In 1979, McDonald's changed the game permanently by introducing the Happy Meal. They'd given out toys before that landmark year, but as the '80s dawned, it got extra real with your cheese burger, with new toys entering the rotation on a regular basis.
Put your nostalgia cap on and prepare to grab something from the Dollar Menu later—after you revisit your childhood via these toys, you'll definitely be craving some Mickey D's.
Here are the 50 coolest Happy Meal toys of all time.