Pringles Goes Pop Mart With ‘Once You Pop Mystery Boxes’

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November 13, 2025

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The secret thrill of the Happy Meal is that you never know what toy you’ll get.

Sure, you have your eye on ONE VERY SPECIFIC toy, but your chances of nabbing it are pretty slim. And when you don’t get what you want, chances are you’re going to pester your folks to take you to McDonald’s until you’ve gotten your grubby little hands on your coveted precious.

It’s precisely why mystery box toys are so popular with the kids. Call it the Forrest Gumping of weird collectible plastic baubles.

Bill McCool

Bill McCool is an editor and writer based out of Los Angeles. Though new to the world of design, he has always been a storyteller by trade and he seeks to inspire and cultivate a sense of awe with the work and artists he profiles. When he’s not winning over his daughters with the art of the Dad joke, he is usually working on a pilot, watching the Phillies, or cooking an elaborate meal for his wife.