McDonald’s collectibles are legendary, spanning toys, vintage posters, and trading cards. These items do more than just decorate shelves—they bring back beloved memories for fans. Now, McDonald’s is launching a limited global Collector’s Edition with new cups designed to evoke nostalgia and delight a new generation.
Available in over 30 countries, these cups come in Embossed Glass or Tritan plastic, breathing new life into iconic McDonald’s memorabilia. These cups showcase designs from historical collaborations with brands like Coca-Cola, Mattel, Universal, Sanrio, and TY Beanie Babies.
Each cup highlights iconic collectibles from different eras cherished by fans, such as the 1976 Grimace Mug, the 1999 Pet Lovin’ Barbie, and Shrek from ‘Shrek the Third’ in 2007. Both materials are highly collectible, and interestingly, the designs on the plastic cups can be found in the glass cup packaging.
(The Embossed Glass. Photograph: McDonald’s Chicago)
(The Tritan Plastic. Photograph: McDonald’s Chicago)
In Australia, Collector’s Edition Glasses will be offered for free with the purchase of any Large Quarter Pounder Meal, including the Quarter Pounder BBQ Bacon and Crispy Onions, Quarter Pounder Deluxe, the regular Quarter Pounder, and the Double Quarter Pounder, as part of the limited-time winter menu. The promotion runs from 14 August to 3 September, available at all Macca’s restaurants nationwide, through the MyMacca’s app, and via McDelivery, while supplies last.
McDonald’s Barbie & Hot Wheels Glass
(Barbie & Hot WheelsCollector’s Edition Glass 2024 in Australia)
(Barbie & Hot Wheels Collector’s Edition plastic Cup 2024 in the U.S)
In 1991, Hot Wheels™ made its debut at McDonald’s, introducing cool vehicles and city vibes to the Golden Arches family.
Barbie™ joined the McDonald’s Collectibles lineup in 1991, providing inspiration ever since, while Ken made his mark as “kenough” in 1994.
McDonald’s Hello Kitty & Snoopy Glass
(Hello Kitty & Snoopy Collector’s Edition Glass 2024 in Australia)
(Hello Kitty & Snoopy Collector’s Edition Plastic Cup 2024 in the U.S)
Hello Kitty has been an ‘it girl’ since 2000, making numerous kind-hearted appearances through 2010.
Snoopy and the Peanuts gang have been beloved members of the Golden Arches family since 1983, earning them long-time fan favourite status.
McDonald’s Teenie Beanie Babies Glass
(Teenie Beanie Babies Collector’s Edition Glass 2024 in Australia)
(Teenie Beanie Babies Collector’s Edition Plastic Cup 2024 in the U.S)
In 1997, Ty Teenie Beanie Babies burst onto the scene at McDonald’s and quickly became some of the most coveted collectibles in its history. In 2004, they introduced the Golden Arches Bear, a special edition TY Beanie Baby commemorating McDonald’s 25th anniversary of the Happy Meal.
McDonald’s Shrek & Minions Glass
(Shrek & Minions Collector’s Edition Glass 2024 in Australia)
(Shrek & Minions Collector’s Edition Plastic Cup 2024 in the U.S)
In 2007, McDonald’s released a Shrek the Third Happy Meal collection with themed toys of characters like Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, and Puss in Boots. In 2010, they followed up with a Shrek Forever After collection featuring new toys to celebrate the movie’s release.
In the summer of 2015, McDonald’s released a popular Minions collection with themed toys, celebrating the Minions movie from Universal and Illumination.
McDonald’s Coca-Cola Glass
(Coca-Cola Collector’s Edition Glass 2024 in Australia)
(Coca-Cola Collector’s Edition Plastic Cup 2024 in the U.S)
McDonald’s released the Ronald McDonald House 25 Years Coke Delivery Truck as a special collectible item in 1999.
In 2009, McDonald’s offered the Coca-Cola Contour Glass as part of a promotion, featuring the iconic Coke bottle shape in a glass format.
McDonald’s Grimace & Nanoblock Glass
(Grimace & Nanoblock Collector’s Edition Glass 2024 in Australia)
(Grimace & Nanoblock Collector’s Edition Plastic Cup 2024 in the U.S)
Grimace was introduced by McDonald’s in 1971 as a four-armed character, originally depicted as a milkshake-stealing villain; in 1976, they first released the Grimace Mug, featuring the now-friendly purple character as part of a collectible glassware series.
Introduced in 2015, the Nanoblock Fries are a recent addition to the McDonald’s collectibles, allowing fans to assemble a complete nanoblock meal.
