McDonald's "Happy Meal" is legendary, not just for the food, but for those special toys and gifts that make childhood memories. Japan McDonald's consistently partners with popular IPs to bring exciting new meals and awesome giveaways.
Today (January 9), the official announcement dropped: McDonald's is teaming up with the beloved national anime series "Crayon Shin-chan" and Sanrio's reigning popularity poll champion from last year, "Pompompurin"! Simply grab a Happy Meal and score some sweet collectible toys. The full lineup of gifts has been revealed, with the promotion kicking off on January 16.
This time, we're getting two IP Happy Meal gift collections, each released in two waves with different designs. Each wave features three unique items, so if you're aiming for specific ones, make sure to time your visit right!
Crayon Shin-chan Collection
▼ Wave 1: January 16 – January 22
Transforming Kantam Robot
Transform the McDonald's restaurant into an original Kantam Robot in McDonald's colors – super fun to play with!
Pop-Up Shin-chan from the Happy Meal
Place the box, press down, and Shin-chan's face will suddenly pop right out!
Shin-chan & Action Mask Glider
Place Shin-chan, standing on a tray, into the Action Mask panel. Give him a push from behind, and Shin-chan will zoom forward!
▼ Wave 2: January 23 – January 30
Shin-chan's McDonald's Delivery
Shin-chan, dressed in a staff uniform, rides a delivery scooter. Push the scooter, and Shin-chan will bob up and down!
McDonald's Card Party with Shin-chan!
Comes with 14 cards! Flip two at a time to find matching pairs. Also includes a restaurant-shaped storage box.
Dreaming Shin-chan in the Happy Meal
A Shin-chan toy sleeping under a Happy Meal-themed blanket. Turn the dial on the right, and Shin-chan's dream changes! Flip the disc for another pattern.
Pompompurin Collection
▼ Wave 1: January 16 – January 22
Teapot-Shaped Storage Box
Perfect for storing accessories or small items, it's both practical and adorable as a decoration!
Rolling Cart
Place the included card on top, push it around, and enjoy the smooth, soothing glide!
Ear-Wiggling Pencil Topper
As you insert and remove your pencil, Pompompurin's ears will wiggle up and down!
▼ Wave 2: January 23 – January 30
Clock-Shaped Memo Holder
Manually turn the hands to learn to tell time while using it as a memo clip. Comes with two types of memo pads!
Beret-Shaped Ruler
Pull out the hat, and it transforms into a cute 6 cm ruler!
Friends Fork Holder
Comes with adorable Muffin and Scone (Pompompurin's friends) shaped forks, perfect for storage and super cute!
Both sets of gifts will be distributed in two waves. From the third week, starting January 31, all six items from each collection will be available at once.
Japan McDonald's Happy Meals just keep coming, one after another – truly irresistible for kids and adults alike! If you're looking to grab these, you might need to find your own way to get them. Don't miss out on these collaborations with two of the most popular IPs!
via： 日本麥當勞官網