New adult Happy Meals from Kerwin Frost to land at Ohio McDonald's starting soon
Who says Happy Meals at McDonald's are just for kids?
The popular fast-food chain is bringing back its adult Happy Meals with a new artsy box complete with a special toy to restaurants in Ohio on Dec. 11.
This time, Mcdonald's is partnering with artist Kerwin Frost to bring a bit of nostalgia with special chicken nugget-inspired toys.
The Kerwin Frost Box – the choice of 10-piece Chicken McNuggets or a Big Mac, fries and a soft drink − includes a McNugget Buddy collectible.
The last time McDonald's offered the chicken nugget-themed toys was some 25 years ago.
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Frost said he remembers seeing the nugget toy characters while growing up in Harlem and drew inspiration from his childhood while dreaming up this modern take.
“I’ve loved McDonald’s since I was a kid. I even had my own Ronald McDonald doll that I brought to picture day at school, and it was my dream to collect all the McNugget Buddies,” Frost said in a statement. “Now, coming up with my own special set of Buddies – each one representing different aspects of self-expression – it's unreal, a dream come true. McDonald’s has been a great partner from day one, and they’ve truly allowed me to create without limits. I hope the Kerwin Frost Box will serve as a reminder for people to hone their creativity and not be afraid to show the world who they really are.”
There are six possible nugget toy characters with mix-and-match outfits.
The characters include:
Kerwin Frost –The Mayor of Frost Way is a true champion of the Buddies and encourages them to be themselves. In his free time, catch him adding art to his collection or fixing things around the neighborhood.
Don Bernice– The Wise Stylist, an experienced fashion designer who creates all the outfits for the Buddies in Frost Way, while also offering stern advice (that’s always nice!). After all, she is “don” – the very best.
Uptown Moe– The Neighborhood Hero, the no-nonsense, street-smart, supportive guy from around the block in Frost Way everyone knows and loves. He also gives the best motivational speeches on a whim.
Waffutu – The Curious Optimist, who grew up in Frost Way and was raised by the whole neighborhood. She spreads positivity wherever she goes and can turn any frown upside down with the wave of a wand and tilt of a crown.
BRRRICK – The Cool Guy, the most adventurous Buddy in Frost Way who speaks in puns, loves trying new things and techno music. He’s lowkey nervous, but always cool under pressure.
Darla – The Dreamer, a soft-spoken yet peacefully confident singer who moved to Frost Way to pursue her dream of becoming a superstar as the lead singer of “The Frostettos.” When she’s not on stage, she’s running the local McDonald’s in Frost Way – where she’s employee of the month every month.
The first McNugget Buddies were included in kid Happy Meals in 1988 and featured 10 different characters.
“With last year’s Cactus Plant Flea Market Box, we unlocked the childlike joy of opening a Happy Meal box for fans of all ages,” said Tariq Hassan, McDonald’s USA chief marketing and customer experience officer, in a statement. “Fans told us they wanted to celebrate that quintessential childhood experience again. So, we’re excited to team up with Kerwin on this next take, as he brings his own childhood McDonald’s memories to life through reimagined McDonald’s characters, immersing our fans in the world of Frost Way.”
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: McDonald's adult Happy Meals starting soon in Ohio
