A woman has revealed a McDonald's Happy Meal toy from 2011 that she kept because she thought it would be worth millions in the future. The toy, a Beyoncé "Halo" music player, still works, but similar items are currently listed for around £37 on eBay.
The toy she kept
The woman shared the toy online, writing: "This is from a McDonald's Happy Meal from 2011. I kept it because I thought it would be worth millions in the future." The toy is a music player or box that features an insert card of Beyoncé and plays music or lights up when activated.
The toy resembles a miniature iPod dock, with the card acting as the iPod and the plastic dock containing the song and batteries. This particular version plays the Dave Aude remix of "Halo," from Beyoncé's Above & Beyoncé Remix EP, rather than the original slower version.
What it's worth now
Someone is currently selling the toy on eBay for £37, far below the millions she anticipated. However, according to Kids Meal Fandom, the music players offered different song selections in various countries, with some overlap. Songs included "Halo" and "I Gotta Feeling," alongside tracks like "The Boy Does Nothing" by Alesha Dixon, "No Limits (No Rap)" by 2 Unlimited, "Dance With Somebody" by Mando Diao, "Pump Up the Jam" by Technotronic, "Evacuate the Dancefloor" by Cascada, "Fireflies" by Owl City, and "Jai Ho" by the Pussycat Dolls.
Reaction to the toy
People reacted to the toy online, with one person writing: "Back when Happy Meal toys weren't just paper." Another commented: "The last time I got a McDonald's Happy Meal was in 2023, and I got a book..." A third joked: "They're worth millions to me!"
Current Happy Meal toys include Crocs mini clog clip keyrings, a set of 12 collectable mini shoes in tiny shoeboxes, available until September 21. Before that, there were Mr Men and Little Miss road trip characters, which were 10 character vehicles accompanied by a driving license, a map, and stickers.
