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==1985 St. Louis ''The Transformers'' McDonald's promotion== | ==1985 St. Louis ''The Transformers'' McDonald's promotion== | ||
In 1985, McDonald's gave away non-transforming figurines of four [[Mini Vehicle]] characters, with at least six different color variations for each character. | In 1985, McDonald's gave away non-transforming figurines of four [[Mini Vehicle]] characters, with at least six different color variations for each character. The figures were made of two different colors of plastic, and were non-poseable. These figures were only available in St. Louis as a test run.<ref>[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/McD1985Toys1.html 1985 McDonald's toys at Toyarchive.com]</ref> The line included: | ||
* [[Gears]] | * [[Gears]] | ||
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==Dairy Queen ''Generation 2'' promotion== | ==Dairy Queen ''Generation 2'' promotion== | ||
In conjunction with [[Generation 2]], Dairy Queen gave away a non-transforming [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] figure with its "Kids' Pick-Nick Meals". | In conjunction with ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', Dairy Queen gave away a non-transforming [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] figure with its "Kids' Pick-Nick Meals". | ||
==1996 North American ''Beast Wars'' McDonald's promotion== | ==1996 North American ''Beast Wars'' McDonald's promotion== | ||
In 1996 for ''[[Beast Wars]]'', McDonald's released four transforming toys, with names very, very accurate to their beast modes. Another toy was sold to the under-3 crowd, as clearly indicated by his name. | In 1996 for ''[[Beast Wars (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'', McDonald's released four transforming toys, with names very, very accurate to their beast modes. Another toy was sold to the under-3 crowd, as clearly indicated by his name. | ||
*[[Beetle]] | *[[Beetle]] | ||
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==2000 North American ''Beast Machines'' McDonald's promotion== | ==2000 North American ''Beast Machines'' McDonald's promotion== | ||
For ''[[Beast Machines ( | For ''[[Beast Machines (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'', McDonald's put nine different toys into their Happy Meals, representing the characters from the first season. | ||
*[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] | *[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] | ||
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==2002 North American ''Armada'' McDonald's promotion== | ==2002 North American ''Armada'' McDonald's promotion== | ||
With ''[[Armada ( | With ''[[Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' out in 2002, McDonald's released eight toys to represent select characters from the [[Armada (cartoon)|cartoon]]. The Decepticon toys could combine into a mega vehicle, while the Autobots could combine into a tall... "totem-pole" robot form. The toys could act as [[Mini-Con|Mini-Cons]] to larger, retail-sale toys, and are also capable of having Mini-Con toys attached to them. | ||
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] | *[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] | ||
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] | *[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] | ||
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] | *[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Hot Shot]] | ||
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] | *[[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]] | ||
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada) toys|Optimus Prime]] | *[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]] | ||
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] | *[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] | ||
*[[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] | *[[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] | ||
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==European ''Energon'' McDonald's promotion== | ==European ''Energon'' McDonald's promotion== | ||
In 2004, McDonald's locations in various parts of Europe released four ''[[Energon ( | In 2004, McDonald's locations in various parts of Europe released four ''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]''-based Happy Meal toys. These toys were united by a common [[gimmick]] of interchangeable light-up "[[energon cube]]" accessories. | ||
* [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] | * [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] | ||
* [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]] | * [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]] | ||
* [[Optimus Prime (Armada) toys|Optimus Prime]] | * [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]] | ||
* [[Unicron]] | * [[Unicron]] | ||
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==Mexican ''Energon'' McDonald's promotion== | ==Mexican ''Energon'' McDonald's promotion== | ||
Four figures which transformed by the touch of a button. | Four figures which transformed by the touch of a button. | ||
*[[Demolishor]] | *[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] | ||
*[[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] | *[[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] | ||
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] | *[[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]] | ||
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] | *[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]] | ||
==2005 ''Cybertron'' Burger King promotion== | ==2005 ''Cybertron'' Burger King promotion== | ||
[[Image:Optimusprime cybertron burgerking.jpg|right|100px|thumb|]] | [[Image:Optimusprime cybertron burgerking.jpg|right|100px|thumb|]] | ||
For ''Cybertron'', Burger King churned out four toys. | For ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'', Burger King churned out four toys. | ||
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] | *[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] | ||
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] | *[[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]] | ||
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada) toys|Optimus Prime]] | *[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]] | ||
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] | *[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
==2007 ''Cybertron'' Jollibee promotion== | ==2007 ''Cybertron'' Jollibee promotion== | ||
In 2007, the Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee released a set of Cybertron toys that included detachable display bases for | In 2007, the Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee released a set of Cybertron toys that included detachable display bases for their robot modes. | ||
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada) toys|Optimus Prime]] | *[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]] | ||
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] | *[[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]] | ||
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] | *[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] | ||
*[[Vector Prime]] | *[[Vector Prime]] | ||
==2007 Transformers Movie Jollibee promotion== | ==2007 Transformers Movie Jollibee promotion== | ||
In 2007, Jolliebee released 4 transforming movie toys that could be displayed on a cup topper. | In 2007, Jolliebee released 4 transforming [[Movie (toyline)|movie]] toys that could be displayed on a cup topper. | ||
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] | *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] | ||
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In 2007, Burger King produced a wave of nonTransforming Transformers. | In 2007, Burger King produced a wave of nonTransforming Transformers. | ||
*Wind up [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] popout | *Wind up [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] popout | ||
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] closet | *[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] closet | ||
*[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] with popout weapons | *[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] with popout weapons | ||
*[[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] | *[[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] | ||
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==2008 North American McDonald's Animated promotion== | ==2008 North American McDonald's Animated promotion== | ||
In 2008, McDonalds released Animated toys in their Happy Meals. | In 2008, McDonalds released ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Transformers Animated]]'' toys in their Happy Meals. | ||
*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] | *[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] | ||
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==2009 ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Burger King promotion== | ==2009 ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Burger King promotion== | ||
2009 saw another wave of eight Burger King toys released to coincide with the sequel. | 2009 saw another wave of eight Burger King toys released to coincide with [[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|the sequel]]. | ||
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] with [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]] | *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] with [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]] | ||
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] | *[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] | ||
*[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] | *[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] | ||
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*[[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]] | *[[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]] | ||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Fast food exclusives]] | [[Category:Fast food exclusives]] | ||
[[Category:Lists]] | [[Category:Lists]] | ||
[[Category:Toys]] | [[Category:Toys]] | ||
Revision as of 12:48, 5 July 2009
Over the years, Transformers has found itself in several fast food promotions, mainly McDonald's.
1985 St. Louis The Transformers McDonald's promotion
In 1985, McDonald's gave away non-transforming figurines of four Mini Vehicle characters, with at least six different color variations for each character. The figures were made of two different colors of plastic, and were non-poseable. These figures were only available in St. Louis as a test run.[1] The line included:
Dairy Queen Generation 2 promotion
In conjunction with Generation 2, Dairy Queen gave away a non-transforming Optimus Prime figure with its "Kids' Pick-Nick Meals".
1996 North American Beast Wars McDonald's promotion
In 1996 for Beast Wars, McDonald's released four transforming toys, with names very, very accurate to their beast modes. Another toy was sold to the under-3 crowd, as clearly indicated by his name.
1998 North American Beast Wars Transmetals McDonald's promotion
In 1998, to coincide with the Transmetals subline and the second season of Beast Wars, McDonald's Happy Meals featured three characters from the show who did not get Transmetal toys in the retail line.
1999 North American Animorphs Taco Bell promotion
2000 North American Beast Machines McDonald's promotion
For Beast Machines, McDonald's put nine different toys into their Happy Meals, representing the characters from the first season.
2001 North American Beast Wars Rally's and Checkers promotion
Well after Beast Wars proper had ended, regional chain Rally's/Checkers sold a not-very-good Rhinox toy, as part of a broader Hasbro/Kenner promotion.
2002 North American Armada McDonald's promotion
With Armada out in 2002, McDonald's released eight toys to represent select characters from the cartoon. The Decepticon toys could combine into a mega vehicle, while the Autobots could combine into a tall... "totem-pole" robot form. The toys could act as Mini-Cons to larger, retail-sale toys, and are also capable of having Mini-Con toys attached to them.
Japanese Armada McDonald's promotion
Their Hot Shot's different.
European Energon McDonald's promotion
In 2004, McDonald's locations in various parts of Europe released four Energon-based Happy Meal toys. These toys were united by a common gimmick of interchangeable light-up "energon cube" accessories.
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Hallelujah Optimus!
Mexican Energon McDonald's promotion
Four figures which transformed by the touch of a button.
2005 Cybertron Burger King promotion
For Cybertron, Burger King churned out four toys.
2007 Cybertron Jollibee promotion
In 2007, the Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee released a set of Cybertron toys that included detachable display bases for their robot modes.
2007 Transformers Movie Jollibee promotion
In 2007, Jolliebee released 4 transforming movie toys that could be displayed on a cup topper.
2007 Transformers Burger King promotion
In 2007, Burger King produced a wave of nonTransforming Transformers.
- Wind up Optimus Prime popout
- Bumblebee closet
- Ironhide with popout weapons
- Ratchet
- Megatron with card
- Blackout with moving propeller
- Scorponok with clashing claws
- Starscream with movable battle damage
2008 North American McDonald's Animated promotion
In 2008, McDonalds released Transformers Animated toys in their Happy Meals.
2008 Venezuelan and Mexican McDonald's Animated promotion
In 2008, McDonald's stores in Venezuela and Mexico released four figures, all of which were new molds:
2008 French McDonald's Animated promotion
In 2008, McDonald's stores in France released four figures. Optimus Prime, Megatron and Bumblebee were the same molds as the North American releases, but with more paint details. Blitzwing was an entirely new mold.
- Optimus Prime (Same as North American version, but with more paint details)
- Megatron (Same as North American version, but with more paint details)
- Bumblebee (Same as North American version, but with more paint details)
- Blitzwing (New mold)
2009 Revenge of the Fallen Burger King promotion
2009 saw another wave of eight Burger King toys released to coincide with the sequel.
