Yu-Gi-Oh! x Hello Kitty and Friends Happy Meal Toys Arrive at US McDonald’s: Release Dates, Characters, and Availability

Yu-Gi-Oh! x Hello Kitty and Friends Happy Meal Toys Launch at McDonald's in the United States The highly anticipated Yu-Gi-Oh! x Hello Kitty and Friends Happy Meal toy collection has officially launched at McDonald’s locations across the United States, marking a noteworthy collaboration that blends two iconic franchises beloved by fans of all ages.

After an earlier debut in Europe, this global crossover between Konami’s Yu-Gi-Oh! and Sanrio’s Hello Kitty and Friends has generated enthusiasm among collectors and pop culture enthusiasts alike. The United States release was confirmed by McDonald’s following international success, with the toy collection available from August 20 through September 16, or until supplies run out.

Customers visiting participating McDonald’s restaurants can collect a series of nine exclusive plush toys, each featuring a beloved Sanrio character reimagined as a famous Yu-Gi-Oh! monster.

The featured plushies in the U.S.

lineup include: - Hello Kitty as Dark Magician - Cinnamoroll as Blue-Eyes White Dragon - My Melody as Dark Magician Girl - Keroppi as Kuriboh - Pompompurin as Exodia the Forbidden One - Pocahacco as Time Wizard - Chococat as The Winged Dragon of Ra - Kuromi as Slifer the Sky Dragon - Tuxedosam as Obelisk the Tormentor This cross-brand collaboration leverages the global appeal of Konami’s renowned trading card game and anime series, Yu-Gi-Oh!, paired with Sanrio’s enduringly popular Hello Kitty and Friends characters.

The collection’s playful designs have elicited excitement among Nintendo fans and collectors, especially given the popularity of character collectibles and crossover merchandise distributed through the McDonald’s Happy Meal program. However, fans in the United States may notice the absence of a particular favorite from the international release.

The Badtz-maru plush, styled as Red-Eyes Black Dragon, is not included in the U.S.

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The official McDonald’s Happy Meal website and promotional materials confirm the plush’s omission, and it is notably absent from supplementary activities like downloadable coloring sheets.

This detail has made the complete collection even more sought after by collectors. Since its first launch in Belgium earlier in the year, demand for the Yu-Gi-Oh! x Hello Kitty and Friends plush toys has surged, with some items such as the Keroppi as Kuriboh plush reportedly fetching as much as $100 on secondary marketplaces shortly after release. Whether fans are aiming to complete the set or simply want to secure their favorite character from this unique collaboration, quick action is advised as these collectible plush toys are only available for a limited time.

The Yu-Gi-Oh! x Hello Kitty and Friends Happy Meal promotion exemplifies how crossovers continue to captivate and unite fan communities across the Nintendo, Sanrio, and trading card gaming landscapes.

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