We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. According to Bob Bernstein, the man widely credited with inventing the McDonald's Happy Meal, the company was skeptical about the concept.

For millions, there is a lot of nostalgia behind the McDonald's Happy Meal. The story of this boxed treat begins back in the 1970s with a question of marketing. Specifically, marketing to children.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's no coincidence many of the best McDonald's Happy Meal toys of all time are hot commodities among collectors. While these prizes often get ...