McDonald’s taps into nostalgia with return of collector’s cups. Here’s how to get one
McDonald’s newest meal is a nod to the nostalgia of ripping open the toy buried at the bottom of your Happy Meal — after guzzling a handful of piping hot fries, of course.
The collector’s meal hits menus Tuesday, Aug. 13, and features six collectible cups inspired by “classic keepsakes,” the fast food giant said in a news release.
The six-cup lineup includes:
- Barbie and Hot Wheels
- Beanie Babies
- Coca-Cola
- Hello Kitty and Peanuts
- Shrek, Jurassic Park and Minions
- McDonald’s
“There’s an undeniable thrill when you snag that one elusive McDonald’s collectible or the final piece to complete your collection,” Morgan Flatley, global chief marketing officer and head of new business ventures at McDonald’s, said in the release.
“We’re bringing back some of our most-loved keepsakes with a twist, giving fans a memory that they can hold in their hands,” Flatley said.
McDonald’s has rolled out several collectibles over the years, such as the Hello Kitty Crew keychains in 2000 and limited-edition Pokemon trading cards that sparked a nationwide craze in 2021.
In 2023, the fast food chain launched an “adult” meal box featuring a line of McNugget Buddy collectible toys.
McDonald’s said the new collector’s meal will be available all day, and customers can pick from three options:
- A sausage McMuffin with egg, a hash brown and coffee (during breakfast hours)
- A 10-piece Chicken McNuggets with fries and a drink
- A Big Mac with fries and a soft drink
Pricing information wasn’t immediately available.
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This story was originally published August 7, 2024 at 11:21 AM with the headline "McDonald’s taps into nostalgia with return of collector’s cups. Here’s how to get one."