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Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
McDonald's fans rejoice over return of fan-favorite Happy Meal toy: 'Just left my full-blown adult job to get one'
'Just left my full-blown adult job (on lunch break) to get a Happy Meal.' That's how one fan reacted to the return of Squishmallows toys at McDonald's — a comeback that's sparking a viral frenzy. Back by popular demand, the limited-edition plushies are now available in Happy Meals at McDonald's restaurants nationwide until June 9. Originally released in 2023, the 12 mini Squishmallows were an instant hit. Collectors have taken to TikTok and Instagram to share their excitement, post unboxings, and trade tips on scoring the full set. 'Dinner sorted for the rest of the week — Happy Meals every day,' one Instagram user joked. One fan even wrote, 'Y'all making me buy my fully grown-up girlfriend Happy Meals now because of this!' This year introduces a new cosmic character, Halley the Intergalactic Axolotl, named after Halley's Comet. Each plush comes with a hang tag and digital game code. McDonald's is working to improve its sales and customer satisfaction by extending fan-favorite deals Fans have also been leaving reviews of the toys on TikTok. The hashtag #squishmallows quickly went viral and has been featured in over 680,000 videos. Matt March, known as @thesouthernsnack on the video platform, gave an honest review of the toy after he purchasing a Squishmallows Happy Meal on Tuesday. 'I was gonna give this set a 10, but I think the texture is a bit firm and not as bit not as squishy as a Squishmallow would be, so I'm gonna get this a nine out of 10,' he revealed. Prior to Squishmallows, fans were raving about this year's return of Pokémon cards and toys that came with a Happy Meal promoting 'A Minecraft Movie.' The toy mania couldn't come at a better time for McDonald's. The company is working to bounce back after a tough year. Not only did its highly publicized outbreak leave one customer dead, but it also suffered falling sales over the past year. It hopes to boost sales by extending popular deals from its McValue platform. The $5 Meal Deal has become a huge hit after some initial complaints from customers. Despite the financial difficulties, McDonald's is aiming open 900 restaurants by 2027. The chain also plans to hire 375,000 employees this summer, it's biggest job push since 2020.
New York Post
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
McDonald's brings back beloved Happy Meal toys for first time in 2 years — but you need to act fast
Fast food fans are more than happy about this news. On Tuesday, McDonald's announced that the beloved Squishmallows are officially back in Happy Meal boxes after a two-year hiatus. 'Squishmallows squad collectors and Happy Meal fans gather 'round,' McDonald's wrote on its Menu Spotter. 'You've waited patiently for two years, and we want to let all collectors know, there's a new squad on the block that you won't want to miss out on.' 3 Squishmallows are back at McDonald's for a limited time after a two-year hiatus. McDonald's In each box, customers will find their typical Happy Meal order of choice, along with one of 12 adorable Squishmallows — and this time, 'the pocket-sized plushies are showing off with an even happier, more adorable smile.' Each Squishmallow included in the Happy Meal comes with a character hang tag, which will share the name and a little about your new Squish, as well as a code to scan for an interactive game. McDonald's is also introducing a never-before-seen Squishmallow, an Intergalactic Axolotl named Halley. 'Soft, sweet and full of personality, these Squishmallows are WAITING for you! So, head to your local McDonald's to find your perfect Squish while supplies last,' McDonald's said. Hunting down these collectibles is a big part of the fun for Squishmallow collectors — so they better act fast, as a McDonald's spokesperson told Today that they'll only be in stores until Monday, June 9, while supplies last. 3 McDonald's is also introducing a never-before-seen Squishmallow, an Intergalactic Axolotl named Halley. McDonald's Since their release in 2017, the soft and adorable Squishmallows have become some of the hottest toys on the market. 'We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate our fans than with a Happy Meal featuring character favorites with unique, never-before-seen happy expressions and the debut of our newest Squishmallows Squad member, Halley, making the hunt exciting as ever for fans worldwide,' Gerhard Runken, Executive Vice President of Brand & Marketing at Jazwares, said in a statement. Fans are lovin' the return of the Squishmallow Happy Meal, with many taking to social media to declare, 'I know what I'm getting for dinner.' 'Dinner sorted for the rest of the week, happy meals every day,' one person chimed in. 'I NEED THEM ALL!!!!' someone screamed. 3 In each box, customers will find their typical Happy Meal order of choice, along with one of 12 adorable Squishmallows. Walter Cicchetti – 'Just left my full blown adult job (on lunch break) to get a happy meal,' a happy customer said. 'The way I'd carry them all in my pocket for a smile when someone's down hehe,' another shared.
