Meals, Mascots and Memorabilia: Everything You Need to Know about McDonald’s CARDS
Hypebeast gets an exclusive look at the new CARDS dropping next week.
While collaborations with the likes of Cactus Plant Flea Market or Travis Scott brought memorabilia to a new generation of adults, McDonald’s now hones in on its own vintage characters and classic meals in its latest drop: McDonald’s CARDS.
After two years in the making, McDonald’s CARDS will arrive next week in locations across the UK. Limited-edition packs will be up for grabs in selected CARDS meals such as 9 McNuggets®, McPlant® and more. With each meal, one character card will be awarded – giving the gift of a free menu item depending on the design – along with three random cards from the Fan Favorites, Retro and Legendary categories.
As well as having the opportunity to win prizes, the new cards serve as a piece of McDonald’s history with detailed designs drawing from the restaurant’s celebrated iconography. So far, it has revealed several holographic cards in the Legendary category, including one of the McDonald’s Golden Arches. In the Retro section, cards like Coin Spin cards present nostalgia-inducing illustrations, while the Fan Favorites features the iconic Fry Scoop.
Ahead of the launch, Hypebeast gets an exclusive look at the assortment of cards with Ollie Devetta exploring the categories and prizes on offer. Be sure to watch the videos featured above and down below.
The McDonald’s CARDS will be available from March 17 for a limited time only at McDonald’s locations in the UK. 18+. For T&Cs including prize details, head to the dedicated webpage.
