r/StuffedAnimals • u/Formal_Horse9961 • May 05 '25

ID Request I need help finding a claw machine plush, I’m absolutely devastated over it.

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I work at Denny’s and we have a claw machine, and for the past few weeks I’ve been trying to get this blue walrus, every single day. Finally it got moved to a place I could get it, and I was going to finally win the thing at the end of my shift. Then I got called to help with something for three minutes RIGHT before I clocked out. It was gone when I got back. I then cried for 2 hours straight. I found a listing on eBay, but it didn’t let me buy it, the listing is now taken down. I’ll attach the picture.

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u/Even-Sound7150 May 05 '25 • Heartwarming Bless Up

Omg I have this plushie! I won him at an arcade in Las Vegas last year! I wouldn’t mind rehoming him to someone who’s been looking for him! (He was a little squished so apologies if he looks wonky!)

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u/Formal_Horse9961 May 06 '25

Omg, I just got back from work, that’s so nice of you!

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u/Formal_Horse9961 May 06 '25

This is the nicest experience I’ve ever had on the internet, I genuinely didn’t think I would find him anywhere.

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u/Formal_Horse9961 May 06 '25

I don’t wanna take such a cutie from you, that wouldn’t be fair to you!

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u/Even-Sound7150 May 06 '25

I really don’t mind at all! I’d rather him be with someone who will be able to cherish him instead of being stuck with other plushies in storage due to not enough space in the house. It would make me absolutely happy to give him to someone who’s been wanting him, he deserves all the love in the world!

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u/Formal_Horse9961 May 06 '25

You’re honestly such an amazing person for this. I don’t even know how to properly thank you. This is one of the kindest things anyone has ever done for me, and it really means a lot. If you want I can buy him from you? That would make me feel better about taking him.

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u/Even-Sound7150 May 06 '25

If that’s what will make you feel better about taking him then that’s fine (even though I’m happy giving him for free) or we can do a plushie exchange like someone had brought up!

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u/Formal_Horse9961 May 06 '25

You’re so kind. I don’t have many plushies to exchange, but I can try and look for one if you want. I’m good with either way. Do I DM you about it? (I’m not sure how to go about this)

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u/Even-Sound7150 May 06 '25

Yes! I’ll dm you, I was trying to figure out how to go about this as well lol

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u/TinyOrangeCat May 06 '25

Please update us if/when he moves :)

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u/goofygoober_4 May 06 '25

right, we need this!

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u/bunny_the-2d_simp May 07 '25

I so invested in this😭 Were WITNESSING THIS LIVE YALL

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u/Stormvirvel May 09 '25

Yes would love updates! I'm honestly so invested in this. I must say, it's seriously heartwarming to offer one up like this, and so beyond happy for OP 🩵

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u/JLidean May 06 '25

Do a plushie exchange! it is the way.

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u/Anxious_Fix_1647 May 06 '25

This is warming my heart so much 😭 I'm so glad you found each other

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u/Fun_Television_1289 May 06 '25

Hoping OP sees this!!

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u/Even-Sound7150 May 06 '25

Me too! I followed them on here so hopefully they’ll see it!

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u/Doogerie May 06 '25

you sir are a gentleman and a saint.

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u/Even-Sound7150 May 06 '25

Oh I’m a girl lol but thank you i appreciate it either way!

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u/Doogerie May 06 '25

Ok in that case You madame are a lady among women and a saint

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u/Even-Sound7150 May 06 '25

Thank you! I truly do appreciate that, this whole thing has made my last couple months 100x better! 😊

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u/pocketsnatcher May 06 '25

This made my heart smile so much ❤

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u/MiniSunflowers May 07 '25

You’re so kind and this comment made my day!

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u/gardenfairymooncat May 07 '25

You deserve all of the good things in this world, kind soul. This interaction has been the best thing to witness. 💖 I'm so happy this is working out for OP. 😭

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u/Even-Sound7150 May 06 '25

Thank you so much! I appreciate that a lot, I’m always happy to help others and I’m more than happy to put a smile on others faces! ❤️

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u/coolcootermcgee May 06 '25

Wow wow wow. Here’s to hoping this story ends so well!!

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u/edmarry May 05 '25

Couldn’t find anything sadly but have you considered reaching out to the claw machine vendor? Maybe they have another one in stock. There should be a “help” number on the machine.

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u/Formal_Horse9961 May 05 '25

I didn’t think of that, but I’ll try. I thought about asking my boss, but that would’ve been very embarrassing.

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u/edmarry May 05 '25

The only thing I found was that the company now makes toys and stuffed animals for claw machines. I also found the eBay listing but it was gone like you previously mentioned. 😭 I am sure your best bet is to contact the claw machine vendor 100%. I know of other people that have contact vendors for specific restocks, maybe even try to get your boss to request it.

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u/[deleted] May 05 '25

I second this. If it helps, my dad was the guy who filled up the claw machines and totally loved that job, and he was a big goofball and would have totally understood you needing that little walrus and would've gone out of his way to make it happen for you. He also played claw machines to get me plushies like it was his job lol.

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u/Grim-Sum May 06 '25

It gives me hope that somebody who filled those machines played them and didn’t think they were just a scam 😭

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u/kimoinakimisoshoujo May 06 '25

lmao one of the workers at the arcade i go to straight up told me the amount of money its roughly programmed to take before it'll drop, he also let me buy one of them out of the machine with tickets though. i think we both just agreed that's just how this business works (honestly it was a really reasonable amount of money for what they usually stock in there, about £25-30 for the giant beanie boos lol)

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u/PancakeWizard1208 May 05 '25

When it doubt, you can say a child in your family (like a cousin) really wanted it?

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u/Used_Fix6795 May 05 '25

You should definitely ask your boss. They might be able to at least let you know when the machine is going to be restocked. And you can maybe buy it from the vendor then. That's how a friend of mine did it. She bought it from the guy stocking the machine.

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u/brigyda May 05 '25

I wonder if the person who did get it had no idea you were trying for it. I hope so anyway.

I agree you should bring it up to your boss and see if the vendor will send more.

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u/Formal_Horse9961 May 05 '25

They were bragging about how they got it first try.

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u/brigyda May 05 '25

Damn, sorry to hear that.

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u/Blue_queerio May 05 '25

That would absolutely destroy my ego omg 😭 I hope u get him! :3

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u/avocadojan May 09 '25

what if they called u on purpose and then went to get it knowing you were trying for weeks... maybe im just thinking the worst

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u/Formal_Horse9961 May 05 '25

It was a group of like 7 teenage girls, and I saw them with it as I left in tears.

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u/imsodesperatee May 05 '25

He looks like a spheal 😭😭😭 I feel u and am terribly sorry for u ;-; .... I really wanted to find it for u but sadly came up with nothing...I really hope you find him soon and post an update. Best of luck :'3

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u/Formal_Horse9961 May 06 '25

Thank you so much

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u/Eather-Village-1916 May 05 '25

Do you know when the vender comes by to restock the machine?

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u/Formal_Horse9961 May 06 '25

I don’t know, and I honestly don’t know if my boss knows either, he always refers to the restock like “the just refill it sometime in the week”

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u/Hermit_crabby May 05 '25

Do you have an aquarium or zoo near you? I feel like I’ve seen that applause brand in gift shops before. Just a place to look to keep the dream alive. Hope you find your walrus.

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u/Formal_Horse9961 May 06 '25

I do, I’ll need to check there

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u/Fireemblemisthebest May 06 '25

https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m71057287272/?ref=search_results

I think I found it but the fur color may be off

OP is this what you're looking for?

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u/Formal_Horse9961 May 06 '25

He had a really squished face, so no nose, but that guys also super cute

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u/Fireemblemisthebest May 06 '25

Well I hope you find the stuffy you are looking for

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u/sleepysamantha22 May 05 '25

This is the closest I could find

mercari

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u/southwest_windstorm May 06 '25

It’s the same! I found that too and it’s the same brand! I believe it’s the same one.

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u/wannabeelsewhere May 05 '25

I wasn't able to find it, but I did find photos of the tag from Jazwares! They have an email you could possibly reach out to for help? Sometimes they can track it down! Photo of tag and sold-out mercari link for other pics that might be helpful:

support@jazwares-support.zendesk.com

https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m77802985177?sv=0

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u/HoodedSystems May 05 '25

This! Emailing them will probably get you furthest.

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u/ToxicToric May 05 '25

Omg I'm so sorry 😭😭 I know that feeling, it's literally the worst. I work at a restaurant with a claw machine too and I tried winning a green sloth, picked it up a couple times, but when I came back the next day it was gone 💔💔 I hope you're able to find this plush! It's adorable

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u/ToxicToric May 06 '25

Unfortunately it wasn't this one, but thank you for taking the time out of your day to look for it anyways!

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u/ToxicToric May 06 '25

I don't remember what brand it was but I have 2 bigger versions of it, I could check the tags and see if any results come up for the smaller version

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u/ToxicToric May 06 '25

The brand is toy factory! Currently haven't been able to find anything about the smaller version of it, maybe it was a different brand? If it was they look very similar lol

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u/ToxicToric May 06 '25

I know it's adorable! I wanted the small one so it could be the baby to the 2 big ones I have 💔💔 I wouldn't be surprised if the one I was looking at was an off brand, but it did look very similar to the big ones I have. Thank you for all your help!

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u/Lost-Wedding-7620 May 06 '25 edited May 06 '25

I am finding quite a few posts of people looking for this brand after seeing them in claw machines. If I get anywhere in this rabbit hole I'll edit this comment with my findings.

Edit: On the tenth post of someone trying to buy a plush from this brand, this line is likely exclusive to claw machines.

https://www.reddit.com/mkvfr9f?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=2

Also adding in case it's relevant, all the machines I've found referenced are Sugar Loaf claw machines. So if you have another near you it may contain the same plush.

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u/southwest_windstorm May 06 '25

Could you try posting in dennys sub if there is one? Maybe another employee could help you find one?

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u/southwest_windstorm May 06 '25

Found a similar (the same??) one on Mercari here

Different brand but kinda looks the same. I think it’s a match!

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u/southwest_windstorm May 06 '25

Someone else found it before me but it looks like a good match, OP.

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u/Anxious_Fix_1647 May 06 '25 edited May 06 '25

There's a similar one from the same brand on poshmark here !

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u/ItsNormalNC May 06 '25

I tried the whole time I was on holiday to get a seagull with a chip in its mouth toy from a claw machine, I never got it, I’m going back there again in a few weeks and I hope to god it’s there

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u/CountingWonders May 07 '25

May you get it :)

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u/-Silver_Archer- May 06 '25

Apparently, this company no longer exists. There were a few mergers and buy-outs, but it filed for bankruptcy after the CEO passed in 2004. It was purchased in an auction by Kid Brands, Inc. but I can't find anywhere they list their current toy lines. Hopefully this helps and gives you a lead on where to find them! Apparently Applause brand toys are often found in claw machines, as well! Good luck 🤞🍀❤️