaged and need to be repaired (artificial damages and easy-broken parts are not included), the customer no need to send them back first and wait after repairing; instead, we will send the replaceable part to the customer by DHL or other fast parcels; no need to wait and save time; FAST.
3. Both spare parts and parcel freight to the customer side are free, BOTH FREE.
4. We provide maintenance for the whole life!
Solutions
Management of warehouse inventory , recycled dolls how to summarize the warehouse，and how to manage game currency?
First of all, bring the gifts and claw machine toys back to the store to ensure the quantity is correct, and then input them into the general warehouse.
Warehouse process: When the machine should be shipped from the warehouse, the warehouse personnel will update the quantity on the same day.
Recycled claw machine toys: The recycled dolls on the same day are retrieved by the colleagues the next day.
Inventory: It is required to check all the gifts and claw machine toys on the machine every Monday to check the claw machine shipment error. At the end of each month, take stock of the whole inventory and check the quantity of the total warehouse table.
Product
Why to choose us?
Our price is competitive and cost-efficient in the same level products in the market. One-stop service we can provide you from consulting to after-sales. We produced good-quality claw machine products, and we hope to build a long-term relationship with our customers. We offer better service to our VIP consumers.
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