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Vintage McDonald's Super-Collector 80s & 90s Food/Drink Nostalgia ***All images posted are from my own archives***

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McDonald’s Australia was absolutely out of their minds in the 90s… Passionfruit Sundaes and the KAHUNA BURGER with round bacon and a slice of pineapple!

19.11.2025 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 111    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 5
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My new license plate…

18.11.2025 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 139    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 4

Great find - yeah, I'd love to have it if you wouldn't mind sending it my way?

17.11.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yikes… late 60s Ronald was pretty intense

17.11.2025 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 125    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 5
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While McDonald's in the US only got four Muppet Babies Happy Meal toys, Canada got five, thanks to the addition of Animal. No clue why it worked out like that, but the Animal figure is an important one for Happy Meal set completionists like me. (1987)

16.11.2025 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 102    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3
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In the Summer of 1994 (A.D.), McDonald's briefly converted into ROC DONALD'S to celebrate the Flintstones movie. One of the most enduring parts of the promotion is this t-shirt featuring an "over 19 dozen sold" sign.

15.11.2025 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 92    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

I have SO many boxes of Zonkers in my collection. I'll have to post some of them soon.

14.11.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fudgsicle Chocolate Fudge Soda… quite possibly the rarest can in my entire collection! (1992)

14.11.2025 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 136    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 4
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The RESCUERS DOWN UNDER Happy Meal was so much cooler than it needed to be. Most kids would have been alright with little toys from the movie, but instead, we got these incredibly sweet viewmasters. (1990)

12.11.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 92    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3
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Most folks remember the Chicken McNuggets Shanghai, but did you know that in the UK, there was a full "Tastes of the Orient" menu with spring rolls, toffee & banana pie and even an ORIENTAL MCRIB?!?! (Late 80's)

11.11.2025 14:10 β€” πŸ‘ 165    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 4
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McDLT - keeps the hot part hot and the cool part cool! (1985)

10.11.2025 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 171    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 8

This is so cool!

09.11.2025 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tiny Toon Adventures Wacky Rollers were a really fun Happy Meal set. Each character's toy had a unique action that took place as the vehicle rolled. The Buster Bunny one with the basketball hoop was definitely the showstealer. (1992)

09.11.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 116    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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I unexpectedly ran into this ultra-rare mid-70s Ronald McDonald DRIVE-THRU SPEAKER STATUE yesterday at an antique mall! This is the first one I’ve ever seen in person, but with the condition issues, I couldn’t justify the $9,500 price tag. Still cool to see!

08.11.2025 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 122    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2

Funny that they're promoting "real ice cream" like it's some kind of health food. It's like a made with whole grain campaign... but it's about one of the least healthy things you can eat.

07.11.2025 14:49 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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The first video game-themed Happy Meal was the SUPER MARIO BROS 3 set from 1990. It had one of the sweetest countertop displays ever… how could a kid resist this?!?!

07.11.2025 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 147    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 5
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In 1983, V103 FM in Atlanta teamed with McDonald’s to release an LP of independent artists from the area, dubbed MCTRAX. This is an insanely rare piece in any condition, but this one is SEALED!

06.11.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 110    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3
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Pringles have come in so many flavors over the years, but one of the most interesting was β€œButter’n Herbs” in 1986. Also interesting that it was still spelled β€œPringle’s” in the possessive at the time.

05.11.2025 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 153    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 8
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Butterfinger and The Simpsons were simply a match made in heaven. Case in point: this 1993 6-bar pack with Bart, Homer and a free comic book.

04.11.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 124    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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In 1985, McDonald's made their first attempt at packaging french fries in a ridiculously large container with the introduction of BONUS FRIES, a size 30% larger than their large fries.

03.11.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 113    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 6
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Imagine walking up to the counter and seeing someone wearing a McDonald's SURFER CAP! These are all incredible. (1993)

02.11.2025 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 152    πŸ” 28    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 3
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Neon McDonald's Pizza plastic mugs... because nobody wants to eat pizza while drinking out of a wax cup. (1991)

01.11.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 143    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
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What do you think - should I go trick-or-treating with this 61-year-old McDonald's Archy McDonald bag tonight?

31.10.2025 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 115    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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For a brief time, McDonald's offered MCFOTO Film Service, which included selling film and disposable cameras plus film processing drop off/pick up at the restaurant. I'm telling you - McDonald's has tried everything imaginable. (2000)

30.10.2025 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 143    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 2
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With Halloween Pails back at McDonald's, here's a throwback photo from 1986 with McGoblin Pails everywhere!

29.10.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 89    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nothing beats a McDonald’s Halloween Pail, but the design of this late 80s Hardee’s Halloween bag puts it in the conversation.

28.10.2025 12:56 β€” πŸ‘ 107    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Little Caesars Big! Big! Bucket contained a whopping THREE AND A HALF POUNDS OF SPAGHETTI. Since it was 1992, this behemoth, capable of single-handedly ending world hunger, would only set you back $7.99.

27.10.2025 12:39 β€” πŸ‘ 220    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 15
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I wonder if we’ll get another Halley’s Comet Fiesta Meal at Taco Bell in 2061? (1986)

26.10.2025 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 146    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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A family that wears Ronald McDonald-themed clothing together, stays together (1991)

25.10.2025 14:17 β€” πŸ‘ 138    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 9
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McDonald’s Pumpkin Pie seems to have first appeared in 1984 (…the history on some of this stuff is very hard to trace). Here’s what that first box design looked like… classy!

24.10.2025 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 122    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 2

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