McDonald's has put out many Happy Meal toys over the years, but a full set of this vintage Happy Meal toy could net you a decent chunk of money today.

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.

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.

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Ah, the McDonald's Happy Meal. A staple of American fast food culture. An enticing little box completely lacking in nutrition, but packed to the brim with tasty goodies, and special surprises to play ...

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The Happy Sets (what McDonald’s in Japan calls Happy Meals) in question feature toys inspired by Chiikawa, a popular anime TV series about animal friends Sabrina Weiss is the Editorial Assistant of ...

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Global fast food giant McDonald's dates all the way back to 1940, but its iconic Happy Meal didn't come about until June 1979. The first Happy Meal toy set was rather random: a stencil, a puzzle lock, ...