M.C. Kids was a McDonald’s-themed Nintendo game. The premise was helping “Mac and Mick” retrieve Ronald McDonald’s magical bag which was stolen by the Hamburglar. My kind of mission! (1992)

I don’t recall seeing MR PIBB in a McDonald’s fountain before, but I DEFINITELY don’t recall seeing Mr Pibb-branded wax cups, and that’s a real shame. (1994)

Here's a rare photo of Mac Tonight used as a reference image for in-store appearances. (1988)

Imagine walking into a McDonald's and looking back at a gigantic boat (...the MAC FLOWER)! Just in case that wasn't enough for you, you can also catch a glimpse of the Ronald, Big Mac and Hamburglar original character plaques in this dining room! (1973)

Tonight's the night! See me on History Channel's Food That Built America at 10PM ET covering fast food drive-thrus! In the meantime, here's a McDonald's trayliner explaining the then-new process to customers.

Y’all are surprised that this fine patriot was singing the national anthem?

The CRYSTAL PEPSI EMPLOYEE TRAINING VHS TAPE is one of the centerpieces of my collection. For those that haven’t seen it, the 16-minute video can be summed up as: Crystal Pepsi is clear and will lead to sales and profits. (1992)

This Halloween 2 design (from France?) has got to be the most frightening McDonald's french fry container ever (1999)

PIZZA HUT HITS: 12 songs that have nothing to do with pizza… but look at that cover! (1982)

ANNOUNCEMENT: I'm a part of the cast for three episodes of The History Channel's popular "Food That Built America" this season (season 7). The first episode airs this Sunday (05/10) at 10PM ET and appropriately enough, is about fast-food drive thrus! Check out this clip! youtu.be/7PyDL1PDzX8?...

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Unfortunately, this is yet another Cinco celebrated without CHICKEN MCNUGGETS FIESTA: McNuggets served with green chili salsa, mild salsa or mesquite bbq sauce, plus a free Latin American coin. (1988)

Happy May the 4th! In 1996, McDonald's considered a Star Wars Happy Meal for the first time, featuring McDonaldland characters with detachable costumes based on the movie. Here's concept art for The Hamburglar dressed as Yoda!

McDonald’s ashtrays through the years…

Just in case it’s 1980 and you’re on the fence about grabbing McDonald’s for breakfast, here’s a free BIC RAZOR!

Those of us that grew up in the 90s know that Betty Crocker achieved snacking perfection with SODA-LICIOUS: bottle-shaped fruit snacks in red punch, lemon-lime and grape flavors with an outer coating designed to mimic carbonation

The last McDonald’s 7Up promotion before they switched over to Sprite was this "Go-Places" cup... one of the widest, stumpiest 32 oz cups you'll ever see. Was there a single cupholder in existence in 1984 that could contain these???

During the 15th anniversary of the (national) Happy Meal, McDonald's released a "Happy Birthday" set featuring 15 characters from different promotions over the years. The pieces also connected to one another to form a train... a really fun and unique set. (1994)

In April 1985, Coca-Cola’s formulation change was the biggest news story in the country and folks were anxious to try it. McDonald’s heavily promoted that you could head there to try New Coke first and it ended up being a big short-term business driver for them, even though it was a flop elsewhere.

I see that the Grimace Shake is back in Japan. I haven't been this jealous since they got a "McDonaldland Sip Mug" with a giant, molded Grimace face back in 2000.

PEPSI KONA was a coffee-flavored cola test marketed in the northeastern US in 1996. The hybrid soft drink was largely rejected by both coffee and soda lovers and was discontinued in 1997 without ever seeing a national release.

"Dino Deals Are Loose at McDonald's" - Here's a 1993 coupon insert for Jurassic Park Dino-Sized Extra Value Meals, featuring JP-themed cups and french fry containers.

The Tiny Toons Flip Cars were so cool - character-themed cars on both sides of the wheels. Loved these as a kid. (1991)

Can't get enough of me and McDonald's? Well, you're in luck, because I was in the USA Today last week and I didn't even know about it! It's a really good article... check it out: www.usatoday.com/story/news/u...

I’m entitled to fun and happiness forever… Mayor McCheese says so

To think that at one point, Grimace was competing for toy store shelf space against GI Joes and Barbies is pretty hilarious, but it also illustrates just how successful the McDonaldland commercials were at the time (Remco Doll, 1976)

To think that at one point, Grimace was competing for toy store shelf space against GI Joes and Barbies is pretty hilarious, but it also illustrates just how successful the McDonaldland commercials were at the time (Remco Doll, 1976)

1987 McDonald's Garfield mugs... packed with lead, cadmium and a whole lot of fun!

Introduced in 1991, the Ronald McDonald "Happy Meal Merchandiser" stood as one of McDonald's best salespeople for many years to come

These mini pennants are some of the rarest early Happy Meal toys. Curiously, they were a part of the “Safari Adventure” Happy Meal in 1980 - McDonald’s got better at sticking to themes as time went on.

DINOSAURS had the first national Happy Meal based on a prime time tv show. Each character came with a "dino-motion" remote/cable to make them move. These are one of the all-time best sets of Happy Meal toys and I won't hear otherwise. (1993)

Some of the finest stained glass McDonald’s ever produced! Which one do you like better? For me, it’s got to be the Hamburglar/Mayor McCheese, but I know Grimace is pretty popular!

Can you smell this image of a 1984 McDonald's or is it just me?

Apparently, my McDonald’s collection story has also been picked up by a couple hundred local ABC news outlets. Here’s one from Toledo, OH that I was just sent. If you watch your local ABC news and see me, PLEASE record and send me a link. I’d love to see them!

Today is "McDonald's Day," commemorating Ray Kroc opening his first location in 1955. I have a lot of Ray Kroc pieces in my collection - one of the coolest is this autobiography, personalized to a lady named Monica, the inventor of the "egg rings" they use to make Egg McMuffins.

In case you slept through it, here’s the ABC News story… it’s a quick watch: www.instagram.com/reel/DXJe9Dg...

Sorry for the short notice, but EARLY TOMORROW MORNING (04/15), ABC will be doing a story about my McDonald's collection on "World News Now" and "Good Morning America First Look" - that's about all the info I have, so set your DVRs!

Sid Krofft recently passed away at 96. Sid and his brother Marty were the puppeteers behind HR Pufnstuf and were asked to design McDonaldland and its characters before ultimately being left out of the process by the Needham advertising agency.

This McDonald's "McFortune Cookie" from the 1986 Shanghai McNuggets campaign might be the only survivor and is probably in contention for the oldest in-tact fortune cookie in existence. As its owner, I like to keep my bragging rights as niche as humanly possible.

This McDonald's "McFortune Cookie" from the 1986 Shanghai McNuggets campaign might be the only survivor and is probably in contention for the oldest in-tact fortune cookie in existence. As its owner, I like to keep my bragging rights as niche as humanly possible.

The Hamburglar is just gonna sit here and watch you eat those delicious McDonaldland Cookies (1981)

The Hamburglar is just gonna sit here and watch you eat those delicious McDonaldland Cookies (1981)

I think my Saturday would be a lot more fun with a MAYOR MCCHEESE WHIRL (1983)

McDonald's has released its fair share of memorable souvenir cups, but one that doesn't get talked about nearly enough is the Dennis Rodman Color-Changing Cups! When you filled them with a cold beverage, Dennis' hair changed colors. (1996)

The biggest thing on the internet yesterday was the 1988 Holiday Orange Sauce packet that was discovered in a 93-year-old grandmother's "fast food drawer." Since many have asked, I do NOT own one, nor have I ever SEEN it until yesterday. A great moment in Reddit history.

Here's an unreleased MULAN MCDONALD'S PROMOTION stock photo, featuring various packaging, most notably the Chinese food takeout McNugget containers! Interestingly, they included fortune cookies and chopsticks, but not the Szechuan sauce that Rick & Morty popularized years later.

A classy McDonald's dining room and a crossword puzzle on date night? We gotta get back. (1981)

Grimace has been a beloved McDonaldland citizen for decades, but that wasn’t always the case. He was once known as EVIL GRIMACE, a shake-stealing, four-armed monster, as seen in this 1971 sheet of “Slappyhappy” stickers. Within two years, he lost the extra arms and went legit.

Not technically an easter product, but here’s a pastel, German Cherry Coke can for the aesthetic (1990)

I have now professionally framed the section of Ray Kroc’s office drapes that I own…

The top touring artists of 1989: Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones and of course, Mac Tonight