Exciting news for Nintendo fans - participating McDonald's locations have just launched a promotion featuring Mario Kart 8 Deluxe toys in Happy Meals. The collection includes an array of beloved characters from the popular Nintendo Switch game, including Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, Donkey Kong, Toad, Toadette, Yoshi, Gold Mario, and Rose Gold Peach.

Each figure comes with stickers to decorate the Kart, and various Kart and wheel designs are available. For instance, Luigi's Kart features anti-gravity mode with wheels turned upwards, adding a fun twist to the classic design.

A Familiar Yet Fresh Promotion

While the designs may seem familiar, there's a good reason for that. McDonald's has actually run this same promotion twice in the last decade - first in summer 2014 for Mario Kart 8 on Wii U and again in 2022 under a generic "Mario Kart" banner. However, this time around, the promotion has been revamped with a new twist.

New Swap Mechanic Excites Fans of All Ages

One of the most exciting aspects of the new promotion is the ability to remove the body of the vehicle and swap the chassis. This allows kids (and kids at heart) to mix and match figures to create unique combinations. For example, if you want Toad to have Luigi's anti-gravity chassis, you can simply swap the figures. Donkey Kong and Bowser's Karts feature larger wheels and a bigger frame, adding to the customization possibilities.

New Figures and a Fresh Look

The figures of Gold Mario and Rose Gold Peach are brand-new additions to the collection, while the motorbikes from previous promotions have been replaced with standard Karts to ensure compatibility with the new swap mechanic.

A Cool Promotion for Fans of All Ages

Overall, this is a fantastic promotion for Mario Kart fans young and old. The new swap mechanic adds a fresh layer of excitement, and the opportunity to collect new figures is sure to delight. While it's amusing that a game as old as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is still getting a Happy Meal promotion, it's a testament to the game's enduring popularity.

So, will you be racing to your nearest McDonald's to grab one of these awesome Mario Kart Happy Meal toys? Share your thoughts with us on social media and let us know if you're excited about this promotion.