McDonald’s has unveiled an exciting new collaboration with Warner Bros, launching a limited-time Happy Meal available from Tuesday, February 3. This marks a rare full-menu partnership for the fast-food giant and includes exclusive adult Happy Meal toys that are sure to captivate fans of all ages.
Over the years, McDonald’s Happy Meals have featured an array of memorable toys, some of which have become highly collectible and valuable. Here are eight Happy Meal toys that fans and collectors might want to keep an eye on — as they could turn into small fortunes.
- The Dukes of Hazzard Cars (1982): These Happy Meal boxes featured miniature versions of iconic vehicles like the General Lee, Daisy Duke’s Jeep, Boss Hogg’s Cadillac, Uncle Jesse’s truck, and Rosco P. Coltrane’s police car. Notably, the General Lee toy recently sold for nearly $110 (£81) on eBay.
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Transformers Figures (1988): Collectible characters such as Bumblebee, Gears, Brawn, and Cliffjumper were included in McDonald’s promotions. The Brawn figure alone fetched close to $80 (£59) recently, while the original Transformer burger box can still command around £20.
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McNugget Buddies: Created in collaboration with artist and McDonald’s aficionado Kerwin Frost, these quirky figures have become collector’s items. A set of the original McNugget Buddies recently sold for $130 (£96).
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Halloween Boo Buckets (1986): These spooky buckets have been a recurring favorite during Halloween promotions. Vintage sets are prized by collectors, with recent sales reaching $75 (£55).
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Inspector Gadget Action Figures (1999): Tied to the Inspector Gadget movie, kids collected eight different parts to complete the action figure. A full, sealed set fetched nearly £1,100 on eBay, highlighting its rarity and appeal.
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Snoopy World Tour Figurines: Released exclusively in markets like Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Venezuela, and New Zealand, these Snoopy toys are extremely rare. A complete set recently sold for $115 (£84).
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Disney 100th Anniversary Figurines: To mark a century of Disney magic, McDonald’s released figurines including Roger Rabbit and Mickey Mouse. Last September, a full set sold for $204 (£150).
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Current Market Trends: Individual Happy Meal toys often fetch prices from around £3 on platforms like eBay, but complete sets can go for significantly more, with some currently listed for up to $250 (£184).
Whether you’re a casual buyer, a nostalgic collector, or a savvy investor, these Happy Meal toys underscore the enduring charm and surprising value of McDonald’s promotional collectibles.