McDonald's Halloween Pail Update

It's been a minute since I did anything with this blog, but my boyfriend, Lokii, loved reading my previous entries about my collection of Halloween buckets, so I thought I'd post a quickie update.
Last year (2022) McDonald's brought back their Halloween pails after a 6-year absence. The designs copied the set from 1989, but continuing the dreaded "sticker sheet" topper with handles designed to mimic the originals' beloved lids. Honestly, these were a fun return to form, even if I really miss the lids.

For 2023, McDonald's released FOUR all-new designs, with the same kind of printed wrap-around faces as last year. These seem frustratingly designed to be slightly off from looking at the bucket straight-on with the handle, but I appreciate the effort. And yes, sticker sheet toppers are included again.

This year Funko made use of their McDonald's license with an NYCC exclusive McNugget with Halloween Pails Pop. Their Loungefly brand released purses/bags with the 1989 pail designs but at more than $100 each, I decided to pass. However, I did manage to snag the limited (1,000 pieces) edition pin and it looks especially sharp!

And finally, in 2023 Burger King tested their own Halloween pail in select markets. Their's features a ghost pepper and glows in the dark. More in 2024, BK sez I!!!

My original posts can be found:

2016 Peanuts Pails

2014 Book of Life Pails

2013 Angry Birds & Monster High Pails

2012 Scooby Doo Pails

McDonald's Halloween Pails 1985 - 2010