Although Burger King made the biggest splash with their Mr. Potato Head toys, McDonald’s hasn’t forgotten the appeal of the spud. In 1990, the restuarant used Mr. Potato Head as a spokesman for their Fries Surprise contest. There were no toys involved, just banners and advertising items.

Mcdonalds store translite menu sign from  a fries promotion. Approx 24" x 24" , ca. 1990
 

McDonald’s employee pin. 3” pin advertising a Sony products giveaway, ca. 1990

    McDonald’s snagged the rights to Toy Story 2 in 1999, and released a huge assortment of character toys. Included in the set was a Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head walking wind up toy, and a larger Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head candy dispenser.

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Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head walking wind up toy-McDonald’s , ca. 1999
Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head candy dispenser-McDonald’s , ca. 1999



Licensed Potato Heads Chips, Walker Snack Foods, UK only, ca 2005

 
Potato Heads Chips store sign

Potato Heads Chips store sevent with large costumed "potato head"