Like the little green aliens in Disney’s “Toy Story,” people — often kids — may find themselves obsessed with “the claw.” Claw machines, also known as crane machines, dot arcades, malls, even grocery ...

Arcade1Up now has a SpongeBob SquarePants claw machine that comes filled with plushes and even has a "scam" difficulty.

Collectible plushies and trinkets have made waves on social media, and they're fueling a new business venture around Chicago. Claw machine arcades have emerged as popular sources of rare collectibles, ...

Which mini claw machine is best? Nothing beats the satisfaction of winning a cool prize out of a claw machine. If your kid loves playing claw machines or wants to get better at them, buying a ...

A claw machine is a staple at any arcade. Also known as crane games, they require players to insert money or tokens to use a claw-like device to grab a prize, lift it up, and then let it go over the ...

In a crowded casino made for kids, stocked with rows upon rows of neon, chiming claw machines, I saw my 12-year-old son’s life flash before my eyes. He had already drained $20 into a single machine ...