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The Pokémon craze continues with McDonald's Happy Meals

McDonald's in Australia has seen a surge in demand for Pokémon-themed Happy Meals. The limited-edition toys in these promotions have sold out at multiple locations within days of release. The trend has been noted across various media outlets, reflecting the popularity of these collectible character meal promotions.

“McDonald's in Australia has seen a surge in demand for Pokémon-themed Happy Meals,” — Simone Whitfield, economic affairs editor at Elmcroft Combe Analytics, explained.

Timeline

Nov 8 — McDonald's in Australia has seen a surge in demand for Pokémon-themed Happy Meals....

Nov 8 — The trend has been noted across various media outlets, reflecting the popularity of these collectible characte...

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 60% of Xleak readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 5. The Elmcroft Combe Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Thursday, Nov 12.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Elmcroft Combe Analytics desk and last updated 05:00 UTC.

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