McDonald's Japan postpones toy promo after Pokemon complaints

McDonald’s Japan has postponed its planned “One Piece” toy promotion after a recent Pokemon card giveaway sparked chaos. The limited-edition cards, offered with Happy Set meals, triggered long queues, bulk purchases, and widespread food dumping as customers sought the cards for resale. Some were later listed online for thousands of pounds.

According to BBC, the company apologized and said it will review future campaigns. Instead of the new promotion, customers will receive toys from previous Happy Set packages. Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency has urged McDonald’s to improve its sales strategy and take stronger steps to curb food wastage.