MCDONALD'S fans in the US can finally get their hands on the world-famous Squishmallows.

The popular fast food chain initially sold the snuggly characters in other global markets like the UK and Ireland, but in December 2023, they will be available in the US through the purchase of Happy Meals.

What are McDonald's Squishmallows?

Squishmallows are adorable plush toys loved for their soft and cuddly feel.

They come in countless characters, ranging from food items to animals and cartoons.

They surged in popularity in recent years, especially during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, with even celebrities like Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian, and Charli D'Amelio collecting them.

The brand that produces the Squishmallows has created thousands of characters that come in various sizes and colors, but only the mini ones are found in McDonald's Happy Meals.

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When can I get Squishmallows at McDonald's?

McDonald's is following up on the success of the limited-edition autumn Squashmallows with a Christmas collection.

According to a press release, they will drop on December 26 in participating McDonald's locations nationwide.

Fans can collect all 12 Squishmallow characters with a purchase of a Happy Meal, including fan favorites like Cam and Fifi and McDonald's very own Grimace.

Each character has its own music playlist, which can be played by scanning a QR code on the Happy Meal box.

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When the toys were first announced in the US, consumers flocked to stores and posted their excitement on social media.

"I know I said I’d stop eating fast food but McDonald's has Halloween Squishmallows in the Happy Meals. I have to," one user wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.

"LOOK AT HIM," another user wrote alongside a picture of their Squishmallows.

"So far I've convinced 3 of my friends to also get the McDonald's Squishmallows and really I love that for us," a third added.

Which Squishmallows were previously available at McDonald's?

In the Halloween launch of the McDonald's Squishmallows, 12 characters were introduced, including Brock, a dog with bat wings, Drake, a vampire, Autumn, a purple cat, Wade, a werewolf, Stump, a Skeleton, and Bella, a spider.

Meanwhile, the Autumn rollout comprised six different characters: Fifi, Tatiana, Benny, Tristan, Rorty, and Xander.

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