{
  "id": 7984842,
  "title": "McDonald’s just dropped a SpongeBob x One Piece Happy Meal — how to get yours",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/mcdonalds-just-dropped-a-spongebob-x-one-piece-happy-meal-how-to-get",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T08:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/life/mcdonald-spongebob-one-piece-happy-meal-how-to-buy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "McDonald's has introduced a unique SpongeBob x One Piece Happy Meal, set to be available starting September 15. This special collaboration features beloved characters from both franchises in unexpected outfits. SpongeBob is portrayed as Gear 5 Luffy, Patrick as Roronoa Zoro, and Squidward as Sanji. The collection includes 15 different toy characters, each dressed in the attire of a One Piece character, with some deep lore references that collectors will appreciate.\n\nAs these rare toys garner attention, it's not surprising that eager fans are already purchasing cases to secure the rare pieces before secondary market scalpers can acquire them. To increase your chances of getting specific figures, McDonald's recommends using the My McDonald's App to place mobile orders. Some locations may even display the currently distributed toy number series before you pay, giving you an edge in securing the figures you desire.",
  "summary": "15 mash-up toys featuring SpongeBob as Gear 5 Luffy, Patrick as Zoro, and Squidward as Sanji hit nationwide golden arches from Sept. 15.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}