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Vintage McDonald's Super-Collector
80s & 90s Food/Drink Nostalgia
***All images posted are from my own archives***
80s & 90s Food/Drink Nostalgia
***All images posted are from my own archives***
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My latest McDonald’s buying trip haul was completely absurd… a Professor slide topper, Hamburglar body from a swing set, Ronald & Goblins plaques, custom wall hangers based on the 90s kids chairs, 60 Xmas ornaments and best of all, tabletop statues of Captain Crook & Hamburglar!
Most folks remember the Chicken McNuggets Shanghai, but did you know that in the UK, there was a full "Tastes of the Orient" menu with spring rolls, toffee & banana pie and even an ORIENTAL MCRIB?!?! (Late 80's)
November 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Most folks remember the Chicken McNuggets Shanghai, but did you know that in the UK, there was a full "Tastes of the Orient" menu with spring rolls, toffee & banana pie and even an ORIENTAL MCRIB?!?! (Late 80's)
McDLT - keeps the hot part hot and the cool part cool! (1985)
November 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
McDLT - keeps the hot part hot and the cool part cool! (1985)
Tiny Toon Adventures Wacky Rollers were a really fun Happy Meal set. Each character's toy had a unique action that took place as the vehicle rolled. The Buster Bunny one with the basketball hoop was definitely the showstealer. (1992)
November 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Tiny Toon Adventures Wacky Rollers were a really fun Happy Meal set. Each character's toy had a unique action that took place as the vehicle rolled. The Buster Bunny one with the basketball hoop was definitely the showstealer. (1992)
I unexpectedly ran into this ultra-rare mid-70s Ronald McDonald DRIVE-THRU SPEAKER STATUE yesterday at an antique mall! This is the first one I’ve ever seen in person, but with the condition issues, I couldn’t justify the $9,500 price tag. Still cool to see!
November 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I unexpectedly ran into this ultra-rare mid-70s Ronald McDonald DRIVE-THRU SPEAKER STATUE yesterday at an antique mall! This is the first one I’ve ever seen in person, but with the condition issues, I couldn’t justify the $9,500 price tag. Still cool to see!
The first video game-themed Happy Meal was the SUPER MARIO BROS 3 set from 1990. It had one of the sweetest countertop displays ever… how could a kid resist this?!?!
November 7, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The first video game-themed Happy Meal was the SUPER MARIO BROS 3 set from 1990. It had one of the sweetest countertop displays ever… how could a kid resist this?!?!
In 1983, V103 FM in Atlanta teamed with McDonald’s to release an LP of independent artists from the area, dubbed MCTRAX. This is an insanely rare piece in any condition, but this one is SEALED!
November 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
In 1983, V103 FM in Atlanta teamed with McDonald’s to release an LP of independent artists from the area, dubbed MCTRAX. This is an insanely rare piece in any condition, but this one is SEALED!
Pringles have come in so many flavors over the years, but one of the most interesting was “Butter’n Herbs” in 1986. Also interesting that it was still spelled “Pringle’s” in the possessive at the time.
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Pringles have come in so many flavors over the years, but one of the most interesting was “Butter’n Herbs” in 1986. Also interesting that it was still spelled “Pringle’s” in the possessive at the time.
Butterfinger and The Simpsons were simply a match made in heaven. Case in point: this 1993 6-bar pack with Bart, Homer and a free comic book.
November 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Butterfinger and The Simpsons were simply a match made in heaven. Case in point: this 1993 6-bar pack with Bart, Homer and a free comic book.
In 1985, McDonald's made their first attempt at packaging french fries in a ridiculously large container with the introduction of BONUS FRIES, a size 30% larger than their large fries.
November 3, 2025 at 2:08 PM
In 1985, McDonald's made their first attempt at packaging french fries in a ridiculously large container with the introduction of BONUS FRIES, a size 30% larger than their large fries.
Imagine walking up to the counter and seeing someone wearing a McDonald's SURFER CAP! These are all incredible. (1993)
November 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Imagine walking up to the counter and seeing someone wearing a McDonald's SURFER CAP! These are all incredible. (1993)
Neon McDonald's Pizza plastic mugs... because nobody wants to eat pizza while drinking out of a wax cup. (1991)
November 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Neon McDonald's Pizza plastic mugs... because nobody wants to eat pizza while drinking out of a wax cup. (1991)
What do you think - should I go trick-or-treating with this 61-year-old McDonald's Archy McDonald bag tonight?
October 31, 2025 at 1:46 PM
What do you think - should I go trick-or-treating with this 61-year-old McDonald's Archy McDonald bag tonight?
For a brief time, McDonald's offered MCFOTO Film Service, which included selling film and disposable cameras plus film processing drop off/pick up at the restaurant. I'm telling you - McDonald's has tried everything imaginable. (2000)
October 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
For a brief time, McDonald's offered MCFOTO Film Service, which included selling film and disposable cameras plus film processing drop off/pick up at the restaurant. I'm telling you - McDonald's has tried everything imaginable. (2000)
With Halloween Pails back at McDonald's, here's a throwback photo from 1986 with McGoblin Pails everywhere!
October 29, 2025 at 1:14 PM
With Halloween Pails back at McDonald's, here's a throwback photo from 1986 with McGoblin Pails everywhere!
Nothing beats a McDonald’s Halloween Pail, but the design of this late 80s Hardee’s Halloween bag puts it in the conversation.
October 28, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Nothing beats a McDonald’s Halloween Pail, but the design of this late 80s Hardee’s Halloween bag puts it in the conversation.
The Little Caesars Big! Big! Bucket contained a whopping THREE AND A HALF POUNDS OF SPAGHETTI. Since it was 1992, this behemoth, capable of single-handedly ending world hunger, would only set you back $7.99.
October 27, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The Little Caesars Big! Big! Bucket contained a whopping THREE AND A HALF POUNDS OF SPAGHETTI. Since it was 1992, this behemoth, capable of single-handedly ending world hunger, would only set you back $7.99.
I wonder if we’ll get another Halley’s Comet Fiesta Meal at Taco Bell in 2061? (1986)
October 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I wonder if we’ll get another Halley’s Comet Fiesta Meal at Taco Bell in 2061? (1986)
A family that wears Ronald McDonald-themed clothing together, stays together (1991)
October 25, 2025 at 2:18 PM
A family that wears Ronald McDonald-themed clothing together, stays together (1991)
McDonald’s Pumpkin Pie seems to have first appeared in 1984 (…the history on some of this stuff is very hard to trace). Here’s what that first box design looked like… classy!
October 24, 2025 at 2:06 PM
McDonald’s Pumpkin Pie seems to have first appeared in 1984 (…the history on some of this stuff is very hard to trace). Here’s what that first box design looked like… classy!
An Egg McMuffin, a cup of coffee and a McDonald's-branded 1.5 inch Panasonic tv... the recipe for the perfect morning (1986)
October 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
An Egg McMuffin, a cup of coffee and a McDonald's-branded 1.5 inch Panasonic tv... the recipe for the perfect morning (1986)
Nothing evokes the Halloween spirit quite like these crunchy, buttery black cat/witch/ghost/pumpkin Halloween cookies. (1991)
October 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Nothing evokes the Halloween spirit quite like these crunchy, buttery black cat/witch/ghost/pumpkin Halloween cookies. (1991)
Happy McDonald's Halloween Pail Day! Which of the classic lineups was your favorite: 1985/86/87 (all pumpkins), 1989 (first witch and ghost) or 1990 (glow-in-the-dark ghost, neon witch and pumpkin)? I'm team 89 all the way.
October 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Happy McDonald's Halloween Pail Day! Which of the classic lineups was your favorite: 1985/86/87 (all pumpkins), 1989 (first witch and ghost) or 1990 (glow-in-the-dark ghost, neon witch and pumpkin)? I'm team 89 all the way.
Here's a 1981 Grimace tabletop statue to start your week off right
October 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Here's a 1981 Grimace tabletop statue to start your week off right
In 1990, Coca-Cola ran a "MagiCan" contest where winning cans were filled with spring-loaded cash or a certificate. To make those cans feel normal, there was a sealed area containing chlorinated water and “a foul-smelling substance” to discourage consumption.
October 19, 2025 at 2:14 PM
In 1990, Coca-Cola ran a "MagiCan" contest where winning cans were filled with spring-loaded cash or a certificate. To make those cans feel normal, there was a sealed area containing chlorinated water and “a foul-smelling substance” to discourage consumption.
Here's a photo of Hamburglar and Ronald hanging out at the grand opening of the Fall River, MA McDonald's in 1976
October 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Here's a photo of Hamburglar and Ronald hanging out at the grand opening of the Fall River, MA McDonald's in 1976