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Do You Remember These Vintage Happy Meal Toys?

By Meg |

<div><p>McDonald's introduced Happy Meals in 1979 and forever changed the face of fast food. </p><p>Sure, they gave out toys before that, but getting one WITH your meal? Game changer.</p><p>38 years later, McDonald's is still going strong with their brand and those glorious Happy Meals. If you're ever in the mood for a light lunch, order a cheeseburger Happy Meal and feel 10 years old all over again. </p><p>Take a look through some of the best McDonald's Happy Meal Toys and see if you remember any of them. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/03/hqdefault-6.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Fuzzy Memories TV</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p></p><div align="center" data-freestar-ad="__336x280 __789x280" id="throwbacks_articles_incontent _1"> </div><p></p><p><strong>Ronald McDonald Mask, 1974</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/03/hzvnz1h3zw1dyzduluyv.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Complex</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>Terrifying now, revolutionary then. </p><p></p><p><strong>Play-Doh, 1983</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/03/c3n3992u8at3brzugj3n.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Complex</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>In the classic tin can, no less. </p><p></p><p><strong>Changeables, 1989</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/03/tq3bq7quicyhyfwsa3lz.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Complex</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>These ended up becoming a classic toy through the year. </p><p></p><p><strong>Buildems, 1969</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/03/r7ckgufcdafq3ih7xxwl.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Complex</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>This was one of the first toys McDonald's ever made. </p><p></p><div align="center" data-freestar-ad="__336x280 __789x280" id="throwbacks_articles_video"> </div><p></p><p><strong>Ronald McDonald Doll, 1970</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/03/pqwdaavba3ccvwrjcmj3.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Complex</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p><strong>McFavorite Clown Valentines</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/03/sxu1uqd4ibhdwcfrldgq.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Complex</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>The best way to say "I love you as much as I love McDonald's."</p><p></p><p><strong>Little Golden Books, 1982</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/03/bpany1ytj6tvhdbqn7gd.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Complex</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>Don't ever say McDonald's didn't care about your well-being.</p><h3>Check out even more incredible Happy Meal toys on the next page!</h3><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Night Before Christmas Records, 1972</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/03/yhzk7sr2xsvz1yaw7049.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Complex</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>A true classic. </p><p></p><p><strong>Sippy Dipper Straws</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/03/mcds-sippy-dipper.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Complex</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>This was a HUGE deal. Potentially the first crazy straw you ever drank from. </p><p></p><div align="center" data-freestar-ad="__336x280 __789x280" id="throwbacks_articles_incontent_2"> </div><p></p><p><strong>Construx, 1986</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/03/eevw94cyz36k6i4p4emx.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Complex</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>The best way to build a space ship. </p><p></p><p><strong>Ronald McDonald Parachute, 1969</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/03/mnimujkhlpaudjdig3jb.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Complex</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>Hours of fun! Until you accidentally ripped the parachute. </p><p></p><p><strong>Microscopes, 1976</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/03/plae1iiirttmtkjiru3o.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Complex</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>One of the few practical toys McDonald's toys in history. </p><p></p><p><strong>Multiplication Machine, 1976</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/03/xqrxstanjtlsaqqpv8n1.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Complex</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>Who doesn't love math with McDonald's?</p><p></p><div align="center" data-freestar-ad="__336x280 __789x280" id="throwbacks_articles_incontent_3"> </div><p></p><p><strong>Halloween Ghosts and Pumpkins, 1985 and 1989</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/03/fqdeeq81alkfui84dyua.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Complex</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>Talk about a practical things to give kids! If you grew up anywhere from 1985 to 1995, you probably had one of these. </p><p></p><p>Which McDonald's toy was your favorite? We want to know!</p><p></p></div>

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