Cardinal Distributing & Novelty (Cardinal Novelty LLC) is a supplier to the bulk vending, redemption and amusement industries. It sells more than 1,000 products to vending operators, including 1-inch and 2-inch filled toy capsules, empty capsules, filled and empty Easter eggs, gumballs, bulk candy, bouncy and super balls, plush toys for crane machines, stickers and tattoos, crane refills, machine parts, gumball machines and displays. The company states that it makes its own toy capsules and Easter eggs, assembles products in-house, and ships within the United States at factory-direct pricing. Orders are placed through its online store or by phone. The company says it has served vending operators since 1969, although sources differ on the founding year.