Many people wonder if they can bring their own small toys to use in a toy crane machine, hoping to win them easily. The straightforward answer is no, you cannot use your own items. Crane machines are specifically set up and stocked by the arcade or location owner. The toys inside are purchased in bulk and are part of the machine's inventory and cost calculation. The claw's strength and the arrangement of prizes are calibrated for those specific items. Using an outside object could damage the machine's mechanism or disrupt the game's balance. Furthermore, arcade policies strictly prohibit introducing foreign objects for safety and fairness reasons. The business model relies on players trying to win the provided prizes. So, while you can't use your personal toys, you can enjoy the challenge of winning the specific ones offered inside the machine.