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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***
New McDonald’s character unlocked
November 23, 2025 at 12:37 AM
New McDonald’s character unlocked
In 1993, McDonald’s Australia offered a Mac Tonight Happy Meal… three full years after he disappeared from ads in the US. That mask has to be one of the “best worst” toys ever made.
November 22, 2025 at 2:18 AM
In 1993, McDonald’s Australia offered a Mac Tonight Happy Meal… three full years after he disappeared from ads in the US. That mask has to be one of the “best worst” toys ever made.
Drop what you’re doing and watch this video of my newest collection additions!!!
November 20, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Drop what you’re doing and watch this video of my newest collection additions!!!
McDonald’s Australia was absolutely out of their minds in the 90s… Passionfruit Sundaes and the KAHUNA BURGER with round bacon and a slice of pineapple!
November 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
McDonald’s Australia was absolutely out of their minds in the 90s… Passionfruit Sundaes and the KAHUNA BURGER with round bacon and a slice of pineapple!
My new license plate…
November 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
My new license plate…
Yikes… late 60s Ronald was pretty intense
November 17, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Yikes… late 60s Ronald was pretty intense
While McDonald's in the US only got four Muppet Babies Happy Meal toys, Canada got five, thanks to the addition of Animal. No clue why it worked out like that, but the Animal figure is an important one for Happy Meal set completionists like me. (1987)
November 16, 2025 at 3:18 PM
While McDonald's in the US only got four Muppet Babies Happy Meal toys, Canada got five, thanks to the addition of Animal. No clue why it worked out like that, but the Animal figure is an important one for Happy Meal set completionists like me. (1987)
In the Summer of 1994 (A.D.), McDonald's briefly converted into ROC DONALD'S to celebrate the Flintstones movie. One of the most enduring parts of the promotion is this t-shirt featuring an "over 19 dozen sold" sign.
November 15, 2025 at 7:49 PM
In the Summer of 1994 (A.D.), McDonald's briefly converted into ROC DONALD'S to celebrate the Flintstones movie. One of the most enduring parts of the promotion is this t-shirt featuring an "over 19 dozen sold" sign.
Fudgsicle Chocolate Fudge Soda… quite possibly the rarest can in my entire collection! (1992)
November 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Fudgsicle Chocolate Fudge Soda… quite possibly the rarest can in my entire collection! (1992)
The RESCUERS DOWN UNDER Happy Meal was so much cooler than it needed to be. Most kids would have been alright with little toys from the movie, but instead, we got these incredibly sweet viewmasters. (1990)
November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The RESCUERS DOWN UNDER Happy Meal was so much cooler than it needed to be. Most kids would have been alright with little toys from the movie, but instead, we got these incredibly sweet viewmasters. (1990)
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.