I've gotten SUPER lucky on the Toreba machines xD. I've won a Pichu and a Girlish Pikachu from it. The Pichu I turned until it almost fell through the railing then did one more using the arms of the crane to push it through.

The Girlish Pikachu looked slightly turned and I had 2 free ticket plays that would expire in a few hours if I didn't use them. So I just gave it a shot to try. First try the arms somehow managed to catch the plastic the right way. Picked it up, turned it, and slid out at the right time and angle to fall right between the poles set up.

Like I said. Super super lucky xD