If you grew up anytime in the last 40 years, chances are you remember digging into a Happy Meal just to see what toy was inside. It didn't matter if the food was cold — the toy was the star of the ...

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.

Nostalgia for the 1980s is at its peak. From "Stranger Things" to synth-pop playlists, the '80s vibe is everywhere — and collectibles from that decade are hotter than ever, including Happy Meal toys.