Penfriends

1983/1989 McDonald's Promotion (UK Set Guide)

Details
Year of release
1983 and 1989
Number in set
4 in original release, 5 in re-release

The Penfriends set was released as a weekly promotion, with one pen available each week alongside any purchase. Each pen was made from hard plastic, measuring approximately 5 inches in height, and featured a detachable character topper.

The set was re-released in 1989 with a few notable differences. All pens in the later version included 12-inch string cords, the Hamburglar was given a less mischievous expression, and Officer Big Mac was redesigned appearing to hold a whistle rather than what looked like a gun in the earlier release. An additional Grimace pen was also introduced to the range.

List of purchases:

  1. Ronald McDonald
  2. Officer Big Mac
  3. Hamburglar
  4. Mayor McCheese
  5. Grimace (1989 addition)
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