Who is A&A Global?
Your Complete Guide to the Premier FEC Redemption Prize Supplier
by Madison Amico | September 30, 2026
If you run an arcade, family entertainment center, or vending route, you already know how much your prize selection matters. Players choose where to spend their tokens based on what they can win. Operators who stock the right redemption prizes drive repeat visits. Those who don't watch players walk out and never return. A&A Global exists to make sure you are always in the first category.
Since 1938, A&A Global has been the premier FEC redemption prize supplier in the amusement and bulk vending industries. From plush toys and claw machine prizes to novelty candy and crane machine prize kits, we supply everything you need to stay stocked, stay profitable, and stay relevant. This guide covers who we are, what we carry, and why operators across the country trust A&A Global to keep their counters full.
85+ Years in the Industry: What That Actually Means for Operators
A&A Global was founded in 1938 by Irv Kovens and has evolved from a coin-operated stamp machine company to one of the most trusted names in redemption, bulk vending, and amusement. What this means is A&A has seen every product trend, every licensing craze, and every industry shift that has come through this space. When something is working, A&A knows it. When something is about to fade, A&A knows that too.
The company is headquartered in Cockeysville, Maryland, just north of Baltimore. Our state-of-the-art distribution warehouse means faster shipping to operators across the country, with less time between your order and your restocked prize counter.
A&A Global is a value-added distributor, which means the company does more than ship boxes. The team works directly with operators to build programs, optimize prize mixes, and make sure the products on your shelves are the ones that move. That value-added approach is what separates A&A from a standard catalog vendor.
What A&A Global Carries: A Full Product Overview
A&A Global supplies a wide range of products across several core categories. Here is what operators can expect to find in our catalog:
Plush Toys
Plush is the anchor of most redemption counters and claw machines. A&A carries a deep selection of wholesale plush toys, including both generic styles and licensed characters. Soft, well-made plush that players actually want to win drives more gameplay and more revenue per machine.
Redemption Prizes and Bin Toys
Wholesale redemption prizes is one of A&A's core strengths. The catalog includes hundreds of SKUs across price points and ticket levels, from small bin toys for low-ticket redemption to premium prizes for high-ticket counters. Bulk toys for arcades are available in formats that make restocking fast and efficient.
Claw Machine Prizes
Claw machine prizes need to meet specific requirements: the right weight, the right size, and characters players recognize. A&A carries a curated selection of claw machine prizes for wholesale, including plush, capsuled toys, and novelty items designed to fit standard crane cabinet specs and keep players coming back.
Crane Machine Prize Kits
A&A offers complete crane machine prize kits that take the guesswork out of restocking. These curated kits are designed to maximize turns, simplify inventory management, and keep your machines performing. Everything is sized and selected to work together.
Capsuled Toys
Capsuled toys are one of the best-performing products in bulk vending. A&A carries a strong range of capsule products across themes and sizes, including licensed characters and novelty items that drive repeat purchases.
Rubber Ducks
Rubber ducks have become one of the most consistently requested products in both vending and redemption. A&A carries rubber ducks in bulk, including standard styles, glitter ducks, themed duck collections, and seasonal variations. Whether you are stocking a claw machine, a bin, or an event, these are consistent traffic drivers.
Merchandiser Prize Kits
Merchandiser prize kits are pre-selected product assortments designed for specific machine types and player demographics. They reduce the time your team spends on buying decisions and ensure your machines are stocked with a product mix that is already optimized for performance.
Stickers, Temporary Tattoos, and Novelties
Sticker and tattoo products fill out low-ticket redemption and vending with strong margins. A&A carries a wide range of novelty items in this category, including licensed designs.
Koko's: A&A's Candy Division
Koko's is A&A Global's exclusive candy division. It carries novelty candy products for kids and adults of all ages, and its distribution reaches well beyond the FEC space, into grocery, convenience stores, and candy retail. If you have seen novelty candy jewelry, squeeze candy, or novelty confections on a retail shelf, there is a good chance Koko's made it.
The Koko's product portfolio includes candy jewelry, squeeze candy, sour candy, popping candy, gummies, lollipops, and novelty candy formats across a wide range of licensed and proprietary designs. Koko's also holds the Guinness World Record for the longest candy necklace, which is the kind of thing that tells you the team takes candy seriously.
For FEC and vending operators, Koko's products work as both redemption prizes and direct-sale candy at the counter. Bulk candy for arcades and novelty candy wholesale are available through A&A, making it easy to source candy alongside your other redemption inventory from a single supplier. Candy at the redemption counter drives upsells and increases average transaction value. Stocking the right novelty candy alongside your prize mix is one of the simplest revenue improvements most operators can make.
Koko's holds several candy licenses, including ICEE, Dippin’ Dots, and Slush Puppie. The ICEE line brings one of the most recognized frozen beverage brands in the country into novelty candy form, a category that players and parents both respond to.
Licensed Properties: The Brands Players Actually Want to Win
Licensed product consistently outperforms generic in redemption and vending. Players walk up to a claw machine and see Pikachu or Sonic and they want to win it. That pull drives gameplay, which drives revenue. A&A carries licensed products across a broad portfolio of properties, making it easy to stay current with whatever characters are trending in your market.
Current licensed properties at A&A Global include: Care Bears, DC Comics, Dippin Dots, ICEE, Pokémon, Scooby-Doo, Slush Puppie, Sonic the Hedgehog, Tootsie, Looney Tunes, and more!
Pokemon is one of the strongest performing licenses in the redemption and claw machine space, and 2026 marks the franchise's 30th anniversary. The anniversary is driving a surge in demand for Pokémon plush, collectibles, trading cards, and other prize products across arcades and FECs. A&A carries Pokemon licensed products to help operators capitalize on that momentum.
For operators preparing for upcoming film releases and major licensing events, A&A's licensed product catalog is updated regularly. The best approach is to connect with your account manager ahead of a release window, so your machines are stocked before demand peaks, not after.
A&A Global's Operator Services: More Than a Product Catalog
What separates A&A Global from a commodity wholesale catalog is the operator support that comes with the product. A&A offers several services designed to help operators run more efficient and more profitable redemption programs.
Planogram Services
A planogram is a visual layout guide that specifies exactly where each product should be placed on your shelves and in your machines. A&A offers planogram services to help operators maximize the impact of their prize counter. A well-executed planogram increases engagement at the counter, makes restocking faster, and reduces the number of products that sit and collect dust. If your prize counter looks cluttered or your redemption revenue has plateaued, a planogram review is often the fastest fix.
If you’re interested in our planogram services, reach out to your account manager or planograms@aaglobal.com .
Auto-Replenishment
Auto-replenishment takes the manual work out of reordering. Instead of tracking inventory and placing orders reactively, A&A works with operators to build a replenishment schedule based on your sales velocity and machine volume. Products arrive before you run out, which means fewer empty machines, fewer lost plays, and less time spent on purchasing. For multi-location operators, auto-replenishment is especially valuable.
PIA Products
PIA Products, powered by A&A Global, offers curated, ready-to-ship premium prizes and branded merchandise. PIA is designed for operators who want a higher-end prize mix or a branded merchandise program without the lead time and minimum order requirements of fully custom production.
Account Management
Every A&A customer works with a dedicated account manager who knows the industry and knows your business. Your account manager can help with product selection, seasonal buying, licensed product timing, and anything else that comes up. The goal is to function as a partner, not just a vendor.
Why Operators Choose A&A Global
Here is what makes A&A Global the supplier of choice for operators across the country.
Experience since 1938
Over eight decades of industry knowledge means A&A has grown tremendously, seen the trends, and built the relationships that newer suppliers are still working toward.
The right products, built for this industry
From plush toys wholesale and bulk toys for arcades to crane machine prize kits and merchandiser prize kits, every product in the catalog is selected with amusement and vending operators in mind.
Licensed product depth
A&A holds licenses across a broad range of properties, updated continuously to reflect what’s trending. When a franchise is hot, the product is already in our catalog.
Safety-tested products:
All A&A products meet applicable safety standards. For operators serving families and children, product safety is non-negotiable, and A&A takes that seriously.
Koko's
An in-house candy division means operators can source redemption prizes and novelty candy wholesale from a single supplier, simplifying purchasing and cutting vendor overhead.
Operator-first services
Planogram support, auto-replenishment, and dedicated account management are designed to help operators run better businesses.
Trend awareness
A&A stays ahead of what is moving in the market so operators do not have to. From Pokémon's 30th anniversary to the rubber duck phenomenon to whatever is next, trend products hit the catalog before demand peaks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does A&A Global supply to arcades and family entertainment centers?
A&A Global supplies redemption prizes, plush toys, claw machine prizes, crane machine prize kits, capsuled toys, novelty items, rubber ducks, and bulk candy to arcades, family entertainment centers, and bulk vending operators, specialty retailers, and more. The company also offers planogram services and auto-replenishment programs to help operators manage their prize inventory efficiently.
How long has A&A Global been in the redemption prize industry?
A&A Global Industries was founded in 1938, making it one of the longest-standing suppliers in the amusement, FEC, and bulk vending industry. The company has over 85 years of experience sourcing and distributing redemption prizes, novelty toys, plush, and candy to operators across the country.
What licensed brands does A&A Global carry?
A&A Global carries licensed products from a wide range of brands, including Care Bears, DC Comics, Dippin Dots, Disney, Funko, Hello Kitty, ICEE, LEGO, Marvel, Minecraft, Nerf, Nickelodeon, Pokemon, Scooby Doo, Slush Puppie, Sonic the Hedgehoge, Star Wars, Tootsie, Zuru and more!
What is Koko's?
Koko's is A&A Global's exclusive candy division. It produces and distributes novelty candy products including candy jewelry, squeeze candy, sour candy, gummies, and licensed candy formats. Koko's holds the Guinness World Record for the longest candy necklace and distributes to arcades, FECs, grocery stores, and convenience retailers. The ICEE Candy line is one of its flagship licensed products.
Does A&A Global offer services beyond product supply?
Yes. A&A Global offers planogram services to help operators optimize their prize counter layout, auto-replenishment programs to simplify inventory management, and dedicated account management. The company also operates PIA Products, a curated line of premium prizes and branded merchandise available through A&A.
Where does A&A Global ship from?
A&A Global operates a distribution center in Cockeysville, Maryland.
The Bottom Line
A&A Global has been the premier FEC redemption prize supplier in this industry for over 85 years because the company understands what operators actually need: the right products, the right licenses, reliable shipping, and support that goes beyond a catalog. Whether you are stocking a single claw machine or managing a full redemption counter program across multiple locations, A&A has the product depth and the operator services to back you up.
Ready to see what A&A Global can do for your operation? Browse the full catalog at aaglobal.com or contact your account manager to build a prize program that works for your location.