US EditionMcDonald's Announces Pokémon Crackdown After Scalpers Scoop Up Card Stock, Waste Food
McDonald's Japan halted its Pokémon card Happy Meal promotion early after resellers caused food waste by discarding uneaten meals, prompting new purchase limits from August 15 to 17.
- On Friday, McDonald's Japan halted its Pokémon-themed Happy Meal promotion after photos of uneaten meals discarded outside stores sparked public anger.
- Amid the frenzy, scalpers bought dozens of Happy Meals solely for the exclusive Pokémon cards, then discarded the uneaten meals outside stores.
- On Saturday, a viral TikTok video showed resale sites listing Pokémon cards and untouched meals for up to $190, sparking outrage.
- Implementing new purchase restrictions, McDonald's Japan said it will limit to three Happy Meals per group from August 15 to August 17, refusing orders of four or more.
- This weekend’s promotion features Pokémon toys instead of cards with stricter rules, as experts note Pokémon’s generational fans share the hobby with their children.
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Pokémon Happy Meal Sales at McDonald’s Japan Further Limited to Only 3 Sets Per Group, but Trading Cards Will Not Be Distributed
McDonald’s Company (Japan), Ltd. said Thursday it will put further limits on sales of its Happy Meal sets, which currently comes with a Pokémon toy, to only three sets per group from Friday to Sunday.
McDonald's Japan announced on the 14th that it will temporarily tighten sales restrictions on its "Pokémon"-themed children's meal, known as the "Happy Paradise Meal." From the 15th to the 17th, the purchase limit will be reduced from five per person to three.
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