15 Rare Happy Meal Toys That Could Be Worth a Fortune on eBay

Now’s the perfect time to sift through your attic, garage, or those forgotten boxes at your parents' place. If you still have your old Happy Meal toys, you may be sitting on a hidden treasure.

1. HAPPY MEAL CHANGEABLES // WORTH AS MUCH AS $140

These toys might have seemed like tiny versions of McDonald's menu items, such as a box of fries, a carton of chicken nuggets, and a milkshake, but with a little imagination, they could be transformed into mini robots. The 1987 series was popular enough that McDonald's revived the concept in 1989 and 1990. A set of these toys can sell anywhere from $20 to $70, with a complete and sealed set recently fetching $140.

2. MONSTERS, INC. // WORTH UP TO $100

Five years before Disney ended its partnership with McDonald's (allegedly due to concerns over the health effects of fast food, although both parties denied it), they teamed up to promote the release of Monsters, Inc., offering a collection of 10 toys featuring glow-in-the-dark elements along with doors and other props. Single pieces typically go for around $5 each, but a complete, unopened set of these rare toys could sell for up to $100.

3. 101 DALMATIANS // WORTH UP TO $70

There’s a reason why the complete 1996 set is valued at up to $70—there were 101 of these adorable puppies to collect. McDonald’s even released a special case just for the full collection.

4. 102 DALMATIANS // WORTH UP TO $70

If you missed out on the first round, you got a second chance in 2000: The success of the 1996 release prompted Disney and McDonald’s to team up once more for 102 Dalmatians, and completing the pup collection can earn you $70.

5. MADAME ALEXANDER DOLLS // WORTH OVER $80

Full-sized Madame Alexander dolls are highly sought after by collectors—vintage dolls in great condition can fetch well over $1000. While the Happy Meal-sized versions aren't worth quite as much, they still offer a solid return compared to the price of a Happy Meal. McDonald’s and Madame Alexander have partnered multiple times, but the Wizard of Oz set from 2007/8 seems to be the most valuable—these dolls have sold for more than $80. (One autographed set was listed for $599, but it didn't sell.)

6. DIENER KESHI // WORTH UP TO $80

Produced in the late '70s and early '80s, Diener Keshi figures are some of the first Happy Meal toys ever released. These rubber creatures came in various themes, including sea life, dinosaurs, circus acts, and vehicles. Certain sets are currently being sold for as much as $80.

7. MCFURBYS // WORTH UP TO $899

McDonald's fully embraced the Furby phenomenon of the late '90s. Between March 22 and April 22, 1999, collectors could snag 80 different mini-Furbys in their Happy Meals. One complete set was listed for $899, although it didn’t sell. However, a lot of 126 toys—somewhat worn—sold for $75. The 2016 Furby Connect release also had a Happy Meal promotion, but it didn’t quite match the buzz of the 1999 drop.

8. POTATO HEAD KIDS // WORTH UP TO $80

Long before Toy Story brought Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head back into the spotlight, McDonald's introduced Potato Head Kids—small plastic spuds with removable parts and tons of character—in their Happy Meals. Partial sets usually sell for $20 to $30, while a complete set of 12, even with some missing pieces, is listed for $80.

9. SNOOPY WORLD TOUR // WORTH UP TO $200

This promotion debuted in Asian markets in the late '90s, and much like the 101 and 102 Dalmatians sets, it included a special display case to hold the full collection. A complete set with 28 Snoopy figurines representing different international themes can fetch around $200 on eBay. (The themes include Fiji, Ireland, Mexico, Jamaica, China, Hong Kong, Russia, Venezuela, USA, New Zealand, Indonesia, Poland, Romania, Trinidad, Macao, Thailand, Yugoslavia, Japan, Australia, Panama, Argentina, Peru, Brazil, Hawaii, Holland, Finland, Korea, and Taiwan.)

10. SNOOPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY // WORTH UP TO $60

There’s always demand for Snoopy. In 2000, to mark Snoopy’s 50th anniversary, McDonald's released a collection of toy parade cars, featuring characters like Cyber Snoopy, Jammin' Snoopy, and Journey Into Space Snoopy. If you have the complete set still sealed in the bags, it could be worth around $60. Even if unwrapped and lightly used, it might still fetch $43.99.

11. TEENIE BEANIE BABIES // WORTH UP TO $100

Even McDonald's jumped on the Beanie Babies bandwagon during the 1990s craze. Their 1997 partnership with Ty was so popular that employees resorted to stealing boxes of Beanies and phone lines were overwhelmed with customers asking about new shipments. While McDonald’s held more Teenie Beanie promotions after the '90s, none matched the frenzy of the original. In 2004, employees could order a special collector's set to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Happy Meal, featuring Beanies like Golden Arches, Big Red Shoe, McNuggets, Fries, Burger, Happy Meal, and Shake. The set also included Beanies inspired by Ronald McDonald and his McDonaldland friends Grimace, Hamburglar, and Birdie. (But no Mayor McCheese?) A limited edition box with the Beanies still sealed was listed at $100.

12. POWER RANGERS // WORTH UP TO $40

Much like Teenie Beanie Babies, Power Rangers have partnered with McDonald's multiple times to promote different projects and films. Owning one of these sets could land you some extra cash—a collection of 11 toys recently sold for $35, while a set of nine toys from 1994 was listed for $32.50.

13. MCNUGGET BUDDIES // WORTH UP TO $35

McNugget Buddies—those adorable, anthropomorphic chicken nuggets with flair—appeared in Happy Meals sporadically from 1988 through the mid-’90s. The nostalgic appeal likely boosts the prices of these tasty toys: A set of six Halloween-themed Buddies is selling for $35, and certain figures could be even pricier, such as this McNugget dressed as a dragon, listed at $18.99.

14. MR. MEN // WORTH UP TO $89.99

If you’ve managed to collect the full set of Roger Hargreaves’ Mr. Men characters from Happy Meals, you may soon be known as Mr. Wealthy. (Or at least "Mr. I’m Buying Lunch Today.") These beloved figures have been part of various McDonald’s promotions globally, appearing as both plush and plastic versions. A set of 40 plush Mr. Men is currently listed for $89.99.

15. A COMPLETE MINIONS SET // CAN FETCH UP TO $399 FOR MULTIPLE COLLECTIONS

McDonald’s has released various Minions toys tied to several Despicable Me films and the Minions spinoff. The most recent collection appeared in Happy Meals only a few months ago. If you have a full set from any of these releases—or a mix of them all (including rare international versions)—you’re likely to cash in for some good profits.