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 ...

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, ...

For those who love claw machines, those all-powerful carnival attractions that allure gamers by promising expensive prizes just a strategic grasp away, your Valhalla is coming. Claw City, an arcade ...