A guide to collectible McDonalds toys

Happy Meals have been an important part of the success of McDonald’s restaurants. A small "happy meal" intended for young children, McDonald’s Happy Meals have always had a fun toy inside for children to enjoy since June of 1979. Here is a brief guide to some of the collectible McDonald’s Happy Meal toys.

What are Happy Meals and collectible toys?

McDonald’s Happy Meal toys are small figurines or action figures that act as a “prize” for children. These toys have been around since 1979, and are somewhat of a collector’s item nowadays. Available at the counter or at the McDonald's drive-through, these toys change frequently and normally reflect a particular film or fad of the current time. Some collectors are willing to pay considerable amounts of money for these classic collectibles. What makes a Happy Meal toy a collectible? Whilst it is not fully agreed upon as to when a particular Happy Meal toy becomes a “collectible,” it is important to look for authenticity, condition and value when considering a Happy Meal toy. How to assess a Happy Meal toy In order to avoid fakes or replicas, look for the original, authentic McDonald’s “M” logo located on the toy. Counterfeit toys will often not have these trademarks. Notice the condition of the toy If it is very marked up, not in a wrapper, or lacking a sense of newness, think twice before wanting to own it. Lastly, research on the value of individual toys online before deciding to add a particular McDonald’s collectible toy to your collection - some are worth more than others.

List of five collectible McDonald’s Happy Meal toys

Here are five examples of classic McDonald’s collectible toys from different years: Sonic, the Hedgehog toys Back when the Sega game was popular, these plastic toys were great fun for children and remain a memorable classic nowadays. He-Man Action figures Starring the great He-Man and his nemesis, Skeletor, these action figures were particularly suited for boys and are now very hard to find. Marvel Superheroes Spanning over decades, the Marvel Superheroes like Spiderman and Batman are classic collectibles that reflected the timeless comics. Super Mario Bros From the classic games to the popular characters, Mario figures like Mario and Princess Peach are highly sought after McDonald’s toys. Shrek Toys Available in 2007, these popular toys starring Shrek and Donkey reflected the hit film, Shrek. They are quite rare and coveted nowadays. Whilst the number and types of McDonald’s Happy Meal toy deals have indeed changed over the ages, these collectible toys are special and important to English children and collectors alike.