Friday, December 31, 2010
McDonalds Happy Meal Toys List 2010 USA
Below is a comprehensive list of McDonalds happy meal toys released in the USA in 2010. This is a handy reference for identifying the McDonalds happy meal toy promotions during 2010.
2010 was a good year for McDonalds happy meal toys in the US. Transformers, Bakugan, Hot Wheels, Star Wars, Batman and Marvel Heroes were some of the best promotions targeting boys.
While girls were catered for with iCarly, Madame Alexander, Barbie, Littlest Pet Shop, Strawberry Shortcake toys and Sanrio Hello Kitty Watches.
McDonalds also promoted happy meal movie tie-in toys from five blockbuster movies throughout the year including Shrek Forever After happy meal toys and watches, the Last Airbender, Alvin and the Chipmunks, and How to Train Your Dragon.
Here is a run down of the McDonalds happy meal toys released from the earliest to the latest with a link to more details about each promotion. Please note that between January 22 and February 4 there was no specific promotion.
McDonalds Happy Meal Toy 2010 List
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Promotion Dates: January 1 - January 21
6 McDonalds Alvin and the Chipmunks character toys that feature signature phrases from the movie.
Penguins of Madagascar
Promotion Dates: February 5 - February 25
8 McDonalds charactered-themed toys from the TV spin-off show Penguins of Madagascar.
Star Wars and iCarly
Promotion Dates: February 26 - March 18
8 McDonalds Star Wars happy meal toys featuring 4 Treasure Keepers with bag clips and 4 Starship Launchers with key launchers. And for girls 8 McDonalds iCarly accessory toys including a laptop and tote bag.
How to Train Your Dragon
Promotion Dates: March 19 - April 22
8 McDonalds Dragon 3D happy meal toys to collect each featuring a different character from the movie with push button action.
Hot Wheels Battle Force 5 and Barbie Mermaid Tale
Promotion Dates: April 23 - May 13
6 McDonalds Hot Wheels Battle Force 5 happy meal toys based on the animated TV series. The driver springs from the vehilce on depression of a lever. In the McDonalds Barbie A Mermaid Tale happy meal toys promotion aimed at girls one of 6 McDonalds Barbie mermaid or accessory toys were given away.
Shrek Forever After
Promotion Dates: May 14 - June 10
8 character-themed toys McDonalds Shrek Forever After 3D movie happy meal toys. Each toy featuring a different character and says up to three signature phrases.
Shrek Forever After Watches
Promotion Dates: June 11 - June 24
A two week promotion with 4 McDonalds Shrek Forever After watches featuring Donkey, Shrek, Gingy and Puss in Boots.
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| McDonalds Shrek Forever After Watches 2010 |
The Last Airbender
Promotion Dates: June 25 - July 22
12 McDonalds character-inspired plastic toys from The Last Airbender movie in 3D featuring characters such as Sokka, Aang and Katara. Each toy came with its own McDonalds Last Airbender Character Card.
Marvel Heroes and the Littlest Pet Shop
Promotion Dates: July 23 - August 19
8 McDonalds Marvel Heroes figurines featuring best loved characters such as Spider-man, Iron Man, Hulk, Wolverine. For girls the promotion included 8 Littlest Pet Shop happy meal toys each with its own little carry basket
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| McDonalds Marvel Heroes and Littlest Pet Shop Toys 2010 |
Batman The Brave and the Bold and Madame Alexander
Promotion Dates: August 20 - September 16
The McDonalds Batman The Brave and the Bold happy meal toy set for 2010 included 8 Batman toys including the Batmobile, Batman, The Joker, Plastic Man and Aqua Man. Girls were given McDonalds Madame Alexander happy meal toys featuring fairytales such as Hansel and Gretel and Little Red Riding Hood.
McDonalds Star Wars Clone Wars Fingerboards and Strawberry Shortcake Happy Meal Toys
Promotion Dates: September 17 - October 14
9 McDonalds Star Wars Clone Wars mini skateboards or fingerboards each featuring a different Clone Wars character. Each McDonalds Star Wars toy came with its own stick-on tattoo. Girls were given one of 6 McDonalds Strawberry Shortcake scented dolls each with its own branded accessory.
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| McDonalds Star Wars Clone Wars and Strawberry Shortcake Toys 2010 |
Halloween Pails Mr Potato Head 2010
Promotion Dates:October 15 - October 28
Two different McDonalds Halloween pails that come with decorative stickers featuring Mr Potato Head were promoted for two weeks in October 2010.
Megamind
Promotion Dates: October 29 - November 25
8 McDonalds Megamind happy meal toys featuring characters from the Megamind movie. Each toy has a different gimmick.
Transformers and Sanrio Hello Kitty Watches 2010
Promotion Dates: November 26 - December 16
6 McDonalds Transformers happy meal toys featuring characters such as Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron. Girls received one of 6 McDonalds Sanrio Hello Kitty watches featuring a cute Hello Kitty character.
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| McDonalds Bakugan and Only Hearts Pets Toys December 2010 |
Bakugan Gundalian Invaders and Only Hearts Pets 2010
Promotion Dates: December 17 -
6 McDonalds Bakugan Battle Brawlers in three different colors along with Swayther and Jetkor battle gear that they can be connected to. 12 plush McDonalds Only Hearts Pets for girls were distributed.
Related Links
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List of McDonalds Happy Meal Toy Promotions in the US
Saturday, November 27, 2010
McDonalds Transformers and Sanrio Hello Kitty Happy Meal Toys 2010
McDonalds Transformers 2010 and Sanrio Hello Kitty Watches are the happy meal toys being promoted at McDonalds from November 26, 2010. There are 6 Transformers happy meal toys for boys and 6 Sanrio watches for girls being given away during the promotion with every happy meal sold in the USA and Canada. Alternatively you can just buy the happy meal toys over the counter separately.
McDonalds Transformers Happy Meal Toys 2010
The release of the McDonalds Transformers happy meal toys is timed to coincide with the release of the new Transformers Prime TV series. There are 6 Transformers figures in the McDonalds Transformers 2010 happy meal set of toys. Each figure has a slightly different concept but each fires off a blade or missile by pushing a button on the body.
As we have come to expect with McDonalds happy meals the Transformers toys lack articulation. They would however by good on display even though they only stand about 4-5 inches in height.
Note: McDonalds haven't had a Transformers happy meal premium in a while. The last time Transformers were featured by McDonalds was back in July 2008 with the Transformers Animated happy meal toys. If you are a big Tranformers fan then you may also want to check out the Burger King Transformers Kids Meal Toys of 2009.
The McDonalds Transformers happy meal toys for 2010 includes the following 6 character figures:
- Optimus Prime - Press button on his right arm to flip energy blade out
- Megatron - Press purple button on arm to fire missile
- Bumblebee- Pull back action fires blue missile from his right arm
- Ironhide - Rotate dial on his back to activate arm cannons which move back and forth
- Starscream - Fire 3 discs stored on his back by sliding lever
- Blackout - (Grindor) Spinning blade launches from arm when button pressed
McDonalds Sanrio Hello Kitty Watches Happy Meal Toys 2010
Sanrio's concept of small gifts can bring big smiles will be yet again tested with this latest Sanrio Hello Kitty watches being given away by McDonalds as toy premiums for girls. The McDonalds Sanrio Hello Kitty promotion is part of Sanrio's 50th anniversary celebrations this year.
This the second time that Hello Kitty watches have been promoted by McDonalds. There was a Hello Kitty fashion watch give away in February 2009 featuring 8 different Hello Kitty characters.
There are 6 Sanrio Hello Kitty Watches included in the McDonalds Sanrio happy meal promotion for 2010. Each watch features a super cute Hello Kitty character on the dial and the characters name on the strap. The watches are fully functional and have stop watch capability.
- Sugarbunnies - Comes in two colors - soft pink strap
- Chococat - Black watch and strap
- Keroppi - Lime green watch strap
- Badtz Maru - Grey watch strap. Black dial
- Hello Kitty - Red watch strap. Hello Kitty dial is white
- My Melody - Pink watch strap.
Previous Toy Promotion at McDonalds:
McDonalds Megamind Happy Meal toys
Next Toy Promotion at McDonalds:
McDonalds Bakugan and Only Hearts Pets Happy Meal Toys
Related Links
View Previous McDonalds Happy Meal Toys Promotions
List of McDonalds Happy Meal Toy Promotions
Burger King Transformers Kids Meal Toys 2009
Saturday, June 5, 2010
McDonalds Shrek Forever After Watches 2010
McDonalds Shrek Forever After watches 2010 are being given away with every McDonalds happy meal purchased at McDonalds restaurants throughout the US and Canada from June 11 to June 24, 2010.
There are 4 collectible watches in this set of McDonalds Shrek Forever After watches. Each watch is plastic and features a favorite Shrek character. The characters from the Shrek Forever After movie featured are Shrek, Donkey, Gingy and Puss in Boots.
The McDonalds Shrek watches are fun toys and likely to be a hit with kids who love the Shrek movies. Each watch has a novel way of opening up to reveal the watch face and each makes use of the Shrek character's eyes and ears to set the clock.
The watches are a cool collectible item for Shrek lovers. Be quick as the watches are only available for 2 weeks.
Included in the set of McDonalds Shrek Forever After watches 2010 are the following 4 happy meal toys:
- Shrek
Open Shrek's mouth to see Shrek's eyes move downwards as the clock face is revealed. Push down on his right ear to activate settings mode. Push down on Shrek's left ear to adjust time and date.
- Gingy
Rotate watch face 360 degrees to see Gingy's face change from friendly to fierce. Push Gingy's right eye to activate settings mode. Push in Gingy's left eye to adjust time and date. Handy clip allows watch to be clipped onto bag or belt.
- Donkey
Open Donkey's mouth to reveal the watch dial and see Donkey's eyes move. The watch settings are activated by pushing a button behind Donkey's ear.
- Puss in Boots
Press down on the mouth to open the Puss in Boots watch. Adjust settings with buttons either side of the watch face.
Previous McDonalds Toy Promotion 2010
McDonalds Last Airbender Toys 2010Next McDonalds Toy Promotion
McDonalds Shrek Forever After Happy Meal Toys 2010Related Links
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List of McDonalds Happy Meal Toy Promotions
