Happy Meal | Facts About the Anniversary Toys

11.14.2019 – The Happy Meal is celebrating 40 years and with that there were 17 retro-toys producing some of the best lines that were popular among kids and adults that were available for the North American region. There were excitement and heavy anticipation that the same toys would be available in other countries. The announcement for this would include 90 countries participating across the planet. Of course, Southeast Asia and Australasia in general would considered included in the list and news is that it was already sold out in some parts of the US. There haven’t been announcements when it will be available, but here are some interesting facts…

Happy Meal 2016 | Next Toys for Australia & US Release!

05.26.2016 – Happy Meal toys has become a sought after collectible that spawned communities around the world. In the Philippines its one of the biggest interest that is second only to the popularity of Funko Pop figurines. But the Happy Meal is unlike the above mentioned as it’s an inexpensive hobby that has been around since its introduction in the late 1970s. They are a unique collectible as some releases are different from other countries. Australia and the US have already set what their next Happy Meal toys you only need to look further…

McDo Happy Meal 2015: Minions Worldwide!

06.14.2015 – Earlier today McDonald’s Philippines has revealed what are the next Happy Meal toys through Rappler.com, and you’ll probably be surprised to know its going to be a feeding frenzy this time of the year just like in 2013. The Minions spinoff movie is set to be shown next month, which means the merchandise and promotions is already set in motion as revealed…

Sighted: Happy Meal AU's Private Penguin!

01.02.2015 – It’s been a long wait for the Australians to get a hold of the latest Happy Meal featuring the Penguins of Madagascar, which was released last week replacing the Max Steel and Barbie toys that’s been on display prior to the holidays. The latest Happy Meal from down under promoting DreamWorks Animation Studios’ Penguins of Madagascar has been announced...

Happy Meal 2014: Mr. Peabody & Sherman!

03.02.2014 – In anticipation for the upcoming 3D animated film Mr. Peabody & Sherman, McDonald’s has started announcing their next Happy Meal toy to coincide with the worldwide release. The revelation was also revealed when McDonald’s in the Philippines gave away some of the toys during special screening. Just like the popular minions from last year’s Despicable Me 2, Mr. Peabody & Sherman have their variations of puzzles that will be available in various regions in North America, Asia and Europe. The same way they did with Megamind in 2010…

Happy Meal Australia Spotlight: Smurfs 2!

12.31.2013– A few months back after the popularity of the minions followed The Smurfs 2 promotion, which where available in variations in some markets. When it was released in Australia there were only minor differences from the Asian release. The Happy Meal Smurfs 2 released in Australia produced four additional character variations and here are those three that was never available in Asia. Plus the difference between the Smurfette in the US as well as the one sold in Asia…

Happy Meal Australia: Furby Boom & Hot Wheels!

12.25.2013 – McDonald’s Australia has their latest Happy Meal which has been around up to this month of December that is a few months behind the US release of Furby Boom, and Team Hot Wheels which was released in the Philippines a few months back. You collect all six Furby Boom creatures, and four Team Hot Wheels vehicles that appear made of plastic which is oversized compared to the actual cars. The Furby Boom is the most sought after in this latest Happy Meal offering and they are getting sold out.

Meal Toy Battles: Happy Meal vs Kids Meal 2013!

08.16.2013 – Call it “the last man standing” but in the Philippines there are only two fast food restaurants who are still offering meals for kids that have toys for free. In the previous feature back in 2011 there were three including Wendy’s who offered toys but they stop having them anymore. Jollibee the biggest fast food restaurant in the Philippines which has now have stores all over the world is the second store that offers meals with toys. Of course McDonald’s started it all more than 30 years ago.

Happy Meal 2013: The Smurfette Conspiracy!

08.03.2013 – Smurfette the only female Smurf would play a larger role in the upcoming sequel from Sony Animation Studios. If you have been following Peyo’s original comic strips she was never a Smurf by nature but rather a creation of the sinister Gargamel. The Happy Meal toys are slowly appearing in some parts of the Asian region and the reports about the US release was earlier than expected no that the Minions have blown up the interest in collecting these toys won’t translate the same success with the Smurfs.