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Verified franchise field guide · 26 October 2026

Juggler Japanese Machines

Juggler is a foundational Japanese pachislot franchise, not a licensed anime adaptation. The core collector appeal is traditional reel play and the recognizable GOGO! lamp. Because several near-identically named models circulate, verify the exact generation before purchasing keys or conversion equipment.

Kitadenshi · documented makersPachislot3 model families compared
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The exact edition matters

Recognize the machine before buying

The confirmed machine families include My Juggler V (December 2021 · pachislot); Funky Juggler 2 (October 2021 · pachislot); My Juggler VI (October 2026 · pachislot). That model-level distinction matters more than the license name alone when comparing parts, controls and delivered cost.

There is an important difference between a licensed gaming machine and a listing merely mentioning the same series. We only recommend evaluating a complete machine once you can see the nameplate, full cabinet, controls and a powered demonstration. Import shipping, conversion components and seller return terms can exceed the apparent savings on an inexpensive listing.

Machine-generation comparison

Which Juggler machine are you buying?

These are documented machine families, not live product listings. Follow the individual tracked searches to investigate current inventory. Models within the same franchise are not automatically interchangeable.

Documented model · December 2021 · pachislot

My Juggler V

Kitadenshi lists My Juggler V as a December 2021 release. Buyers should inspect reel alignment, lamp operation, working buttons and whether a coinless conversion is installed.

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Documented model · October 2021 · pachislot

Funky Juggler 2

A distinct 2021 release, not a cosmetic variation of My Juggler V. Check seller model photos before ordering replacement reels or bulbs.

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Documented model · October 2026 · pachislot

My Juggler VI

Kitadenshi introduced My Juggler VI in October 2026. Current import stock may be scarce, so a tracked marketplace search should be treated as discovery rather than confirmed inventory.

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Watch for this specific trap

Do not confuse factory-era medal mechanisms, coinless modifications and smart-slot controls. Juggler is a pachislot brand and exact generations have different electronics.

Complete-cabinet buyer checklist

  1. Verify manufacturer and variant. Ask for the maker label, exact model code and clear photos of the real item rather than promotional renders.
  2. Prove operation. Request a single video showing boot-up, playing controls, sound, lighting and any visible defects; a static “powers on” claim is not enough.
  3. Confirm home-play hardware. Clarify physical-medal, coinless, smart-slot, ball-recirculation or other requirements. Do not assume accessories are included.
  4. Get the landed price. Confirm packaging, delivery to your postal code, any import charges, damage procedures and returns in writing.
  5. Check the seller's reputation. Review recent machine-related feedback, exact condition disclosures and whether they can supply replacement keys or controllers.

Questions collectors ask

Is Juggler a pachinko game?

The Juggler family covered here is reel-based pachislot, not a ball-based pachinko cabinet.

Which Juggler model is the newest?

Kitadenshi documents My Juggler VI in October 2026. Newest does not necessarily mean easiest to import or operate at home.

Are these current in-stock machines?

No inventory claim is made on this page. The model history is documented, but each sponsored eBay search must be checked for live stock, seller terms and exact machine contents.

Research sources

Release and model information is cross-referenced to maker records or industry histories. Sources document a model's existence, not the availability of any current seller's unit.

Compare the real delivered price

Start with the exact model above, confirm what the seller actually includes, then compare working cabinets and shipping rather than only the eBay headline price.

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