Lot # 86 - Rare McDonald’s Halloween Pumpkin Lanterns – Vintage Collectible Pair

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 17-Sep-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 24-Sep-2025 8:25:00 PM
Current bid:

$25.00

Highest bidder:

Jmac

Auction has ended

Description :

Rare McDonald’s Halloween Pumpkin Lanterns – Vintage Collectible Pair

A nostalgic pair of vintage McDonald’s Halloween pumpkin lanterns, featuring classic carved-style faces — one with a surprised “O” mouth and the other with a playful smiling expression. Originally made as seasonal decorations, these hard-to-find pumpkins have become sought-after collectibles for both McDonald’s memorabilia enthusiasts and Halloween décor lovers.

  • Maker: McDonald’s (promotional item)

  • Era: Likely 1980s–1990s seasonal release

  • Design: Hard plastic jack-o’-lanterns with open cutouts for light to shine through

  • Dimensions: Each approx. 6–7" tall

  • Condition: Very good vintage condition with bright color; light wear consistent with age - a couple chips on one side of face and bottom of one. See photos.

  • Rarity & Value: Rare McDonald’s collectibles, with individual pumpkins often valued $40–60 each. As a pair, estimated value $80–100.

Why it’s special: Authentic McDonald’s seasonal items are increasingly rare to find as a complete set, making these pumpkins a standout addition for collectors or perfect retro Halloween display pieces.


Auction History

Highest bidder is Jmac

Date Bid User
24-Sep-2025 8:14:24 PM $25.00 Jmac
19-Sep-2025 4:45:39 AM $21.00 RetroSeattlite
19-Sep-2025 4:45:39 AM $20.00 ThisIsAstra
17-Sep-2025 2:07:51 PM $18.00 RetroSeattlite
17-Sep-2025 2:07:51 PM $17.00 stellaeye
17-Sep-2025 11:10:03 AM $11.00 RetroSeattlite
17-Sep-2025 11:10:03 AM $10.00 Wookie
17-Sep-2025 10:28:36 AM $9.00 RetroSeattlite
17-Sep-2025 7:12:12 AM $5.00 2156

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