Happy Meal Asia | UNO + Anime

McDonald’s in Southeast Asia has diverse synergies and different markets under one region. It may not be like in Oceania with Australia and New Zealand, but with the way things work with cultural relatability, certain franchises or IPs are well known in this side of the region.This adds a unique difference between the toys released on the other side of the globe. In capturing the right audience, McDonald’s Asian rollout at the start of the year was inspired by popular anime from Japan, with Crayon Shin-Chan last month, and now, a collaboration between Mattel’s iconic card games with UNO and two Anime Series!

Happy Meal 2024 | Playmobil Wiltopia

It’s been a while since McDonald’s Happy Meal developed a tie-up unrelated to animation, movies, or video games. But a collaboration with famous toys from all over the world particularly from Germany. It might not be as popular in Asia, but Playmobil has been synonymous with quality toys that make kids tell their stories. For McDonald’s latest Happy Meal offering, they’re bringing the Playmobil brand with the Wiltopia range of animals. “Wiltopia” is Playmobil’s latest range of toys based on popular animals from all over the world, and the German toy brand has a tie-up with McDonald’s with this special promoting wildlife with select animals.

Happy Meal 2021 | Doraemon at 50

There have been very few properties that would last five decades, and Doraemon can claim that feat for being around probably longer than your grandparents. Doraemon is a Japanese Manga series written and illustrated by Fujiko Fujio (the pen name of the duo Hiroshi Fujimoto and Motoo Abiko). The series has been successful becoming a media franchise due to its popular anime series. If you’re a popular anime series there would be countless merchandise, which Doraemon has been known for. With that in mind the earless robotic cat from the 22nd century turns fifty with a tie-up to celebrate its anniversary is presented in the latest Happy Meal.

Happy Meal 2020 | We Bare Bears

08.02.2020 – There have been great Happy Meal toys and recent releases wasn’t what collectors are hoping for. The best ones that usually released are exclusives to a specific country or region and those were from collaboration with Disney that also owns Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and it’s other properties. The slowdown due to the worldwide pandemic has been a complicated challenge for companies like McDonald’s that release their Happy Meal toys. In Asia, there haven’t been toys from the fast-food giant that really was unforgettable like 101 Dalmatians or the United Nation’s Snoopy.

Happy Meal 2020 | Trolls World Tour

06.01.2020 - McDonald’s in Southeast Asia has slowly updated the latest Happy Meal toys in the countries that covered this region. Since early in March 2020 the latest toy featuring Trolls World Tour has been presented to various markets and the Philippines has finally caught up with the collectibles that was supposed to be released two months earlier. Due to the coronavirus pandemic there has been no new toys released. Though the animated film has already been released in the US through Video on Demand the toys have been already released ahead of its original screen date.

Happy Meal 2020 | Fast & Furious and TY Toys

02.22.2020 – The releases of Happy Meal toys since the start of the year was a bit slow and the line-up was not that much impressive. The Pokemon range of “cut out” figurines weren’t the same as actual toys with gimmicks and Hasbro Games weren’t much appealing to a select Asian households that include the Philippines. It seems like they are going back to the basic interest why Happy Meal is not just a kid’s favorite whenever they go to their nearest McDonald’s. But this time there’s an option for your little ones to pick a book or get the latest toys like the TY soft toys featuring fishes for girls and the upcoming Netflix Fast & Furious Racers!

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 2019 | Monster Jam & Shopkins Cutie Cars

10.19.2019 – In case you haven’t been to McDonald’s lately there’s a new set of toys. The news on what will be the next toys has been seen through the announcements from McDonald’s Australia and Hong Kong. Although both counties are not part of Southeast Asia they have the same toys as what is currently offered now. The latest Happy Meal toys are Monster Jam and Shopkins Cutie Cars, which started availability in the Philippines yesterday and Singapore has started offering it since 17 October 2019. The rest of the region and this is not the first time the toys have been offered before...

Happy Meal 2019 | TF Cyberverse & My Little Pony

09.27.2019 – For those who are not updated, and not tracking what’s new in the toy meal culture world the latest Happy Meal for McDonald’s in Southeast Asia features Transformers Cyberverse and My Little Pony. Two of Hasbro’s brands have been synonymous with McDonald’s toys that every year there’s a new set released. The latest toys were released last Friday 20 September 2019 and usually the promo runs for the next twenty eight days. Now this is not the first time the latest series from the Transformers brand with the current animated series titled “Transformers Cyberverse” as this is the second iteration with first released in 2018.

Happy Meal 2019 | Super Mario All-Stars

08.26.2019 – In case you haven’t been dining it at your local McDonald’s better you do that when you pass by. Like every latest Happy Meal toy there’s significance for the reason why this is the toy for the month. Well, if you’re keen to find out its Super Mario that has been the toys for Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines. The latest Happy Meal Toys follows up to the last Super Mario set of collectibles that featured mini-games released for Southeast Asia in July 2018. This new set comes with another new set of minigames to thrill the young ones and die-hard Nintendo fans that played the games!

McDo PH | 'Toy Bazaar' at Robinsons Galleria

06.16.2019 – McDonald’s Happy Meal toys have been a hit or miss in the past months that whatever is released in Southeast Asia is limited by the properties that are only offered to this particular region. Besides that, you can’t buy the toys separately unlike in Western countries as most Asians would end up buying the toys than food. Basically, there’s a rarity in buying only the toys unless it is applicable to all countries within Southeast Asia. But with the Philippines, it can only happen when one selected branch or store decides to clear their storage space and that’s when McDo Toy Bazaar happens, which has been a rare occurrence and not all stores do it.

Happy Meal Spotlight | The Secret Life of Pets

08.20.2016 – “The Secret Life of Pets” is the latest Happy Meal toys for this month in promoting the 3D animated feature film. This is also from the same producers who brought you Despicable ME and the Minions. In selected parts of Asia the pets are figurines that feature gimmicks from wind ups, push button, and sound bites. It’s definitely going to be another Happy Meal filled with new characters. McDonald’s is celebrating the fun. If you haven’t seen these toys find out who’s your favorite character as they released eight for you to collect.

Happy Meal PH 2016 | Sanrio & Transformers

07.16.2016 – In case you’ve been anticipating the new Happy Meal toys from McDonald’s worry no more as they have released a new set of collectible for this month. It features a new set of Transformers. For the girls its more of Philippine first ever release since it was exclusively available only in Japan. This is the Sanrio characters that not only feature the iconic Hello Kitty, but also the classic ones like Little Twins Stars all this for the month of July.

Happy Meal PH 2016 | Yo-kai Watches

06.18.2016 – Yo-kai Watch is a popular anime series that began as a Japanese Manga (Comicbook) series in 2012. It’s like Ben10 meets Pokemon is the concept how this becoming a hit with kids as popular anime and videogame. These are the latest Happy Meal toys from McDonald’s which was released in Japan, which was sold out that was released in December 2015. These where popular in Japan and its now available...

McDo PH | 'Toy Bazaar' at New Glorietta Store!

06.10.2016 – More reports regarding the ‘Toy Bazaar’ from McDonald’s has been sighted as previously mentioned that this was not just one store. It turns out a second McDonald’s restaurant within the Glorietta Mall also held their bazaar. The ‘Toy Bazaar’ concept is a rare occurrence that only happens in the Philippines as there no reports in other countries that held this type of in-store event. This kind of promo is held due to unsold Happy Meal toys previously released.

Happy Meal 'Toy Bazaar' Sighting!

06.05.2016 – When you missed one Happy Meal toy in that particular series the only option you might have is either through a local community of online sellers or probably a relative you might have based in the another country. But there’s another option that has been a rare occurrence that has not been much well-documented for those who collect the toys. Earlier today there was one McDonald’s store that held a ‘Toy Bazaar’ and this is not a common thing…

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…

Happy Meal PH 2015: Minions Exclusive Box!

06.15.2015 – McDonald’s Philippines has announced earlier that they have started taking pre-orders for the exclusive TEN Minions, which is also the same versions that will be released across the rest of Asia. But this is the first time the Philippines is giving everyone the opportunity to get them all at once, which is a convenience to take home a set without the need to eat…

Happy Meal PH 2015: The Magic School Bus!

05.09.2015 – McDonald’s has been the pioneer in bringing the “Happy Meal” brand since inception in the mid-1980s. The ever changing brand is not just about promoting the toys or serving healthy foods for kids they’re in support literacy. This means McDonald’s is not only putting out Happy Meal toys they are also bringing in books for kids to read campaigns with non-profit organization like Reading in Fundamental and this might a first promoted in Asia.

Happy Meal PH 2014: My Little Pony & Bandai Voov!

05.14.2014 – McDonald’s Philippines latest Happy Meal is not completely recycled, but you’ve seen it last year. They are My Little Pony and Bandai’s vehicle changing Voov! Both came out in separate months when MLP was paired up with Transformers, while Bandai’s Voov first came out along with Hello Kitty. My Little Pony abbreviated by fans known collectively as MLP expands its set of colorful ponies with four new Happy Meal toys. The same goes with Bandai’s Voov which is still unpopular in the Philippines.