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.

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.

After years of unique toys found inside Happy Meals at McDonald's, the Chicago-based fast food giant is offering some pocket-sized fun with its latest promotion. The "Lil McDonald's" offering aims to ...

The fast-food chain known for its golden arches is celebrating a ruby anniversary – 40 years, that is – of one of its most recognizable meals in one of the most nostalgic ways possible. The McDonald's ...

Happy Meal toys were just the best part of lunch for many kids. They were small treasures to be swapped, collected, and promptly forgotten in a toy bin. However, some of those once-free prizes now ...

The next line of Happy Meal toys is truly meta: there's a miniature replica of a McDonald's restaurant and other staples of the fast food chain including tiny food plates, ordering kiosks and delivery ...

McDonald’s is launching a series of new Happy Meal toys. On July 1, the fast food chain will launch the Lil McDonald’s Happy Meal collection. The collection will come complete with 21 miniature toys ...

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 ...

McDonald's is launching a Hello Kitty and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Happy Meal collaboration in the U.S. on August 12. The toys will feature a mashup of Hello Kitty and TMNT characters, with ...

McDonald's is teasing its next Happy Meal toy -- and it's "two faves in one." In a social media post Thursday, the Chicago-based burger chain announced a toy collaboration between Teenage Mutant Ninja ...