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Fast Food Figurines

McDonald's Character Collectables in Funko POP! Ad Icons

— November 16, 2021 — Pop Culture
The 'Funko POP! Ad Icons' collection featuring the McDonald's characters will excite McDonald's enthusiasts and collectors alike.

The collection features classic characters from McDonaldland like Ronald McDonald, Hamburglar, Grimace, Birdie the Early Bird, the Fry Kids, Officer Big Mac, and Mayor McCheese. Also included in the collection are various McNugget characters like Cowboy McNugget, Fireman McNugget, Rockstar McNugget, and Tennis McNugget.

McDonaldland was a fantasy world made to help market the brand from the 1970s to the 1990s. McDonald's mascot Ronald McDonald lived in this world with his friends and went on adventures. Each of the vinyl figures is approximately 4.25-inches tall and comes in its own collectible box.

Consumers can collect all of the McDonald's characters, past and present, in this Funko POP! collection.

Image Credit: McDonald's and golden arches unlimited
Trend Themes
1. Pop Culture Collectibles - The Funko POP! Ad Icons collection demonstrates the demand for pop culture collectibles based on popular characters and mascots from the past.
2. Nostalgia Marketing - McDonald's use of classic characters from McDonaldland demonstrates the potential of nostalgia marketing to create a strong emotional connection with customers.
3. Limited Edition Merchandise - The release of the McDonald's character collectibles as a limited edition set creates a sense of urgency among dedicated collectors and creates opportunities for increased sales and promotions.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food Industry - Fast food chains can increase brand awareness and customer engagement by creating unique and collectible merchandise that showcases their iconic mascots and branding.
2. Pop Culture Merchandise Industry - Pop culture merchandise companies like Funko can partner with iconic brands to release collectible merchandise featuring classic characters and themes that resonate with a wide audience.
3. Marketing and Advertising Industry - The success of McDonald's nostalgia marketing and use of classic characters from McDonaldland demonstrates the potential for marketing and advertising firms to leverage nostalgia and emotion to connect with customers on a deeper level.
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