Just in time for the world debut of the lion king, walt disney studios and mcdonalds have unveiled their lineup of happy meal toys based on the. Mcdonalds closed this week as part of the uks lockdown of nonessential retail and restaurants. This summer, super mario toys will be returning to mcdonalds happy meals in the uk. The value of the toys will completely depend on the condition, and items in their originally packaging are normally worth a lot more. Happy meals over the next two years, in place of toys. When books are offered yearround, this means that each time parents and children visit a mcdonalds, they will have a choice between a book or toy in their happy meal. Here is how mcdonald put it on their website in a post entitled, mcdonalds pledges to remove nonsustainable hard plastic from its iconic happy meal. Mcdonalds replaces happy meal toys with books to become uk. The new measures, therefore, represent an acceleration of action, in line with mcdonalds wider plan to reduce plastics use and improve packaging recyclability. Mcdonalds ends plastic happy meal toys in the uk and. Mcdonalds happy meal toys from the nineties schiffer book. This time around there was an inflatable ursula with flotsam and jetsam the eels, flounder, scuttle the seagull, ariel holding a seahorse remodel of the classic 1989 toy, eric the. See the latest in our range of toys and a sneak peek of whats coming soon.
Mcdonalds replaces happy meal toys with books to become uks largest. In addition, from may 2020, mcdonalds will run a fiveweek nationwide toy. Tomarts price guide to mcdonalds happy meal collectibles. Mcdonalds will be replacing the toys in their happy meals with books and it plans to give away more than 17million during the promotion. Theyll also feature puzzles and activities as well as perforated props which will help them transform into one. Mcdonalds happy meal toys around the world schiffer. Yes, happy meal toys can be purchased separately to a happy meal. Mcdonalds restaurants in countries like canada already offer book alternatives to happy meal toys.
In a press release, the company stated that from 2021, every happy meal in the uk will include either a soft toy, a paperbased toy or a book, as opposed to a toy made from nonsustainable hard. Since 20, the campaign has provided 70 million books to uk children. Our happy meal readers program encompasses our book offerings in markets around the world, supported by markets in a few different ways. The happy meal app is now based on the principles of epistemic play, a theory that children learn best when theyre engaged in experiences that let them behave like real professionals. Mcdonalds is planning three happy meal box designs based on mario, luigi, and yoshi. Top 9 toys from mcdonalds happy meal kids toy the book of. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. News consumer mcdonalds to ditch plastic happy meal toys fast food firm says from 2021, happy meals sold in the uk will contain soft toys, paper gifts gifts or books. Super mario happy meal toys returning to the uk this. Expanding our happy meal readers program mcdonalds corporation. Continue reading mcdonalds happy meal toys 2018 list of toys happy meal toys schedule 2018 posted on december 28, 2001 april 24, 2018 mcdonalds happy meal toys 2017. Mar 17, 2020 in a press release, the company stated that from 2021, every happy meal in the uk will include either a soft toy, a paperbased toy or a book, as opposed to a toy made from nonsustainable hard. The toys in happy meals have been replaced with books through our partnership. Unsubscribe from regularcapital warnermedia uk animation promos.
Welcome to the world of mcdonalds happy meal r collectibles. Suddenly, the superheroes spring into action and rescue the beverage before it hits the ground. With 12 books in the collection, youll explore distant lands and learn about different creatures across the globe from the past and present, including endangered and extinct animals. Pop out the free official world book day token on your childs happy meal box to get one of twelve exclusive world book day books. Adventure time mcdonalds happy meal november 2017 uk advert regularcapital warnermedia uk animation promos. In addition to the trials of fruit bag or toy and book or toy, mcdonalds. We know that our happy meal toys provide fun for children and families playing in our restaurants, but also provide many more fun filled hours at home for a. Just in time for the world debut of the lion king, walt disney studios and mcdonalds have unveiled their lineup of happy meal toys based on the movie. The company plans to give out 9 million mudpuddle farm books within the next four weeks, which, according to the telegraph, will elevate mcdonalds as the countrys biggest childrens book retailer for a brief amount of time. The fast food chain will be giving away harper collins. We are pleased to be supporting mcdonalds on their sixth happy readers campaign to encourage more children to. We produce our food in kitchens where allergens are handled by our people, and where equipment and utensils are used for multiple menu items, including. See more ideas about mcdonalds toys, toys and mcdonalds. Develop a deeper love for reading as a family and bond over the fun of story time when you choose from a book or toy in every happy meal.
Nov 01, 2017 adventure time mcdonalds happy meal november 2017 uk advert regularcapital warnermedia uk animation promos. Apr 22, 2016 discover the brand new adventure time toys from mcdonalds happy meals currently in the uk in april 2016, here on the ditzy channel. Mcdonalds responds to urges to stop giving away plastic toys. Mcdonalds plans to distribute more than 17 million childrens books to kids who chow down on. We know that our happy meal toys provide fun for children and families playing in our restaurants. Its the fourth time that mario will be featured at the restaurant chain. Meal in the uk will include either a soft toy, a paperbased toy or a book. Mcdonalds goes green with pledge to remove plastic toys from. Last september, i wrote an article about the pushback against petroleumbased plastics in the united kingdom. Burger king ends toys, and it described the decision by burger king to end the use of plastic toys in its kids meals. The current toys in september for mcdonalds canada are the nerf happy meal toys while mcdonalds uk has the roald dahl books and mcds us has the back to school books.
Mcdonalds says goodbye to happy meal toys happy meals. As three girls dressed in the colors of the powerpuff girls enjoy their mcdonalds happy meals, a woman accidentally knocks her milk jug off the table. Mcdonalds has pledged to remove plastic toys from its happy meals in an. Uk only as always there is a happy readers book offer printed on the box. While these localized initiatives are a solid start, the uk and ireland have a little over 1,300 restaurants at the moment. At the same time, we will be evolving what the toy or gift is new authors as. Mcdonalds uk replaces happy meal toys with books qsrweb. See the latest in our range of books or toys and a sneak peek of whats coming soon. The toys in happy meals have been replaced with books through. Mcdonalds replaces happy meal toys with books for two weeks and prepares to give away 17million copies. In 2021, the happy meal will only include soft toys, sustainable paperbased gifts or books as the company works to find sustainable alternatives to hard plastic. Grus hydro cycle, agnes rockin unicorn, bratts rad speedboat, bratts robot sidekick, lucys hydro cycle, boogie down bratt, despicable duo, tongue minion, rocket racer. Next mcdonalds happy meal toys emoji movie books lego.
Next time you order a happy meal, why not add an apple and grape fruit. You can sit back and relax with mccafe, while your party host takes care of the rest. These two booksusa and worldwidepresent a thorough list and complete price guide for the thousands of toys and collectibles distributed with happy meal r boxes and bags. The fast food giant has now promised to follow burger king and eliminate plastic toys entirely. Happy meal toys and other collectibles news shared a link. For a limited time, happy meals come powerpuff girls toys that can be used to unlock free games on the mcplay. Were trialling new initiatives to make the happy meal toy more sustainable. Happy meal and happy meal box design are owned by mcdonalds corporation and its affiliates. February 4 brent clarke, digital director at mcdonalds australia, said the games will be available for a limited time from february 5 in the my maccas app. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Expanding our happy meal readers program mcdonalds. Mcdonalds to release adventure time happy meal toys a line of adventure time toys are coming to mcdonalds happy meals starting january these are them. Lets join manolos quest to find maria in the book of life with the best 9 mcdonalds kids happy meal openings please subscribe thanks tracey.
Your kids can explore the exciting world of pokemon with our latest happy meal. Mcdonalds uk and ireland to trial swapping out happy meal toy to. Apr 23, 2019 our happy meal readers program encompasses our book offerings in markets around the world, supported by markets in a few different ways. At the same time, mcdonalds will also be rolling out a toy amnesty where designated bins can be used by children that want to recycle some of their old toys. Mcdonalds decision to ban plastics in happy meal toys is a shot across the bow to the global toy industry. This page is about past, current, and future toys in happy meals and kids meals. The happy readers promotion launched on wednesday 11 september and will run for five weeks, with one book given away per happy meal until 15 october. In the us we also discuss fast food restaurants and sports. Buy mcdonalds happy meal toy book of life box only empty brand new at amazon uk.
Mcdonalds happy meals now come with ebooks instead of toys for a limited time. A happy meal is a kids meal usually sold at the american fast food restaurant chain mcdonalds since june 1979. Mcdonald s uk and ireland will no longer include toys made from nonrecycled or nonrenewable forms of hard plastic in its iconic happy meal. From 2021, every happy meal in the uk and ireland will include either a soft toy, paperbased toy or book. Happy meal toys and other collectibles news home facebook. The toys in happy meals have been replaced with books. Mcdonalds happy meal toys around the world schiffer book. Theres bendyarm jake and finn, a facechanging bmo, swordswinging finn, springaction jake, and iceblast shooting ice king. Mcdonalds happy meal tv commercial, the powerpuff girls.
Paper packaging will, for the first time, be trialled for happy meal toys, and paper wrap will be used for books from august. Treat your imagination with our creative smartphone app, happy meal app. A small toy is included with the food, both of which are usually contained in a red cardboard box with a yellow smiley face and the mcdonalds logo. The happy meal toy set for 1997 the little mermaid rerelease was short of being the 4 tub 1989 happy meal toy set but more expansive than the 1989 happy meal toys. Now through february 15, happy meals will include a book instead of a plastic, pop culturedriven toy. Tomarts price guide to mcdonalds happy meal collectibles meredith williams on. Mcdonalds ends plastic happy meal toys in the uk and ireland. We are pleased to be supporting mcdonalds on their sixth happy readers campaign to encourage more children to read in their free time.
Mar 19, 2020 and in two months, children will now be given the choice to either get a toy or a book in their happy meal. Together, they are the most authoritative references. And in two months, children will now be given the choice to either get a toy or a book in their happy meal. It is hoped swapping out the mcdonalds happy meal plastic toys save the restaurants uk business more than 3,000 metric tonnes of plastic. Mcdonalds is replacing its happy meal toys with non. Mar 24, 2018 this summer, super mario toys will be returning to mcdonalds happy meals in the uk.
Mcdonalds is giving away 15 million childrens books in its u. My favorite happy meal toys from 1990 to 1998 retro junk. Mcdonalds to start releasing plasticfree toys in their. We produce our food in kitchens where allergens are. You can join gru and the minions for lots of despicable fun. Adventure time mcdonalds happy meal november 2017 uk advert. Super mario happy meal toys returning to the uk this summer. Parents can pop out the voucher and use it to purchase a book from whsmith or eason in northern ireland for. When it reopens, the burger chain will begin piloting a number of additional ways to cut down on plastic. Mcdonalds is replacing its happy meal toys with nonplastic. Theres bendyarm jake and finn, a facechanging bmo, swordswinging finn.
Mcdonalds happy meals now come with ebooks instead of toys. Continue reading mcdonalds happy meal toys 2018 list of toys happy meal toys schedule 2018 posted on december 28, 2001 april 24, 2018 mcdonalds happy meal toys 2017 list of toys. The happy meal app is an innovative, unique play resource full of games and creative activities to help kids develop useful skills. Scooby doo winx club and dragon booster littlest pet shop electronic games teenage mutant ninja turtles spongebob squarepants shrek the third surfs up. Mcdonalds pledges to remove nonsustainable hard plastic. Mar 17, 2020 it is hoped swapping out the mcdonalds happy meal plastic toys save the restaurants uk business more than 3,000 metric tonnes of plastic the biggest single reduction to date. These two booksusa and worldwidepresent a thorough list and complete price guide for the thousands of toys and collectibles distributed with happy mealr boxes and bags. Super mario happy meal toys are coming back to the uk this. Adventure time mcdonalds happy meal november 2017 uk. Mcdonalds uks latest happy meal promotion features mudpuddle farm books instead of traditional plastic toys.
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