There’s nothing like a McDonald’s Happy Meal to stir up some good old-fashioned American childhood nostalgia. Who doesn’t remember the joy of opening that infamous red box with the golden “M” handle? The nuggets or burgers were pretty tasty at the time, but the real reason excitement came from digging in the box to reveal the latest cool toy. They lasted all of 2.5 seconds for most kids, but those seconds were pretty glorious. Sometimes, it was the Hamburglar or some sort of career McNugget. Other times it was something extremely cool like a Hot Wheels car or a cool doll.
The love for these little toys led to the beginning of many collections and future eBay sells. Believe it or not, McDonald’s is celebrating 40 years of kids’ meals this month with a special surprise. Per USA Today, McDonald’s will offer a limited-edition Surprise Happy Meal in several countries from November 7-11 with 15 throwback toys. There will also be two Disney exclusives – 101 Dalmatians (1997) and Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey (2002) – offered in the United States only.
So, get ready to roll up in McDonald’s parking lot and feel that same joy over opening up your kiddie meal. Here’s to hoping that you don’t keep getting the same toy over and over again. And, if you do, maybe you can find a friend to trade with like old times. That is, if you don’t have a friend who also has all the same toys as you too. Yikes.
Which toys are you hoping to score? And, is there a toy that you wish was on this list? I’m personally trying to get my hands on a Furby or Power Rangers toy. Let us know your favorite McDonald’s Happy Meal toys and memories in the comments below.
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