[News] McDonald's Happy Meals to Include Yorkie As Toy

[fasteddie]

Uh oh, because I WANT ONE!
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OAK BROOK, Ill., April 13 /PRNewswire/ -- This spring, McDonald's is letting The Cat(TM) and The Dog(TM) out of the bag with a Happy Meal® and Mighty Kids Meal® event of exaggerated proportions. Beginning April 15 - May 12, 2005, Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals will feature 16 adorable breeds of plush pals inspired by Artlist Collection: The Cat(TM) and The Dog(TM). Whether always landing on their feet or rolling over for a treat, these playful pets are sure to leave their paw-prints on America's heart and will be available at participating McDonald's restaurants nationwide, while supplies last.

Officially licensed by 4Kids Entertainment outside of Asia, The Cat and The Dog is a highly successful kitten and puppy photography franchise from Japan. The heart-tugging collection consists of more than 100 different breeds of kittens and puppies photographed with exaggerated proportions where the heads of the animals are charmingly enlarged. The McDonald's Happy Meal toys, modeled after the award-winning photographs, feature the same exaggerated characteristics.

Each member of the Happy Meal and Mighty Kids Meal collection featuring The Cat and The Dog includes a colorful plastic collar that transforms into a clip so youngsters can parade their pals on backpacks, belts or zippers. Each plush toy also includes an exclusive McDonald's authenticated hangtag with a picture of the breed and a checklist, helpful for collecting all 16 pets.

The Cat

Eight frisky felines are purring with excitement for their McDonald's debut. While over 40 breeds of cats are recognized worldwide, the Happy Meal and Mighty Kids Meal collection features some American favorites including: a graceful Somali with emerald-green eyes; a sweet Scottish Fold whose ears are playfully tucked; a rambunctious Russian Blue; a regal Siamese with a two-tone coat; an exotic Bengal; a pretty Persian; a happy Himalayan; and a multi- colored American Shorthair with bright yellow eyes. Although cats generally sleep 16 hours a day, these wide-eyed kittens have their ears perked and are ready to play with McDonald's guests nationwide.

The Dog

Following in the paw-prints of last year's highly popular Artlist Collection: The Dog Happy Meal promotion, man's best friend returns to McDonald's with a tail-wagging collection of eight plush puppies. The different Happy Meal Dogs include: a furry Yorkshire Terrier; a Basset Hound with floppy brown ears; a smart gray Poodle; a loyal Border Collie; a spunky Boxer; a multi-colored Bulldog with deep-brown eyes; a charming Chihuahua; and a Bernese Mountain Dog with a tough, but friendly, face. With more than 36 percent of American households owning a dog, these endearing pets are sure to find good homes with kids and dog lovers who can't resist those puppy-dog eyes.

For high-resolution images of the Happy Meal and Mighty Kids Meal featuring The Cat and The Dog, please visit http://www.mcdepk.com/happymeal .

Young guests now have the opportunity to enjoy additional food choices with their Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals including Apple Dippers (fresh, peeled apple slices) served with low-fat caramel dipping sauce, and beverage choices including 100% pure Minute Maid apple juice and low-fat white and chocolate Milk Jugs, served in child-friendly containers.

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[aimee]

Awww, man - I wonder if they sell the toys without the food. Although, my kids would be thrilled if I kept taking them there to get the Yorkie toy!

[rrosenberry]

Cant wait.... I'll be havin' that!

[kp&nala]

looks like we'll all be heading to McDonalds friday! too bad i'm on a diet guess my sister can have the happy meal

[YappyScrappy]

He must have a puppy cut! I'm on a diet also....I'll give my husband the Happy Meal....

[I_love_lucy]

Noooooooo! Well thats it then. Looks like I can't pay my tuition fees as I'm going to be spending it on a holiday to the US to get this thing!!!! (stupid english mcdonalds, also, carrot sticks? instead of fries? In a childrens meal? Yeah right!!!)

[YappyScrappy]

I Love Lucy....hey, I never noticed your location before...we have been to England twice but never to Bristol! We have always said we would love to retire to Bath...not too big, not too small, and close enough to Bristol (bigger city, of course) to get what you need...how often do you go to Bath (if ever?)

[Milo]

I know you can usually buy just the happy meal toy for .50 cents. So maybe a diet Coke and a Yorkie? My Milo loves the happy meal toys. They are his chew toys, they're perfect size!!!( I have 3 kids)

[StewiesMom]

I love Bristol.

These toys sound adorable. And is it just me or do a majority of the news stories that are posted come out of Illinois? Maybe I just notice those...

[SoCalyorkiLvr]

Hefner loves the happy Meal toys too. I want that yorkie!! Maybe a few of them!! They are really cute!

[Junebug]

Uh oh. I'm in the middle of reading Fast Food Nation, and I have a huge disliking to McDonald's right now......


........BUT I WANT A HAPPY MEAL W/ A YORKIE!!!!!!

[fasteddie]

Heheh, the only thing is, if it's random as to what "toy" we are getting, some of us are going to be spending a lot on Happy Meals!!!

[I_love_lucy]

Originally Posted by YappyScrappy

I Love Lucy....hey, I never noticed your location before...we have been to England twice but never to Bristol! We have always said we would love to retire to Bath...not too big, not too small, and close enough to Bristol (bigger city, of course) to get what you need...how often do you go to Bath (if ever?)

I go to Bath loads! Infact I prefer it over Bristol! I went to school and college in Bath and it is a beautiful city. Im now at uni in Bristol but I would prefer to be back in Bath! The shops are better, there is more culture and I cant think of anything that you can get in Bristol that you can't get in Bath! Obv with being at college there, I was in the centre every day, now I try to go shopping there as much as possible, a lot of my friends live there so I go over to visit them. The one thing I can't wait for if when (if!!) they finish the new spa they are building, then I will be over there every day!!!

[bettyeanne]

Originally Posted by fasteddie

Heheh, the only thing is, if it's random as to what "toy" we are getting, some of us are going to be spending a lot on Happy Meals!!!

Flashback!!! Remember when the "Furbies" were all the rage?? Our Granddaughter collected those things and we were working in Ft. Walton Beach, FL at the time and got a new one a week ahead of her! Everyone snapped them up so fast, Kayla made sure we never forgot to eat a Happy Meal every week for her Furbie collection!! Ugh!!!

[bld2751]

Oooh, I can't wait for the yorkie toy too!! We'll have to try to keep each other posted as to when the yorkie is out!!