We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. According to Bob Bernstein, the man widely credited with inventing the McDonald's Happy Meal, the company was skeptical about the concept.

McDonald’s is shrinking Halloween nostalgia down to size with the launch of Lil McBoo Buckets, hitting Happy Meals this July. Smaller than a Happy Meal fry but packed with collector appeal, these pint ...

McDonald's announced a new global campaign in partnership with Crayola to launch the Planet McDonald's Happy Meal, a limited ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's no coincidence many of the best McDonald's Happy Meal toys of all time are hot commodities among collectors. While these prizes often get ...

Ah, the McDonald's Happy Meal. A staple of American fast food culture. An enticing little box completely lacking in nutrition, but packed to the brim with tasty goodies, and special surprises to play ...

NEW YORK -- Some people are willing to pay big bucks for nostalgia. Earlier this month, McDonald's customers could order what was called a Cactus Plant Flea Market Box, which included a Big Mac or ...

Whether it’s a Disney figurine, a McFurby or a Teenie Beanie Baby, collectors are on the hunt for McDonald’s toys worth money. The collectibles market was $294 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow ...

Nostalgia for the 1980s is at its peak. From "Stranger Things" to synth-pop playlists, the '80s vibe is everywhere — and collectibles from that decade are hotter than ever, including Happy Meal toys.

The Minecraft Meal is more than a McDonald’s collab—it’s a case study in how fast food toys, nostalgia, and fandom collide in a billion-dollar economy. The toys used to be an afterthought—plastic ...

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