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Canon Gashapon Cameras Cost $3 But Have a Catch
Miniature Canon cameras cost $3 each but are collectible limited editions.
In brief
Miniature Canon cameras cost $3 each but are collectible limited editions. Canon's gashapon cameras cost $3 but are limited editions that sell for hundreds of dollars. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
Quick answers
- What Are Gashapon Cameras?
- Gashapon machines dispense collectible miniatures like gumball machines.
- What is the key takeaway from Canon Gashapon Cameras Cost $3 But Have a Catch?
- Canon's gashapon cameras cost $3 but are limited editions that sell for hundreds of dollars.
Canon Gashapon Cameras

These miniature camera replicas cost $3 each but are limited editions.
What Are Gashapon Cameras?

Gashapon machines dispense collectible miniatures like gumball machines.
Price and Collection

For ¥500 (about $3.13), you get a random miniature Canon camera.
New 2027 Collection

Canon and Bandai added two new models with slightly cheaper finishes.
Limited Editions

The cameras are limited editions that sell for hundreds of dollars on auction sites.
When to Buy
Pre-orders for Japanese customers start in February 2027 with shipping.
The one thing
Canon's gashapon cameras cost $3 but are limited editions that sell for hundreds of dollars.




