Do you, like me, have a huge collection of junk sitting in your parents’ house? No? Darn, maybe I need to go on Hoarders. If you do, then welcome fellow hoarder, let’s talk about our respective collections of stuff that we’re too sentimentally attached to to throw away! Among that big collection sat festering in an attic are a huge collection of toys from kids’ meals I had over my childhood. Sadly, none of mine are worth anything (believe me, I’ve checked). Yours, however, might be! We’ve talked about Happy Meal toys’ value before, and this time, it’s the turn of that other fast food giant, Burger King. I was never a big Burger King fan as a child, but if you were, you might well have some of these toys sitting around in your collection. If they’re unopened, then you may well be in for a nice little cash injection, should you stick them on eBay.
In this article, we’re going to look at the most valuable Burger King toys of all time. We’re going to go from the lowest to the highest value. Should you have one of the toys in the top spots, then get it listed for sale right now! If you’ve only got ones that aren’t worth as much, fear not. Hold on to them, and in a few years, they might well be super valuable too. If you have neither, and regularly buy kids meals, then hold on to the toys. You never know what the future holds.
25 The Backstreet Project Action Figures ($25)
This is a throwback to that haunting era, circa the year 2000, when boy bands ruled the Earth, or so it seemed. The Backstreet Project was a one-shot comic book by none other than Stan Lee, which featured The Backstreet Boys transformed into a superhero group called The Cyber Crusaders. As part of a tie-in, Burger King made a series of action figures, and also featured the characters in their commercials. While not worth a huge amount, they’re still worth some burger money, if you need some.
24 Beetlejuice Toys, Complete Set ($25)
I’m going to be honest, Beetlejuice scarcely feels like a film that’s suitable for a tie-in with a kids’ meal, but who am I to judge? Neither are these particularly good-looking figures. Sure, they’ve aged a bit since their 1989 release, but I doubt they looked any better back then. There’s just something off with the look of them, don’t you think? The character of Beetlejuice looks more like Igor from the Persona series. What’s up with the eyes, too? If you’ve got these, sell them, they’re not going to increase in value.
23 The Simpsons “Treehouse Of Horror” Toy Set ($35)
Now these are some awesome toys. Featuring action figures modeled after fairly obscure moments in “Treehouse of Horror” history, these toys are well made, and look awesome. Among other models, there are ones featuring the half-Bart half-fly from “Treehouse of Horror VIII,” Lisa as Clobber Girl from “Treehouse of Horror X,” and the alien Maggie from “Treehouse of Horror IX.” If you decide to sell these, you can be darn sure that a hardcore Simpsons fan will snap them up.
22 Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen Complete Set ($35)
I’ve never been a massive fan of the new Transformers franchise. They’re as though someone condensed every problem with Michael Bay into one franchise. That being said, the films are still massively popular, as were these toys. Released in conjunction with the first film back in 2009, there were eight toys released: Optimus Prime with Jetfire, Bumblebee, Arcee, Megatron, The Fallen, Soundwave, Devastator, and Ravage. BK also offered a themed-burger, the BBQ Double Stacktion, and a contest called Transform Your Way, with a grand prize of $1,000,000.
21 Small Soldiers Commandos And Gorgonites Set ($35)
Do you remember Small Soldiers? It’s a film that I never actually got to see, with my mother worried it was too violent for my innocent infant mind, and I’ve never actually gone back to watch it. That being said, if you were a fan of it at the time, then these toys would have lit up your life, and now, they can still light up your wallet. A set of toys was released, tied into their promotional menu item, the Rodeo Burger. They caused some controversy due to the film’s PG-13 certificate, giving them a veneer of rarity.
20 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug & Cat Noir Toys ($40)
Maybe it’s because I don’t have any kids, but I’m going to level with you: I’d never heard of this series before now. If you were just coming out of childhood back in 2015, or you had a kid who loved these toys, but now never plays with them, consider selling them. They go for a pretty penny on any listing site, and if your kid doesn’t want them anymore, get them sold! They only came out last year, which means their value could go up or down in future, so seller beware.
19 Burger King Play Fun Food Whopper Set ($47)
Released all the way back in 1985, this is literally just a toy whopper. It comes in a fake box, with model fries, and all. While that wouldn’t have been too exciting back in the day, and indeed, is hardly exhilarating now, it is a neat little historical artifact. If you own one of these, and don’t want to turn your house into the world’s smallest fast food museum, then get it on eBay, and you should get enough for a moderately priced video game!
18 Scooby-Doo & The Alien Invaders Figure Set ($47)
Released alongside the 2000 Scooby-Doo movie, these figures are pretty nice. Eight toys were released, and all of them glow in the dark for extra spookiness. The toys include Scooby, clutching a bone in his jaws, Shaggy with a disturbing beard in glow-in-the-dark armor, a talking Scooby toy, an alien that rolls around in a ball, and a “scared Shaggy” that falls apart when you press the button on his back. Nice and varied, and pretty well made, these toys can sell for a solid amount of cash.
17 The Universal Monsters Toy Set ($50)
Another ’90s toy, this one was released back in 1997. The range featured monsters from various Universal movies. You could pick up a Down for the Count Dracula, who popped out of his coffin, a Bolts and Volts Frankenstein, a Scaly Squirter model of The Creature From the Black Lagoon, and the Wolf Man Cellar Dweller. Not only were toys of classic movies apparently big in the 90s, but so was assonance. Anyways, they’re worth a solid amount of money now, so sell sell sell!
16 SpongeBob SquarePants Lost In Time Toy Set ($50)
Another toy that will net you a solid 50 bucks, these toys were made to promote the DVD of the same name, that contains six episodes of SpongeBob. Unlike some of the other toys on this list, these are well-made, and look like they’d still be a lot of fun for kids today. The toys feature SpongeBob in various historical costumes, including as a British Queen’s Guardsman, a pilot, a viking, a pirate, and a caveman. They’re many and varied, and if you have the complete collection, and want to sell them, are worth enough that you won’t regret it!
15 The Simpsons Movie Figurines, Complete Set ($55)
To celebrate the release of the long-awaited Simpsons Movie, now way back in 2007, Burger King launched a two-pronged marketing assault. The first such part were these dolls. Unlike the earlier ones, which celebrated the “Treehouse of Horror” episodes, these ones talked! As well as this, they also launched a website called Simpsonize Me, where users could upload photos and see themselves and their friends rendered as Simpsons characters. These figures were popular at the time, and remain so, with a complete set going for $55!
14 Nintendo Superstar Figurines ($65)
You know what nerds love more than The Simpsons? Video games. Hey, that’s why I’m writing for this site and presumably, why you’re reading it. Back in February and March 2002, Burger King started giving away the “Nintendo Superstars.” These little figures were, as you might have surmised, some of the most famous Nintendo characters from their history. Most of them weren’t just figurines either, and had little games built in. The Kirby figure, for example? It was essentially a mini version of Hungry Hungry Hippos!
13 Star Wars’ Complete The Saga Figure Set ($69)
Man, these are some ugly toys. Regardless of that fact, Star Wars fans are frightening when it comes to collecting objects in any way related to their favorite movies. These big-head toys are no exception. The complete set sells for nearly $70, despite featuring the ugliest rendering of Chewbacca that you’re ever likely to see. Alongside him, you’ll find General Grievous, a Stormtrooper, Princess Leia, Mace Windu, Anakin Skywalker, Han Solo, and more! Ugly versions of them all, but hey, if people want them, they’ll buy them.
12 Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron Set ($70)
You know what? I don’t remember Spirit at all. Evidently it was a pretty popular movie, but I don’t have any memory of it coming out. It did, though, in 2002! Its toys, that came with Burger King kids’ meals, were very popular at the time, and are even more-so now, thanks to their rarity. Just one figure can go for $15 on eBay, while the complete set can fetch $70 or more! They’re definitely something to keep an eye out for when you’re at a garage sale.
11 Nintendo Wii U Toys ($75)
Like some of the earlier Nintendo toys we mentioned, these ones, released in 2012, are awesome because they aren’t just figures, but toys too! The Mario Shell Shooter would let you launch discs at a target, the Piranha Plant Catch is a ball game, a Mario Mustache Maker, 10 Diddy Kong figures that all link together, a Donkey Kong bowling game, and a really cool little sticker dispenser! Multi-faceted and super awesome, these toys can fetch you $75 very easily.
10 The Simpsons Spooky Light-Up Toy Set ($80)
Although that value is largely correct, I’ve seen a complete set of these fetch as high as $140, so there’s evidently a lot of demand for them. Another spooky set of Simpsons toys, these ones have something the others didn’t. They light up! There are 15 toys in total, all featuring different spooky moments from Simpsons history. These ones are very hard to find, so if you managed to collect a complete set, then congrats! You’re in for a nice wad of cash.
9 Rugrats Treehouse Complete Set ($89)
Over the years, Burger King had five different Rugrats promotions, but this one, from 2001, is by far the most valuable. While each of the toys could be played with independently, they could also be connected to create a Swiss Family Robinson style mega-treehouse. One could be wound-up to make Chuckie be chased around by a swarm of bees, another featured Phil and Lil on their seesaw, another, Spike chasing gophers around as they popped out of their holes. If you’re lucky enough to own the complete set, you’re looking at nearly $100!
8 The Little Mermaid Glass ($110)
The 1990s was something of a second golden age for Disney animation. As well as The Lion King, we also got the tremendously popular Little Mermaid. This glass, released by Burger King, was packed into kids meals, but due to the film’s enduring popularity, its value has continued to increase over the years. There were eight other Disney-themed glasses released, but this one was the rarest, which also lends to its value. If you own one of these, you can cash in and make over 100 big ones!
7 The Gold-Plated Pokémon Cards ($150)
Back when Pokemon was just starting to get big, BK released six gold-plated cards. Each of these was stored inside a pokéball, that would pop open at the touch of a button. The six pokémon featured were Charizard, Jigglypuff, Mewtwo, Pikachu, Poliwhirl, and Togepi. If you have the complete set, you can sell them for as much as $150! The price can fluctuate, and it’s certainly a matter of collectors selling to other collectors, rather than the general public, but they’re worth a startling amount of cash.
6 One Of A Kind King Bobblehead ($160)
Perhaps it’s unfair to feature this on the list, as it is an employee item, not something that was given away to customers. It is, however, a Burger King toy. These were given away at the 2007 Burger King Corporation Global Convention, a convention that, as you’d imagine, invited employees from around the world to attend. While there have been other King bobbleheads through the years, this is the rarest. If you want to get your hands on it, you’ll be hard-pressed to find one, and if you can find one, it will cost you $160!
