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McDonald's Japan Tightens Happy Meal Rules After Pokémon Frenzy

McDonald's Japan Tightens Happy Meal Rules After Pokémon Frenzy

McDonald's Japan is changing how they sell Happy Meals after some crazy events involving Pokémon toys.

Some people were buying tons of Happy Meals to sell the toys for more money, and lots of food was thrown away.

To stop this, McDonald's now has new rules.

Customers can't buy too many, and they can't pick which toy they want.

They also stopped delivery and mobile orders for Happy Meals.

The goal is to make sure everyone can get a toy and that there's no waste.

They're starting with new Sanrio-themed toys and will see if they need to change the rules again.

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