For some who asked for a video, typical mom and pop stores in Asia and some parts of France/US had brought in these carddass machines and usually obtained the cards through a Bandai agent or middleman. Here's a video on how they would typically refill the machine and how they would dispense. This was a big part of many kids' childhood and perhaps why I was so malnourished in the past.
Have probably hit my end game here, a Psa 10 zard with a period correct Gen 1 carddass machine, on a part 2 display (part 1 is in the mail!) The machines are probably hard to find one in original decent condition and I would say even rarer than the cards itself. Enjoy 🙂
The first MMBN TCG pioneered in the year 2001 in Japan by Bandai and I believe were not distributed out of the country. This is my favourite vending series 4 display featuring Hub Style and Forte/Gospel, thought you guys might enjoy. They really had it all over there!