McDonalds Nintendo Happy Meal Toys

RobbingBandit

Just seen a post on hukd.com that McDonalds are starting a new Happy Meal collection on March 19 and it is Mario related, I want that giant mushroom.

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/free-mario-toy-with-happy-meal-mcdonalds-starts-19th-march-1852524

Slime Princess

Awesome!

Do McDonald's still sell the toys from the happy meals separately?

RobbingBandit

I think so for €1 or €2 not sure when these are out should be sometime this week.

abbir

RobbingBandit wrote: »

I think so for €1 or €2 not sure when these are out should be sometime this week.

I hope they do. I want all the toys.

Antibac

Can't wait for these!

Allyall

I just saw it advertised on TG4

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/03/12/super-mario-happy-meals_n_4947570.html#slide=3512425

Over the last 30 or so years Nintendo has managed to wring an enormous amount of video gaming juice out of Mario, Luigi and friends.

Now they've found a new way to get their Italian plumber into the hands of small kids.

Happy Meals!

That's right. In an effort to promote its various Mario video games (and its ailing Wii U console) Nintendo has unveiled a range of new Happy Meal toys, which will be available for kids and obsessive Nintendo collectors from 19 March.

The toys feature Mario, Luigi, Toad, Donkey Kong and a Super Mushroom power-up. There are also four interactive toys -- Mario’s Hovering Coin, Donkey Kong Barrel Projector, a Super Sound Mushroom and Mario’s Warp Pipe Embosser.

The promotion also has a positive edge, in that it is aimed at getting kids active as well as playing video games.

The Run, Jump and Power-Up with Super Mario promo "aims to inspire children to get active using some of Super Mario’s moves. They will be encouraged to run, jump and complete active tasks set out by Mario and friends" says Nintendo.

The ads and in-store promos will be run in the UK until 29 April. Check out how the new toys look below.

Star Lord

I wanna know what the warp pipe embosser does!

Allyall

This weeks




*Runs off to find McDonalds

Corholio

I haven't got a Happy Meal in years and years. Is it every week the toy changes? how many are usually in a collection?

RobbingBandit

Might get that nut job dressed as Mario with the keyboard in Dublin city centre to play me making my entrance into McDonalds on O'Connell Street later today.

I'm so happy.

murphyebass

Allyall wrote: »

This weeks




*Runs off to find McDonalds

Looks like I'm going to McDonalds this evening for two happy meals one for me and one for the missus. I get toys she gets manky mcdonalds meals.

Banjo

I'm gutted that I had to bring my sprogs to mankdonalds at the weekend, there's no way they'll be getting another one in time for me to get a couple of these into the house

Still, given how much everyone else in Liffey Valley seems to hate Nintendo, this is truly a great day for those of us unafraid of diving into a public bin in search of booty.

Star Lord

Banjo wrote: »

I'm gutted that I had to bring my sprogs to mankdonalds at the weekend, there's no way they'll be getting another one in time for me to get a couple of these into the house

I think you can still buy the toys separately... Think they introduced that a few years back if I'm not mistaken?

Princess Peach

I finds this on the McDonalds UK site

http://www.mcdonalds.co.uk/ukhome/whatmakesmcdonalds/questions/food/happy-meals/can-you-buy-a-toy-on-its-own-or-do-you-have-to-buy-a-happy-meal.html

Allyall

Princess Peach wrote: »

I finds this on the McDonalds UK site

http://www.mcdonalds.co.uk/ukhome/whatmakesmcdonalds/questions/food/happy-meals/can-you-buy-a-toy-on-its-own-or-do-you-have-to-buy-a-happy-meal.html

I asked in McDonalds in Airside yesterday, and I was told I couldn't.. Maybe I was just unlucky/go a staff member that didn't know/went to the wrong Franchise..

abbir

I emailed them an hour ago, they said you can buy them separately. Wouldn't give me a price.

Mimikyu

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mise

Picked this weeks two up on O'Connell Street earlier. I'm pretty sure they were €0.70 each

RobbingBandit

Picked up a Mario and a Shroom in Maynooth. 70 cents each.

Allyall

RobbingBandit wrote: »

Picked up a Mario and a Shroom in Maynooth. 70 cents each.

Yep, Was told 70 cents earlier today. Girl I know was going with four kids, Asked her to find out.

I think she went to Grafton Street. Definitely in City Centre whichever one she went to.

Antibac

Was 1euro in liffey valley but only had Mario. Anyone else get any other ones?

GreyAlien

Just Mario in my local also. Wondering if they'll be getting the mushroom one in.

VelcroGhost

I got Mario and the mushroom in Nutgrove. €1.25 each!

Antibac

Might try a different store tomorrow. Anyone know when the next lot are out? Is it Monday?

RobbingBandit

probably a week apart so try Wednesday.

Allyall

One store won't sell them, and the ones that do can price them whatever they want it seems (Up to €1.25 so far)...
How much is a happy meal? Is that different in every store too?

I can't see the price here, but I may be missing it..

Surely if a Happy meal is €1.99 (What i thought it was), then it would be better to buy the meal and eat the chips, keep the toy? Can you have an Orange Juice? (If the toy is €1.25)

But at €0.70 they're making money..? Aren't they? They would get those toys for free with their franchise subscription, or whatever. But if they had to pay, it would probably be €0.02 per toy..

I've seen the toys on ebay for crazy money.
Also seen unofficial ones on Aliexpress for €0.40 Delivered
They probably don't make noise, but may be better made... :pac:

youtube!

Off topic a bit but I know a middle aged man who has every happy meal toy ever released since 1985 ! his ambition is to be able to get all of the releases which go right back to 1979. So far he has paid in excess of 10,000 euros in that quest and he says he is nowhere near completion!

Banjo

That is a lot of bad burgers!

You can get orange juice with a happy meal. And carrot sticks or a fruit bag - apple slices - instead of chips. If only the burgers tasted of something they'd be great:-)

I nearly got a coffee as the drink with a happymeal last week. That would have been a fun afternoon

RobbingBandit

Store discretion for the prices of the toys I believe anyone spot new toys today?

RobbingBandit

I put this thread up for the toys not the nutritional value of the food, take your food enquires elsewhere, I say.

Deano7788

RobbingBandit wrote: »

Store discretion for the prices of the toys I believe anyone spot new toys today?

Yep, I now have Mario, a mushroom, Luigi and Toad.

Antibac

Picked up the Luigi and Toad today. Building into a nice little collection

Corholio

Anybody know what day the toys change?

Banjo

Think it depends on stock. I was in Liffey valley yesterday, Marios as far as the eye could see. By the time I was leaving though it had switched to Luigi and toad

murphyebass

There's a distinct lack of pictures goin on in this thread. Just sayin is all.

Princess Peach

Mario feels right at home

Mimikyu

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Corholio

The power up noise on the mushroom is sort of embarrassingly addictive :pac:

Allyall

Luigi's right hand has been chewed off, and his arm is mangled..

Mushroom missing.

I'm pretty sure a Golden Lab pup with no name did it..


Has anybody had any luck paying for them?

Corholio

Allyall wrote: »

Luigi's right hand has been chewed off, and his arm is mangled..

Mushroom missing.

I'm pretty sure a Golden Lab pup with no name did it..


Has anybody had any luck paying for them?

Ive a few and I havent bought a Happy Meal yet, bought them separately. Either 90 cent or €1 each depending on the store.

Allyall

I'm going to chance buying the lot tomorrow. Haven't been allowed to yet, but I'll bring in the evidence hopefully they'll be nice to me.

RobbingBandit

I'm gonna pop down tomorrow and grab the lot myself

Corholio

If anyone gets the new ones (Donkey Kong Projector, Mario with Coin, Mario Warp Pipe Embosser or Yoshi), can they post here so we know when they are out? Thanks!

Deano7788

Corholio wrote: »

If anyone gets the new ones (Donkey Kong Projector, Mario with Coin, Mario Warp Pipe Embosser or Yoshi), can they post here so we know when they are out? Thanks!

Got the new ones. They're Mario with Coin and Yoshi.

CastorTroy

Just got Toad and Yoshi today. Missed last week's.

Owryan

Dont go to McDonald's in Kilkenny if you want to buy them seperate. Was there yesterday and even after buying 3 happy meals when I asked to buy one on its own, they asked for€4.50. Carlow only charge 80c.

My kids love them tho.

How many toys have been available so far ?

sham69

ah my 6 yr old has me tormented...
He doesnt want the meal just the toy.
I never thought of just asking to buy them.
I have 3 kids so have 3 of each of mario, luigi and toad..
I think thats all thats been out so far..

Thats in the McDonalds on the Navan road anyway.

Deano7788

Owryan wrote: »

Dont go to McDonald's in Kilkenny if you want to buy them seperate. Was there yesterday and even after buying 3 happy meals when I asked to buy one on its own, they asked for€4.50. Carlow only charge 80c.

My kids love them tho.

How many toys have been available so far ?

There's been Mario, Mushroom, Luigi, Toad, Yoshi and Mario with Coin.

Star Lord

Whenever the warp pipe embosser one comes available, I'm having McDonalds for lunch!

Deano7788

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

Whenever the warp pipe embosser one comes available, I'm having McDonalds for lunch!

It will probably be Monday going by the last few (that and DK), I'll post here Monday morning if I get it on the way to work.

Corholio

Can other people confirm that most stores have the Yoshi and Mario with Coin now? Some stores seems to be behind others in getting the newest ones.