Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Happy Meal Toys Launch at UK McDonald's with New Sustainable Designs

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Happy Meal Toys Arrive at UK McDonald's in Eco-Friendly Move McDonald's UK has joined the buzz surrounding Sonic the Hedgehog 3, launching a new range of themed Happy Meal toys inspired by Sega's iconic blue blur.

The fast food giant officially rolled out these collectibles across its UK restaurants earlier this week, offering a fresh take for fans of both the franchise and sustainable products. Following a successful debut overseas at the end of last year, the UK release marks the global expansion of the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Happy Meal promotion.

While McDonald's restaurants in the United States provided plastic Sonic figurines to celebrate the upcoming third Sonic movie, the UK launch takes a different approach: children and collectors will find a selection of soft, fabric balls emblazoned with the faces of beloved characters like Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Shadow.

Certain Super variants of characters are also included among the available toys. This UK-specific initiative reflects McDonald's continued commitment to reducing plastic use in its Happy Meal offerings.

The company has publicly pledged to phase out plastic toys from its children’s meals entirely by the end of 2025, a move corroborated by earlier campaigns, such as the European Mario Movie Happy Meal release which opted for sustainable cardboard alternatives.

McDonald's representatives stated that the brand is 'actively working towards greener solutions in all markets,' underscoring its global sustainability strategy. The new Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Happy Meal promotion will run in UK restaurants until 13th February 2025, giving fans several weeks to visit local locations and collect the exclusive fabric toys.

To build excitement, McDonald’s unveiled an animated Happy Meal trailer featuring Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Shadow racing to deliver meals—an on-brand nod to the franchise’s speedy reputation. Sonic the Hedgehog's partnership with McDonald's arrives alongside anticipation for the next film installment, which follows the successful reception of the Sonic video games published by Sega on platforms including the Nintendo Switch.

The third movie continues to engage audiences globally and fuels interest in related game releases and promotional events. With Sonic-themed Happy Meal toys now available and McDonald's reaffirming its transition to more eco-friendly merchandise, the launch reflects an important moment where pop culture promotion meets environmental responsibility.

Fans in the UK have until mid-February to take part in the experience before supplies run out. For more information about Sonic the Hedgehog 3, the McDonald's Happy Meal campaign, or other Nintendo Switch tie-ins, keep following our coverage and official updates from McDonald’s and Sega.

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