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Consumer Time Capsule @consumertc.bsky.social · 14h

Can you even claim to be a McDonald's fan if you don't wear this incredible sweatshirt everywhere you go? (1995)

Consumer Time Capsule @consumertc.bsky.social · 1d

TONIGHT at 9PM ET, be there for my 50K subs celebration IG Live stream! I’ll review the new Slice Root Beer, show off some new vintage McDonald’s collectibles and of course, we’ll have some q&a! IG: consumertc

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Consumer Time Capsule @consumertc.bsky.social · 1d

In 2001, Kellogg's upped its Halloween cereal game with CANDY CORN POPS - bummer that even 24 years later, it has still never seen a re-release

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Consumer Time Capsule @consumertc.bsky.social · 2d

McDonald’s in Germany didn’t get the pumpkin when they offered the Halloween Monster McNuggets Happy Meal in 1993, but they did have an extremely sweet translite sign…

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Consumer Time Capsule @consumertc.bsky.social · 3d

Final McDonald’s collectibles auctions ending in just one hour!!!

Consumer Time Capsule @consumertc.bsky.social · 4d

My FINAL WEEK of eBay auctions ends in 24 hours! Check them out... 49 listings in total! McDonald's translites, packaging, catalogs, buttons, Happy Meal boxes & toys plus a BIG MAC HAT, a bag of PB CRISPS and much more!
ebay.com/usr/ecwclown

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Consumer Time Capsule @consumertc.bsky.social · 3d

One of the earliest McDonald's translite signs is this circular, vacuform Jack-o-lantern. Not just a cool vintage Halloween item, but also one of the centerpieces of my whole McDonald's collection. (1967)

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Consumer Time Capsule @consumertc.bsky.social · 4d

My FINAL WEEK of eBay auctions ends in 24 hours! Check them out... 49 listings in total! McDonald's translites, packaging, catalogs, buttons, Happy Meal boxes & toys plus a BIG MAC HAT, a bag of PB CRISPS and much more!
ebay.com/usr/ecwclown

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Consumer Time Capsule @consumertc.bsky.social · 4d

Here’s a countertop display from 1993’s NICK OR TREAT Halloween promotion. A lot of McDonald’s contests have come and gone over the years, but a Nickelodeon Haunted House Party sounds like one of the best prizes ever.

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Consumer Time Capsule @consumertc.bsky.social · 5d

It looks AWESOME framed!

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Consumer Time Capsule @consumertc.bsky.social · 5d

30 years ago, the October Happy Meal theme was "What am I going to be for Halloween." Each week, you had a choice of an audio cassette or a McDonaldland character in a detachable costume. (1995)

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Consumer Time Capsule @consumertc.bsky.social · 6d

Pumpkin leaf bags might still be around in some capacity, but in the early 90s, it seemed like they were EVERYWHERE. An underappreciated part of the Halloween aesthetic. (1991)

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Consumer Time Capsule @consumertc.bsky.social · 7d

While it’s not *technically* a Halloween item - it seems like a good time to share Popsicle’s Fear Factor Pop-Ups. There were two different flavors: sour cherry with gumball eyes and watermelon with sour lemon blood. (2006)

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Consumer Time Capsule @consumertc.bsky.social · 7d

As I was quickly glancing, I thought this was saying that the gigantic burger was $7.99, but apparently it isn't.

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Consumer Time Capsule @consumertc.bsky.social · 8d

My FINAL WEEK of eBay auctions! 49 listings in total! McDonald's translites, packaging, catalogs, buttons, Happy Meal boxes & toys plus a BIG MAC HAT and even a sealed bag of PLANTERS PB CRISPS! Every penny goes to fund my next McDonald's buying trip!
ebay.com/usr/ecwclown

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Consumer Time Capsule @consumertc.bsky.social · 8d

In 1992, McDonald’s brought back Halloween Pails after a one-year experiment with "McBoo Bags." This lineup featured lids with detachable cookie cutters. Somehow, I’ve owned these for 33 years and have still never made Halloween Pail cookies.

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Consumer Time Capsule @consumertc.bsky.social · 9d

There's close-up photos, then there's Birdie on this McDonaldland Cookies box from 1982...

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Consumer Time Capsule @consumertc.bsky.social · 10d

Auctions ending in 15 MINUTES! Go check them out!

Consumer Time Capsule @consumertc.bsky.social · 10d

TONIGHT! Over 40 eBay auctions of highly sought-after McDonald's pieces are ending between 9 PM and 9:40 PM ET! Please check out the listings... every penny goes towards my next McDonald's collection haul!!! ebay.com/usr/ecwclown

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Consumer Time Capsule @consumertc.bsky.social · 10d

Too easy… definitely a need! Admittedly, I only picked one up for the first time this year (…on a McDonald’s collection buy of all places).

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Consumer Time Capsule @consumertc.bsky.social · 10d

I can think of one way to find out! Haha!

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Consumer Time Capsule @consumertc.bsky.social · 10d

TONIGHT! Over 40 eBay auctions of highly sought-after McDonald's pieces are ending between 9 PM and 9:40 PM ET! Please check out the listings... every penny goes towards my next McDonald's collection haul!!! ebay.com/usr/ecwclown

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Consumer Time Capsule @consumertc.bsky.social · 11d

I already own three different versions of this! Haha! Appreciate the tag, though.

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Consumer Time Capsule @consumertc.bsky.social · 11d

Here's a couple of very classy lighting options from what I believe to be the first-ever McDonald's catalog

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Consumer Time Capsule @consumertc.bsky.social · 12d

The SPACE JAM Happy Meal featured eight characters that connected together to make a basketball court. Curiously, Michael Jordan was featured on the translite sign even though he wasn’t represented on a toy. (1996)

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Consumer Time Capsule @consumertc.bsky.social · 12d

I wonder what that sign sticking off the shelf is promoting?

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Consumer Time Capsule @consumertc.bsky.social · 12d

I'm pretty surprised that they haven't brought back the cookies yet, tbh. Even if it was a grocery store-based retail product, it would do really well.

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