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McDonald’s has embedded itself into the childhood memories of millions across the globe for decades with Happy Meal toys and other McDonald’s merch. Now, they’re striking up that nostalgia with the release of the McDonald’s Collector’s Meal, which features six collectible cups inspired by past, iconic collectibles.
Each Collector’s Meal cup features a colorful all-over print of past fan-favorite McDonald’s collectibles and characters, like 1988’s Cowpoke McNugget Buddy and the McDonald’s Hello Kitty Crew Keychain from 2000.
Not only do these cups provide connections to past memories, but they’re also your ticket—literally—to making new ones. Your Collector’s Meal cup acts as admission to special live events, or use it as your key to an augmented reality experience on Snapchat.
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The complete set of Collector’s Meal cups feature six designs, which Morgan Flatley, Global Chief Marketing Officer and Head of New Business Ventures at McDonald’s explains as “giving fans a memory that they can hold in their hands” and “helping a new generation make their own lasting memories.”
The Collector’s Meal is available all day with your choice of lunch or breakfast meal options starting August 13 at participating restaurants.
Barbie & Hot Wheels
Among the colorful Hot Wheels cars and Barbies with varying hobbies and professions is a rendering of the orginal McDonald’s restaurant with its deconstructed double arches.
Beanie Babies
Beanie Babies cover this Collector’s Meal cup surrounded by greenery and foliage that includes a topiary McDonald’s arch.
Coca-Cola
The Coca-Cola polar bear is a highlight, and impossible to miss, on the Coca-Cola Collector’s Meal cup.
Hello Kitty & Peanuts
An outdoorsy scene is the perfect background for Hello Kitty and Peanuts characters to show off their many interests.
Shrek, Jurassic Park & Minions
Movie buffs, but especially collectors of Despicable Me 4 Happy Meal toys, will appreciate the collection of characters offered on this design with Minions, Shrek, and the dinosaurs of Jurassic Park.
McDonald’s
The McDonald’s-themed Collector’s Meal cup features well-known names from across the decades: The Grimace Glass, Boo Buckets, and Funny Fry Friends.
McDonald’s Collector’s Meal Events
In celebration of the Collector’s Meal release, McDonald’s is hosting live events, like a beachside pool party. But if you can’t make it, there are virtual ways to enjoy your cup that go beyond drinking out of it.
On August 17, you can join the Collector’s Club Poolside Paradise at Santa Monica Pier, using your cup as your admission ticket. Tickets can also be reserved on Eventbrite.
Also on August 17, starting at 12 p.m. ET, your Collector’s Meal cup unlocks a free ride on Coney Island’s Phoenix Roller Coaster, located in Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park.
If you can’t attend either event, you can explore the world on your Collector’s Meal cup by scanning it in Snapchat or by or by visiting McDonald’s Snapchat profile.
For more McDonald’s adult Happy Meal collaborations, check out our complete list of adult Happy Meals.
