McDonalds Reveals Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Toys Coming Next Month

McDonalds Reveals Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Toys Coming Next Month

As a lifelong Sonic fan who’s been following the blue blur since the days of the Sega Genesis, I must say that this latest news about the upcoming McDonald’s Happy Meal promotion for “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” has me both excited and slightly apprehensive. The toys based on the main characters, especially Shadow, are a delight to see, but the potential spoilers they might reveal have me biting my knuckles in anticipation.


Based on the ongoing Mario Happy Meal collaboration, it seems that McDonald’s is shifting its focus towards Nintendo’s competitor, Sonic the Hedgehog, for a potential new promotion. The official McDonald’s website previously showcased toys inspired by “Sonic the Hedgehog 3”, though these images appear to have been removed. However, they were shared in a post thread on Sonic Central via Bluesky. These toys will feature characters from the upcoming movie, including Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Shadow. It is expected that there will be at least two different versions of each character, showcasing various poses and expressions. Additionally, each character will come in a circular plastic ring.

An image of the Sonic and Shadow figures can be found in the Bluesky post embedded below.

NEWS FLASH: McDonald’s has verified that Sonic Movie 3 Happy Meal toys will be available next month, complete with accompanying images! Keep an eye out for these exciting Sonic and Shadow figures! #SonicUpdates #McdonaldsSonicToys

— Sonic Stadium ✪ Sonic the Hedgehog News & Community (#SonicNews) (@sonicstadium.org) 2024-11-22T19:35:34.616Z

In 2022, when “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” hit the big screen, McDonald’s also included Happy Meal toys related to the movie. However, one of these toys was based on Super Sonic, a form Sonic transforms into using Chaos Emerald power, which doesn’t appear until the very end of “Sonic the Hedgehog 2.” This early release of the toy might have inadvertently given away a significant plot twist. Now, it seems that another spoiler may be lurking in this year’s Happy Meal promotion, hinting at the conclusion of “Sonic the Hedgehog 3.” PROCEED WITH CAUTION: POSSIBLE SPOILERS AHEAD.

For the promotion of “Sonic the Hedgehog 3”, McDonald’s isn’t just giving away two standard toys featuring Sonic and Shadow. They will also provide toys representing their Super forms. This could be a significant hint about the movie’s ending, as it seems to mirror the storyline of “Sonic Adventure 2”. In that game, Sonic and Shadow initially clash but eventually join forces to prevent planetary catastrophe. By utilizing the power of the Chaos Emeralds, players could control both Super Sonic and Super Shadow in an epic conclusion. If this is truly how the movie ends, it promises a thrilling cinematic experience.

Just as with any rumor that might spoil something, let’s approach this with a bit of skepticism. It’s been hinted that “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” will borrow heavily from “Sonic Adventure 2”, but there are differences to note. In contrast to the game, Gerald Robotnik in the movie is alive and thriving in the present day. However, in “Sonic Adventure 2”, this character is deceased, appearing only in flashbacks. When “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” hits theaters on December 20th, fans will be able to see how closely the movie sticks to the game’s storyline.

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2024-11-24 17:41