Barbie Loves McDonald's
Play Set
1982 (manufactured)
1982 (manufactured)
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| Place of origin |
Plastic playset comprising coloured plastic components which are slotted together to make a McDonald's restaurant. Stickers are adhered to some parts of the restaurant, with text in German. See below for a list of the plastic accessories, some of which have stickers adhered.
B.27-1997
*1-7. main building of restaurant; all labels in German
1. frame of building
2. counter top
3. M sign for roof
4. rear of counter with paper sticker
5. cutouts for ovens etc.
6. counter front panel with gap for swing bin
7. swing bin
8. grill and display unit
9. picnic tables and chairs base support
10,11. seats
12. table top
13. garden trellis
14. trellis plants, card cutout
15-18. plastic trays
19,20. cash registers
21. serviette dispenser
22. chip pan
23. drinks dispenser
24. sandwich toaster
25. kitchen spatula
26-29. Big Mac containers
30-32. chip packets
33-35. hamburgers
36-42. half burger buns
43,44, 45. drinks containers, one with attached label, one with label loose inside cup
46. orange drink can
B.27-1997
*1-7. main building of restaurant; all labels in German
1. frame of building
2. counter top
3. M sign for roof
4. rear of counter with paper sticker
5. cutouts for ovens etc.
6. counter front panel with gap for swing bin
7. swing bin
8. grill and display unit
9. picnic tables and chairs base support
10,11. seats
12. table top
13. garden trellis
14. trellis plants, card cutout
15-18. plastic trays
19,20. cash registers
21. serviette dispenser
22. chip pan
23. drinks dispenser
24. sandwich toaster
25. kitchen spatula
26-29. Big Mac containers
30-32. chip packets
33-35. hamburgers
36-42. half burger buns
43,44, 45. drinks containers, one with attached label, one with label loose inside cup
46. orange drink can
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 46 parts.
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| Title | Barbie Loves McDonald's (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | moulded plastic parts, some with paper stickers adhered to them |
| Brief description | McDonald's restaurant playset, made by Mattel for the German market, probably manufactured in the Philippines, 1982 |
| Physical description | Plastic playset comprising coloured plastic components which are slotted together to make a McDonald's restaurant. Stickers are adhered to some parts of the restaurant, with text in German. See below for a list of the plastic accessories, some of which have stickers adhered. B.27-1997 *1-7. main building of restaurant; all labels in German 1. frame of building 2. counter top 3. M sign for roof 4. rear of counter with paper sticker 5. cutouts for ovens etc. 6. counter front panel with gap for swing bin 7. swing bin 8. grill and display unit 9. picnic tables and chairs base support 10,11. seats 12. table top 13. garden trellis 14. trellis plants, card cutout 15-18. plastic trays 19,20. cash registers 21. serviette dispenser 22. chip pan 23. drinks dispenser 24. sandwich toaster 25. kitchen spatula 26-29. Big Mac containers 30-32. chip packets 33-35. hamburgers 36-42. half burger buns 43,44, 45. drinks containers, one with attached label, one with label loose inside cup 46. orange drink can |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Gallery label | Do play with your food
Lots of toys allow us to share food. These foodie playsets are quite different, but both can help us learn about how to enjoy the meals we share with our friends and family.
Whether the food is real or pretend, it’s a chance to make a feast of all our favourite things.
[Young V&A, Imagine Gallery group object label](2023) |
| Credit line | Given by James and Evelyn McFlynn |
| Object history | This toy was played with by a young girl called Moira who was born on September 19th 1971. It was given to the Museum in 1997. |
| Historical context | The 'Barbie Loves McDonald's' restaurant play set featured in the 1983 Mattel toy dealer catalogue: "Now Barbie doll can go to the very same restaurant where children love to eat! With over 30 great play pieces...Barbie Loves McDonald's looks just like a real McDonald's Restaurant! It's ideal for pretending to order, prepare, serve and eat McDonald's food! Order from the menu board, then "cook" hamburgers and french fries at the grill! There's even a spatula and fry basket! Put the burgers into their own special carton! Complete the order at the soda fountain. There are soft drink cups too! Place the food on special serving trays. Even pretend to pay at the cash registers! Barbie can even sit at the table & bench seats with friends & enjoy the food! All accessories can be packed into the restaurant. It's easy to carry and sets up anywhere! It's the perfect place for Barbie doll & her friends to go to eat!" |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.27:1 to 46-1997 |
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| Record created | April 18, 2000 |
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