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Kids’ meal toys, premiums, and fast-food giveaways, documented promotion by promotion with the sources behind each one.

44 promotions · 158 documented pieces

All restaurants Burger King 8 Jack in the Box 6 McDonald's 24 Taco Bell 4 Wendy's 6

Decade Sort

1980s

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Collector consensus

Burger King Holiday Magic Meal (1981)

November to December 1981 (U.S.) · Burger King · Kids' meal toy

2 pieces

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Needs sources

McDonald’s Happy Meal Christmas Stocking (1981)

1981 Christmas season (U.S.) · McDonald's · Kids' meal toy

1 piece

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Collector consensus

McDonald’s Winter Worlds Happy Meal (1983)

November 28, 1983 to February 5, 1984 (U.S., limited national distribution); reportedly re-released late 1984 · McDonald's · Kids' meal toy

5 pieces

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Needs sources

McDonald’s Happy Holidays! Happy Meal (1984)

November 23 to December 24, 1984 (U.S.) · McDonald's · Kids' meal toy

Pieces not yet documented

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Strong evidence

McDonald’s Santa Claus: The Movie Happy Meal and reindeer ornament (1985)

Happy Meal November 22 to December 24, 1985 (U.S.) · McDonald's · Kids' meal toy

3 of 4 pieces documented

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Collector consensus

Burger King Christmas Crayola Bears (1986)

December 1986 (U.S.) · Burger King · Premium (with purchase)

4 pieces

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Disputed

Burger King Rodney and Friends reindeer plush (Hallmark) (1986)

Christmas 1986 and again in 1987, per surviving TV commercials; tags on some plush carry earlier dates · Burger King · Premium (with purchase)

4 pieces

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McDonald’s Cinderella plush Christmas ornaments (1987)

1987 holiday season (U.S.) · McDonald's · Premium (with purchase)

2 pieces

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McDonald’s Fry Guy and Fry Girl Christmas ornaments (1987)

1987 Christmas season (U.S.) · McDonald's · Kids' meal toy

2 pieces

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McDonald’s Holiday Huggable Muppet Babies (1988)

1988 holiday season (U.S.) · McDonald's · Premium (with purchase)

3 pieces

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McDonald’s Oliver & Company plush Christmas ornaments (1988)

1988 holiday season (U.S.), alongside the Oliver & Company Happy Meal (Nov 25 to Dec 22, 1988) · McDonald's · Premium (with purchase)

2 pieces

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Burger King A Christmas Sing-a-Long! cassettes (1989)

1989 Christmas season (U.S.) · Burger King · Kids' meal toy

4 pieces

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McDonald’s The Little Mermaid plush Christmas ornaments (1989)

1989 holiday season (U.S.), alongside The Little Mermaid Happy Meal (Nov 24 to Dec 21, 1989) · McDonald's · Premium (with purchase)

2 pieces

1990s

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McDonald’s The Rescuers Down Under Christmas ornaments (1990)

1990 holiday season (U.S.), alongside The Rescuers Down Under Happy Meal (Nov 30 to Dec 27, 1990) · McDonald's · Premium (with purchase)

2 pieces

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Taco Bell The Muppet Christmas Carol Ornaments (1992)

December 1992 (U.S.), during the film's first theatrical run · Taco Bell · Kids' meal toy

4 pieces

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McDonald’s Totally Toy Holiday Happy Meal (1993)

December 10, 1993 to January 6, 1994 (U.S.) · McDonald's · Kids' meal toy

14 pieces

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McDonald’s Totally Toy Holiday Happy Meal (1995)

December 1, 1995 to January 4, 1996 (U.S.) · McDonald's · Kids' meal toy

10 pieces

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Taco Bell Talking Taco Bell Chihuahua plush in Santa hat (‘Feliz Navidad’) (1998)

1998 holiday season, per item dating on resale listings · Taco Bell · Premium (with purchase)

1 piece

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Wendy’s Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie (1998)

Nov. 30 to December 1998 (U.S.), per Kids Meal Wiki · Wendy's · Kids' meal toy

6 pieces

2000s

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Jack in the Box Millennium New Year’s antenna ball (2000)

From Nov. 29, 2000 (U.S.) · Jack in the Box · Giveaway

1 piece

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Collector consensus

Wendy’s Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

Nov. 20 to Dec. 31, 2000 (U.S.), per Kids Meal Wiki · Wendy's · Kids' meal toy

6 pieces

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Wendy’s Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2001)

Nov. 19 to December 2001 (U.S.), per Kids Meal Wiki · Wendy's · Kids' meal toy

5 pieces

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Disputed

McDonald’s Holiday Coca-Cola Polar Bear plush (c. 2004)

Dated December 2004 by some collector sources; others date similar bears to 2002 · McDonald's · Premium (with purchase)

Pieces not yet documented

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Collector consensus

Wendy’s Elf Kids’ Meal (2004)

December 2004 (U.S.), per Kids Meal Wiki · Wendy's · Kids' meal toy

5 pieces

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Partially documented

Jack in the Box Holiday antenna balls (New Year’s, Snowman, Reindeer) (2005)

2005 holiday season (U.S.). The New Year's ball is labeled 'New Year 2006'. · Jack in the Box · Giveaway

3 pieces

2010s

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Jack in the Box Nutcracker Jack ornament (2012)

From October 2012, while supplies lasted (U.S.) · Jack in the Box · Charity promotion

1 piece

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Jack in the Box Toasty Jack ornament (2013)

From Oct. 22, 2013, while supplies lasted (U.S.) · Jack in the Box · Charity promotion

2 pieces

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Jack in the Box Dashing Jack ornament (2014)

Holiday season 2014, announced Nov. 13, 2014 (U.S.) · Jack in the Box · Charity promotion

2 pieces

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Burger King Winter Whopperland festive menu (U.K.) (2015)

November 18, 2015 to January 12, 2016 (U.K.) · Burger King · Seasonal packaging

Pieces not yet documented

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Verified

Jack in the Box JOY Jack ornament (2015)

Holiday season 2015, announced Nov. 12, 2015 (U.S.) · Jack in the Box · Charity promotion

2 pieces

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Strong evidence

McDonald’s #ReindeerReady carrot-stick ‘Reindeer Treats’ (2017)

Campaign launched November 17, 2017 (U.K.) · McDonald's · Seasonal packaging

1 piece

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Collector consensus

McDonald’s Happy Meal Holiday Express (2017)

December 5, 2017 to January 1, 2018 (U.S.) · McDonald's · Kids' meal toy

12 pieces

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Partially documented

Taco Bell Taco Shop Holiday Collection (2018)

2018 holiday season (online, U.S.) · Taco Bell · Other

3 pieces

2020s

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McDonald’s The Mariah Menu (2021)

December 13 to 24, 2021 (U.S., McDonald's app) · McDonald's · Giveaway

2 pieces

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Strong evidence

McDonald’s The Elf on the Shelf Happy Meal (U.K.) (2022)

November 16 to December 20, 2022 (U.K.) · McDonald's · Kids' meal toy

12 pieces

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Verified

Burger King BK Advent Calendar (2024)

Announced October 29, 2024; on sale November 22, 2024 (U.S.) · Burger King · Premium (with purchase)

3 of 12 pieces documented

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McDonald’s The Grinch Happy Meal (U.K. and Ireland) (2024)

From about November 20, 2024 through December 31, 2024 or while supplies lasted (U.K. and Ireland) · McDonald's · Kids' meal toy

2 of 5 pieces documented

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McDonald’s The Grinch Meal and Grinch Happy Meal (Canada) (2024)

From December 3, 2024 while supplies lasted (Canada) · McDonald's · Seasonal packaging

3 pieces

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Burger King BK Advent Calendar (2025)

Announced November 3, 2025; on sale November 21, 2025 at 12 p.m. ET via Burger King's online promo shop (U.S.) · Burger King · Premium (with purchase)

12 pieces

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Partially documented

McDonald’s The Elf on the Shelf Happy Meal (U.K., 2025)

Reported November 19, 2025; limited time (U.K. and Ireland) · McDonald's · Kids' meal toy

Pieces not yet documented

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Partially documented

McDonald’s The Grinch Happy Meal (Australia) (2025)

From November 19, 2025 (Australia) · McDonald's · Kids' meal toy

Pieces not yet documented

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McDonald’s The Grinch Meal (U.S.) (2025)

Announced November 20, 2025; in U.S. restaurants from December 2, 2025 while supplies lasted · McDonald's · Seasonal packaging

4 pieces

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McDonald’s The Grinchiest Meal and Grinch Happy Meal (Canada) (2025)

From December 2, 2025 while supplies lasted (Canada) · McDonald's · Seasonal packaging

3 pieces

Year unknown

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Wendy’s Frosty Key Tags

Sold each holiday season, usually from November and sometimes into February. Good until Dec. 31 of the next year. Dated editions below: 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25. · Wendy's · Charity promotion

3 pieces

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Possible promotions with only one weak mention so far. If you have the toy, the bag, a newspaper ad, or a commercial, you can confirm it.

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Burger King How the Grinch Stole Christmas toy watch (claimed) (2000)

Claimed 2000 · Burger King · Kids' meal toy

Pieces not yet documented

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McDonald’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas Happy Meal (claimed) (2000)

Claimed December 2000 (U.S.) · McDonald's · Kids' meal toy

Pieces not yet documented

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Wendy’s Snow Globe / Happy Holidays Kids’ Meal (c. 2015)

November to December 2015, per a list entry with uncertain dates · Wendy's · Kids' meal toy

Pieces not yet documented

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Taco Bell glass holiday ornaments (c. 2020)

Listings dated 2020 and 2023 · Taco Bell · Other

Pieces not yet documented

Not a complete list

Restaurant promotions varied by year, region, and country, and many were never written down. Every record shows how well it is sourced. Collector wikis and marketplace listings count as references, never as proof.

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