35 Vintage McDonald’s Thrift Store Finds That Are Pure Nostalgic Treasure
Step into a time machine built from plastic trays and golden arches—we’re diving into the weird and wonderful world of vintage McDonald’s thrift store finds.
From long-forgotten Happy Meal toys to memorabilia that feels straight out of a 90s playplace, these treasures aren’t just relics—they’re a one-way ticket back to childhood. The kind of stuff that makes you remember how unstoppable you felt with a McNugget in one hand and a Grimace-shaped cup in the other.
Whether you’re here for nostalgia or just love a good thrift store haul, these McDonald’s throwbacks are a reminder that fast food might not always be good for you, but the memories? They’re priceless.
1. “Ok, but this is actually my best facebook market find ever.”
2. “Vintage McDonald’s racing tee!”
3. Army of McDonald Furbies at Goodwill
4. “For just 3 dollars, I bought one of the infamous recalled Garfield McDonalds Mugs Recalled due to having an insane amount of lead. If you find one of these understand that you should probably never drink out of it.”
5. “Lil white whale find today…80s McDonald’s employee cardigan sweater.”
6. “Picked up this McDonald’s ring. Not sure if it’s worth the $5 but never seen one before.”
7. “Bunch of vintage McDonald’s hat pins. 40 cents a piece.”
8. “McDonald’s watch.”
9. “Ronald McDonald’s head found at Goodwill.”
10. “$1.50 for this McDonald’s nostalgia from Goodwill.”
11. “Two unused McDonald’s flat sheets found at Value Village today!”
12. “I found a McDonald’s Flintstones mug from 1993.”
13. “Old wind-up McDonald’s toy from 1994 I found in a 20p bucket! Still works.”
14. “The Little People McDonald’s Restaurant Deluxe Playset that I spoke about.”
15. “McDonald’s find.”
16. “I collect McD’s stuff, and I might have cried a little when I found this interstate exit sign for $10.”
17. “Weird McDonald’s cup.”
18. “1976 McDonald’s Big Mac belt buckle.”
19. “Cool thrift find from the other day.”
20. “Found this rad 1970’s McDonald’s Breakfast sign at my local vintage shop!Found this rad 1970’s McDonald’s Breakfast sign at my local vintage shop!”
21. “This thrifted McDonald’s mug came with your breakfast in 1976. Now it comes with lattes.”
22. “McDonald’s play food set $1.19 at GW.”
23. “Vintage McDonald’s Beanie baby that goes by the name ‘Goochy.'”
24. “1982 Barbie McDonald’s with all the parts for $1! The stickers are in rough shape but the price was right.”
25. “Scored this vintage 1984 Ronald McDonald plush doll still in the plastic.”
26. “Vintage 1992 McDonald’s Thermoses – Brand spanking new for $1 each.”
27. “I cannot believe I found this, like new, for 99 cents! A white whale I didn’t know I needed.”
28. “A little expensive at $11, but I had to have this McDonald’s happi that I came across today.”
29. “Grimace Christmas cookie jar find!”
30. “Found a Polaroid at the thrift store for $2!”
31. “McDonald’s in Moscow.”
32. “Struck gold with a 1980s McDonald’s Uniform Cardigan for $3.99 at Goodwill!”
33. “Disney World 2000 McDonald’s Commemorative Glass”
34. “Vintage McDonald’s cooler bag and some good toons!”
35. “Old McDonald’s toys”
