McDonald's The Emperor's New Groove Happy Meal Toys TV Commercial - 2000

Описание: McDonald's The Emperor's New Groove Happy Meal Toys (McDonald's Corporation) (2000)

Release Dates and Regional Names:
North America: November to December 2000 (promotion period)
International: Primarily United States and Canada limited availability in select markets

Manufacturer: McDonald's Corporation

Type: Kids Meal Promotional Toys (Happy Meal)
Media: Physical Plastic Action Figures and Vehicles

Description and Design:
The Emperor's New Groove Happy Meal promotion featured a set of 8 collectible toys based on characters from Disney's animated film The Emperor's New Groove (theatrical release December 15 2000). Each toy is a colorful plastic figure or vehicle with simple action features like pull-back motion spinning or lever-activated movements for interactive play. Toys were distributed individually with Happy Meal purchases packaged in bags featuring movie artwork and character imagery encouraging collection of the full quirky cast.

Key Features:
Set: Complete collection of 8 toys
Toys:
Pull-Back Kuzco Llama (racing llama figure)
Spinning Yzma (rotating villainess)
Lever-Action Kronk (shoulder shrug motion)
Pacha Sled Rider (sledding action)
Bucky the Squirrel (acorn launcher)
Yzma Potion Bottle (spinning potion)
Kuzco Emperor Throne (rocking chair motion)
Chicha with Baby (rocking cradle)
Mechanics: Pull-back spin lever or spring actions for simple movement

Additional Details:
Target Audience: Children ages 3+ Disney animation fans
Localization: Primarily English packaging and instructions
Age Rating: Ages 3+ (toy safety standards)

Historical Context:
Launched in November 2000 to promote the theatrical release of The Emperor's New Groove this promotion captured the film's humorous characters and Inca-inspired world. The action-oriented toys encouraged role-play of movie scenes like chases and transformations. It ran through the holiday season as one of McDonald's major Disney tie-ins of the year.

Did You Know?
The Kuzco Llama racer was a pull-back vehicle for speedy floor races.
Yzma's spinner recreated her dramatic villain poses.
Some toys like Bucky included small projectile acorns for launching fun.
The set highlighted supporting characters like Chicha and Kronk alongside leads.
Complete collections remain nostalgic for early 2000s Disney and fast-food toy fans.

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