Vintage McDonald's Super-Collector 80s & 90s Food/Drink Nostalgia ***All images posted are from my own archives***https://bsky.app/profile/consumertc.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/consumertc.bsky.social/post/3muwkh6hki22wHere’s one of the rarest pieces of McDonald’s packaging: a Fish n Chips box from a test market in the late 70s. It’s tough to find much info on this promotion, but I believe it ran in at least St Louis.07 Sep 2026 12:53 +0000at://did:plc:45s5274bcu52jxscdcf3jrd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwkh6hki22whttps://bsky.app/profile/consumertc.bsky.social/post/3muwkh6hki22wHere’s one of the rarest pieces of McDonald’s packaging: a Fish n Chips box from a test market in the late 70s. It’s tough to find much info on this promotion, but I believe it ran in at least St Louis.07 Sep 2026 12:53 +0000at://did:plc:45s5274bcu52jxscdcf3jrd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwkh6hki22whttps://bsky.app/profile/consumertc.bsky.social/post/3murogdyz622qStill a card-carrying member of the PEPSI GOTTA HAVE IT club (1992)05 Sep 2026 14:21 +0000at://did:plc:45s5274bcu52jxscdcf3jrd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3murogdyz622qhttps://bsky.app/profile/consumertc.bsky.social/post/3muozuk4c6k2xShortly after his debut, select McDonald's locations used a MAC TONIGHT FRENCH FRY CONTAINER for orders after 4PM. One of the rarest and coolest pieces of McDonald's packaging there is. (1987)04 Sep 2026 13:07 +0000at://did:plc:45s5274bcu52jxscdcf3jrd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3muozuk4c6k2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/consumertc.bsky.social/post/3munpubrjo22yWhile it seems like an uncharacteristically complex McDonald’s promotion, if you bought Halloween gift certificates and Who Framed Roger Rabbit on VHS, you could mail away for this sweet stick-on window plush. (1989)04 Sep 2026 00:36 +0000at://did:plc:45s5274bcu52jxscdcf3jrd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3munpubrjo22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/consumertc.bsky.social/post/3mumipg2cvs2tI've been interviewed plenty of times about my collection, but this appearance on the No Mustard podcast was the most unique. Great questions, interesting interview style and plenty of show and tell. Go check it out! https://youtu.be/rk-up2rZ8Tg?si=CJhjGFpvzwirOyBF03 Sep 2026 12:55 +0000at://did:plc:45s5274bcu52jxscdcf3jrd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumipg2cvs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/consumertc.bsky.social/post/3mujzommouk2gIn 1984, McDonald’s assembled one of the strongest armies in the world.02 Sep 2026 13:21 +0000at://did:plc:45s5274bcu52jxscdcf3jrd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mujzommouk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/consumertc.bsky.social/post/3muhlajr3k225In 1990, McDonald's released their first Peanuts Happy Meal. Each toy came with two interchangeable farming equipment accessories. These sold 17 million units, so they were in every toybox you could find.01 Sep 2026 13:57 +0000at://did:plc:45s5274bcu52jxscdcf3jrd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhlajr3k225https://bsky.app/profile/consumertc.bsky.social/post/3muf3xlk5p22uFor many years, McDonald's has offered a LOBSTER SANDWICH at select locations in New England. Just in case you end up at the right place at the right time, here are the instructions on how to eat one. (1994)31 Aug 2026 14:18 +0000at://did:plc:45s5274bcu52jxscdcf3jrd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3muf3xlk5p22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/consumertc.bsky.social/post/3mudms6cxls2vIn 1991, you could order a “Friendly Skies” Happy Meal (complete with a toy and box art) on United Airlines flights. You had to order them six hours in advance, but I’m sure it was worth the wait to get McDonald’s instead of a Biscoff cookie.31 Aug 2026 00:14 +0000at://did:plc:45s5274bcu52jxscdcf3jrd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mudms6cxls2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/consumertc.bsky.social/post/3mua56n5ibc2fAs if the Super Mario Bros 3 Happy Meal from 1990 wasn't already legendary enough - one of the other concepts McDonald's considered was this Mad Ball-style King Koopa "Fireball Blaster." This would've been one of the greatest Happy Meal toys of all time if produced.29 Aug 2026 14:57 +0000at://did:plc:45s5274bcu52jxscdcf3jrd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mua56n5ibc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/consumertc.bsky.social/post/3mu5h7t25sc2kThe McDonald's Dollar Menu of the early 2000s was absolutely stacked - Double Cheeseburger, Snack Wraps, Salad Shakers, McChicken and a lot more. Truly the good ol' days.28 Aug 2026 13:18 +0000at://did:plc:45s5274bcu52jxscdcf3jrd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5h7t25sc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/consumertc.bsky.social/post/3mu2x3c3j722qBack-to-school season got a massive upgrade in 1987 when McDonald's had its Real Ghostbusters School Supplies Happy Meal. They sure picked a strange looking Slimer to promote it on the sign, though.27 Aug 2026 13:24 +0000at://did:plc:45s5274bcu52jxscdcf3jrd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2x3c3j722qhttps://bsky.app/profile/consumertc.bsky.social/post/3mtyji7fzj22rMcDonald's briefly flirted with film, disposable cameras and photo development service in 2000 - here's an unused roll from the test:26 Aug 2026 14:16 +0000at://did:plc:45s5274bcu52jxscdcf3jrd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyji7fzj22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/consumertc.bsky.social/post/3mtvuvxgiqk2mCoffee spoons at McDonald’s were infamously discontinued in 1979 due to "problematic usage," but here's one that survived... and was subsequently plated in 24 karat gold25 Aug 2026 13:02 +0000at://did:plc:45s5274bcu52jxscdcf3jrd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvuvxgiqk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/consumertc.bsky.social/post/3mttekftons27In 1991, the UK ran one of the best Happy Meals of all time. MCROCKIN FOODS included a Filet-O-Fish, fries, a burger & a soft drink playing a range of instruments. Huge miss not offering these in the states.24 Aug 2026 13:04 +0000at://did:plc:45s5274bcu52jxscdcf3jrd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttekftons27https://bsky.app/profile/consumertc.bsky.social/post/3mtqxignwsk2oKirk and Spock are very impressed by the 1979 Star Trek Happy Meal translite sign23 Aug 2026 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:45s5274bcu52jxscdcf3jrd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtqxignwsk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/consumertc.bsky.social/post/3mtof767tp227This incredible McDonaldland character beach towel is going to make my weekend even better. Thanks to my friend Kimberly for sending!22 Aug 2026 13:32 +0000at://did:plc:45s5274bcu52jxscdcf3jrd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtof767tp227https://bsky.app/profile/consumertc.bsky.social/post/3mtlzhzfylk2rHere's a throwback to a time when most McDonald's dining rooms looked completely different from one another (Madison, WI, 1984)21 Aug 2026 14:57 +0000at://did:plc:45s5274bcu52jxscdcf3jrd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlzhzfylk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/consumertc.bsky.social/post/3mtjcs47n4c2zMcDonald's could have just released some "Disney Masterpiece" Happy Meal figures and called it a day, but they went the extra mile by putting each doll in a TINY VHS BOX! (1996)20 Aug 2026 13:06 +0000at://did:plc:45s5274bcu52jxscdcf3jrd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjcs47n4c2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/consumertc.bsky.social/post/3mtgv4con3k2bShow the world you're a certified G with this 1991 Grimace shirt.19 Aug 2026 13:56 +0000at://did:plc:45s5274bcu52jxscdcf3jrd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgv4con3k2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/consumertc.bsky.social/post/3mtebkuqx4c2yFred Flintstone's "Prehistoric Profile" on this ROC DONALADS fry container is loaded with gems... particularly his great grandfather's occupation and favorite magazine. (1994)18 Aug 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:45s5274bcu52jxscdcf3jrd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtebkuqx4c2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/consumertc.bsky.social/post/3mt7d5bixyc2cMcDonald's was putting out some of the finest pop art back in 1970 - as if it wasn't already tough enough to resist a Mountain Raspberry Shake to begin with16 Aug 2026 13:46 +0000at://did:plc:45s5274bcu52jxscdcf3jrd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt7d5bixyc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/consumertc.bsky.social/post/3mt577hg3vs2kDon't cop out!15 Aug 2026 17:30 +0000at://did:plc:45s5274bcu52jxscdcf3jrd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt577hg3vs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/consumertc.bsky.social/post/3mt2gggt7ps23Who remembers the “McKids” line of clothing at Sears? I wore this stuff all the time as a kid, which probably explains a lot. (1987)14 Aug 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:45s5274bcu52jxscdcf3jrd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2gggt7ps23https://bsky.app/profile/consumertc.bsky.social/post/3msxqlrfeps2iThe Camp Snoopy Glasses were the first time (of many) that the Peanuts and McDonald's teamed up. These were also practically guaranteed to be collecting dust in most cupboards across the country for decades to come. (1983)13 Aug 2026 13:25 +0000at://did:plc:45s5274bcu52jxscdcf3jrd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxqlrfeps2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/consumertc.bsky.social/post/3msv6nclp7c27Pick your early 80s McDonald’s puffy sticker. I’m rolling with Mayor McCheese with the googly eyes.12 Aug 2026 12:58 +0000at://did:plc:45s5274bcu52jxscdcf3jrd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msv6nclp7c27https://bsky.app/profile/consumertc.bsky.social/post/3mssqpw6hbc2oTo promote the 1986 Lego Happy Meal, McDonald’s displayed these incredible Lego Ronalds. Since the Happy Meal itself was just a few random bricks in a bag, it led to most kids being disappointed when they got their toy.11 Aug 2026 13:44 +0000at://did:plc:45s5274bcu52jxscdcf3jrd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssqpw6hbc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/consumertc.bsky.social/post/3msq7z2xnhs2dHere’s a sealed McDonald’s coffee packet from the late 70s featuring the sun character (from the mugs - not sure if it has a name). Another rare piece that’s tough to spot in the wild.10 Aug 2026 13:40 +0000at://did:plc:45s5274bcu52jxscdcf3jrd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msq7z2xnhs2d