Last year McDonald\u2019s gave their now adult fans the change to relive the feeling of opening a Happy Meal\u00ae box to see the surprises inside. The Cactus Plant Flea Market Box in the U.S. was the first Adult Happy Meal, this year they sparkle the nostalgic joy with the help of the visionary artist Kerwin Frost and some very special Buddies.<\/p>\n
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The Kerwin Frost Box includes the choice of 10-piece Chicken McNuggets\u00ae or a Big Mac\u00ae, World Famous Fries\u00ae, a soft drink and a special McNugget Buddy<\/a> collectible \u2013 coming back IRL for the first time in over 25 years. But this time, designed in partnership with Kerwin Frost<\/a>.<\/p>\n Growing up in Harlem, New York, Kerwin found his McNugget Buddy collection to be a source of creative inspiration. So, it was only right for McDonald\u2019s<\/a> to bring back the Buddies, and through them, introduce fans to \u201cFrost Way\u201d \u2013 where everyone is welcome to be exactly who they are. Complete with mix-and-match outfits, the Buddies\u2019 designs are inspired by Kerwin\u2019s childhood experiences and belief that everyone should feel free to express themselves.<\/p>\n Kerwin Frost<\/strong> \u2013 The Mayor of Frost Way is a true champion of the Buddies and encourages them to be themselves. In his free time, catch him adding art to his collection or fixing things around the neighborhood.<\/p>\n Don Bernice<\/strong> \u2013 The Wise Stylist, an experienced fashion designer who creates all the outfits for the Buddies in Frost Way, while also offering stern advice (that\u2019s always nice!). After all, she is \u201cdon\u201d \u2013 the very best!<\/p>\n Uptown Moe<\/strong> \u2013 The Neighborhood Hero, the no-nonsense, street-smart, supportive guy from around the block in Frost Way everyone knows and loves. He also gives the best motivational speeches on a whim.<\/p>\n Waffutu<\/strong> \u2013 The Curious Optimist, who grew up in Frost Way and was raised by the whole neighborhood. She spreads positivity wherever she goes and can turn any frown upside down with the wave of a wand and tilt of a crown.<\/p>\n BRRRICK<\/strong> \u2013 The Cool Guy, the most adventurous Buddy in Frost Way who speaks in puns, loves trying new things and techno music. He\u2019s lowkey nervous, but always cool under pressure.<\/p>\n Darla<\/strong> \u2013 The Dreamer, a soft-spoken yet peacefully confident singer who moved to Frost Way to pursue her dream of becoming a superstar as the lead singer of \u201cThe Frostettos.\u201d When she\u2019s not on stage, she\u2019s running the local McDonald\u2019s in Frost Way \u2013 where she\u2019s employee of the month every month!<\/p>\n \u201cWith last year\u2019s Cactus Plant Flea Market Box, we unlocked the childlike joy of opening a Happy Meal box for fans of all ages,\u201d said Tariq Hassan, McDonald\u2019s USA Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer. \u201cFans told us they wanted to celebrate that quintessential childhood experience again. So, we\u2019re excited to team up with Kerwin on this next take, as he brings his own childhood McDonald\u2019s memories to life through reimagined McDonald\u2019s characters, immersing our fans in the world of Frost Way.\u201d<\/p>\n The McNugget Buddies were first introduced in 1988 as part of a limited time Happy Meal featuring ten different McNugget Buddy collectibles. They\u2019re best known for their wacky adventures and personalities, wild imaginations and interchangeable outfits.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve loved McDonald\u2019s since I was a kid. I even had my own Ronald McDonald doll that I brought to picture day at school, and it was my dream to collect all the McNugget Buddies,\u201d said Kerwin Frost. \u201cNow, coming up with my own special set of Buddies \u2013 each one representing different aspects of self-expression \u2013 it’s unreal, a dream come true. McDonald\u2019s has been a great partner from day one, and they\u2019ve truly allowed me to create without limits. I hope the Kerwin Frost Box will serve as a reminder for people to hone their creativity and not be afraid to show the world who they really are.\u201d<\/p>\n Fans in select global markets will also be able to express their style with custom McDonald\u2019s x Kerwin Frost<\/a> merchandise including a variety of items featuring the McNugget Buddy collection, as well as iconic vintage pieces from Kerwin\u2019s own archive. In addition, McDonald\u2019s x Kerwin Frost are releasing a first-of-its-kind new footwear silhouette with the Fry Guy shoes (as seen on the Kerwin Frost McNugget Buddy). Explore the limited-edition collection on kerwinfrost.com \u2013 available to customers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Australia beginning Dec. 11, while supplies last.<\/p>\n The Kerwin Frost Box is also elevating and amplifying artists and their work in local communities by partnering with the Harlem Arts Alliance <\/a>(HAA), a New York-based nonprofit organization that plays an essential role in the lives of emerging and established artists. In celebration of McDonald\u2019s partnership with Kerwin a donation will be made to the Harlem Arts Alliance to help spark creativity and inspire self-expression in young adults growing up in Harlem, where Kerwin’s creative journey first began.<\/p>\n Pick up the Kerwin Frost Box at participating McDonald\u2019s restaurants starting Dec. 11 while supplies last and find out which McNugget Buddy you resonate with most. As McDonald\u2019s thinks: there’s a little McNugget Buddy in everyone.<\/p>\n We wrote about other inspirational events and happenings by McDonald\u2019s<\/a> before. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Adult Happy Meal with McNugget Buddies<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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