Reminiscing About Classic Happy Meal Toys : McDonald's

Reminiscing About Classic Happy Meal Toys

Just had a trip down memory lane folks! I remembered when Happy Meal toys were THE thing kids were crazy about. There were various themes like the Disney movies, Hot Wheels, Beanie Babies and more. I recall the thrill of getting each collectible and the happiness (no pun intended) it brought to every meal. Heck, I even have a box full of them lying somewhere in the attic! Fun times! What was your favorite Happy Meal toy growing up?

Submitted 1 year, 3 months ago by AntiqueRonald

As a kid, I loved the toys (Beanie Babies were my jam!). Now, I get to see my kids get excited about them. Cycle of life, huh?

1 year, 3 months ago by ParentOf3

Dude, nothing, nothing beat the Hot Wheels toys. I had every single one of 'em. I'd line them up and have crazy races right there on the dining table. Those were simpler times.

1 year, 3 months ago by Hot_Wheels_Rulez

Those toys were absolute joy as a kid, won't deny that. But does anyone else get disturbed thinking about how much plastic waste might have been generated by these over the years? But glad they're making eco-friendly changes now.

1 year, 3 months ago by GoingGreen

Sure they were 'fun'. Until you step on one of them in the middle of the night. Those things were like bear traps in disguise! 🐻

1 year, 3 months ago by TrollInTheDungeon

Did you know that the first Happy Meal toy was a McDoodle stencil? It dates back to 1979. So it's more than just fun, every Happy Meal toy carries a bit of McDonald's history!

1 year, 3 months ago by FastFoodie

My favorite was definitely anything Disney-related, but if I had to pick one, it would be those Little Mermaid toys! I pretended I was Ariel every time 🙂

1 year, 3 months ago by DisneyLover13

Oh man, the nostalgia! 💖 I was obsessed with the Beanie Babies craze back in the day. I would even trade with my friends to get the ones I was missing. Good old times :)