Debut in 1986: McDonald's introduced Boo Buckets in 1986 as part of the Halloween Pumpkin Happy Meal
Fill iThey featured three designs: McPunk'n, McBoo, and McGoblin.
Fill iThey featured three designs: McPunk'n, McBoo, and McGoblin.
Limited Test Run in 1985: A limited test run of Halloween Pumpkin Happy Meals took place in 1985 in New York and Boston, giving customers a sneak peek of what would become an iconic Halloween tradition.
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In 1991, McDonald's briefly switched from buckets to "glow-in-the-dark vinyl treat bags" known as Happy Meal McBoo Bags.
In 1992, the bucket design included an interesting cookie-cutter lid that could be removed and used to make Halloween cookies.
McDonald's collaborated with various characters, including Mr. Potato Head, Peanuts, and Monster High, in the 2010s, appealing to young collectors.
Discontinued in 2016: After being available for 30 years, McDonald's temporarily discontinued Boo Buckets in 2016
Instead, they introduced a collaboration with Peanuts characters.
Instead, they introduced a collaboration with Peanuts characters.
Boo Buckets made a triumphant return in 2022 with a more traditional look, although they featured a cardboard piece as the lid.
The 2023 Boo Buckets will include a new addition, the Vampire Purple Boo Bucket, adding a new color and design.
Older Boo Buckets, like the 1986 version, can be found on eBay, with prices ranging from $10 to $55.