The fast-food toy phenomenon of the nineties transformed simple kids' meals into treasure hunts that sparked nationwide collecting frenzies. What many families casually tossed in toy boxes or car ...

Let's be real. Nobody drove to a fast-food restaurant in the late nineties purely for the food. The fries were solid, sure, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. According to Bob Bernstein, the man widely credited with inventing the McDonald's Happy Meal, the company was skeptical about the concept.

Nostalgia for the 1980s is at its peak. From "Stranger Things" to synth-pop playlists, the '80s vibe is everywhere — and collectibles from that decade are hotter than ever, including Happy Meal toys.