The McDonald's Happy Meal has been a staple in most of our lives, but it has only been around since the 1970s. Marketing guru Bob Bernstein created the Happy Meal to attract children (and their ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. According to Bob Bernstein, the man widely credited with inventing the McDonald's Happy Meal, the company was skeptical about the concept.

The McDonald’s Minecraft Meal brings collectible toys, spicy sauce, and digital rewards to a new kind of Happy Meal—one that speaks directly to adult fans of fast food rituals and Minecraft nostalgia.

Whether it’s a Disney figurine, a McFurby or a Teenie Beanie Baby, collectors are on the hunt for McDonald’s toys worth money. The collectibles market was $294 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow ...