Capsuleer Wacky Kaiyama boasts a vast collection of over 110,000 capsule toys and is known as “Japan's number one capsule toy collector.
For our first introduction of the year 2026, we have selected a selection of treasured items on the theme of "horses" in honor of this year's Chinese zodiac sign.
From historical gems that transcend the realm of toys to nostalgic characters from puppet shows and cartoons. Enjoy the profound and romantic world of capsule toys, which are appropriate for the Chinese zodiac sign of "Noon".
(Wacky Kaiyama)
Hello, my name is Wacky Kaiyama. This is Wacky Kaiyama, and for my first column of the year 2026, I will be delving deeper into "horse gacha items" in honor of the year of the horse, and from my vast collection of over 110,000 items, I have carefully selected items from national treasures before the introduction of gacha to nostalgic puppet shows and anime. Please take a look until the end!
- 1 ■[Horse racing game] Konno Sangyo 1976 20 yen
- 2 Goku] Cosmos 1977 20 yen
- 3 ■[Midori no Makibao GI Collection] TOMY (Eugene) 1996 100 yen
- 4 ■[Hundred Animals King Animaling] Play Laboratory, 2022, 200 yen.
- 5 ■[Horse charm] unknown maker unknown prewar sale price unknown
- 6 ■ Summary
- 7 Profile of Wakky Kaiyama
■[Horse racing game] Konno Sangyo 1976 20 yen
Iron toy with illustrations of horse races printed on it.
When you press the thin board, you will hear a small "click" sound. It is addictive, just like the desire to crush the small pieces in a candy can. I have had the bitter experience of getting angry at myself for making the sound too persistently.
A card with a printed hundred-envelope banknote and a race card with hidden odds.
According to the description, the winner is decided by amidakuji, which is hidden in a chemical cloth. It is hidden in a chemical cloth! The more you read the explanatory notes, the more you start to understand the meaning of the game, and finally it concludes by saying, "Let's devise various ways to play.
Are you asking me to play with this ticking sound, imitating the puckering sound of a horse running?
Goku] Cosmos 1977 20 yen
Ninnikini, ninnikini, ninnikini, ninnikini, ninnikini, ninnikini, ninnikini, ninnikini...
The Drifters dressed up as Son Goku in the TV puppet show "Fly! Son Goku" figure.
A horse was also in the lineup. The actor was "Suwa Chikaji," also known as the sixth man of Drift.
It was treated as a sub, and was not very popular at the time. Generally, a small size was placed in a capsule. If a winning paper appeared, the store would exchange it for a larger horse.
■[Midori no Makibao GI Collection] TOMY (Eugene) 1996 100 yen
The form of Makibao, which looks like a maniac, is kawaii. The nihilistic look of Cascade, his favorite rival, is also good.
The gimmick of putting the gear in the hole and pulling vigorously to start the flywheel spinning and running was very popular among boys at the time.
This toy was the jackpot and the rest were medals with badge bases. This was very popular because of its weight.
■[Hundred Animals King Animaling] Play Laboratory, 2022, 200 yen.
Some relatively recent horse items are also available. Put it on your finger and you are instantly Amazon.
I get emotionally involved with the zebra with the melancholy expression on his face.
The ring that wraps around the finger with a paw is also very artistic and pleasing.
The quality is excellent for the price. The elephants, hippos, and lions are also Very Good!
■[Horse charm] unknown maker unknown prewar sale price unknown
Gacha culture started in Japan in 1965. Long before that, these charms were made in the prewar period.
The material looks like ivory, but it is made of plastic. At the time, they exported these without knowing what they were used for.
Traditionally, the Japanese, with their dexterous hands, have been good at making miniature toys, which were also useful to Americans.
■ Summary
These are the "Horse Gacha Items" feature.
This year, we will continue to introduce exciting gachas that will stimulate your brains.
"No Capsultoys, No Life!"
Thank you for your continued support this year.
Profile of Wakky Kaiyama
Wakky Kaiyama
1970 Freelance TV personality living in Sendai
He has collected over 110,000 capsule toys since the second grade of elementary school.
After the Great East Japan Earthquake, he started his career as a capsuleer and gacha researcher in Morinomiyako, and is now distributing his YouTuber "Wacky Kaiyama Gacha Channel".
Appeared on Fuji Television Network's "Mezamashi TV" on February 3.
Books "Ai no phony gacha gacha daizenshuu - All about Cosmos", "Wonderful World of Phony Gacha Gacha - Cosmos yo Eien", "Final Definitive Version: The Truth of Phony Gacha Gacha - Cosmos, Its Love" (Futabasha), "Nihon naikashii gacha gacha daizen" (Tatsumi Books), "Gacha ai 100% wakkyu Gacha Ai 100% Wakkyu: Showa Retro Gacha Saikyou Collection" (Graphix, Inc.), "Gacha Hon 06" (Keichaps), "Cosmos Mounted Paper Collection" (Doujinshi), and others.
Media: "Lucky! Anything Appraisal Team," "Matsuko & Ariyoshi's Angry New Party," "Matsuko's Unknown World," "Mr. Tokoro's Incident," "Nonstop," "I Got Hooked and Asked About It," "Tamamusubi," etc.
Gacha-gacha and Showa-retro exhibits are being developed nationwide.
Official website:http://www.wakky4649.com
Information is current at the time of publication.
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