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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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Goodbye McDonald's Halloween Boo Buckets, hello new Happy Meal toys. The Chicago-based burger chain has revealed what will now come in McDonald's Happy Meals -- and fans of a certain classic video ...

As of writing this story, we don’t know what the toys will be and how many the collection will include. McDonald’s Japan didn’t offer any details on a release window either, and more information on ...

A new promotion has started at participating McDonald’s locations, and Nintendo fans should be pretty happy about it. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe toys are now included in Happy Meals, and they feature several ...

While the Golden Arches does a pretty stellar job with Happy Meal toys in the United States, ask a traveler, and they’ll tell you Japan is where it’s at. Not only does the menu have some offerings we ...