I've been collecting Squinkies for a few years. I have all of the different species; I even have objects. I don't have every single one, but I have at least one of almost every different type of ...

Bill Nichols is making cheap, squishy, collectible animal toys that come in plastic bubbles -- just like what you'd find in a vending machine. He seems to be on to something because his toys, ...

Do gumball and other vending machines have invisible fingers that pull children to the wares trapped inside? Or maybe it's just the mystery, the thrill of not knowing what flavor or toy will come out ...