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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. 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 | 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[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/McD1985Toys1.html]. 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]], 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]]'', 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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==North American ''Beast Wars'' Rally's and Checkers promotion== | ==North American ''Beast Wars'' Rally's and Checkers promotion== | ||
[[Image:Rallnox.JPG|right|180px|thumb|If you look into its eyes, it | [[Image:Rallnox.JPG|right|180px|thumb|If you look into its eyes, it'll steal your soul.]] | ||
They gave away a not-very-goody [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] toy. | They gave away a not-very-goody [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] toy. | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
==1998 North American ''Beast Wars'' Transmetals McDonald's promotion== | ==1998 North American ''Beast Wars'' Transmetals McDonald's promotion== | ||
In 1998, to coincide with the [[Transmetal|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. | In 1998, to coincide with the [[Transmetal|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. | ||
*[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] | *[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] | ||
*[[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] | *[[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] | ||
*[[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] | *[[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] | ||
==1999 North American ''Animorphs'' Taco Bell promotion== | ==1999 North American ''Animorphs'' Taco Bell promotion== | ||
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==2000 North American ''Beast Machines'' McDonald's promotion== | ==2000 North American ''Beast Machines'' McDonald's promotion== | ||
For ''[[Beast Machines (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'', McDonald's put nine different toys into their Happy Meals, representing the characters from the first season. | For ''[[Beast Machines (cartoon)|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 (franchise)|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-Con|Mini-Cons]] to larger, retail-sale toys, and are also capable of having Mini-Con toys attached to them. | With ''[[Armada (franchise)|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-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]] | ||
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==Japanese ''Armada'' McDonald's promotion== | ==Japanese ''Armada'' McDonald's promotion== | ||
Their Hot Shot's different. | Their Hot Shot's different. | ||
==European ''Energon'' McDonald's promotion== | ==European ''Energon'' McDonald's promotion== | ||
In 2004, McDonald's locations in various parts of Europe released four ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]''-based Happy Meal toys. These toys were united by a common [[gimmick]] of interchangeable light-up "[[energon cube]]" accessories. | In 2004, McDonald's locations in various parts of Europe released four ''[[Energon (franchise)|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]] | ||
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* [[Unicron]] | * [[Unicron]] | ||
<center><gallery> | |||
Image:McEnergon-prime.jpg|Hallelujah Optimus! | |||
Image:Happymeal Unicron.jpg| | |||
</gallery></center> | |||
Hallelujah Optimus! | |||
==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. | ||
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[[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'', Burger King churned out four toys. | ||
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] | *[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] | ||
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{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
==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 their robot modes. | 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]] | ||
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*[[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 toys that could be displayed on a cup topper. | ||
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] | *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] | ||
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==2007 ''Transformers'' Burger King promotion== | ==2007 ''Transformers'' Burger King promotion== | ||
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)|Optimus Prime]] popout | ||
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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 Animated toys in their Happy Meals. | ||
*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] | *[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] | ||
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==2008 Venezuelan and Mexican McDonald's Animated promotion== | ==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: | In 2008, McDonald's stores in Venezuela and Mexico released four figures, all of which were new molds: | ||
*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] | *[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] | ||
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==2008 French McDonald's Animated promotion== | ==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. | 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 (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] (Same as North American version, but with more paint details) | *[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] (Same as North American version, but with more paint details) | ||
Revision as of 04:49, 4 April 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.
North American Beast Wars Rally's and Checkers promotion
They gave away a not-very-goody Rhinox toy.
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.
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 Propellar
- Scorponok with clashing claws
- Starscream with movable battle damage
2008 North American McDonald's Animated promotion
In 2008, McDonalds released 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)
