Burger King Conjures Up Halloween Fun with Scooby-Doo King Jr. Meals, Challenging McDonald's Boo Buckets
This Halloween season, Burger King is entering the spooky spirit with a special King Jr. Meal featuring collectible Scooby-Doo toys. This move directly competes with McDonald’s popular Boo Buckets, offering families another exciting option for Halloween-themed fun.
Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Gang Take Over Burger King
According to reports initially leaked on Instagram, Burger King's new King Jr. Meals will feature a lineup of six collectible toys inspired by Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Gang. A Burger King representative confirmed that these toys will be "exclusively available at restaurants nationwide while supplies last."
The toys are designed to tap into nostalgia, featuring the iconic characters from Scooby-Doo's Halloween specials and the thrill of unmasking the villain. Each figure comes with a removable Halloween mask, adding an interactive element to the collection.
The Collectible Lineup: Masks and Mysteries Await
The Burger King x Scooby-Doo Halloween toy lineup includes the following characters, each sporting a unique Halloween mask:
- Scooby-Doo with a mummy mask
- Shaggy with a skull mask
- Velma with a witch mask
- Daphne with a cat mask
- Fred with a Frankenstein mask
- Elwood Crane, a.k.a. the Headless Horseman with a ghost mask
Burger King's Halloween History: From Ghost Pepper Buckets to Addams Family Fun
Burger King has been progressively embracing the Halloween season. In 2023, they introduced a limited-time Halloween bucket in select cities, echoing McDonald’s Boo Buckets. These glow-in-the-dark keepsakes were inspired by their ghost pepper menu. In 2024, while McDonald’s brought back its iconic buckets, Burger King opted for "The Addams Family" themed food items, including a purple "Wednesdays Whopper."
Social Media Buzz: Nostalgia and Excitement for the New Toys
The leaked information about the Scooby-Doo toys has generated significant buzz on social media, with many expressing their excitement. Fans are praising Burger King for their "top-tier" collaborations and the nostalgic appeal of the collectible series. Comments include phrases like "Oh my freaking god. They did it" and "i absolutely NEED these in my life!"
How to Snag Your Scooby-Doo Toy
While Burger King hasn’t formally announced the release date, some locations may already have the toys available. The best way to ensure you get your hands on these collectibles is to contact your local Burger King and inquire about the current King Jr. Meal toy. Remember, like the previous Naruto collaboration, these Scooby-Doo toys are available only while supplies last.
