"According to the McDonald's U.K. website, it's possible to purchase toys separately, subject to availability and Fair Ordering policies. The Irish website echoes this sentiment, although expressly reserves the right to enforce only getting extra toys if you've bought a Happy Meal, and only allowing one additional toy per transaction."
"As for Americans? Stop holding your breath; you'll need it, because buying toys sans Happy Meal requires extra legwork. Unlike in the U.K. and Ireland, there's no blanket policy in the U.S. Many customers report via Reddit that they successfully secured Happy Meal toys without ordering food, but that's not true everywhere. Word-of-mouth suggests that policies vary massively by location (and, according to some Reddit users, who and when you ask)."
Nostalgia around Happy Meal toys drove increased foot traffic when adult Happy Meals were sold. Countries maintain differing policies on toy-only purchases. Singapore bans separate toy sales. The McDonald's U.K. site allows separate toy purchases subject to availability and Fair Ordering policies. The Irish site permits separate toys but reserves the right to require a Happy Meal purchase and to limit one extra toy per transaction. Those restrictions help prevent stock depletion and protect the value of rare toys. In the U.S., no national policy exists; practices vary by location and by the specific toy, with many customers reporting mixed success when requesting toys without meals.
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