McDonald's launched the first Happy Meal toys in 1979, and things took off fast. Some of them were simple. Some were surprisingly cool. Over the years, they teamed up with cartoons, video games ...

The 1987 Happy Meal was the first to introduce Disney toys. From 1987 to 2016, McDonald’s and Disney had a wildly successful partnership that featured Disney characters.

Ah, the McDonald's Happy Meal. A staple of American fast food culture. An enticing little box completely lacking in nutrition, but packed to the brim with tasty goodies, and special surprises to ...