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McDonald's Confirms Some UK Stores Sell Happy Meal Toys Without the Meal

Sales depend on stock levels under each restaurant’s Fair Ordering Policy.

Overview

  • A McDonald's spokesperson says Happy Meal toys can be purchased on their own, subject to availability and any local Fair Ordering Policy.
  • Availability is not guaranteed across the UK, with customers advised to ask a crew member at the counter.
  • Online reports suggest some branches charge about £2 per toy, which can be cheaper than a typical £3.79 Happy Meal, though pricing and participation vary.
  • An anonymous staff account describes till options that allow either adding a toy to a meal or selling it as a separate item, with manager discretion affecting sales.
  • UK Happy Meals currently feature 12 Hello Kitty x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys, and outlets report the Feb 3 FRIENDS promotion will tie figurines to select meals rather than sell them individually due to expected demand.