McDONALD'S TOYS & COLLECTABLES
RELEASED IN NEW ZEALAND
This is not a list of what I have in stock at any time. Rather,
it's a catalogue of all significant items released in New Zealand.
While I have 95+ percent of items released here I don't always have stocks
of (a) rare, early items; (b) extremely popular toys such as Snoopy's World
Tour; or (c) the very latest sets. (I'm currently finding it very
difficult to keep up with demand from foreign collectors for the 1999 sets,
for example.)
COMPOSITION OF SETS: Where the description in the list
is simply "four items" this means that there is a Birdie, Grimace, Hamburglar
and Ronald in the set. Unless stated otherwise, prices for sets are
the prices for single items multiplied by the number of items in the set.
DATES ETC: Toys and collectables are listed in order of
their release in New Zealand, but some of the dates of release are my best
guess. If local collectors have more accurate information, it would
be appreciated if they would let me have it. I'd also be grateful
for advice of any amendments or additions to the list.
CONDITION: The assumption made throughout is that toys
are in good condition. Worn, damaged or dirty McDonald's toys have
no value.
PRICES: are expressed in US dollars.
MAIL ORDERS: postage is charged at cost. Foreign orders
are sent by economy air.
Note: MIP = Mint in Packet
2000 - click on photos for larger
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Dinosaur
Four toys, based on characters in the Disney full-length cartoon: Aladar
(an Iguanadon, the hero of the story); Neera (another Iguanadon, Aladar’s
significant other); Baylene (a Brachiosaur) and Eema (a Triceratops).
$1.50 each; $2.50 MIP
The set loose $6; MIP $9.50
Fingerboards
Eight toys, comprising eight different miniature skateboards and four
different ramps (coloured blue, green purple & yellow).
$1.50 each; $3 MIP
The set loose $10; MIP $20
Food Foolers:
Four ingenious toys: a Fry Box Cellular Phone (ie a box of fries which
converts into a cellphone, making a life-like cellphone noise); a Happy
Meal Box computer (ie a box which opens out to reveal a keyboard and a
screen and includes several cards which can be "plugged in" to change the
screen); a McNugget Box Camera (ie a white McNuggets box which opens out
to become a toy camera); and a Drink Cup Signaler (a white drink cup which
emits a bright red light when the top is pressed).
$1.50 each; $4 MIP
The set loose $6; MIP $15
Furbies:
Eight of the 80 Furbies released by McDonald's in the United States
in 1999 were re-released in New Zealand in 2000. They comprised "Black
Cat" (green, with white feet and a purple top knot); "Church Mouse" (pink,
with brown eyes, a red front and a blue top knot); "Contented" (yellow
with a purple top knot); "Happy" (grey, with green eyes and a white top
knot); "Rusty" (blue and white, with a white top knot); "Snow Leopard"
(purple with black spots, and a white front and top knot); "Surprised"
(red with white feet and a white top knot); and "Tough Guy" (black and
white, with a white top knot). This set came with its own takeaway
paper bag
$1.50 each; $3.50 MIP
The set loose $10; MIP $19.50
Goldie
Ten soft toys, issued to commemorate the Sydney Olympic Games (“Goldie”
was the Official Mascot of the New Zealand Olympic Team: Archery, Boxing,
Cycling, Equestrian, Gymnastics, Rowing, Swimming, Taekwondo, Weightlifting
and Yachting.
$1.50 each; $3 MIP
The set loose $15; MIP $25
Little Mermaid II – Return to the Sea
Four plastic toys, issued to coincide with the release of the Disney
video: Floating Melody (the mermaid, in a shell); Sauntering Sebastian
(the crab, as a wind-up toy); Spinning Morgana (the octopus); and Tip &
Dash (the walrus & the penguin)
$1.50 each; $3 MIP
The set loose $6; MIP $10
McChef:
a set of four toys, similar in some ways to Food Foolers - Hamburglar
in a hamburger; Ronald in a Happy Meal Box; Grimace in a white drink cup;
and Birdie in a fries container.
$1.50 each; $4 MIP
The set loose $6; MIP $15
Millenium Collectables:
 
28 soft toys - Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto, Donald, Chip, Dale, the
Seven Dwarfs, Abu, Iago, Rajah, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio, Mrs Potts, Cogsworth,
Cri-kee, Mushu, Little Brother, the
Cheshire Cat, Tic Toc Crocodile, Lucky and Jewel. This set came
with its own takeaway paper bag.
$1.50 each; $4.50 MIP
The set loose $35; MIP $99
Millenium Space Jets:
Six connectable pull back or wind up space toys: Ronald, Grimace, Hamburglar,
Birdie, Fry Girls and two little guys I haven't identified yet.
$1.50 each; $4 MIP
The set loose $6; MIP $15
One Hundred & Two Dalmatians
102 plastic toys, issued to coincide with the release of the Disney
movie starring Glenn Close and Gerard Depardieu.
$3 each; $4.50 MIP
Super 12 Screamers:
A really innovative set, released in New Zealand at the beginning of
the rugby football season to commemorate the Rugby Super 12 Competition,
which involves the five teams represented by the toys - "Krazee Kate"
(an orange and red toy in Waikato Chiefs colours, which when squeezed,
says "Excellent!"); "Kool Kris" (a yellow and black toy in Wellington Hurricanes
colours, which when squeezed, says "Wicked!"); "Sweet Sal" (a blue and
white toy in Auckland colours, which when squeezed, says "Alright!"); "Hyper
Harry" (a red and black toy in Canterbury Crusaders colours which, when
squeezed, says "Get Real!"); and "Rad Russ" (a blue and yellow toy in Otago
Highlanders colours which, when squeezed, says "Ruley!");
$1.50 each; $4 MIP
The set loose $9.50; MIP $16.50
Toy Story:
The first set in 2000 is also the best set so far (although some would
argue that the Millenium Collectable soft toys deserve that title). The
set comprises "Hamm" (the pig, in a red cone: it's a tricky device, designed
so you can pick the pig up and make it disappear into the cone); "Buzz
Lightyear" (another tricky toy, his facial expression changes as the helmet
is moved); "Mr & Mrs Potato Head"; "Bullseye" the pony; "Rex" the dinosaur;
a "Spinning Alien"; a "Woody" marionette; and "Emperor Zurg".
Buzz & Zurg $2.50 each loose; the others $1.50; all eight toys
$4 each MIP
The set loose $10; MIP $25
Wacky Rulers

Four “rulers” which fit together to make up tracks for four wind-up
cars driven by Ronald (on yellow “Logo” track); Birdie (on a pink “Protractor”
track); Grimace (on a red “Painting Palette” track); and Hamburglar (on
a blue “French Curve” track).
$1.50 each; $3 MIP
The set loose $6; MIP $10
Winnie the Pooh Friendship Day
Eight soft finger puppets issued to commemorate “Winnie-the-Pooh Friendship
Day (October 29, 2000): Winnie, Piglet, Kanga, Tigger, Rabbit, Owl, Eeyore
and Roo.
$1.50 each; $3 MIP
The set loose $12; MIP $20
Zip Skaters
Four toys on connectable tracks: Ronald on a blue skateboard; Birdie
on a purple skiboard; Grimace on a green bobsled; and Hamburglar on an
orange glider.
$1.50 each; $3 MIP
The set loose $6; MIP $12
PRICES: are expressed in US dollars.
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