# Retro Metal Meal Buckets KFC is Giving Away Retro Meal Buckets While Supplies Last By Ell Smith | Published 2018-04-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-meal-buckets References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2018/04/23/kfc-is-giving-away-free-retro-metal-buckets-in-australia/) & [kfc.au](https://www.kfc.com.au/) For a limited time only, [KFC Australia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-tokyo-hot-crispy) will be giving away retro meal buckets with ever purchase of a [Giant Feast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habiza) meal. This promotion dubbed "Just Say Bucket" celebrates the fast food brand's 50th year of being in operation in Australia. Made from metal, these buckets serve as a means of carrying one's food and stand as a [collector's item](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-china-1) that can be re-used in the future. The Giant Feast Meal includes "15 PC Hot & Spicy Chicken, 18 Nuggets, Sweet n’ Sour Sauce, BBQ Sauce, Supercharged Sauce, 3 Large Chips, Large Potato and Gravy, Large Coleslaw, 1.25-liters of Pepsi Max." Retailing at just $31.90 USD, this promotion is sure to satisfy even the hungriest of consumers. Image Credit: KFC Australia and KFC Russia ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Meal Buckets:** Exploring the resurgence of retro-inspired packaging as a way to create a nostalgic connection with consumers and promote reusability. - **Limited-time Promotions:** Identifying the effectiveness of time-limited promotions in generating excitement and urgency among consumers and boosting sales. - **Fast Food Collectibles:** Recognizing the growing trend of fast food brands creating collectible items as a way to engage with customers and create brand loyalty. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** Opportunity for fast food chains to leverage unique and limited-time promotions to attract customers and drive sales. - **Packaging:** Potential for packaging companies to explore innovative and retro-inspired designs that resonate with consumers and encourage reuse. - **Collectibles:** Opportunity for collectibles companies to collaborate with fast food brands to create limited-edition items that appeal to fans and collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive QSR Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-chicken-bucket.md) - [Complimentary Fried Chicken Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-free-bucket-on-us.md) - [QSR-Backed Holiday Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-2k.md) - [Online-Only Fried Chicken Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-10-8piece-buckets.md) - [Knitted Chicken Bucket Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bucket-hugger.md) - [Low-Cost QSR Meal Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/20-fill-up-box.md) - [QSR Chicken-Themed Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-x-corkcicle.md) - [Low-Cost QSR Family Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-kfc-meal.md) - [Multi-Person Meal Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-feasts.md)