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McDonald’s is bringing back its nostalgic collectible cups in its newest Collector Meal
One nostalgic feature of the millennial childhood experience was that McDonald’s Happy Meal toys were a lot more FOMO-inducing than they seem to be today. Remember the “101 Dalmatians” figurines in 1996? Or the mini Beanie Babies that debuted in 1997 (and lasted — on and off — all the way until 2000)? Those throwback toys are now bonafide collectibles, which makes the craze to find them all back in the ’90s make a little more sense. And now, McDonald’s is bringing that era back with another type of trinket those of us from that bygone time will definitely remember: collectible cups.
They don’t come with Happy Meals this time, because McDonald’s is fully leaning into millennial nostalgia by launching a new Collector’s Meal, which you’ll be able to get starting on Aug. 13. It will feature a variety of combo meals, including breakfast options, that all come with one of six collectible cups designed with imagery of some of McDonald’s most memorable toys, including Beanie Babies, Barbie, Hot Wheels, Hello Kitty, Shrek, Jurassic Park, Minions and more.
In this article: Vintage 1981 McDonald’s The Great Muppet Caper Collector Series Glass Tumbler, Vintage 1981 McDonald’s Drinking Glasses The Muppets in The Great Muppet Caper – Set of 4 and 1977 McDonalds Big Mac Glass Tumbler
The Collector’s Meals feature a Big Mac or 10-piece McNuggets with fries and a drink, or, at breakfast time, a Sausage Egg McMuffin, Hash Brown and coffee. Unfortunately, they’ll only be available for a limited time, so you’ll have to hurry if you want to collect as many of these cups as you can. However, if you love the idea of owning a nostalgic McDonald’s cup, some of the chain’s throwback collectibles can still be found online.
More collectible throwback McDonald’s cups
Vintage 1981 McDonald’s The Great Muppet Caper Collector Series Glass Tumbler
This vintage collectible tumbler from 1981 features Kermit the Frog from a McDonald’s collaboration with “The Great Muppet Caper.”
Vintage 1981 McDonald’s Drinking Glasses The Muppets in The Great Muppet Caper – Set of 4
Here’s your chance to get an entire set of collectible McDonald’s glasses at once. This entire set of four from 1981 was made when McDonald’s promoted “The Great Muppet Caper.” The glasses feature Muppet characters, including Kermit, Fozzie, Miss Piggy and more.
1977 McDonalds Big Mac Glass Tumbler
This roller-skating Mayor McCheese tumbler from 1977 is for the most nostalgic McDonald’s collectors.
McDonalds Camp Snoopy collectible glass (Lucy)
McDonald’s Camp Snoopy glasses from 1965 are some of its most fun collectibles. This one features Lucy and other Peanuts characters at summer camp.
Vintage Mayor McCheese 1977 Action Series Glass Tumbler
Another 1977 glass tumbler also features Mayor McCheese. This time, he’s posing with a camera and a “say cheese” sign.
CAMP SNOOPY Collectible Glass (1965)
This Camp Snoopy collectible glass tumbler from 1965 features Linus at summer camp with his security blanket, which is causing havoc for other Peanuts characters.
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