McDonald’s Is Going Retro With an Iconic Collectible — Find Out How to Get Yours

McDonald’s will debut a new “Collector’s Meal” this month, featuring one of six collectible glasses adorned with nostalgic designs. Known for its history of commemorative glasses, the fast food giant’s latest offerings spotlight iconic characters and toys from past Happy Meals.

By Carl Stoffers edited by Dan Bova Aug 09, 2024

Key Takeaways

  • McDonald’s is launching a new “Collector’s Meal” on August 13.
  • The new meal will include one of six collectible glasses featuring nostalgic designs.
  • McDonald’s has a long history of offering commemorative cups.

McDonald’s is launching a new “Collector’s Meal” on August 13, which will include one of six collectible glasses featuring nostalgic designs. These cups showcase iconic characters and toys from past Happy Meals, such as Beanie Babies, Hello Kitty, and McDonald’s mascots. The initiative taps into nostalgia, as the brand is aiming to attract both longtime fans and new customers.

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The fast food giant has a long history of offering commemorative cups. In 1977, McDonald’s offered glass cups featuring Peanuts characters in a Camp Snoopy theme and in 1992, it offered a set of 6 plastic collector’s cups to coincide with the release of “Batman Returns.”

In 2000, the brand offered glasses showcasing Disney characters from popular movies and 8 years later offered limited edition glasses celebrating the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

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McDonald’s has been busy this summer, dropping a new hit McFlurry, the Kit Kat Banana Split, earlier this month, following the nostalgic Grandma McFlurry in May. The brand also recently extended its limited-time $5 Meal Deal, which was introduced last month. The deal comes with a 4-piece order of Chicken McNuggets, small fries and a drink, and the customer can choose a McChicken or a McDouble sandwich.

The brand is also testing the nearly one-pound Big Arch — the company’s biggest burger ever — in international markets this year, with plans to eventually roll out the burger to a larger demographic.

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Key Takeaways

  • McDonald’s is launching a new “Collector’s Meal” on August 13.
  • The new meal will include one of six collectible glasses featuring nostalgic designs.
  • McDonald’s has a long history of offering commemorative cups.

McDonald’s is launching a new “Collector’s Meal” on August 13, which will include one of six collectible glasses featuring nostalgic designs. These cups showcase iconic characters and toys from past Happy Meals, such as Beanie Babies, Hello Kitty, and McDonald’s mascots. The initiative taps into nostalgia, as the brand is aiming to attract both longtime fans and new customers.

Related: Considering franchise ownership? Get started now to find your personalized list of franchises that match your lifestyle, interests and budget.

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Carl Stoffers

Senior Business Editor at Entrepreneur
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Carl Stoffers is the Senior Business Editor at Entrepreneur, where he covers the franchise industry. Before joining Entrepreneur, he was Managing Editor at IPVM and held editorial roles at The New York Times Upfront, The Marshall Project, and the New York Daily News. He holds a Master's in Journalism from Columbia University.

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