We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. According to Bob Bernstein, the man widely credited with inventing the McDonald's Happy Meal, the company was skeptical about the concept.

The McDonald's Happy Meal has been a staple in most of our lives, but it has only been around since the 1970s. Marketing guru Bob Bernstein created the Happy Meal to attract children (and their ...

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Nostalgia for the 1980s is at its peak. From "Stranger Things" to synth-pop playlists, the '80s vibe is everywhere — and collectibles from that decade are hotter than ever, including Happy Meal toys.

McDonald's is opening the magic door to BTS fans' hearts with a new TinyTAN Happy Meal set to drop soon, joining the chain's newest Happy Meals TMNT x Hello Kitty and McDonaldland. Inspired by the ...

It marks the first environmental sustainability milestone for the beloved toys. From Snoopy and Power Rangers to Hot Wheels and Pokemon, McDonald's has long provided a jolt of joy with its ...

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McDonald's fans might notice a massive change to the Happy Meal boxes this month as the fast food giant is scrapping the classic colour ...

A promotional campaign in Japan engineered by fast-food giant McDonald’s with The Pokémon Co. apparently backfired after reports of avid collectors discarding food in search of trading cards. The ...