I'm not sure if this is the right thread to ask this question, but here we go...
In your opinion, why are McDonald's Happy Meal toys rarely valuable? Or rarely carry much of a premium. I know, there are many variations, and of course the age, theme (transformers, barbie, whatever...), and quality of the specific toy play a part, but in general even the nicer ones rarely sell for much it seems.
It surprises me only because every once in a while they have some really nice toys (for what they are)... yeah sometimes they are shit too, but still.
Now I have a theory, and maybe someone can confirm my thoughts on this... that there are just too many damn many of them. I suspect McDonald's (especially in the 80's & 90's) was SUCH a huge marketing machine that many of these toys could have been produced in the millions. And the thus creating such a vast supply that rarely were they ever NOT able to keep up with demand. And so no real increase in value or at least PERCEIVED value can occur.
What do YOU guys think? Any thoughts? Or examples of Happy Meal toys that have become quite desirable?
PF