Universal Studios Japan Happy Meal toys feature Jaws, Back to the Future and Minions
A new collection of 10 McDonald’s Happy Meal toys celebrates Universal Studios Japan’s 25th anniversary, featuring favorites from “Back to the Future,” “Jaws,” Minions, Hello Kitty and more.
Launching Oct. 16, 2026, the Japan-exclusive collection includes miniature ride vehicles, interactive toys and Halloween-themed collectibles inspired by characters and attractions at Universal Studios Japan. The toys will be released in two waves, with five designs available each week.
McDonald’s celebrates 25th anniversary of Universal Studios Japan
McDonald’s Japan is celebrating Universal Studios Japan’s 25th anniversary with a collection of 10 Happy Meal toys featuring “Back to the Future,” “Jaws,” Minions, Hello Kitty and more.
The collection launches Oct. 16, 2026, with miniature ride vehicles, interactive toys and Halloween-themed collectibles inspired by the Osaka theme park’s attractions and characters.
Unfortunately for Universal fans in the United States, the promotion is exclusive to Japan. And with a miniature DeLorean and a “Jaws” toy among the offerings, American collectors have every reason to be jealous of those lucky enough to visit Japan during the promotion.
Complete list of 10 Universal Studios Japan Happy Meal toys
- Back to the Future double door car
- Jaws bite mark stamp
- Minion Mayhem wobbling car
- Hello Kitty cupcake dream trinket container
- Curious George
- Jurassic World surprise box
- Kuromi live wristband
- Minion mini Halloween bucket
- Vampire minion keychain
- Curious George pumpkin hide-and-seek
First wave: Oct. 16–22, 2026
Back to the Future Double Door Car (バック・トゥ・ザ・フューチャー ダブルドアカー): Available beginning Oct. 16, this miniature DeLorean time machine features rolling wheels and doors that open on both sides. The toy pays tribute to “Back to the Future: The Ride,” which closed at Universal Studios Japan in 2016.
Jaws Bite Mark Stamp (ジョーズの歯形スタンプ): Available beginning Oct. 16, this shark-themed toy creates a bite-mark impression on paper. It is inspired by the “Jaws” attraction, which continues to operate at Universal Studios Japan.
Minion Mayhem Wobbling Car (ミニオン・ハチャメチャ・ライド ゆらゆらカー): Available beginning Oct. 16, this miniature ride vehicle features Minions that sway from side to side as the car rolls. It is inspired by the “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” attraction.
Hello Kitty’s Cupcake Dream Trinket Container (ハローキティのカップケーキ・ドリーム 小物入れ): Available beginning Oct. 16, this cupcake-shaped toy features a removable frosting lid that reveals a small storage compartment. Its design is inspired by Hello Kitty’s Cupcake Dream in Universal Studios Japan’s Universal Wonderland.
Curious George (プレイング・ウィズ おさるのジョージ): Available beginning Oct. 16, this interactive toy features Curious George on a rotating mechanism operated by a side lever. It is inspired by Universal Studios Japan’s “Playing with Curious George” attraction.
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For the first wave, the surprise box is Universal Studios Japan branded in classic primary colors. Then during the second wave, the surprise box gets a Halloween makeover.
Second wave: Oct. 23–29, 2026
Jurassic World Surprise Box (ジュラシック・ワールド ビックリばこ): Available beginning Oct. 23, this toy features a Velociraptor concealed inside a miniature wooden crate. Raising a lever opens the lid and reveals the dinosaur.
Kuromi Live Wristband (クロミ・ライブ リストバンド): Available beginning Oct. 23, this wearable wristband features a Kuromi charm that opens and closes, along with decorative stickers for customizing her appearance.
Minion Mini Halloween Bucket (ミニオンのミニハロウィンバケツ): Available beginning Oct. 23, this miniature Halloween bucket resembles a vampire Minion and includes an orange handle. The container can hold small items.
Vampire Minion Keychain (ミニオンのヴァンパイアキーホルダー): Available beginning Oct. 23, this accessory features a Minion dressed as a vampire, attached to an orange bat-shaped chain that can be fastened to a bag or other personal item.
Curious George Pumpkin Hide-and-Seek (おさるのジョージのパンプキンでかくれんぼ): Available beginning Oct. 23, this interactive toy features Curious George hiding inside a pumpkin. Moving the figure up and down reveals or conceals his face and feet.
Starting Oct. 30, McDonald’s Japan will combine the toys
Beginning Oct. 30, all 10 toys from the first two waves will be available together, while supplies last. Toys are distributed at random, and customers cannot select a specific design.
Note: The English toy names are descriptive translations of the Japanese product names, not necessarily official English-language titles.
Universal Studios Japan has entertained visitors for 25 years and this promotion with McDonald’s is one example of the cultural reach achieved by the destination.
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