McDonald's collection: where the golden arches meet streetwear

Step into the world of the McDonald's collection, where the world's most famous fast-food chain meets streetwear culture. Ever since the Travis Scott Meal took over in 2020, the golden arches have become an unexpected playground for the biggest names in hype: Travis Scott and his Cactus Jack label, Cactus Plant Flea Market, Palace Skateboards, Nike, adidas, Crocs — not to mention the legendary Pokémon cards from Happy Meals. From Sesame tees to Grimace figures, from All American jerseys to sneakers tied to the McDonald's All American Game, every drop has become a global event closely watched by collectors. At MTHOR, we curate the most sought-after pieces from this pop culture universe, all authenticated by our team of experts before shipping, so you can get your hands in Europe on grails often reserved for the American market.

The story of an icon: from the McJordan to the Travis Scott Meal

It all began in 1992, when McDonald's teamed up with Michael Jordan for the legendary "McJordan Meal", the chain's first encounter with American basketball culture. The sequel took nearly thirty years: on September 8, 2020, McDonald's launched the "Travis Scott Meal", the first celebrity menu since Jordan. The operation turned into a cultural phenomenon — drive-thru queues across America, ingredient shortages, millions of memes — and the Houston rapper backed it with weekly merch drops under his Cactus Jack label: "Sesame" tees, All American jerseys and shorts, the Apple Pie hoodie, right up to the famous McNugget body pillow. Every drop sold out in minutes and propelled McDonald's merch into collector's item territory.

In May 2021, the BTS Meal confirmed the formula with the biggest K-pop group on the planet. Then in October 2022, McDonald's hit even harder with Cactus Plant Flea Market and its "adult Happy Meal": the CPFM box reinvented childhood toys with Grimace, Hamburglar, Birdie and Cactus Buddy figures, drove record traffic to American restaurants and turned four little figures into grails fetching top dollar on the resell market.

In late 2023, London skate label Palace reworked the chain's logo across hoodies, tees and a collector's skateboard deck, while Crocs gave Grimace and friends the clog-and-sandal treatment. The basketball heritage lives on too: since 1977, the McDonald's All American Game has gathered the best high-school players in the United States every year — Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James all shone there — and now inspires Devin Booker's Nike Book 2 "Sedona", Anthony Edwards' adidas AE 1 and the Topps Chrome All-American cards. As for the Pokémon TCG cards found in Happy Meals since the 25th anniversary edition in 2021, they have become a staple for collectors worldwide.

From nostalgia to grail: why McDonald's collabs are cult

The mechanics of these collaborations are unique in streetwear. McDonald's doesn't sell its pieces in stores: drops are ultra-limited, often US-only, distributed through pop-up sites or slipped into menus for just a few weeks. Once the operation ends, getting the pieces at retail price becomes nearly impossible — especially from Europe. On top of that scarcity comes a powerful emotional lever: nostalgia. The McDonaldland mascots born in the 1970s, the Happy Meal launched in 1979, the Pokémon cards discovered as a kid in a red box: these collaborations reactivate memories shared by an entire generation now old enough to collect.

The result is threefold: genuine scarcity that turns every piece into an instant grail, value that holds or climbs on the resell market over the years, and immediate iconic power — a Palace x McDonald's hoodie or a CPFM Grimace figure is recognisable at first glance, on the street or on a shelf.

The collection's most iconic pieces

On the Travis Scott side, the most sought-after references remain the Sesame T-Shirt in brown, black and white, the Cactus Jack All American Jersey with its matching shorts, the Apple Pie Washed Black hoodie, the Crew T-Shirt Red, the Action Figure Series tees and the Live From Utopia flag. From Cactus Plant Flea Market, the Grimace figure and the complete set of 4 figures (Grimace, Hamburglar, Birdie, Cactus Buddy) lead demand. Palace delivers its Logo Hoods in black, red and white, the Logo and Sign T-Shirts, plus a collector's skateboard deck. On feet, the Nike Book 2 "Sedona" McDonald's, the adidas AE 1 McDonald's All American and the Crocs Classic Cozzzy Sandal Grimace round out the wardrobe. Finally, the Pokémon TCG Happy Meal card lots — 2021 25th anniversary edition and 2022 Match Battle packs — and the Topps Chrome McDonald's All-American Hobby Box will delight card collectors.

Why buy your McDonald's pieces from MTHOR

MTHOR Shop specialises in authenticated sneakers and streetwear pieces. Every item in our McDonald's collection goes through a rigorous inspection by our team of experts: we check the consistency of the box, packaging and labels, the material, smell, stitching, prints and shape, as well as the accessories. For the most advanced checks, we rely on specialised tools such as a UV lamp or microscope. Every order ships with a seal, tangible proof that quality control has been carried out and authenticity validated. Learn more about our authentication process.

We offer worldwide delivery in 2 to 8 days, to your door with signature, real-time tracking by email and WhatsApp, interest-free payment in 4 instalments via Klarna or Scalapay, and a France-based customer service available Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm. If anything goes wrong, our 14-day return policy has you covered.

FAQ — McDonald's collection at MTHOR

How do I verify the authenticity of a Travis Scott or CPFM x McDonald's piece?

Every item is inspected by our team of experts before shipping: packaging, labels, material, stitching, prints and accessories, with UV lamp and microscope for the most advanced checks. Your order arrives with a seal confirming quality control has been performed. Discover our authentication process.

What size should I pick for Travis Scott or Palace tees and hoodies?

Cactus Jack pieces run American: wide and oversized. Take your usual size for a loose look, or size down for a more fitted cut. Palace hoodies and tees follow a classic streetwear fit: stick to your usual size.

Are the CPFM figures and Pokémon cards new and complete?

Yes. Cactus Plant Flea Market figures are new with their original elements, and Pokémon TCG Happy Meal card lots are sealed, never opened. The exact condition and contents are detailed on each product page.

What is the delivery time?

We ship worldwide, with home delivery against signature within 2 to 8 days. You get real-time tracking by email and WhatsApp, whatever your destination.

Will I have to pay customs fees?

No, you won't pay any customs fees. MTHOR covers all customs charges and taxes, whatever your destination in the world. The price shown on the site is the final price you pay: no bad surprises on delivery.

Can I return an item if it's not right for me?

Yes. You have 14 days after delivery to return your item, provided it is in its original condition (never worn, packaging intact, seal untouched). Refunds are processed within 24 hours of receiving the return.

Going further

Also check out our Nike Travis Scott, Palace and Pokémon collections. To learn everything about the quality of our products, read our detailed authentication process or our guide How to spot authentic sneakers.